folklorist | ϡ - Chapter ThirtySeven; The loss [Action|Voice] (forward dated to the 27th)

[ It was an ordinary morning just like any other day would be. Friday nothing too strange about it. With the event having ended and things going back to the way they should be Helios is more than a little chipper now and welcoming to said normalcy. The cultural fair was a success at least and that's put him in good spirits. And so…when he goes to Ginia’s room to ask what she’d like for breakfast he soon realizes that said happiness is short-lived. He’ll knock on her door lightly at first. ]

Ginia? Are you there? I-I wanted to know if you wanted anything for breakfast… [ No answer. Hm. Maybe she left earlier than him to go to Cloud Nine. No. Something felt…off. He’ll grip the doorknob with a slightly shaky hand. Luminair giving him a sad cautious chirp from the place beside his feet. He’ll give the young dragon a small shaky smile as if trying to hide his worst fears realized. ] It’s alright sh-she probably just went out to, to get something to eat.

[ He swallows thickly as he opens the door and there…his stomach drops. Whispered in one disbelieving, tired, and saddened tone is the word: ] No.

[ This wasn’t…this couldn’t be happening. Everything was gone. Gone just like Giles, Frederic, and now her. The room was so empty and bare, aside a box sitting atop the desk. He knew what was in there but he couldn’t make himself walk in to take a look. Letters most likely, there were always letter it seemed like a lasting impression that you could at least keep a hold of. She was like a sister to him, almost like family, so it hurt to have to do this. Gods no matter how many times you hear of people leaving it still hurt to do this. All three gone and he feels slightly lonelier here. But he had to tell people because people had the right to know. Helios couldn't keep this a secret, no, that wasn't fair at all. He’ll bite his lip blinking rapidly as he finally moves inside and takes out his journal. There’s a shaky sigh from him as he opens it then turning on the voice function. For anyone awake at this hour they’ll have an uncharacteristic somber, shaky, voice issued over the journal network. ]

I-I’m sorry to everyone who knew her but…Ginia Solana has gone home.

[ Poorly filtered to the following persons: Grune, Pao-Lin, Smoker, Ami, Draco, Goku, Roji, Shiki, Derek, and Archie. ]

Sh-She left you all some letters. If, if you want to stop by and pick them up at House forty-four. I…I ah c-can also bring them over if it’s more convenient.

[ Maybe getting out of the house might not be such a bad thing. ]

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I think so, too. [She returns his smile with a small one of her own.]

I wonder what kind of flowers we should plant.

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Mm all kinds I think. I'm not sure if there's one that she particularly liked. [ Helios lets out an interested hum as he looks through the window outside. ]

Then let's plant her a whole garden, so she can have all kinds of beautiful flowers. I think that would make her happiest of all.

A whole garden for her and-and Giles maybe. [ He's planted a few flowers for Giles since he's left but maybe...maybe they could do something for the both of them now. It's a pang of hurt that goes through his chest as he thinks on that once more. ]

I think having it somewhere near the cherry blossom would be nice too. What do you think?

[She's also planted flowers for Giles--a few packets' worth of daisy seeds--but...she still has more. There can never be enough flowers for Giles and Ginia.]

I think they would both like that very much. The cherry trees are so pretty, aren't they?

I think they would as well it'll be a nice welcome back present. I-I always loved going to see them blooming in Japan during the springtime. [ A smile as he remembers one of his many visits, not as vacation he was always busy, but he had always made it a point to go see the cherry blossoms when he could. ]

Are there lots of cherry trees in Japan?

[Oh, the joys of different planets.]

Oh yes. I believe they're indigenous to that region. Very beautiful, very quaint. I-I wish I could show you. Perhaps, perhaps with the battle dome sometime.

That would be very nice. [She manages a smile for him.] I'm sure it's beautiful.

[ His smile is...sad as he fiddles with the glasses as sets the down on the table. ] I'd love to show you, Frederic, Giles and Ginia my world if I could. I-I wish I could. It would be lovely if all of you could just come and... [ stay ] visit me. I could show you the castle and the garden we have for it.

[ But he doesn't know anymore if such a thing is possible. Giles was gone as was Ginia. He doesn't even know if either of them would remember him should they return. It's those unhappy thoughts that are shaken and dissolved by the sound of the teapot whistling. ]

[Grune moves to help with the tea, although given that her reaction times are slow even on a good day, it's doubtful she'll get there ahead of Helios.]

I'd like that very much. It would be wonderful for everyone to be together again at your home.

[Her fingertips reach up to brush against the pendant she often wears, so gently.]

[ Helios waits for Grune and he allows her to help him fixing the tea. ]

It would be, wouldn't it? I-I'd love for everyone to be together under, under better circumstances. [ Not with the threat of war always looming above their heads as it is in Luceti. ]

[Normally, she would question what he meant by "better circumstances," but today, Luceti just isn't as happy of a place as it usually is for her.]

I hope we can all go to Japan soon.

[ A soft, sad, incredibly grateful smile to those words. It's a nice dream to have, isn't it? Being able to live happily together with everyone you care about. No shifts or drafts to harm them or take things out of your control. Peaceful and laid back. That's all he would want really. ]

I hope so too Grune. I hope we can go there soon too.

[Absently, she goes to find them some cups.]

What other things can you do in Japan?

Oh all sorts of things. There's the temples and mount Fuji. The cities are amazing but so are the little towns as well. There's lots to do, really.

[She looks up from setting out the cups.]

Then I think we should take a nice, long trip together, so we can see everything.

That sounds like a lovely idea Grune. Perhaps when...when Giles and Ginia come back we can bringing it up to them and talk to them about it.

[She nods.] And Frederic, too. I know he'd want to come with us.

Yes of course. Frederic most certainly can come as well. We might even be able to meet him if we take a little detour. [ Ah time travel. How strange you are sometimes. ]

Oh, does he live near Japan?

[What is Earth's geography?]

[ Helios...manages a small little laugh shaking his head as he looks at Grune. Grune, Grune. ]

N-Not exactly, no. He lives in a country called Poland. It's...ah a bit further away from Japan. But it's no less amazing in its history or culture.

[A smile crosses her face at that.]

Oh, that's the same name as his friend. It must have been nice for him to be able to remember his home and his friend at the scene time.

[Is the tea done now?]

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