yves

[rippled]

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[noirges]

Ah...

[ a nod, trying to follow along, but at least yves had some context beforehand ]

What was your wish...? Did Iori have one too?

[rippled]

Mine... wasn't that important.

But Iori wanted a peaceful world, so I was supporting his wish.

[noirges]

I do like Iori's wish... but I feel like yours is important too. I don't think a wish needs to be grand and selfless to be worthy, even though I do think you're a kind person.

[rippled]

[ they rub the back of their neck awkwardly. ]

I understand what you mean. But I think it's fine. Iori's wish has become my own.

[noirges]

[ smiles... ]

... then that's even sweeter. I'm glad you were able to find each other.

[rippled]

... yes. I'm glad, too.

[ they go quiet for a moment, and then open their mouth and this happens. sorry i just wanted to force you to see him. ]

Ugh. Ignore that one.

[noirges]

[ HELP ME ]

... oh, what... loud friends you have.

[ suRE ]

[rippled]

Again, ignore it. It is better to not bring up Boss.

... in any case, all issues regarding the Waxing Moon do not matter anymore. It's been destroyed.

[noirges]

Is... the Waxing Moon the battle you were involved in?

[rippled]

The Waxing Moon Ritual. The Waxing Moon is the item that will grant the wish in the end.

[noirges]

Ah... was that what you wanted?

[ since they don't seem heartbroken about it? ]

[rippled]

Yes, I destroyed it with my own hands.

We had learned that the way it was created... there was a lot of things not right about it. And if it continued to exist, there was a chance something like the Waxing Moon Ritual could happen again, and even more death and destruction would follow. It had to be destroyed.

[noirges]

Ah...

[ he nods in understanding. it makes sense, even if it's too bad that what saber was summoned for had to disappear ]

I see. Then... I'm glad you were able to accomplish your goal, even if it meant giving up your wish. I hope that you're able to find peace with your partner another way.

[rippled]

... mm. Yeah, we definitely found it.

[ give me a memshare that isn't fish :lucagun: ]

[noirges]

[ about to respond when the mirrors shift

I sincerely respect you from the bottom of my heart for loving another person so much. ]

[rippled]

[ there's a pause... and then they just smile. ]

You really are a good guy, Yves!

[noirges]

[ baby... yves looks surprised for a moment - and then sheepish ]

... I think I was just a kid trying his best.

It's a little sad, isn't it? For everyone to give up on you... so if I could help even a little, I'm glad.

[rippled]

It is very easy to just think of someone as beyond hope... a kid trying his best can still change someone for the better.

[ they pat him. ]

[noirges]

[ patted... he lowers his head to make it easier for them and laughs a bit ]

Thanks, then... I'll keep doing my best.

Oh—but the person I met at the end is my partner.

[rippled]

Ohh, is he?

[ that's exciting. ]

What's he like?

[noirges]

He's the best. [ proudly ] Hugo looked out for me a lot after that. He joined Courrune and helped me get set up as a proper business. I know people were worried about me getting swindled, but he also stepped in a lot to make sure I'd be treated fairly.

He's kind and strong, and even though he's a Reliver he seems to be able to express most of his emotions. I've never seen him be cruel to anybody. He's good at fishing and would always look after me while I was drunk.

I really do love him. [ in that bro pal no homo kind of way ]

[rippled]

[ saber nods as if they have any idea of what a reliever is, which they do not. ]

He sounds like a really amazing person. I'm glad that you have a person like that in your life.

[noirges]

Me too.

[ fondly ]

I'm glad that he still gets to be alive, even though I miss him so much.

[rippled]

... well, if things manage to go okay here, you'll be able to see him again.

[noirges]

[



extremely obvious pause ]

Maybe, yeah.