[Does he not know about the place he's guarding......Sarry............]
I think Silco said some deals get made here sometimes. I guess they don't want to be disturbed. Or maybe if there's trouble, I can help. I haven't seen anything though.
In any case, that tracks with what Takasugi was telling them about East Sophia. Was this what he wanted them to avoid? But Sariel's involved... Rinne should tread carefully. He keeps his tone light. He's not here to investigate. He's just curious.]
What kind of trouble you gotta deal with, Sarry? I thought you just wanted to act and watch ants.
[Well, at least Sariel's happy. It doesn't dispel his worries about Sariel's involvement in something shady, but at least it doesn't sounds like they're hurting him. ]
That's right — you're an angel. Not that I'm familiar with the myths, but... You've lived way longer than me, yeah?
What exactly is an angel supposed to do, anyway? There's angels, fallen angels, demons, and I know which side they're on, but it's all a mess in my head.
[Rinne is a small baby bird compare with his old ass.]
Ah. Angels are...primal beasts. Created for a purpose. The elements, concepts like incubation...many of us. Don't exactly serve those purposes anymore.
[ ...The words are so familiar, they make Rinne want to cry.
He's not about to show that side of him to Sariel, though. He might be human, but he can be strong for the people he cares for. And right now, Sariel needs that strength.
Yes. If he were the perfect person for his brother to find, Rinne would work up a smile and say, ]
You think we can find that rainbow here? Maybe I can help ya look for it.
That feels like a very. You thing to say. [But its obvious he's not saying this to be disparaging, as he's smiling.] Things are already interesting. You make things interesting, too. But if you want to, I would be happy.
... I dunno. A joint like this is where people end up when they got nowhere else to go. When folks are down on their luck, it's up to folks like me to pick 'em back up. They say this place is the pits, but seeing the crowd smile even just for a little while makes me happy. Working here's gonna make me happy for sure.
[It makes him happy to see people happy. What a nice thought. Rinne is so nice through and through, he thinks.]
I think I am helping. [...] Sometimes people are scared, though. I try not to be that scary. Though I think I can't help it. Being what I am. Both...an angel, and an Augmented.
Maybe you can't change who you are. But so long as both of you can still yap at each other, you'll reach an understanding someday. Keep at it, and you'll figure each other out. Soon, they'll stop being scared of ya...
[ His smile crinkles the corners of his eyes.
Oh, he can't help it. He ruffles Sariel's bangs. ]
[Though he is not saying his name to complain. Hardly not. The ruffle of his hair gets him to smile.]
If you say so. [And now, he's reaching over to do the same to Rinne in turn, fluffing up that vibrant red hair.] If you do your best...I...will too. You...will be loved, too. And you are loved.
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[Does he not know about the place he's guarding......Sarry............]
I think Silco said some deals get made here sometimes. I guess they don't want to be disturbed. Or maybe if there's trouble, I can help. I haven't seen anything though.
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In any case, that tracks with what Takasugi was telling them about East Sophia. Was this what he wanted them to avoid? But Sariel's involved... Rinne should tread carefully. He keeps his tone light. He's not here to investigate. He's just curious.]
What kind of trouble you gotta deal with, Sarry? I thought you just wanted to act and watch ants.
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[No one needs to hurt other people. Everyone is happy. Yaaay.]
I've done a lot of jobs before, you know.
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That's right — you're an angel. Not that I'm familiar with the myths, but... You've lived way longer than me, yeah?
What exactly is an angel supposed to do, anyway? There's angels, fallen angels, demons, and I know which side they're on, but it's all a mess in my head.
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[Rinne is a small baby bird compare with his old ass.]
Ah. Angels are...primal beasts. Created for a purpose. The elements, concepts like incubation...many of us. Don't exactly serve those purposes anymore.
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Well, ain't that a good thing? You get to be whatever you want now. Not everyone's got that sort of freedom, you know? You're pretty lucky.
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I suppose. But I don't know...what to do. Except search for the rainbow. So I can get his answer...
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The Deputy Head Researcher? Hehhhh. You really love this guy, doncha, Sarry?
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[He seems a bit confused. Love....]
[What is love, anyways? He's seen people talk about it, but....]
I...don't know. But I want to see him again.
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He's not about to show that side of him to Sariel, though. He might be human, but he can be strong for the people he cares for. And right now, Sariel needs that strength.
Yes. If he were the perfect person for his brother to find, Rinne would work up a smile and say, ]
You think we can find that rainbow here? Maybe I can help ya look for it.
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[The offer is sincere, but unexpected. Sariel stares at him. Not that he thinks he'll take it back, but-]
You would? That's...kind of you. Why?
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[Because he wants to see him, too. He wants to know the kind of person who would make a heart like Sariel's want to thank him.
Then maybe Rinne can finally see what he himself lacked as family.]
Lemme see him, Sarry. I bet he'll make things interesting around here!
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[Because he's interesting?]
That feels like a very. You thing to say. [But its obvious he's not saying this to be disparaging, as he's smiling.] Things are already interesting. You make things interesting, too. But if you want to, I would be happy.
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[ Making Sariel wander like this forever with his memory like a curse... It's not right. Rinne is painfully aware of that. ]
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[Rinne leans in. He doesn't lean away. Instead he stands, clear surprise on his features, but stalwart all the same.]
I don't know why you would. But I wouldn't want you to do that. He's powerful. I don't want you to fight.
[Neither Rinne or the Deputy Head need to be hurt, no matter the situation.]
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[Even so, Rinne leans back and smiles.]
But I think I got friends who'd help me out. If that Deputy Head saw how many friends you've made, I bet he'd be pretty happy. Not that I'd know!
...You think he'd be happy with you working here?
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[To confirm. He doesn't know what the Deputy Head would think about Rinne. They're similar. And yet, internally...]
[Somehow he feels he knows Rinne better. The Deputy Head feels like a haze on the horizon. But he still....wants to understand.]
...I. Don't know. [A beat.] Are you happy I'm working here?
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Does your work make ya feel that way?
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[It makes him happy to see people happy. What a nice thought. Rinne is so nice through and through, he thinks.]
I think I am helping. [...] Sometimes people are scared, though. I try not to be that scary. Though I think I can't help it. Being what I am. Both...an angel, and an Augmented.
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Maybe you can't change who you are. But so long as both of you can still yap at each other, you'll reach an understanding someday. Keep at it, and you'll figure each other out. Soon, they'll stop being scared of ya...
[ His smile crinkles the corners of his eyes.
Oh, he can't help it. He ruffles Sariel's bangs. ]
Maybe they'll even start to love ya!
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[Though he is not saying his name to complain. Hardly not. The ruffle of his hair gets him to smile.]
If you say so. [And now, he's reaching over to do the same to Rinne in turn, fluffing up that vibrant red hair.] If you do your best...I...will too. You...will be loved, too. And you are loved.
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[ Too late. He's getting his hair fluffed. It doesn't feel bad, though. Just new. No one really touches his hair like that. ]
U-um. Yeah. Thanks.
[ ...He is loved. In this world, especially. He is loved so much that he sometimes wonders if it's okay to stay. ]
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Rinne's still a little wary about this establishment, but at least Sariel looks happy here. He hopes Hiiro is happy over there, too. ]
Anyway, I gotta get in there. I don't wanna keep the crowd waiting! Keep up the good work, Sarry. Rinne-kun's cheering you on♪
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[Rinne is a busy man. He keeps performing, keeps putting himself on stage, and he makes the sun shine, in his own way.]
[He gives him a little wave.]
Let me know...if you need anything. Okay? I'll cheer you on from here.