[ Look, it's a whole lot tidier that way, you have to admit.
In any case, she falls into step at his side, letting him lead the way. The jungle may be on all sides, but he seems to really know what he's doing here. ]
I take it you have already begun exploring this jungle surrounding the city?
[ She has not, for her part. Well, other than venturing forth for the odd errand or two. ]
[ While he'd prefer something heavier like a mace to swing at his problems, it's the same basic principle. ]
I've been out here a few times. I wanted to be prepared to live here...
[ He says it with a sort of permanence as they pass the open gate situated at the base of the cliffs. Having to plans to return to Olympia meant learning everything he could about this place. After a moment: ]
[ She hears his words, but it takes her a second to really process them—but when she does, the implications take her by surprise. ]
My, do you intend to settle here?
[ It hadn't really occurred to her that they even could, but of course. They're free to do as they please on this planet, aren't they? She'd just gotten so used to Olympia already... ]
That's right. With my comrades. We didn't travel with the main group because one of them was targeted by Olympia.
[ And he won't turn him over, no matter how willing the broadcast from the others who were accused had seemed. But his expression stays about the same, like he could be content with upheaval and movement as many times as it takes, so long as the people important to him are safe. ]
[ What an extraordinary situation! She's pretty used to Mika's... er, lack of outward emotion, by this point—besides, Lukas is much the same way as well, though he tends to hide it behind a smile instead.
Still... she finds herself watching Mika, a worried frown on her face. He sounds so detached about the whole thing—about picking up and starting over yet again. ]
I daresay I haven't given it much thought before now.
[ She blinks, a thoughtful expression taking over her face. Both cities have their charms, she thinks, but her time in Olympia, brief though it was, made her feel at least a little attached to it already. Besides, she enjoyed her little apartment and her job there... ]
It is strange to think that our little group of refugees is dispersing across this world like this... but I suppose it is the nature of these things, no?
[ There's a twinge of wistfulness in her voice. She saw the same sort of thing happen once the war ended—without that one thing drawing them together, people tend to drift away to settle and build their lives. At least here, they have communication at their disposal that's a little quicker than letters. ]
If we do part, then you will keep in contact with me, of course—perhaps even visit on occasion. You must promise.
[ She phrases it like a command, but she can't quite keep the anxiousness out of her expression. He'd better promise?? ]
[ She phrases it kindly, but Mikazuki only sees it for what it is. It's the nature of things to fall apart, after a while. Nothing in his life has ever taught him differently. Luckily, he's fairly good at making the pieces left into something worthwhile. ]
I see. We won't be able to see each other easily then.
[ Olympia is a danger, holding nothing for him now. He doesn't entertain going back, eyes fixed ahead as if he's not considering it.
Eventually though, he pipes up again, tone mellow. ]
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In any case, she falls into step at his side, letting him lead the way. The jungle may be on all sides, but he seems to really know what he's doing here. ]
I take it you have already begun exploring this jungle surrounding the city?
[ She has not, for her part. Well, other than venturing forth for the odd errand or two. ]
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I've been out here a few times. I wanted to be prepared to live here...
[ He says it with a sort of permanence as they pass the open gate situated at the base of the cliffs. Having to plans to return to Olympia meant learning everything he could about this place. After a moment: ]
And I like it.
[ All the life. ]
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My, do you intend to settle here?
[ It hadn't really occurred to her that they even could, but of course. They're free to do as they please on this planet, aren't they? She'd just gotten so used to Olympia already... ]
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[ And he won't turn him over, no matter how willing the broadcast from the others who were accused had seemed. But his expression stays about the same, like he could be content with upheaval and movement as many times as it takes, so long as the people important to him are safe. ]
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[ What an extraordinary situation! She's pretty used to Mika's... er, lack of outward emotion, by this point—besides, Lukas is much the same way as well, though he tends to hide it behind a smile instead.
Still... she finds herself watching Mika, a worried frown on her face. He sounds so detached about the whole thing—about picking up and starting over yet again. ]
Will you be all right here?
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Yeah, of course.
[ He'd already decided that much. ]
Are you going back to Olympia?
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[ She blinks, a thoughtful expression taking over her face. Both cities have their charms, she thinks, but her time in Olympia, brief though it was, made her feel at least a little attached to it already. Besides, she enjoyed her little apartment and her job there... ]
It is strange to think that our little group of refugees is dispersing across this world like this... but I suppose it is the nature of these things, no?
[ There's a twinge of wistfulness in her voice. She saw the same sort of thing happen once the war ended—without that one thing drawing them together, people tend to drift away to settle and build their lives. At least here, they have communication at their disposal that's a little quicker than letters. ]
If we do part, then you will keep in contact with me, of course—perhaps even visit on occasion. You must promise.
[ She phrases it like a command, but she can't quite keep the anxiousness out of her expression. He'd better promise?? ]
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I see. We won't be able to see each other easily then.
[ Olympia is a danger, holding nothing for him now. He doesn't entertain going back, eyes fixed ahead as if he's not considering it.
Eventually though, he pipes up again, tone mellow. ]
I don't mind promising you though.