synnet | 02 | @hearse

[ well, that's quite the mental update. while ishmael isn't reeling from the download's sappy effects, she is in the mood to yap and gossip -- which is typically unlike her at all. and so, while they're all still waiting for the download to finish, she's got this to ask on their shared network. ]

Looks like this is going to take a while. And I know that most of us here were haunted by certain dreams a while back, me included. It's something I've already gone through back home so I'm not too bothered with it now, but I'm going to go ahead and ask anyway.

What are some of your happier memories?

That's probably easier said than done, though. You don't even have to think too far back and just share whatever made you happy since coming here. It's corny, sure, but we could definitely need some cheering up after all that on top of this horribly hot weather.

Of course, if you're too shy to share them to everyone in the class, I get it. I know I am. You can just tell me privately if you trust me that much, or you don't have to say anything at all and just read or react to everyone's contributions instead. Also if anyone's gonna come here to say shit like "Oh I'm not gonna share anything :/" then do us all a favor and not waste our time. Thanks. 👍

[ ish is too embarrassed to share hers right now, if anyone's wondering 🧍‍♂️ of course, feel free to threadjack if needed. happy yapping!! ]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

well...
if it empowers you some, then
good
but i don't need a pep talk

Oh.
Okay...
If you don't wanna talk about it, then...

( it? like, a generic it? or "it"?

time to fiddle with his hands anxiously for a bit in silence. )

that don't mean i haven't made
happier memories recently
or anything

Just not ones you wanna talk about because they wouldn't really give you strength
Got it!

wh—
no,
just

( you're killing him. )

i can't talk about 'em in the open
you're... it's too—

... when we're finally back in tokyo
i'll tell ya up close and personal what way they make me feel

You say that you can't talk about it in the open, but
Something that can only be said up close~
And personal~

And a feeling that isn't merely just happiness at that!

There are only so many things that could be, my friend.

[ this is your not-so friendly warning to privatise your content, sir ]

( honestly, he's never had to. or even considered it.

but here's his very first private message in-game. )

y'know, i got some other feelings too
like the ones where i sock you for makin' fun

Aw, come on.
Lighten up!

I scrolled through what you had to say because I wanted to be happy for you in particular. 😊

( that rapid-fire temper of izou's 😔. )

whaddya mean... me, in particular

I actually know you, and I wanted to see if anyone managed to squeeze a happy memory from you?

fair enough
just makin' sure you weren't making it sound like i was a lost cause

Did I really come across that way…?

So what is it, now that we're well and in private?
Are congratulations in order?

😊

( yes. you did. to izou, at least.

but this past month of elysium's antics have softened him somewhat. the memory of rain that wasn't real, and being offered a helping hand, and... )

if i tell you
you better blab to anyone else
understand?

Sure, I'll even promise no surprise parties if that makes you feel any better.

it does

( 'cause he honestly hadn't considered that either. phew.

... and he's fiddling with his hands, despite this all being brain to text.

why did i let himself talk himself into this this is the hardest tag i've ever written in my LIFE )

anyway, yer right
i have been makin' some sweeter memories
what with us goin' s... steady now
but i don't want that to be everyone's business

[ think about how happy you're making the marzoupan shippers (me) ]

Ooooooh.
Might this be why you've wanted to dress to impress?

You know
I can't claim to know either you or her that well
But, I wonder…
It kind of seemed like she wanted to show you off. Or… vice versa?

( ... show him off?

the thought sends a surge of dopamine so sharp to his brain that the implant short-circuits briefly to send a crisp image of the vending machine he's staring at.

yes, they're mere moments from leaving on a mission, but he thirsty. )

wh
what gave you that idea

[ with the power of thirst, it'll make him finish the mission that much faster. or something. ]

Yeah, bro.
It could be that she was teasing you, sure
But maybe she actually did want you to say something in public?

( ??? WAS she just teasing him... )

hell if i know
i don't—
... i've never been in a

... even if she were
that still don't mean i wanna gush about it in the open
even if bein' around her has done a lot of good for me
that sorta stuff... i wanna keep those memories for myself

Rather than sharing memories specifically it'd be more like:

[ (izou voice) ]

i got a girlfriend recently and she's the cutest in the world!!!!!

Or

[ (march voice) ]

Just looking at my super cool boyfriend gives me all the strength in the world~

[ feel free to leave crit in his hmd ]

It's about being so happy you aren't able to contain it, I guess?

[ pfft. ]

Like a newborn foal standing for the first time...

[ help, poor Izou.

But also it's really sweet, okay!! ]

Okay! I'm holding you to that!

02 | @hearse

no subject

no subject

( 1 / 2 ) crying

( 2 / 2 )

no subject

( 1 / 2 )

( 2 / 2 )

no subject

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE

➜ PRIVATE ( 1 / 2 )

➜ PRIVATE ( 2 / 2 )

no subject

no subject

no subject