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Tweak says, "Indeed"

Kazuki Makabe (soukyuu) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2016-05-02 20:31:00

Entry tags:

ichiru kiryuu, kazuki makabe, rean schwarzer, yuuki kuran

374 ♦ shared dreams
[ comrades ]

[It's only your third time to be deployed out into battle. Your Fafner to some degree still feels foreign, despite the extensive training you've completed. It'll still take awhile before you're fully acclimated to when you connect* with the mecha directly through your nervous system; it feels akin to an electric chair, but it is imperative for you and the Fafner to perfectly sync as one being. You also are psychologically and emotionally linked via Crossing with the other pilots who have been sent out.

Initially the brilliant gold of the alien enemy, maybe one hundred meters tall, if not more, leaves you in awe. Even though you've faced Festum before (granted, only a couple other times), you're practically frozen in place. You can feel yourself begin to panic as it draws nearer, close to invading your mind.

. . .That is, until, from not far behind, a powerful laser strikes. The Festum is engulfed by a massive black orb. Similar to a black hole, the alien blinks out of existence altogether.]

Are you all right?

[You turn to see a red apparition of Kazuki beside you within your cockpit. He's at ease, wanting to check up on you.]

You're doing just fine. Just remember your training, and the times you've been sent out before. You aren't alone. All of us are fighting with you.

[Kazuki's appearance fades again as the battle continues. You're able to calm down thanks to his reassurance. Even so, you continue to remain linked with both he and everyone. If you need anything, all you need to do is speak up.

Soon, you're back in the hangar and exiting the pod-shaped cockpit, along with four other pilots, and Kazuki, who then approaches you.]

How are you feeling? Let's hurry on and go for our check-up.
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[ peace ]

Welcome to Rakuen. Feel free to take a seat anywhere.

[Kazuki says cheerfully from behind the counter. The air is filled with the scent of food, and the ambiance of the café is warm and friendly. A number of others are seated throughout, chatting amongst each other, while enjoying their meal. This isn't the true Rakuen, back on Tatsumiya Island, Kazuki's homeland, but Watatsumi Island's version of the café isn't too bad.

A boy, no older than maybe 4, soon approaches the table. In his small hands he carefully holds a tray with a glass of ice water on it. He lifts it up to offer it to the guest before returning to Kazuki, looking quite pleased with himself and expresses as such. Kazuki chuckles and lightly ruffles the boy's sandy blonde hair.]

Good job, Soushi. You're doing very well.

[It isn't too long before Kazuki goes to take the person's order. Curry is by far the most popular, here.]

[ooc: * Going along w that gif, initially connecting can make the nerves feel like they're on fire, basically. Also, BOTH OF THESE ARE LUCID for Kazuki.]

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concealed_heart
2016-05-03 05:54 pm UTC (link)

[ Understanding that this whole situation was not real was a bit troublesome for him to wrap his head around. Honestly, he can recall why he's in this dream much less looking at the person he's only met once. The meeting itself was beyond awkward in his opinion because he clearly was not the same person then as he was now.

Everything felt rather weirdly realistic to a sense that it felt as though he really was experiencing this in reality. Being as skeptical as ever he turns back to the person that's speaking to him, seemingly lost of words on the experience. ]

...

[ It takes a moment before he actually speaks. ]

I'm fine...check...up?

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soukyuu
2016-05-04 03:09 am UTC (link)

Right.

[He speaks while removing the headgear and external sections to his flight suit.]

The longer a pilot is in their Fafner, the more vulnerable they are to the assimilation phenomenon. After every deployment we need to see Dr. Toumi so she can check our vitals and that our internal health is still well.

[The phenomenon can strike in varying ways, and be both slow or fast acting. There are small ring shapes of darkened skin around each of Kazuki's fingers, for example. That's a low scale version from having piloted for years.]

It won't take long at all. Promise.

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concealed_heart
2016-05-04 04:19 am UTC (link)

[ He's going to follow suit since he's not entirely sure how to deal with what is going on in this scenario. It's kind of hard to grasp his head around. So this is what it's like in a place that Kazuki called home. He's not entirely sure that his guess was right either. In any case he listens to the other's explanation, taking the information in slowly. ]

I see. So there are repercussions to using these things called Fafner?

[ He muses, in a questioning tone, but he he'll play along with it for now. It's bizarre to hear and to see but other worlds have their laws. ]

Alright, I suppose I can trust you on the matter for now.

[ He's still wary despite that. ] Ne, how long have you been doing this?

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soukyuu
2016-05-04 08:55 am UTC (link)

[Kazuki can only imagine how outsiders must think.]

They do. Unfortunately, without them, humanity probably would have been wiped out much earlier on.

[And the Fafners have gone through so many trials. Countless pilots have perished, having been assimilated or otherwise. Plenty of his friends being among them.]

Their construct is steadily being worked on, though. It's much safer to be a pilot, now, than it was even just a couple of years ago.

[Kazuki gazes back to his own unit, Mark Sein, upon Ichiru asking. He still can remember exactly when he first received it, just as he also still distinctly remembers the first Fafner he fought in, Mark Elf.]

Around six or so years. Since I was fourteen.

[An answer behind why Kazuki didn't finish school, as Ichiru had asked before.]

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concealed_heart
2016-05-06 04:13 am UTC (link)

[ That's understandable and Ichiru's expression doesn't change on his answer. Everything has some sort of consequence for the abilities or powers it carries. Nothing is ever free. ]

It's only natural to rely on what can be of help at a time like this. Ehh, I suppose that does sound a lot better if you talk about this in such a manner.

[ He nods in reply. He continues to attempt to wrap hi mind around a lot of the things that are being said to him. There is definitely confusion in his tone but of course it's a natural response. ]

That's quite a responsibility.

[ Yes he remembered asking that silly question when he was not himself. ]

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	soukyuu 2016-05-06 04:24 am UTC (link)
	[He's rather used to the blunt manner of reply. Although, Soushi is also different, all the same.] I guess so. But I want to protect everyone I'm capable of. Even if it means a heavy load on my shoulders, I can take it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

concealed_heart
2016-05-07 01:25 am UTC (link)

[ He rather be blunt than beat around the bush to be honest. ]

What a noble goal for you to have.

[ It makes him think about the extremes that he will probably go through to protect those he wants to protect as well. That's something he can understand when Kazuki said those words to him. ]

Not everyone can be as strong as you at such a young age. I suppose in its own way, it's a gift. In any case, what else should I know?

	trappedinresin 2016-05-05 12:58 am UTC (link)
	[She hasn't looked much at it yet, but after humming in thought she decides to ask:] What about specialty drinks? Like parfaits and the like? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	soukyuu 2016-05-05 05:35 am UTC (link)
	[How is he not surprised? She did say before how she loves sweets.] We have a few types of floats. The melon and tropical ones are a favorite. Parfaits are of course doable. We additionally have a few different cakes and small pastries. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	trappedinresin 2016-05-12 12:51 am UTC (link)
	Ah! Then I'd love a parfait. You can surprise me on the flavors! [There's probably not much she'll dislike.] What kinds of cake? I'm in the mood for something strawberry flavored. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)