dramatispersonae | Edmund's Heart

Yes. We would still exist, but we would not be necessary for life.

*nods*

I think . . . I understand a little better.

[ Penance tilts his head. ]

Does it bother you otherwise?

When others went in my heart -- it's happened three times, now -- the pieces of me changed, they told me. Some of them just grew up a little, others grew up a lot and took on different names and tasks. But once they were there, they'd always be, in some way. It's the same for me as the person built up around my heart, as well.

And maybe I believe the same of others, because of that . . .

To lay down a task when it's no longer needed; to be remembered when you move on: those don't bother me. Someone just disappearing, or part of someone, would.

But . . . it doesn't sound like that's something you need to worry about?

No.

[ Penance closes his eyes, then looks down at the hand with the snowflake. ]

We can never forget. Not the good or the bad. Only terrible events lay on that path.

Nah. It's always better to remember.

I'll see you around, all right? Even if things got pretty bad there for a bit . . . well, I'm still glad you were the one I wound up visiting.

[ Penance considers you for a long moment, then a small smile crosses his face. ]

I would like that.

Then it's a deal.

I hope we meet again under better circumstances.

You got that right. Trying to help in hearts always gets more complicated than it looks . . .

*mmf; tugs out his remaining seed*

You got an idea where I should put this one to balance out best, then? Or should I ask the True Heart?

[ Penance just raises his hand and steps back. ]

I rarely file change request forms. I am a reminder, not a catalyst.

*nods to him*

All right. Then I'll do that before time runs out on this visit . . .

*turns to True Heart, finally; assuming threesomes and all have been worked out by now*

[ True Heart's pulled away after awhile to enjoy the work he's incurred, namely Josh and Ven cuddling and Night getting toppled by siblingfeels. He's pretty damn pleased. ]

What do you think?

I think you're kind of cute.

Aww, you're too kind.

[ Insert Mithos headlock and noogies here, but not tight enough that Mithos couldn't wriggle free if he wanted to. ]

*bears with it for a bit, actually, startled into real laughter*

[ TH grins, pretty damn pleased with this too. ]

That was a long run of emotions you ended up with. Are you all right?

A bit shaky, and still sorry for making that mistake, but I feel better about some stuff too, actually.

Hey, mistakes happen. Besides, when someone looks an awful lot like her...

[ He nods towards where the other siblings and Caspian are piled on Night, more specifically Susan. ]

No one can be blamed. But I'm glad you feel better.

Thanks for that.

Your family, huh?

My siblings.

[ There are ridiculous piles of sibling dere in that statement. Then he grins. ]

And Caspian as well, who almost counts.

Nothin' wrong with adopted family.

*it sounds casual but his tone's very warm; breathes out, leaning on him a bit*

Can I give you the last thing from Dream, Ed? Or is there a particular place you want it? Seems to me like True Heart'd know best what to do with the extra strength.

[ He leans back, humming as he thought about it. ]

Well, if you give it to me, I won't need to add much security between myself and up there. On the other hand, there is that mandate that never managed to get any proposals...

Ehhh?

It came from the top. Be more open about the negative things. It has everyone else befuddled, it's hilarious.

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