twelfth pact ❖ {my apologies}

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[It's been a while, Plane. Emil appears cautiously, not accompanied by any beasts. Or girlfriends. It's just him. He glances this way and that, as if afraid of being attacked, and then he simply sighs and flumps down where he is, his back against the wall of the old movie theatre.]

Have I changed that much? Maybe I've changed too much...

[He pulls his knees to his chest and rests his forehead on them.]

How am I supposed to save the people in front of me if I can't even save myself?

I'm so pathetic...

[ooc: Itty bitty canon update! Emil has started on the Rosemary quest in order to free Regal. Hooray for ten minute canon bumps. Hope that's okay, Maggie. ♥]

Comments

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

{Rider was watchin' a movie (moving pictures are cool, man) but when he comes out he notices Emil and hears the last bit of that}

Pathetic? Ha, pathetic men are a rare thing, you realize?

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[Emil startles and looks up at Rider.]

H... huh?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

In my mortal life, I met many men, yet I would only call a handful of them pathetic. Come, what makes you berate yourself so?

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

Bad day?

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[Emil actually recognizes Booster this time, and he makes a point of straightening up to his feet and ... smushing himself against the wall.]

It's you. From before...

I said sorry, right? Last time, I was just...

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

Hey, it's alright, I know. Really, don't worry about it, Emil.

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

[The Master looks down at the little guy]

As Tim Hann put it at Leeds, I concur.

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[Emil knows that voice, and the Master is met with one of those heroic determined glares (that really just covers up the fact he's scared shitless).]

What do you want?

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

Apparently, not you. Hello, Hero. Killed anyone lately?

[fruitbrandy.livejournal.com]

[so here comes Sebastian, swinging his teddy bear]

I wouldn't say that. I think this film theatre is from my time. It's remarkable, isn't it? Would you like to get something to drink? Perhaps you're too young. I'm told that is an issue. It never was for me.

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[... teddy bear.

Suddenly Emil feels better. He's not sure why.]

... W-- um. I'm fine, thank you...

[fruitbrandy.livejournal.com]

[with one final swing, Sebastian pulls Aloysius up into his arms]

Oh, good. The other day there was a sad young woman here. I gave her an Eton Mess. Have you ever had one? It's strawberries and meringue and whipped cream. They're the only reason to attend sports events. I can get you one if you like. What odd clothing you have! I like it.

[lamb_of_gold]

I'm rather inclined to disagree.

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[Emil looks like he just got hit with a horrible wave of guilt. Because he did!]

Mu...

[lamb_of_gold]

Emil.

[shunofandromeda.livejournal.com]

[Shun knows that sort of feeling all to well]...Something bad happened?

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[Emil uncurls.]

... It was my fault. I haven't been back since.

[shunofandromeda.livejournal.com]

[Takes a seat near him] What happened?

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[approaches slowly, cautiously; when he speaks, though, his voice is gentle, rather than hostile]

I know how that feels.

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[Emil jerks suddenly, recognizing the voice from the man who tried to rescue him.]

I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

[He's visibly upset.]

and now with the right Remus

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[his eyes widen, and he quickly shakes his head] No, it's all right, I heard what happened.

[sunkenlight.livejournal.com]

Emil...

[pactum.livejournal.com]

R... Roxas.

I...

[charmandsmiles.livejournal.com]

[Aww, Emil. Nine frowns, sitting down next to him.] What d'you need saving from?

[pactum.livejournal.com]

[Emil flinches when he sees Nine, but manages not to flee. He already delivered his apologies.]

... I...

[He looks away.]

Isn't it obvious?