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Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

I meant instead of Mochi.

But I don't play fair. I hope you are ready for that.

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

Mochi is going to fight me sometime. I know he likes it. But I'll keep Gojo in mind.

Haha. If not playing by the rules is one of he rules... [ smirks. ] I sincerely hope you're ready.

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

Be nice to him. I care about him more than most.

You talk big. I do hope you can match your words.

[He rests his head on his arms on the back of the chair.]

Are you ready to call it a night?

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

…so do I. [ said quietly, and more to himself. ]

I guess you’ll find out firsthand soon! [ he’s so excited about it. ]

Eh? But it’s not that late… are you seriously tired already?

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

What?

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

You want to call it a night. [ childe gets up from his chair. ] You can stay up just a little bit longer, right?

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

No. You said you cared about Mochi. Are you not just recently arrived?

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[childeishly]

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

I did, but it’s… complicated.

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

Just like I had met a version of you I met a version of him, but it wasn’t the same one from my Teyvat… if that makes sense. A different series of events had happened, causing a number of serious changes. But we grew close and… a- anyway, Mochi might be the one from my Teyvat and while we’ve both experienced a number of things since we last saw each other there it’s hard to completely feel… nothing…

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

I can’t imagine I’m explaining this anything but poorly… [ childe sighs, combing his fingers through his hair. ]

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[firstworldproblem]

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

It has been a day for you, hasn't it? How can you not be tired?

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[childeishly]

What was that face for?

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

As trying as it’s been… I’m still pretty wound up. But if you’re tired don’t let me stop you.

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

His story is his to tell. But I worry for him. And I will admit, I worry for you.

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

…mm. I know some of what happened, but we’re not close enough that I would bring it up unprompted. If nothing else, I just want him to be happy. [ he deserves it then and he deserves it now. ]

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

Have you always felt this way? Even back in your home?

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

Maybe not as intensely. Most of us Harbingers don’t care for each other, because we’re all there for our own reasons… but I always enjoyed sparring with him, when he’d indulge me, of course, and I had even gotten to see another side of him once or twice. It was cute, eye-opening too…

But, ah h- Hah, I’m pretty sure he couldn’t stand me though… [ a forced laugh that tapers quickly. ]

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

I don't think he was in a place to notice. But he is now.

Take care of his heart. And take care of your own.

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

…you’re probably right. [ he tries for a smile. ]

I’m doing what I can. Only time will tell whether or not I’m successful doing either. [ he goes over to the bed and takes a seat. ]

[ he might not be physically tired, but he’s emotionally drained. ]

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

[He stays where he is, resting his head in his arms.]

Are you afraid that you won't be able to?

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[childeishly]

I am, actually. I’m not as concerned about myself. I don’t really have any doubts there. I made a promise and I intend to keep it, and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to see it to the end. But as for Mochi… there’s something special about his smile, and I want to see it over and over and over. I just don’t know what will happen here. I can only try. [ which is exactly what he plans to do, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a little worried. ]

[ he pats the spot on the bed beside him. ]

Re: Day 68 - Late at Night

[firstworldproblem]

[He does not move to join.]

You are setting yourself up for heartbreak. But I suppose, who am I to judge.

Do you have any immediate needs? This rooms provide the basics and only just that.