[Game 20] Epilogue

[arsgoetia]

Maon leads the way back towards civilization—somehow making his way easily back out through the woods, and you know, there's some things you just don't ask about.

It's a little longer walk back than it was getting there—you'd ended up popping out in a slightly different location. The sun isn't quite up enough to be causing any adverse side effects, and somehow as you walk, you find any fatigue or pain or chill drifting away, leaving you feeling rejuvinated rather than exhausted. The really happy archangel might be partially to blame for that.

The cottage soon comes into sight. Siùsaidh is sitting on the porch waiting, and Tristan's car is once again parked outside.

"Tis about time ye got back," she says firmly. "Tis been three days, and I can only mind an incubus in my home fer so long. Step inside for breakfast, now, won't ye?"

[we will continue to pick at threads in the Endgame but feel free to hit up anybody anywhere in the Epilogue! thanks for the game, see you again in three years soon ♥]

Comments

[rollwillpowercheck]

[makes a so-so gesture]

I mean... a little, yeah, but still.

[psychopompous]

I don't . . . actually mind company. I know I've given— something of a different impression.

[rollwillpowercheck]

You have. But.. there's usually a lot going on when I'm here, so it's not like I can really judge you for that.

[psychopompous]

If you're being generous, perhaps.

[rollwillpowercheck]

I try to give people the benefit of the doubt. But I appreciate the semi-apology. Also, you know, despite everything, I do like you, so...

[psychopompous]

Why?

[rollwillpowercheck]

Why what?

[psychopompous]

Why do you like me?

[rollwillpowercheck]

Well, you can be pretty cool, but you're also cute when you get all huffy over little things.

[laughs. and then a little more seriously:]

The rest of it's harder to articulate... um, hmm. When we first met, you'd been forced into a situation you were obviously uncomfortable with? But you've always helped us anyway, even more than what your duty would necessitate. It's-- even as an outsider, I can tell how much you care about Kano and the others, and how much of a struggle that's been for you, since your life would probably be a lot easier if you didn't. I think that's... interesting? Admirable?

[clasps his hands behind his back, ducking his head a little.]

Ahhh, I don't know, there are a lot of reasons!

[psychopompous]

[listening to that, hands pressed tightly together]

. . . that's—interesting.

[rollwillpowercheck]

You look like you wanted to say something like "that's surprising" instead.

[psychopompous]

That as well, clearly.

[rollwillpowercheck]

I'd say sorry if I made you uncomfortable or something, but I'm not really sorry, so...

[psychopompous]

Do not put yourself out.

[rollwillpowercheck]

[shrugs]

Do you like me?