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[Fynn is totally peachy! A little sleepy and bruised up but he thoroughly roughed up the truck driver without even having to flash his badge. Off the clock means off the frigging clock.]
...What!? [He stares at Ardyn for a long time behind the shades before yanking the sunglasses off quickly and racing back over to Ardyn with great alarm.] Seriously?! Are you serious?!
Does this mean I get to be "The Best Man"? Yes! Please say "Yes"!
...What!? [He stares at Ardyn for a long time behind the shades before yanking the sunglasses off quickly and racing back over to Ardyn with great alarm.] Seriously?! Are you serious?!
Does this mean I get to be "The Best Man"? Yes! Please say "Yes"!
[The way Fynn bounds up to him like an oversized dog almost makes him laugh. He’s pretty sure he was expecting this reaction, but that makes it no less amusing.]
You’re getting ahead of yourself, Fynn. I haven’t thought that far ahead yet.
[He places a hand on his shoulder, like trying to calm down a small child.]
But yes, I’m serious. I asked Grell to marry me. It was an unexpected development, but it happened all the same.
You’re getting ahead of yourself, Fynn. I haven’t thought that far ahead yet.
[He places a hand on his shoulder, like trying to calm down a small child.]
But yes, I’m serious. I asked Grell to marry me. It was an unexpected development, but it happened all the same.
[Jirou might be right about Fynn being a "puppy" but don't ever call him that, Ardyn!]
Really?
[He simmers down a little at the touch but those bright blue eyes are alight with excitement. Fynn never been to a wedding before. That's why he's s eager to get involved in anyway possible. That and the fact his brother just got officially engaged.]
I'm proud of you. [He quickly wraps his arms around Ardyn and hugs him as tightly as possible.] That's amazing! That's phenomenal! That's just....just awesome!
See, I knew this was gonna happen.
[No, he didn't. Fynn just joked about it.]
Really?
[He simmers down a little at the touch but those bright blue eyes are alight with excitement. Fynn never been to a wedding before. That's why he's s eager to get involved in anyway possible. That and the fact his brother just got officially engaged.]
I'm proud of you. [He quickly wraps his arms around Ardyn and hugs him as tightly as possible.] That's amazing! That's phenomenal! That's just....just awesome!
See, I knew this was gonna happen.
[No, he didn't. Fynn just joked about it.]
[He lets out a laugh in the face of Fynn's hug, which is rather tight and suffocating. But he returns the gesture, too glad himself to say anything snarky or witty.]
You didn't. You were just kidding.
[Though he will call him out on it.]
I bet you had no idea.
[Which... maybe he did, honestly. Too many times already have people said that they were eventually expecting this. It had surprised him.]
You didn't. You were just kidding.
[Though he will call him out on it.]
I bet you had no idea.
[Which... maybe he did, honestly. Too many times already have people said that they were eventually expecting this. It had surprised him.]
[He reminds himself that his brother needs to breathe and loosens his grip some. Killing his sibling isn't on the agenda here, you know.]
Well, mostly! I didn't think you would take the plunge so soon.
[He grins up at Ardyn.]
Got tired of growing old alone, hm? That's good! You need a woman in your life.
Well, mostly! I didn't think you would take the plunge so soon.
[He grins up at Ardyn.]
Got tired of growing old alone, hm? That's good! You need a woman in your life.
"A car accident?" Fynn frowns quite a bit when he hears that. "Christ, Togusa! What if the father demands to see the proof? What then? Are you going to forge the entire incident?" There's such a thing as going too far into the rabbit's hole and this happens to be one of them.
"Micromachines? We're talking micro technology?" He arches his brow some. "I know from my memories that all sorts of miraculous wonders were bestowed to us by the fal'Cie. They could easily heal the wounded or sick. In fact, I don't remember anyone missing an arm or leg that wasn't reconstructed through science and technology." Fynn sits there and let's all the information stew for a bit before saying the following.
"Maybe." He replies after a moment of pensive silence. "But is that a bad thing?"
"Micromachines? We're talking micro technology?" He arches his brow some. "I know from my memories that all sorts of miraculous wonders were bestowed to us by the fal'Cie. They could easily heal the wounded or sick. In fact, I don't remember anyone missing an arm or leg that wasn't reconstructed through science and technology." Fynn sits there and let's all the information stew for a bit before saying the following.
"Maybe." He replies after a moment of pensive silence. "But is that a bad thing?"
[Why is everyone in Recolle calling him old, recently? But Fynn gets a free pass, because this is certainly nothing new from a younger brother.]
It isn't so much growing old alone, it's just...
[Hm, well. He moves to the closest place to sit, likely on the couch. It seems like a better way of having this conversation.]
A lot's happened recently, Fynn. With Retrospec, with the city. You of course remember that awful month with all the monsters, don't you? Sometimes... one might wonder what the point of waiting any longer than necessary truly is.
It isn't so much growing old alone, it's just...
[Hm, well. He moves to the closest place to sit, likely on the couch. It seems like a better way of having this conversation.]
A lot's happened recently, Fynn. With Retrospec, with the city. You of course remember that awful month with all the monsters, don't you? Sometimes... one might wonder what the point of waiting any longer than necessary truly is.
[Ardyn isn't truly "old" per se but everyone likes to bust his chops a little, even Fynn.]
Ah, I remember that all too fondly. [He mutters with a hint of bitterness in his tone.] I can get why you would pop the question now.
Especially since tomorrow isn't guaranteed to any of us but are you certain about all this?
[Fynn settles down upon the chair across from him.]
Ah, I remember that all too fondly. [He mutters with a hint of bitterness in his tone.] I can get why you would pop the question now.
Especially since tomorrow isn't guaranteed to any of us but are you certain about all this?
[Fynn settles down upon the chair across from him.]
So Japanese people are just like that, huh? Except for you, Jirou! Then again, you're a sword in reality.
Chocolate lab? At least you didn't say a weenie-dog. I can live with that.
I might actually need a costume since Halloween isn't really my thing but what do you purpose?
Chocolate lab? At least you didn't say a weenie-dog. I can live with that.
I might actually need a costume since Halloween isn't really my thing but what do you purpose?
[He responds with no hesitation.]
Certain? I've never been more certain about anything.
[He pauses, looking him over.]
I know it's unexpected, but it was to the both of us as well. But it feels right, and I can't imagine a future where she's not at my side.
Certain? I've never been more certain about anything.
[He pauses, looking him over.]
I know it's unexpected, but it was to the both of us as well. But it feels right, and I can't imagine a future where she's not at my side.
Then that's all I need to hear.
[Fynn is trying his damnest not to grin like a total idiot but he is. He's proud of Ardyn, very proud. This does feel right. Grell seems decent enough and she would be a welcome addition to the family. Though, Fynn certainly hopes the pair tie the knot sooner than later.]
So, when is Grell going to become an honorary "Izunia" through holy matrimony? Gotta set a date, man!
[Fynn is trying his damnest not to grin like a total idiot but he is. He's proud of Ardyn, very proud. This does feel right. Grell seems decent enough and she would be a welcome addition to the family. Though, Fynn certainly hopes the pair tie the knot sooner than later.]
So, when is Grell going to become an honorary "Izunia" through holy matrimony? Gotta set a date, man!
Edited 2017-10-21 03:57 (UTC)
Togusa bristles, his patience far shorter than normal right now. "What the hell else was I supposed to say? How else does a kid lose an arm in a damn afternoon!" He puts the coffee cup down and runs a hand through his hair in frustration as he takes a long breath out. But he does listen. Fynn's not the person to be angry at.
Togusa slowly looks at Fynn in curiosity, melting some of the helpless feeling at the whole situation. He is remembering something similar? "fal'Cie?" He tries to repeat the unfamiliar word. "Something like what your brother can do?" He is slowly piecing together the picture of the world that the two of them (presumably) come from.
But Fynn's last comment is unnerving. Like Togusa can't just take the credit for this. "It'll have been one of the few good things Retrospec's done," he mutters.
Togusa slowly looks at Fynn in curiosity, melting some of the helpless feeling at the whole situation. He is remembering something similar? "fal'Cie?" He tries to repeat the unfamiliar word. "Something like what your brother can do?" He is slowly piecing together the picture of the world that the two of them (presumably) come from.
But Fynn's last comment is unnerving. Like Togusa can't just take the credit for this. "It'll have been one of the few good things Retrospec's done," he mutters.
His colleague's outburst is met with a deep sigh. "I know, I know..." Fynn mutters under his breath as he looks anywhere but in Togusa's direction. There wasn't much Togusa could say other than that but surely the parents would want to sue the deceased driver's family. That's what worries Fynn most about this grand lie. It could easily unravel at the seams if they're not careful.
"Not exactly." He mumbles his reply as he pries out a cigarette from his pocket. Bad habit, a new bad habit. Stress sort of steered Fynn down this path. "Or maybe it's just like his powers but humans aren't suppose to wield magic." Fynn comments as he lights up. After a few pulls, he explains.
"Ardyn's abilities are...unique." Fynn sighs. "Strangely unique. I still don't know what to think about them but I've never known man to erase time like that." That's exactly what Ardyn does, isn't? "He erases everything done to a person and heals them from head to toe. It's beyond simple tender caring and more like this supernatural bullshit I can't even begin to comprehend." There's an odd hint of bitterness in Fynn's tone that overwhelms him. Not jealousy but definitely something akin to anger.
"Remember, no good deed goes unpunished." A pause. "Ever."
"Not exactly." He mumbles his reply as he pries out a cigarette from his pocket. Bad habit, a new bad habit. Stress sort of steered Fynn down this path. "Or maybe it's just like his powers but humans aren't suppose to wield magic." Fynn comments as he lights up. After a few pulls, he explains.
"Ardyn's abilities are...unique." Fynn sighs. "Strangely unique. I still don't know what to think about them but I've never known man to erase time like that." That's exactly what Ardyn does, isn't? "He erases everything done to a person and heals them from head to toe. It's beyond simple tender caring and more like this supernatural bullshit I can't even begin to comprehend." There's an odd hint of bitterness in Fynn's tone that overwhelms him. Not jealousy but definitely something akin to anger.
"Remember, no good deed goes unpunished." A pause. "Ever."
"I've got to trust that James can keep his father focused on him." It's the best that Togusa can do. The man is dealing with enough, Togusa has to hope that it's too much for him to continue to pursue this.
Togusa eyes Fynn producing a cigarette cautiously. Not his choice, but it's a sign that Togusa isn't the only one strained right now. "Humans aren't supposed to wield magic?" Togusa repeats. "Is that why Ardyn's abilities come with so much of a cost? Whatever happened to him, it wasn't supposed to." He shakes his head.
"It's-" Hmm. "I worry for Ardyn. And he's the exact kind of person to lose himself to those abilities. He cares. A lot. It's. Strange. He makes himself so much larger than life, almost into a caricature, but I know he does think highly of himself, and somehow cares for himself last at the exact same time." He glances at Fynn. "The more you two can learn, maybe you can help him before it's too late."
Togusa eyes Fynn producing a cigarette cautiously. Not his choice, but it's a sign that Togusa isn't the only one strained right now. "Humans aren't supposed to wield magic?" Togusa repeats. "Is that why Ardyn's abilities come with so much of a cost? Whatever happened to him, it wasn't supposed to." He shakes his head.
"It's-" Hmm. "I worry for Ardyn. And he's the exact kind of person to lose himself to those abilities. He cares. A lot. It's. Strange. He makes himself so much larger than life, almost into a caricature, but I know he does think highly of himself, and somehow cares for himself last at the exact same time." He glances at Fynn. "The more you two can learn, maybe you can help him before it's too late."
Fynn, I'm starting to think that you're more excited about this than I am.
[Again, he's only kidding, of course. But his younger brother's enthusiasm really is endearing, and he appreciates as a brother would.]
It is necessarily that either of us know the exact date yet?
[Again, he's only kidding, of course. But his younger brother's enthusiasm really is endearing, and he appreciates as a brother would.]
It is necessarily that either of us know the exact date yet?
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