Palace Game 6/5

[fujimaru]

The Dreamer In The Grand Temple
Humanity Foundation Value: ????

What has been will be again,
what has been done will be done again;
there is nothing new under the sun.

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[fujimaru]

I've gotta, right? Someone's got to do it.

[ And however her story ends, Ritsuka's determined to keep going until that time comes. ]

[messianic]

... Yeah. Sorry to put that on your shoulders again.

But it's really, really good to see you.

[fujimaru]

It's okay. This is what I'm good at.

[ She squeezes his hand gently. ]

Hi.

[messianic]

That doesn't mean I have to like it...

[ but. it's fine. for now... it's fine. ]

Good morning. Ready to get out of bed?

[fujimaru]

Here goes nothing.

[ She's still holding onto that globe, wobbly as she tries to get to her feet, but at least she manages to stay upright. ]

[messianic]

[ And he of course is immediately reaching for her arm to help keep her upright.

So far so good. Phew...!! ]

[fujimaru]

[ She leans into his support for a moment, frowning at her feet, then nods. ]

--I'm good. I feel pretty steady.

[messianic]

Okay.

[ he'll agree very, well, agreeably, and then take her hand instead. ]

[fujimaru]

...

[ She squeezes his hand. ]

Okay. Uh. I know where this is supposed to go, so let's--just get out of here.

[messianic]

That sounds good. Lead the way, and I'll follow.

[fujimaru]

Just remember, you agreed to this.

[ She squeezes his hand again, then heads through the door. ]