return those voices echoing in the sea (closed)

[entreats]

Who: Ange and assorted CR.
What: A catchall for event threads.
When: During December
Where: Mostly in memoryscape, some other stuff all across Trench.

Content Warnings: Child abuse, bullying, suicidal ideation, violence, gore, blood, character death

( it's a catchall for closed event threads! if i didn't promise you a starter on this already, but you'd still like to play something out with ange during the event - especially when it comes to the winter mourning - please let me know by either pming this account or contacting me on plurk at queeningsquare! )

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[cuddlery]

[If that's the case, Ange probably can't move her arms even if she want too. Scorpia has her in the death grip of love, as if afraid that if she lets go of Ange, she'll just fade away into nothing. She has to hold onto this life with all of the preciousness that it contains!]

...It's hard not to think about it. I just... I just saw you go. And now I want to keep on holding onto you and maybe put you in some kinda bubble to keep you safe forever!

[She takes a breath as she calms down and processes more of Ange's words.]

B-but... but you do have a point. What matters is that you're here and alive, Ange. You have your life again, and you're living it! It needs to be a really long and super happy one, okay Ange? Promise me that, please. A- an ultimate friendship promise.

[entreats]

[ P-Please, Scorpia, why does everything have to be put in terms of friendship.. ]

Of course I promise that. I already wasn't planning on dying again if I can help it, you know.

[ Ange even had a good track record in Deerington! She didn't die once! Though maybe that's offset a little by the fact that she's died so many times back home that she sometimes literally can't keep track due to parallel timelines..

But what she's saying out loud right now? It is 100% true. ]

Just.. don't put me into a bubble. Not even jokingly. You'll make me feel like I'm crazy, you know? [ Because Ange does like to think she was entirely sane when she did what she did in this memory. It's just that her circumstances back then were a lot worse than they are in Trench.

And that's saying something, considering.. well.. it's Trench. ]

[cuddlery]

[Everything akways has to be about friendship, always. Here comes the friendship train, in the form of Scorpia's entire body!]

Okay, okay, no bubble. ...What if it's more square-shaped? Would that be better?

[There's a small smile on Scorpia's face, the surest sign that she's intentionally making a joke.]

A-anyway just know that I'm here for you, Ange. Whenever you need anything!

[entreats]

[ Thank god that it is visible as an intentional joke - because Ange sure wouldn't put it past Scorpia to pull something that ridiculous.

But she can catch on to the fact that it's a joke like this, and Ange slowly breathes out as the memory starts to fade away into darkness around them, ending. ]

I am keenly aware.

[ It's said a little dryly - the joke here being, of course, that Scorpia has made that much clear for her in the most over the top ways.

But considering the situation, Ange doesn't leave it at just that. After a brief pause she adds: ]

.. thanks.

[cuddlery]

[It really is straddling the border between an intentional joke and an Actual Scorpia Thing.

Scorpia gives her one last, gentle squeeze.]

Anytime, Ange. Anytime.

[Once the setting of that horrible memory is gone, once they're back in the present, Scorpia will pull back with a sad smile.],/small>

[entreats]

[ It feels kind of weird. Going from that memory straight to here. There's some sort of stark contrast between her past from so long ago, that night on that rooftop, and then her present life here in Trench - and yet right now, there's only a moment between those two settings.

It leaves Ange quiet for a moment, but then she finally releases a breath she was holding in at the sight. ]

Sorry you had to see that.

[ Ange only feels like it's fair to say that. After all, it's not like seeing that sort of awful thing could actually be enjoyable to anyone. ]

I didn't mean to drag you into it.

[cuddlery]

[Scorpia stands up straight, anxiously rubbing at her pincer. It's a relief to be free from that, away from that horrible scene and back in Trench. But she's still shaken. It's hard to fully banish what she just saw from her mind. Scorpia just tries to focus on Ange - the Ange who's still alive and well right now.]

It- it's okay. I know you didn't mean to. You... had no control over it.

[She frowns as she tries to find any kind of bright side to this.]

I guess it's a sign of... of how far you've come. And now I understand you more, Ange. So I can be a better friend!

[entreats]

[ Usually Ange would wince at that latter statement. It's so.. so sappy. So much beyond what Ange can tolerate, especially since Scorpia usually goes the entire eleven miles with it.

But, right now.. everything considered..

Ange doesn't wince. She just takes the statement as it is. In fact, she even pauses for a slight moment, and then replies: ]

Yeah. Thank you.. Scorpia. For being my friend.

[ Even if it's a handful sometimes.

Scratch that. A lot of the time. ]

It's only because of everyone around me that I've been able to come this far, you know.

[cuddlery]

[It does help Scorpia to feel a bit better, to see Ange standing right before her in a healthy state - and affirming these things. As she speaks, it helps a soft warm, smile to spread across her face.]

You're welcome. It's my pleasure! [Maybe it helps that she's used to dealing with people who can be even more difficult, but she's never had any doubts about keeping up with Ange as a friend.]

I'm just happy that you found what you needed. Who woulda thunk it would be in a dangerous place like this! [She says with an attempt at levity, and a shrug of her spiney shoulders.] But what matters is we're here. And I'm hoping to keep on being here, to see how far you'll keep on going!

[She wants to hope that it can only get better for Ange from here.]

[entreats]

Don't worry. I'm pretty sure this place couldn't get rid of you even if it tried. [ Because if there's one thing about Scorpia, it's that she's persistent as heck. Maybe not always even intentionally so.

But that's just what makes her even more powerful.

Ange pauses for a moment after she says it, before finally asking: ]

Are you.. going to be okay? [ It's asked a little awkwardly, because it's A Lot for Ange to see someone getting that emotional over her of all people. And she doesn't want a dumb memory to ruin Scorpia's day. ]

[cuddlery]

I can be pretty tenacious!

[Scorpia exclaims that with pride, her pincers propped on her sides. She's building a life here in Trench, and she's not about to turn away from it anytime soon! Especially not when she's built up a community of friends here.

But the armor is pierced by Ange's question. Her smile fades, and she blinks as the images of what she just experienced flash before her eyes.]

Of... of course I will be. That was... it was possible the worst and scariest thing I've seen in my life. But I'll live with it. ...It's a lot easier to when you're right here, alive and well, with a bright future ahead of you. Things... are gonna be alright, Ange.

[entreats]

[ .. the worst and scariest thing Scorpia has seen, huh.

Usually Ange would have been willing to believe that. Considering that Scorpia seems so nice and naive - like she's never seen a single bad thing in her life. But considering what she told Ange about her home and all, she's pretty sure Scorpia has seen bad things before.

Maybe it's just that she didn't realise back then that they were bad. ]

I'm glad. [ Ange slowly says. This is more honest than she'd usually be, but.. maybe that's what she owes Scorpia after doing this to the other.

Even if it wasn't intentional. ]

I don't think I could forgive myself if I hurt you like a dumbass. Even if it was just through accidentally showing you a bad memory.

[cuddlery]

[She's seen lots of unpleasant things on the battlefield, for sure. But it doesn't quite match up to seeing her friend do something like that.

In any case, Scorpia attempts to assure Ange with a small laugh.]

Hey now, you- you wouldn't be responsible for something like that. You had no control over it. But I'm glad. Glad you're glad! And, and it's over now. So we can just... keep on moving on, and living!

[entreats]

Yeah.

[ Ange isn't planning on dying again anytime soon, anyway. Not if she can help it.

She pauses, seeming to think for a moment. Honestly, Ange still feels pretty guilty about this whole deal, so.. ]

But how about we first head over to Lysithea's bakery to grab some cake there, huh? [ Cake makes everything better, doesn't it. ]

[cuddlery]

[That gets a soft laugh out of Scorpia.]

That's the best thing I've heard all day.

[What better way to celebrate being alive than with cake? Scorpia manages to shift her legs and gets herself to move.]

Let's do that right away! It'll be my treat.