[ she sounds to be speaking of an entirely different thing though. still looking off, but she finally turns to look at lavi, with a bittersweet smile. ] ...It isn't entirely painful. I don't mind loving others. Though, like you, I think it may be better to keep it to myself.
[ her smile softens at the mention of him. ] Mm, he is. I've offered to help aid him once I'm done with tending to my own world. [ a small laugh. ] Assuming we ever go back, that is.
A little bit. Even if I did, I can only imagine they would reject it. So, I don't mind keeping it to myself.
[ even if she looks like she considers the thought of letting it out. ]
Perhaps, but until then we're all stuck here in this eternal damnation. [ a brief pause. ] If an opportunity comes up though, I would like to help him get back at least. As well as any others.
[ like you, she doesn't say. but it's implied. assuming Lavi would like to return back home. ]
[REJECTING URIEL... WHO WOULD DARE... unfortunately Lavi can see the person in his minds' eye doing this incredibly stupid thing, this only reinforces his suspicion.]
...I hope whoever the other person is -- they're someone who can help you too, Uri.
[because even Uriel can't be an endless source of comfort and help for others. Shouldn't there be people out there who'll do the same for her too?
Lavi would volunteer, but he knows his own weaknesses best. Maybe that's why his feelings for her are insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Does it count as affection when you're not willing to commit all the way?]
[ say it out loud coward. confirm your suspicions.
however, a genuinely warm smile shows at Lavi's words, reaching to cup his cheek with a light pat. ]
Long as I am able to have their company, it is enough for me, Junior. I don't need any more than that.
[ who wouldn't want to love and be loved in return? but with Uriel, even if her source of affection, of love, move in a different path and road herself... she's fine with just supporting them in the end. she knows she'll be fine. having them in her life, she really could not ask for more. ]
[face pat.... his face breaks into a smile, warm and a little wry.]
Sure, but I still think you deserve more.
[Uriel is like Allen in that way. Always loving, and never asking anything in return. Though where they differ, Lavi thinks, is that Uriel's love isn't rooted in self-flagellation, in tragedy.]
I guess that could be my Story for you. 'Someone Who Wants Uriel To Be Loved'...? Is that how it works?
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...It sounds painful. [truthfully] But it doesn't feel like a flaw. People always shine the most when they love.
[the best parts of humanity come from that kind of love, he thinks. it just hurts more for the person doing the loving.]
I'm glad you guys got to talk though. Plus, he's a capable guy. I can't imagine him not fixing something he sets his mind to.
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[ she sounds to be speaking of an entirely different thing though. still looking off, but she finally turns to look at lavi, with a bittersweet smile. ] ...It isn't entirely painful. I don't mind loving others. Though, like you, I think it may be better to keep it to myself.
[ her smile softens at the mention of him. ] Mm, he is. I've offered to help aid him once I'm done with tending to my own world. [ a small laugh. ] Assuming we ever go back, that is.
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...I guess I'd be a hypocrite if I told you to let 'em out. huh.
[to perhaps, the second person Uriel mentioned. Though Lavi wonders if that second person is who he suspects,]
Dunno about going back... But I think our chances are better if you two are working together.
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A little bit. Even if I did, I can only imagine they would reject it. So, I don't mind keeping it to myself.
[ even if she looks like she considers the thought of letting it out. ]
Perhaps, but until then we're all stuck here in this eternal damnation. [ a brief pause. ] If an opportunity comes up though, I would like to help him get back at least. As well as any others.
[ like you, she doesn't say. but it's implied. assuming Lavi would like to return back home. ]
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...I hope whoever the other person is -- they're someone who can help you too, Uri.
[because even Uriel can't be an endless source of comfort and help for others. Shouldn't there be people out there who'll do the same for her too?
Lavi would volunteer, but he knows his own weaknesses best. Maybe that's why his feelings for her are insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Does it count as affection when you're not willing to commit all the way?]
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however, a genuinely warm smile shows at Lavi's words, reaching to cup his cheek with a light pat. ]
Long as I am able to have their company, it is enough for me, Junior. I don't need any more than that.
[ who wouldn't want to love and be loved in return? but with Uriel, even if her source of affection, of love, move in a different path and road herself... she's fine with just supporting them in the end. she knows she'll be fine. having them in her life, she really could not ask for more. ]
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Sure, but I still think you deserve more.
[Uriel is like Allen in that way. Always loving, and never asking anything in return. Though where they differ, Lavi thinks, is that Uriel's love isn't rooted in self-flagellation, in tragedy.]
I guess that could be my Story for you. 'Someone Who Wants Uriel To Be Loved'...? Is that how it works?
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[ love rooted in deep tragedy is uriel's life. ]
I couldn't say for sure, but that is not the story we share from our connection.
[ there are words that appear, flickering with a warm energy, [ The story, 'Stories Born Anew from History' is watching curiously. ]
a treat for lavi to see. ]
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Lavi perks up, oh!!!! he immediately starts waving at the words!!!]
It can see me, right? Since it's watching? Hey! [HEY HEY
this is really the energy of someone waving frantically at a cute dog]
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[ Uriel watches it all on curiously, stiffling a laugh. help she hasn't had someone react this way but the words flicker and change
[ The story, 'Stories Born Anew from History' is very curious about the Bookman Lavi. ]
Uriel props her cheek in her hand. ] Stories are surprisingly sentient.