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Ren Kiryuu | 錐生恋 (romanticlove) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2016-08-28 00:24:00

Entry tags:

:4th wall, ai kuran, haruka kuran, yuuki kuran, zero kiryuu

Day 390| Open Action
[Waking up in a strange place was bad enough but without Ai's presence he felt nothing but worry. He could smell her somewhere, like something sweet that drew one to it. There were other smells - human and vampire alike. It was almost overwhelming, were he not so focused on Ai and only Ai.

As he wandered towards her scent he began to distinguish others, making him stop in surprise. He could smell his mother - that soft smell of sunlight that had always been hers - and his father. It made him press the back of his hand to his mouth as he tried to calm himself. Where was this place? Why was he here? Sure, he'd gotten the introduction upon waking up but it didn't make him feel all that assured until he heard everything from Ai.

Around him others moved about and he decides to stop in front of a food stand, picking up a neatly packaged sweet for his family to share, should they like. Anyone who might look at him from afar might mistake him for his father. He and Zero were quite alike, after all, but then if you could sense those differences - Ren was definitely more like his mother, as an aristocratic Vampire.]

Apartment Building

[Ren found the source of his mother's scent easily, overwhelmed by it and that of his father's that lingered in the air with hers. He would find Ai with her, surely. Where his family was, he would find all of them. Still he found himself pacing, wondering how to process seeing his father again. It had been some time, after all. He wouldn't want him to see it on his face - how he had missed him, how upset he was that their mother had given her life for their other father to live peacefully. He wished they could have all lived together, but that had not been the hand their lives had been dealt.]

Ah- you're here.

[He smiles, looking up as someone familiar approaches.]

Stables

[Ren could recall stories his father had told him as a child, stories of his days at Cross Academy with their mother. He'd loved horses and that was where Ren knew he too might be able to quite all the overwhelming senses to hit him, the thoughts that came with them.

Quietly, he moves towards one of the closest horses, smiling as he reaches to touch it's snout. It was rare that creatures could relax around vampires, but he hoped that his presence would not be a bother to them.

With the other hand, he holds up treats for the horse before him.]

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romanticlove
2016-08-30 04:38 pm UTC (link)

[He felt as if his emotions might just burst any moment now, causing him to cry just as she is. It was honestly so embarrassing that he had to consciously stop himself with slow even breaths.]

It's because of mother that we exist. Mother touches people with her own light and it makes them happy... at least, I think that's how Kaname otousama and father both feel.

[His mother was the embodiment of strength and inspiration. She could be silly and sweet just as easily as her gaze could pierce holes into a man. He had never known this person who could only be called his mother, but she was the same as the one he had known, deep within her core.]

It's me who should thank mother... because I learned from you.

[And when she touches him, brushing her fingers through his bangs, it felt like a shock to his system. It had been such a familiar gesture, born because she loved how like his father he looked he thinks. Such a simple gesture was enough to cause tears to break forth, wetting his cheeks. Feeling embarrassed by it, he pulls her close again, hugging her enough to press his face to her chest so that she wouldn't be able to see him cry. It was honestly too much. He wanted to be angry that she was gone back home and yet here. He couldn't be angry.]

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trappedinresin
2016-08-31 06:18 pm UTC (link)

[Even if she cannot see the tears, she can certainly smell the salty scent of them as they trickle down his cheeks. From the moment of his appearance she's been selfish. Shock and alarm are rightfully felt, but it's no wonder that his emotions finally betray him. Anyone would feel heartbroken to realize their parents don't recognize them. Even at such age. One thousand or more years of memories is a great deal of life between them that has yet to be experienced for one.

Her head tips down, and the surprise of his sudden heartfelt embrace fades into something like empathy. This ache is one she's all too familiar with, even within the span of the last twenty four hours. How lost he must feel, particularly if even his sister cannot recognize him. Heart throbbing, with all the care of handling a new born child, her arms gently wrap around him in a comforting embrace. She cradles his head against her, fingers softly stroking his silvery hair.]

It's okay. I'm here. [Seventeen or not she owes it to this child to take care of and look out for him. And she wants to, she realizes. The sight and scent of his tears clench her heart, and she bends down to fully hold him within her embrace, gentle yet firm and unrelenting.] It's all right, Ren [She consoles softly, her voice calming and soft.]<?small> I'm here. I wont go anywhere, okay? I'm right here beside you, and Ai, and Zero are here too.

You're not alone.

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romanticlove
2016-08-31 06:51 pm UTC (link)

[He wished he could tell her why he was so emotional, but even for someone as old as he is compared to her it would be devastating. He knows that she wouldn't change her decision. Bringing back his other father had been something that she and his father had discussed long before he'd been born. It still didn't make it hurt any less. Everything was so fresh in his mind, even the words that she had asked them to pass on to him when he awoke.]

Ah... sorry... everything's just... [It was too much, really, in an almost humorous way. He was left to carry on the burden of knowing what would happen to this precious person all on his own. Ai wouldn't know how to support him right now.]

Could mother... please say that again...? My name.

[He could pretend just for a moment that she remembered everything their family had been through together. Losing his father, watching the years pass while she watched his other father sleep inside his tomb. They had crossed a millennia together with Ai.]

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trappedinresin
2016-09-02 12:19 am UTC (link)

Ren.

[Softly spoken, but with clarity. He isn't made to wait, instead, she fulfills his request almost immediately. Whatever will help him most right now. What has he seen and been through after all his many long years? She can only wonder.

A bit of a smile plays across her face, playful and amused. Her fingers never stop gently stroking his hair.

Ren and Ai... [How clever she is. Give her a moment to feel slightly satisfied with herself.] Together you're RenAi. It's perfect, isn't it?

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romanticlove
2016-09-02 01:48 am UTC (link)

[Ren has, luckily, heard this numerous times throughout his childhood and adulthood. Whenever people make the connection they usually laugh, though it had ceased to bother him or Ai as they got older.]

Yes, I think that's why you named us that way.

[Either that or to embarrass them. Still, he can't be upset. She's petting his head and looks happy enough. He can't help it he's weak when it comes to the women in his life.]

I saw Ai earlier... she was unhappy I wasn't the little sister she wanted.

[He can't help but snort a bit, holding back a laugh. He remembered long ago that Ai had been upset by this but it didn't change that she loved him.]

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	trappedinresin 2016-09-02 02:38 pm UTC (link)
	She never told me she wanted a sibling... [At least not yet, by her point in time. Lifting a finger up to her cheek she scratches it, bemused.] A little brother is cute though, isn't it? I always tried to be the big sister to Zero, but he rejected the idea flat out. [ . . . . . ] _{Actually he made fun of me for my efforts...} (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romanticlove 2016-09-02 03:54 pm UTC (link)
	[Despite feeling totally content to just sit here forever and let his mother pet his hair, Ren decides to get to his feet again. His knees were going to get sore eventually-!!] Probably because father didn't want you worrying about him all the time. [Which would not surprise him, honestly.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

trappedinresin
2016-09-02 03:58 pm UTC (link)

[There's a small pause... a hesitation. She's- heard Ai call Zero 'papa' before. But it's somehow even stranger hearing Ren say it. In that regard, she still isn't sure how to respond or what to think, which is why she doesn't allow her the chance to focus on it yet. Not indepth.

Instead...]

Zero is the type of person that you naturally have to worry over. He never takes care of himself. If I didn't help him, he probably wouldn't even rest. He's way too stubborn for his own good.

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	romanticlove 2016-09-02 04:40 pm UTC (link)
	[He can't help but laugh a little. Her description of his father was so accurate, even knowing him centuries later.] Mm. It's a good thing we're here, then. Mother will be the best at taking care of him, of course. You know him better than anyone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	trappedinresin 2016-09-04 02:37 am UTC (link)
	It sounds... like you've got a number of years on me. [On taking care of Zero... ] But we're allies. So we look out for each other. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romanticlove 2016-09-04 03:24 am UTC (link)
	Are you sure...? I don't think so. Mother has known father much longer. [But she's right, they are allies.] Mm. But I think you worry too much on your own about father and Ai, don't you? [She's his mother. Of course she worries.] If I can help somehow, I'd like to. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

trappedinresin
2016-09-04 04:01 am UTC (link)

Mm... [She lifts a finger up into the air. As surprising as the entire situation has turned out to be, she's gotten some practice in with Ai, at least.] It's a mother's job to worry. The children aren't supposed to worry about their parents.

[Reaching out, she takes his hand.] Instead, I'd be happy if you can enlighten me. I'd be happy to hear all about the life and things you get to experience back home, Ren-kun.

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	romanticlove 2016-09-04 04:33 am UTC (link)
	[Ren takes her hand without hesitation but her request earns a look.] I can tell you some basic things but a lot of it might not be good to say. If Ai ever remembers and finds out I talked about your future, she'd scold me for sure. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	trappedinresin 2016-09-04 05:42 am UTC (link)
	[She blinks in a moment of surprise, her eyes never straying from him. Already she knows he's spoken to Ai. That's been established already. But--] You think Ai-chan wouldn't want to tell me? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

romanticlove
2016-09-04 05:55 am UTC (link)

Some things, mother asked us specifically not to talk about.

[Meaning she definitely shouldn't know if it's that serious that even her future self didn't want them blurting it out. Funny how he can keep it a secret from her past but not Kaname himself.]

Ai doesn't know it yet, though so she's safe to talk to, I think. About some things. Lots of things happened before I was born that Ai told me stories about.

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trappedinresin
2016-09-04 06:17 am UTC (link)

[ . . . But isn't that because she would have known about those things she's telling him not to talk about in the future? She tries to wrap her head around that logic. But it doesn't make sense, and rather than push she moves on.]

Why don't you start with the things you're most comfortable talking about then. Like-- did you attend Cross Academy? What's your favorite color? What do you like to do for fun? Favorite food? Or maybe an interesting fact...!

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romanticlove
2016-09-04 08:19 pm UTC (link)

[Ren latches onto the change of subject, smiling brightly at her questions.]

Yes - though much later than Onee-sama. My favorite color...? Hmm. Blue is fine. I like horses and my favorite foods are most anything sweet. An interesting fact...? Ai was so upset I wasn't a little sister that when I was little she put me in dresses and did my hair to show mother and father.

[How embarrassing. :|]

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	trappedinresin 2016-09-05 02:51 am UTC (link)
	[Oh goodness...] Please tell me that I have pictures! [That's so cute.] Even though I've only gotten to know her recently here in Marina, I can tell that at times Ai-chan can have a stubborn personality. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romanticlove 2016-09-07 01:11 am UTC (link)
	You might still have them...? [Really he doesn't know. They were spending their time with Kaname for the time being.] Yes... she's definitely very stubborn. [And he adores her, of course.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	trappedinresin 2016-09-07 02:36 am UTC (link)
	[ Might? ] I'm sure I wouldn't throw something like that away. [She thinks the chairman can be a little ridiculous at times, but, well- she doesn't dislike pictures, or always duck from them in the same way that Zero does. . . . Did?] You... [She's not sure how to say this.] Both you and Ai-chan are very close, then? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romanticlove 2016-09-16 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, very close. We grew up similarly to Mother and Kaname Otou-sama... maybe not exactly the same but close. Ai was already an adult when I was born. [THANKS FOR MAKING FATHER WAIT, MOTHER. Gosh.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	trappedinresin 2016-09-17 12:13 pm UTC (link)
	[Stuff happens...!1!!!] And... you're both good to one another. You're happy? The two of you together, and all of us. Everyone is close, right...? [Tragedy doesn't follow them past her own generation. Please tell her so. That they've all managed to create a beautiful and happy family together.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romanticlove 2016-09-19 03:14 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, of course. [Or well, they had been... now both their parents were dead and one father didn't remember anything.] We're fine, mother. [Who was he trying to convince?] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

trappedinresin
2016-09-19 09:24 pm UTC (link)

[Eyes closing, the relief she feels at those words soaks into her very being. Somehow, despite everything and against all the odds, she's managed to raise not just one... but two beautiful, strong, intelligent children.

They're happy.

Lifting a hand up, liquid burns her eyes not for the first time. She smiles in embarrassment while trying to scrub the evidence away.]

I'm sorry. [She's so emotional right now. After learning of Kaname, she's been so afraid. When she's failed to save him, or keep her own life together, how can she hope to help raise someone else? And yet, along the way she's managed to do just that. Both Ai and Ren are grown, and they're happy. It's all she could ever hope to ask for.]

I'm just glad. [Give her a moment to compose herself.] We should find somewhere more comfortable to talk. I want to know more about you.

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