11; Giving Thanks

[axeofoath]

It's certainly a relief that those monster attacks have ended for the time being. I only hope anyone affected by these strange events will recover soon.

But in spite of these unpleasant occurrences...I really am grateful to be here. To have this second chance after death--this is already so much more than I could ever hope to ask for.

Thank you. Words cannot express the depth of my appreciation, though I'm afraid they're all I have to offer.

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[axeofoath]

When I return...The young master told me that it will be thanks to Lady Leknaat's power, so I will certainly owe her a great deal. Oh, and it's also thanks to the other Stars of Destiny such as yourself.

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[ huh what. ]

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[ wait a second, let Sheena process this...

processing, processing... ]

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[ ding! ]

Wait, Grem -- you're still meant to be dead??

[axeofoath]

Oh, ah...Yes, i-in a way. I'm afraid I only arrived here after...following my death.

[starfollowing.livejournal.com]

What, right when it happened!? What kind of sick joke is that?

But hey, 'slong as you know it isn't going to be for forever! You'll be back and up before you know it, just like you are right now.

[axeofoath]

That's right. I don't believe we get much choice in the matter, but I'm still grateful all the same. I'm happy enough just to be here for the young master.

[starfollowing.livejournal.com]

That's the way to think. You're a real sport about this, aren't you? But I guess with Tyr here, yeah, you would be.

But hey... about that...

[axeofoath]

A sport? Well, it has been a few months since then...

[And he just waits curiously.]

[starfollowing.livejournal.com]

Eh? -- Yeah, right well, anyway...

[ Because his mind is now more on this question! And Sheena doesn't think. But he's hesitating, obvious by his half words are mumbling. ]

Uhh, well, you being dead and all, comin' back.. so like...

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Ac-actuaaalllly, you know what, nevermind! Forget it. Uh, you just keep on doing what you're doing.

[axeofoath]

[He's a little confused, but he's not one to pry! Except to make sure there isn't a problem.]

Ah...Is everything all right, Sheena? I hope I didn't make you uncomfortable.

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No, no no no! Everything's fine! No problem, don't worry 'bout it.

[axeofoath]

Well, if you're certain-

Oh, that's right. I hope you haven't been affected by these strange events. Luc seemed to be having trouble sleeping.

[starfollowing.livejournal.com]

Right! He was up making biscuits the other night. [ Codeword for 'some night I don't remember specifically'. ] Is that all's been happening? People getting sleepless?

[axeofoath]

Yes--in the middle of the night, of all times! [Huff. But he tries to think about any other occurrences, a difficult task when he's too busy mothering people.]

I believe there may have been some other problems reported...but I'm afraid I haven't encountered them. [Well, there's that pain in his cheek that won't go away, but that's probably just him.]

[starfollowing.livejournal.com]

Well, no need to worry about me, I'm fine. It's probably not anything, anyway. Just after the whole harpy business, everyone's feeling on edge.

[ Maybe. Or whatever. ]

[axeofoath]

Well, I suppose that's good to hear. [Sorry, Sheena. You're not as high on Gremio's priority list as anyone named Tyr McDohl.] Perhaps that's all it is, but...Oh, I only hope they recover soon.

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[ ... But Gremio was the one who brought it up. ] I bet they do, too.