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tearmeanewone) wrote2013-12-07 11:48 pm
tearmeanewone) wrote2013-12-07 11:48 pm
Entry tags:
sept + video
[Video]
[When the video starts up, it’s very clear that the recording is accidental and loud--there's a strange whooshing noise that has a mechanical drone to it, and the image of Elizabeth, just outside the library surrounded by odd glowing airstreams, is on its side and at a sharp upward angle, the strap of her bag obscuring a bit of it.]
[Which is fairly alarming in itself. Arcs of light seem to be coming from speaker-shaped instruments attached to the droids surrounding her. Anti-tear measures, to make certain she can’t fight back--perhaps because her boyfriend had already given them too much trouble. Elizabeth clutches her head and screams, trying to run despite feeling as though her head is about to explode. She puts up a fight, kicks and flails, but eventually there's too much to defend against while suffering the dizzying siphon. The droids overpower her and she’s pulled out of the frame and away. Seconds of that strange mechanical drone continue over the feed, then once it’s faded, the video cuts.]
[When the video starts up, it’s very clear that the recording is accidental and loud--there's a strange whooshing noise that has a mechanical drone to it, and the image of Elizabeth, just outside the library surrounded by odd glowing airstreams, is on its side and at a sharp upward angle, the strap of her bag obscuring a bit of it.]
[Which is fairly alarming in itself. Arcs of light seem to be coming from speaker-shaped instruments attached to the droids surrounding her. Anti-tear measures, to make certain she can’t fight back--perhaps because her boyfriend had already given them too much trouble. Elizabeth clutches her head and screams, trying to run despite feeling as though her head is about to explode. She puts up a fight, kicks and flails, but eventually there's too much to defend against while suffering the dizzying siphon. The droids overpower her and she’s pulled out of the frame and away. Seconds of that strange mechanical drone continue over the feed, then once it’s faded, the video cuts.]
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His concerned expression suddenly changes into a calmer one. He's decided to help Gai feel better about it. Disappointment isn't going to fix anything. Shu put aside his own feelings so he can take care of Gai more. He owes Gai at least that much.
He walks over to Gai and pats him on the shoulder as a sign of condolence.]
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Doing so on Shu isn't going to accomplish anything.]
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[Shu says this like he's trying to console a child. He finds those words hard to believe himself. Though, saying something nice and reassuring is all he can do.]
You don't have to worry about a thing.
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[There's a dangerous edge to his voice, a clear sign that Shu shouldn't push it. He may be controlling himself now, but it won't take much pushing to get him to snap.]
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What will you do while you're waiting? [Shu's starting to sound irritated himself. He isn't sure how to deal with Gai's new emotions and it frustrates him.]
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[In the end, the battlefield is still where Gai is the most comfortable. No matter how much he might try to pretend that he can live a completely normal life, there's still a part of him that yearns for the familiarity of combat. Fighting - and killing - are what he knows best, and they're what he turns to when he feels like he's losing control in other aspects of his life.]
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[Where they actually had a chance against the GHQ. What does Gai have in mind?]
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[There are combat-based missions, he knows that much. This is the perfect excuse for him to try out one of those regular missions that he'd heard some of the others talk about.]
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I'll help. [Shu sounds more sincere this time. He owes Gai for last time.]
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You'd just get in my way.
[It's less that and more that he knows that Shu hates fighting and is only volunteering to do it because he feels like he owes it to Gai, wants to help him out, or some combination of the two.]
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He starts to feel bad because Gai hit ones of Shu's weaknesses. He doesn't want to get in Gai's way.]
What if something happens to you? If you get injured and Elizabeth comes back then...[Shu doesn't need to finish that sentence.]
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[He wants to fight. He needs to fight, because it's the only way he knows of to express all of the emotional turmoil that he's feeling right now. He's angry and upset and he needs to get that out somehow in a way that doesn't involve inflicting violence on Shu or anyone else here.]
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You aren't going to risk yourself for that. For something so meaningless too. Fighting that way won't solve anything. You're just running away.
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You would know all about running away, wouldn't you?
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[Which he does-- all he wants to do is go relieve some stress in a way that he can't at the Battle Dome.]
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[He didn't become stronger so that Gai could do things on his own. Shu's seen how reckless Gai can be in combat. Someone needs to watch over him.]
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[Gai feels as if he's explaining things to a small child. Ironic, really, given how reluctant Shu is to fight under normal circumstances. Usually it's Gai pushing Shu into participating in things, not Shu offering of his own volition.]
You should stay here where it's safe instead of getting in my way on the battlefield.
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You shouldn't bear the burden alone. I know what I'm getting myself into. Trust me.
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I bore it alone for years. Another week or two isn't going to make any difference.
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Shu walks over to Gai with his eyes filled with tears and shakes his shoulders.]
What happened to you?
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However, unlike the Gai from their world, this Gai's eyes are shadowed with pain, try though he might to hide it. He has changed. He's changed, and even he still isn't entirely sure how to deal with all of these new emotions he's discovered here.]
... I fell in love.
[It's a simple answer, but it's also the truth.]
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All he can bring himself to do is let out a sharp yell and cry.]
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