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Post by Manah on Jul 17, 2014 23:18:31 GMT -5
Lacus Zeref Clyne
"Well.. You've opened up to me a lot more than I have to me. I believe it'd be more impolite of me not to answer your questions than for you to ask them. Besides, if you're going to travel with me, I believe you have the right to know... also, you might learn the truth soon enough, and I'd rather let you know beforehand so you do not end up too surprised under more... abrupt circumstances."
Lacus seemed very serious, and a bit nervous about this, but it seemed important for her.
"Ask away if you wish to."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 17, 2014 23:21:33 GMT -5
"Okay... Who are you, where do you come from, what's with the giant robot, and why do you need it when you have so much magical power and stuff?"
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Post by Manah on Jul 18, 2014 1:43:53 GMT -5
Lacus Zeref Clyne
"Okay... Who are you, where do you come from, what's with the giant robot, and why do you need it when you have so much magical power and stuff?"
Lacus smiled, nodding.
"Bold and to the point. I like that. Very well then."
She petted Kewell who was next to her, as she began explaining.
"Who am I, and where do I come from... that'd be two very difficult questions to answer if you do not know a certain specific fact. The fact... that I am actually two people. Two individuals merged into one by some unknown force, for the common good, because one of them was growing... discontent and spiteful towards humanity and the world around him. His unequaled magical powers were a terrible threat that would have no doubt caused untold destruction... once again... if left unchecked... and yet, either the cosmic force that united us judged him impossible to defeat, or perhaps it simply wanted to spare him and redeem him rather than destroy him... because the way said force chose to deal with him was to merge him with my other self."
She crossed her hands, resting her chin onto them as she smiled lightly.
"...My other self is Lacus Clyne, and my body is essentially the same as 'she' was. I come from the future, more or less, and I had nothing to do with magic there, although I was... sort of a political leader, a somewhat renowned songstress, and a mobile suit pilot..." She said modestly. "...the latter of which was helped by the fact I am a Coordinator, whose reflexes, intuitive aptitude and wits are usually enhanced, allowing those like me to exceed normal expectations as pilots. But perhaps more importantly, Lacus Clyne disliked needless violence, had great compassion for others and showed a lot of love and patience for people following a wrong path but willing to make it right."
She sighed.
"The latter qualities were probably the biggest reason why we were merged together. Part of me had to feel from my own mind how wrong the sins I had committed were, and how dangerous I was becoming... and the other part had to show the first how much I cared. How much I didn't want him to suffer, but neither did I want others to... and how I wanted us to atone for his sins and help the world as much as I could... to make it a better place and to make up for the mistakes of the past."
Looking at the girl, she nodded gravely:
"...As you may be guessing by now... the first half of me is known... as Dark Mage Zeref, the Black Wizard. The full name I go by nowadays is Lacus Zeref Clyne." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8 stones into Statecraft (Resolute) to reveal my little story to her;
6 stones into Psychiatry (Compassion, Reach out to others, Idealism) to make Marika realize that it isn't easy for either of Lacus' selves, and yet that neither would have it any other way, one for the chance at atonement and for fear of what he might have become, and the other out of compassion for him and a strong desire to protect the world.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 18, 2014 7:59:17 GMT -5
"I see." Marika said. "I've heard a few stories about Zeref, but since I'm not a native of Fiore, it never held much water. I don't know what kind of person he really was, but I do know that right now, you are the kindest, most compassionate people I've ever met. And that's good enough for me."
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Post by Manah on Jul 18, 2014 10:14:04 GMT -5
Lacus Zeref Clyne
Lacus seemed perplexed at first, the smiled gratefully. "It is very kind of you to say so", she said with a nearly silent laugh. "And... in return, I have to thank you. As Lacus Clyne, I had several good and trusted friends, but when I merged with Zeref... I kind of had to leave them behind. And as Zeref... well, I've been alone for so long... it... just feels good having someone to talk to again", she admitted, sighing as she took one last bite of her lunch.
"Well... I suppose this probably answers most of your questions. The magical power... the robot... why I may be very compassionate one moment and go somewhat very angry at mean people very quickly, like in that village before... I usually manage to restrain the anger within me, though. Thankfully."
She smiled at Marika: "Do you wish to know anything else?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 18, 2014 10:19:01 GMT -5
"Well... And I don't mean to pry too much, but since you're at least part guy, does that mean you... Like girls?"
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Post by Manah on Jul 18, 2014 10:38:08 GMT -5
Lacus Zeref Clyne
The pink-haired woman seemed puzzled by the question, and blushed a little, like she had never really discussed that with anyone ever before.
"U-um.... well... Z-Zeref didn't really... he wouldn't really bother about such... such matters. But..."
She smiled slightly of embarrassment:
"...Although... I did have a couple, uh... 'experiences' in the past even as my Lacus self. N-nothing really... definitive, though. I suppose you could say... I may... like girls, but I never really... tried."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 18, 2014 10:39:05 GMT -5
"Oh, I see." Marika says blushing a bit.
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Post by Manah on Jul 18, 2014 11:00:47 GMT -5
Lacus Zeref Clyne
"...W-why do you ask?", Lacus said, taking a sip from a water bottle.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 18, 2014 11:04:09 GMT -5
"I was just curious is all." Marika said finishing her meal, and heading back to the car.
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Post by Manah on Jul 18, 2014 11:16:39 GMT -5
Lacus Zeref Clyne
"Oh... okay then", Lacus said smiling as she followed her, gesturing to Kewell and Piplup to do the same, taking Piplup in her arms as she did. It took her a moment to stop blushing, as the discussion had, again brought up some memories regarding a certain pretty princess of Orb and a young communications officer from the Minerva.
Sitting back in the car, she looked at Marika: "So, um... what about you?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 18, 2014 11:20:27 GMT -5
"To be honest I don't know yet." She admitted slipping off her shoes, and setting them in the back.
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Post by Manah on Jul 18, 2014 11:30:28 GMT -5
Lacus Zeref Clyne
"You're young... you have time", the songstress said with a smile. "Magnolia Town is a beautiful place, with many beautiful and friendly people. Maybe you'll find out there..."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 18, 2014 13:14:34 GMT -5
"I guess." She says letting you in, and starting up the car.
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Post by Manah on Jul 18, 2014 16:24:39 GMT -5
Lacus Zeref Clyne
Lacus allowed Kewell to get in first, and once the dog was settled on the back seat, she sat down herself, Piplup still on her knees. Once she was seated and ready, she planted an affectionate kiss on the Pokémon's forehead before putting it back with the dog. "You two look like good friends... I'm glad you get along so well."
As Marika restarted the car, Lacus asked:
"...Still... if you're driving the whole way, is there a way I could thank you with, or something I could do for you? ...I don't really like letting you do all the work without helping in any way..."
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