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[fortunefail]

It seems the experiment is over. Looking back, I can't help but wonder what I was thinking. Seems I'm not the only one who is amazed by the Malnosso's deceptive powers. It's rare to see Kratos lose his temper like that. But even now, a new mystery appears. The Chosen awoke with no memory of being here and her leg has been completely healed. Could she have been replaced by a Colette Brunel from a different timeline? If so, what happened to the Colette who was here before? How will the Malnosso benefit from this? It's unsettling.

Not as unsettling as being stuck in a bed for over a week, though. Nothing to do but reading journals and trying to contact those Filial spirits, in hopes of regaining some lightning magic. No luck so far.

At least there is still one bright side to all this. Now that the experiment is over, I can finally enjoy it to the fullest.

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How are you feeling? Have you adapted to Luceti yet? It's hard for some to get used to these wings and the fact that they're unable to get too far away from the village.

I'd like it if you came to visit me again this afternoon. If you're not too busy, that is.

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[action]

[fortunefail]

Four-thousand years is a long time.

[He gently runs a hand through her hair]

But as long as the Malnosso don't interfere, we have all the time in the world now. That's what matters.

[action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

[sighs, realizing he must not get it]

All the time in the world, huh? If you say so, Yuan... [knows that he'll get impatient after a while]

[action]

[fortunefail]

[Yuan did get what Martel was talking about. However, four-thousand years of self-control have taught him how to keep his pants on. Besides, so what if he has to wait? No matter how long, it won't beat those years of loneliness and he knows it'll be worth it.]

I do say so. Trust me.

[He continues to stroke Martel's hair, resting his cheek on the top of her head.]

[action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

[raises eyebrow]

You seem to have a lot of faith in yourself, Yuan. [shrugs, hugging him back] I guess if you do, I will too.

[action]

[fortunefail]

[he closes his eyes]

I'd do anything to make you happy. You know that, right?

[action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

Well, that's silly. What if it hurts you or something? I'm not worth that... [looks away]

[action]

[fortunefail]

Of course you are. You mean the world to me. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have been able to live this long. I would've just... ended it a long time ago.

[grips Martel's shoulder a bit tighter]

[action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't say that, Yuan! ...[makes a decision and kisses Yuan, pushing him down on the bed with her on top]

[action] 1/2

[fortunefail]

[Martel seems to have a knack for catching Yuan off-guard.]

[action] 2/2

[fortunefail]

[A fiery tug-o-war goes on inside his head, as half of him tries desperately to give in to the passion, while the other half still exhibits common sense. He somehow manages to mediate by deepening the kiss for a moment, before breaking away]

We were supposed to take it slow, remember?

[action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

But...you seemed so sad... I thought... [lays down on top of him, with her head on his chest]

[action]

[fortunefail]

[holds her close again, careful not to crush her wings]

Just sitting here with you is already more than I dared hope for.

[action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

...But I know you want more. [stares up into his eyes]

[action]

[fortunefail]

[He breaks the eyecontact, instead glancing out the window. He can't quite prevent a small blush from creeping onto his face, though.]

... I'll wait.


[[OOC: Obviously, planting the mental images in his mind is not going to help. XD]]

[action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

Why? If you want to, and I'm willing...[she's still a bit nervous, but, what the hell?]

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[fortunefail]

Here?!

[action]

[fortunefail]

[hastily recomposes himself, shaking his head]

You always did have a terrible sense of humor.

[action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

Yuan... I wasn't joking. [big, wide eyes- she's wondering if he doesn't want her]

[Action] [You shameless flirt! XD]

[fortunefail]

[He can't bring himself to look at those eyes, so he glances out the window again, forcing his thoughts elsewhere. He's still a guy, after all.]

... No. I want you more than anything, but not now. Not like this. We're going to wait and make it perfect.

[Action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

But...it just makes it perfect that I'm here with you. Even if it was just a five minute thing. [frowning, petting his side]

[Action]

[fortunefail]

You don't seriously believe that, do you?!

[Action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

Well, yes...Isn't it just about being with the one you love? Am I wrong? Or...

Do you just not want me? [here her voice trembles-she doesn't want him to say yes]

[Action]

[fortunefail]

[Aaand now he's lost his temper.]

Martel, look at me! I'm a damned cripple! I do want you, but having sex in a clinic is hardly the way to prove it! I appreciate what you're trying to do, but could you please just drop it?!

[Action]

[heal-theworld.livejournal.com]

[And looks, now you've made her cry.]

Why are you angry...? I'm just trying to help...

[gets up, swallowing her tears even though a small sob escapes]

...I'm sorry to have bothered you. I'll leave. [acts totally calm and speaks in a monotonous voice]

[Action] [Super PMS Martel? O_o]

[fortunefail]

[Well... crap. Yuan was trying so hard to be civil but he still managed to cause massive damage somehow. Funny how that tends to happen to him. He watches Martel get to her feet, a sharp feeling of guilt cutting into him, even though he's not quite sure where the heck he slipped up.]

Martel... I didn't mean it like that.