i can't hold you tomorrow, but i hold you in my heart ( SEMI-OPEN )

[prismbloom]

Who: Aqua and YOU (+ some closed starters in the comments)
When: May 7-15
Where: All over!
What: Catch-all.
Warnings: Should be none, but will update as necessary.


OPEN.

[ Aqua's out and about for the most part. There's a lot to look at, to see, and to do. While most of the time she's just browsing or keeping to herself, if someone needs help, she's absolutely there. Having trouble carrying bags? Trying to decide on an ice cream flavor or a meal? Not sure what ingredient would go best in your next dish? Aqua's absolutely there to help.

Alternately, she might need some help of her own. Some of these things, she's not heard of, especially where things like coffee are concerned. She does enjoy the cat café in particular, because the cats are so precious... but she's probably having trouble deciding on what to get. ]

Comments

[missingache]

[At least she looked like she was more at peace than before. She deserved that. Roxas always admired that about Aqua. She was so strong while being soft and kind at the same time. He's almost hesitant before he answers her.]

Sure.

[One more Aqua to get to know.]

[prismbloom]

[ Finally, she smiles. It's a quiet, sort of subdued one, but it's very much there. By now, the silver deer is long gone, but that's alright. Aqua gestures around them. ]

Your temple is lovely, by the way.

[missingache]

[Don't worry. There's many more deer. Some guineafowl come out of the bushes and walk past them both without a single care in the world. Roxas watches them walk by with a soft smile.]

Thanks. I like it here a lot.

[The animals, the trees, the lake he has, and so much more... He couldn't imagine his temple being any better than it was right now. Well, he could, but Sora was out of the house right now. Oh, speaking of his temple-]

I'm Artemis. Goddess of the moon, hunt, wildlife, and a few other things.

[prismbloom]

[ Aqua's absolutely delighted to see so much wildlife. And they're cute... ]

It's very serene. Your animals are so calm.

[ ... Which is explained by what god he is. ]

I'm Heimdallr, the god of wisdom and light.

[ Can you tell how embarrassed she is... ]

[missingache]

Thanks? I don't do anything special. I just take care of them.

[It's a bit of an annoyance since he can't keep track of how many animals he actually has. At least with the deer it's easier.

He blinks before smiling.]

It suits you.

[prismbloom]

Then you must do a very good job of taking care of them. You may not think you do anything special, but it may mean the world to them.

[ ...? ]

Does it?

[ They just met, though... ]

[missingache]

[He really loves animals. Of course he does his best.]

It was my job in Koriko to take care of them.

[.... he nods.]

... we've met. Before this place. A different you.

[prismbloom]

[ Koriko... She's about to ask, when-- ]

A different me?

[ Her eyes widen. She's not certain how she feels about that, that he knows so much about her when she knows only his name and that he's good with animals. But then again, that's not his fault. It would be unfair to insinuate or think otherwise. ]

You were good friends with her. Weren't you?

[missingache]

[He nods again, looking away.]

I know you're not her. I'm not going to compare you two because that's not fair... she just was someone really, really important to me... even if you never get to be like that with me-[He looks at her and smiles.]-I'd be happy to just be friends.

[prismbloom]

[ What a good kid... Aqua reaches out to touch his hand and smiles. ]

We'll just have to see, won't we?

[missingache]

[.... Roxas honestly misses his Aqua. He has to look away to keep himself from doing something stupid. She wasn't the same one. No hugging a complete stranger.]

Right. [After a moment he looks at her again.] Do you wanna see more of the temple?

[prismbloom]

I'd like that very much. Lead the way, please.

[missingache]

[Nodding, he leads her to the side of his home that had the deer feeders. Silver deer grazed peacefully, the stags bearing golden antlers.]

They came with the temple.

[prismbloom]

[ Aqua holds out a hand for the deer, smiling as one sniffs and nuzzles at her hand. ]

They're beautiful, Roxas.

[missingache]

They're like the deer that pulled Aretmis' chariot across the sky. They're really gentle unless you spook them.

[Something he had to teach Sora before the other got too excited. Roxas smiles and pets one that comes right up to him, nuzzling him to ask for attention.] Yeah, yeah. I know you want some hay, but it's way too early.

[prismbloom]

I hope I won't spook them, then.

[ She gives the deer a gentle pat. ]

[missingache]

You would've already if they didn't like you.

[Ack! Help! He's being swarmed.] H-Hey! Stop it!

[prismbloom]

Oh!

[ Goodness, there are a lot of them. Aqua clears her throat, getting their attention. ]

Would you give him a little room to breathe, please?

[missingache]

[The deer look up, many of them wiggling their ears as they watch her. Then they all slowly move away from Roxas.]

Uhm... Thanks?

[prismbloom]

You're welcome.

[ She does give one of the deer a little pat. ]

And thank you all for listening.

[missingache]

[The deer like you, Aqua. They just like their god a lot more and shower him with affection.]

They do this a lot. You're the fist one they've listened to to stop.

[prismbloom]

Really?

[ She looks surprised at that! Clearly-- ]

Maybe I'll have to visit more often, then.