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[trustheart]

From: Ishtar
When: March 5th [frontdated]

... So I went to sleep last night, and found myself home. Went through a whole couple months, a bunch of shit happened, and then I wake up here again after it's all over. Kinda feeling jerked around a bit, but what's happened has happened.

Anyway, I've been hearing prayers from people whose relationships are in trouble lately, and if this place is going to insist I be a love goddess, then I guess I'd better do something about it. Problem is, the soulless shinki this place assigned me and I haven't been getting on at all, and considering it's been a few months since I saw him from my perspective, I don't think it'd be a good idea to try and force it.

This isn't easy to admit, but if I'm gonna do this, I need help. Would anyone be willing to help me stake out the Tokyo Museum for a few nights? There's definitely ayakashi involved, so I definitely know I shouldn't go it alone.

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[trustheart]

I legitimately wish I could be as warm-hearted and easy going as you are. I hope this doesn't sound strange, but. Talking to you reminds me of what it was like spending time with my mom and my friend growing up, Sonia.

[holygrailed]

It's not strange at all; I'm very flattered.

[trustheart]

Heh, alright. I used to be sad when I remembered my mom, but... not so much anymore. I think you would've liked her.

[holygrailed]

Will you tell me about her, if isn't too painful?

[headcanon ahoy]

[trustheart]

[Chris's reply takes a fair bit of time before it comes.] Sure. Her name was Sonata M. Yukine. She was a singer, and had a pretty big career. But then she set it aside to travel the world with me and my dad so we could travel the world helping people affected by war. When I was real small, and I was unable to sleep by living in a new place, she'd sing me a lullaby to help me fall asleep. There's so much about her I don't remember at all, and for a while, I hated them for leaving me... but I can still hold onto that, and use it to remind me that she and dad really did love me after all.

[holygrailed]

I'm sorry you were living in a time of war. It's dreadful and must have been difficult.

[Even with all of her sincerity, Irisviel recognizes her words must sound like a simple platitude too. She has no memories of war, yet there's an honest feeling the world would be better without any fighting or suffering.]

I'm sorry you were separated from your family too, though at least you have her music to remember them by.

[trustheart]

I don't really know any other life than one involved in fighting in some way, but I appreciate that at least. And you're right. I've never tried singing her and papa's work either. Maybe it's time I changed that...

[holygrailed]

I hope things can be a little more peaceful here.

[Even if there are ayakashi to fight and all the other problems that pop up now and then.]

I'd love to hear you sing sometime.

[trustheart]

Singing in front of new people is always hard. But... I don't hate it. Maybe someday soon, but not right now.

[holygrailed]

Whenever you're ready, I'd be honored.

[trustheart]

I'll make sure you're one of the first that gets to.