[there's a delay of about seven minutes before she responds. yes, it's blunt, but...she can't very well avoid the question, either.
it's now about summarizing things without going into too much detail.]
FROM: akame@cdc.org
...i admit i did.
we had a disagreement over choosing sides in the revolt going on where i'm from. i couldn't convince her to join me, and...left her behind.
i guess i didn't try hard enough, looking back. i was angry myself---i...didn't acknowledge a lot of her concerns and feelings.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
but i was tired of striking fear into people. i was just adding to their unhappiness. i just didn't think it was fair. i guess...i wanted to head towards a different path. a better one.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
so, even if...the chances are slim, you should still try your best.
don't make the same mistake i did. don't resort to what i have resorted to.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
i'm certain. well, Zuko, as promised, i will go to sleep now.
i'll contact you in the morning for breakfast. and...thank you for hearing me out about Kurome. i...haven't really told anyone about her except my friends back home.
[it's true; she's kept mum because she figures most people wouldn't understand.
but it's nice to see that at least one person does, to some extent.]
[ It's a while before he can fathom how to reply to this. Her situation was so similar to his, and yet so wildly different. He wishes he had waited until they saw each other in person before asking this-- through the blackglass, it seems rather impersonal.
But maybe it helps to just talk about, even if it's like this. Having a listening ear certainly helped him sometimes. Admittedly, he's curious. Who wouldn't be at the words what I have resorted to? But he won't press any further. Not when the alternative is letting her sleep, and he's the one that insisted she rest, after all. ]
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FROM: zuko@cdc.org
You like nature?
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
Go to sleep. Just laying down doesn't count.
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
You should have contacted someone. People here are pretty helpful.
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
If I tell you, do you promise not to tell anyone?
[ not that some people dont already know, but still ]
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FROM: akame@cdc.org
i do. it was a big part of my childhood, alongside my sister. i...rather miss it.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
alright, alright. if you insist. i just don't want to impose on anyone or meddle with whatever schedule they've already got set.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
i won't tell anyone about it. i promise. in fact, if you tell me, i'll go to sleep, Zuko. deal?
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Your sister? Is she your only sibling?
[ innocent questions... ]
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
Good. I'm going to sleep soon, too. Maybe we could get breakfast later.
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
That isn't what we agreed on!
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
But fine. You said it yourself, this is a big ship, right?
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just the one sister. she's younger than me by two years.
...we're not on good terms right now.
[and that's leaving out the part about how each has sworn to kill the other.]
FROM: akame@cdc.org
breakfast sounds good. i'll make sure to meet up with you, then.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
yes. this story doesn't end with you getting hurt, does it?
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I'm sorry. I hope you'll be on better terms someday.
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
I have a younger sister too. We don't exactly get along either.
[ That's also putting it lightly on his end, considering they've also attempted to kill each other.
Sisters, amirite? ]
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
Let me know when you're awake again.
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
No. Not physically, anyways. Just my pride.
[ it's hurting his pride even now. which is why there's a five minute delay before the next message gets sent. ]
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
I fell into the sewers.
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don't worry. her reasons for being angry are justified. but thank you; we will resolve things when the time comes, i assure you, Zuko.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
i just hope your luck in resolving things with your own sister is better than mine is.
[amen to that, man. invisible brofists will be had.]
FROM: akame@cdc.org
of course.
[needless to say, after he drops that next bombshell, akame is left staring at her blackglass for a full
three minutes.
no, that's still hazardous to one's physical condition. hence, why she's more perturbed than amused.]
FROM: akame@cdc.org
......ah. falling into sewage...yes, that...is a very unfortunate situation to find yourself in. still, i think worse things could've happened.
well, aside from being covered in waste---in which case, yes. i'm sorry that happened to you.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
did anyone help you out of there, i hope?
[i mean she'll give zuko props for valiantly fighting his way out of the sewers but
dude, that's still pretty nasty.]
this whiplash is incredible
Did you wrong her?
[ It's a blunt question, but there's no better way to put it. He's curious, but possibly intrusive for someone who doesn't know her that well. ]
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
I don't know. I want to believe we can someday, but I don't think it's possible.
[ His embarrassing debut to the Neheda was difficult to admit, but at least she didn't laugh at him! ]
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
Yeah, I got help. It definitely taught me to watch my step.
my thoughts exactly
it's now about summarizing things without going into too much detail.]
FROM: akame@cdc.org
...i admit i did.
we had a disagreement over choosing sides in the revolt going on where i'm from. i couldn't convince her to join me, and...left her behind.
i guess i didn't try hard enough, looking back. i was angry myself---i...didn't acknowledge a lot of her concerns and feelings.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
but i was tired of striking fear into people. i was just adding to their unhappiness. i just didn't think it was fair. i guess...i wanted to head towards a different path. a better one.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
so, even if...the chances are slim, you should still try your best.
don't make the same mistake i did. don't resort to what i have resorted to.
FROM: akame@cdc.org
i'm certain. well, Zuko, as promised, i will go to sleep now.
i'll contact you in the morning for breakfast. and...thank you for hearing me out about Kurome. i...haven't really told anyone about her except my friends back home.
[it's true; she's kept mum because she figures most people wouldn't understand.
but it's nice to see that at least one person does, to some extent.]
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But maybe it helps to just talk about, even if it's like this. Having a listening ear certainly helped him sometimes. Admittedly, he's curious. Who wouldn't be at the words what I have resorted to? But he won't press any further. Not when the alternative is letting her sleep, and he's the one that insisted she rest, after all. ]
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
You're welcome.
FROM: zuko@cdc.org
Good night, Akame.