Heaven’s BBS | Video

[toremainbehind]

From: Goten
Date: September 24

[Surprisingly, Goten’s name pops on the network, and at first, the video shows nothing but voices can be heard: Goten’s and a deeper voice that may sound familiar to some.

It’s not long before Goten notices the device and his face pops up, looking excited.]

Hey! Everybody! I found him! He’s still here! I found him, I found him! Look!

[The device bops with Goten’s bouncing as he moves it to show a familiar blond, practically shoving the camera into Izumo’s face.

Izumo looks at the camera, lifting a hand in a sort of wave.]

It seems I’ve caused a bit of a ruckus when I left, if what Goten told me is right. [A glance at Goten before he looks back at the camera, giving a smile.]

Sorry for that.

[Goten’s hair is practically the only thing viewable of him as he holds the camera more on Izumo like he’s going to disappear otherwise.]

You should invite everyone to your new place and make something yummy. I betcha they’d like that.

[Izumo chuckles, ruffling his hair.]

Right. Anyway, [He looks back at the camera.] for now, you can find me at my bar, Double Cross. I doubt I’ll end up disappearing anytime soon with Goten clinging onto me.

[Actually, there’s a bit of a pause and he has to look at Goten.]

My bar is still in one piece, right?

Uhhhm…..I dunno, I think Shizuo was pretty upset you were gone to…

[That doesn’t make it assuring.

Izumo sighs out and gives a nod to the camera.]

In any case, if anyone of you want to find me, I’ll be there. [And with that, the video ends.]

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[toremainbehind]

[Izumo smiles softly at her, a light pat on her head.]

I'm happy to see you, Yona. It's good to be back.

[darkestbefore]

[ She takes a moment to search his face. ]

Can you tell me what happened?

[toremainbehind]

I went home.

[Izumo pulls away and gestures her to take a seat.]

Or I assume I went home. It's a bit odd, so I'm not quite sure how to describe it.

[darkestbefore]

[ She follows his gesture and moves to take a seat at the bar, unwilling to take her eyes off him. ]

You... went home? You remember home?

[ Oh yes, she hasn't missed that. ]

[toremainbehind]

I remember home.

[He smiles at her.] It was quite an experience.

[darkestbefore]

[ Her eyes go wide at this admission, the realization of what that meant sinking in as she just stares at him for a moment. ]

You're not a shinki any longer?

[ Hadn't Kija mentioned this same thing had happened to him? But for Izumo... ]

[toremainbehind]

No, I'm not.

[He shows her his hand where her name for him used to be. There's nothing there anymore.]

[darkestbefore]

[ She reaches out and brushes over the spot with her fingertips for a moment before looking back to study his face. ]

How did this happen? You... you remember everything now? From both lives?

[toremainbehind]

That's what I'd like to know myself, but I do.

[It's heavily unpleasant to know that he's technically dead still.]

[darkestbefore]

Oh, Izumo. [ Her hand shifts to clasp his now, a warm grip. ] That must be... very confusing. I don't know whether to say I'm sorry, or to be relieved. How are you?

[toremainbehind]

[It's...comforting to feel that.

And Izumo smiles slightly.]

Well, it's an adjustment. I can't say for sure whether or not I should be grateful to remembering everything.

[darkestbefore]

[ She gives him a sympathetic glance, because she remembers what she'd seen, in those few brief moments when she'd named him. ]

Are they unhappy memories?

[toremainbehind]

[His smiles turns strained.]

Bittersweet would be the best term, actually.

[darkestbefore]

[ She gives a soft hum and squeezes his hand gently. ]

Would you like to talk about it? Sometimes it helps me get my thoughts in order if I voice them aloud.

[toremainbehind]

Thank you for the offer, Yona, but I'll have to politely decline this time.

[Because it's not...something he'd want to ever talk about, really.]

[darkestbefore]

[ She just gives him an even look, not backing down. ]

Then consider it a standing offer, should you ever find you're changing your mind.

[toremainbehind]

[He gives her a smile.]

I will.