Video - July 19th

[put_a_ring_on_it]

Hello, everyone.

[Luna smiles softly into the video feed, nodding her head slightly by way of greeting.]

It was nice meeting several of you the other day, and I hope you enjoyed the cookies. I'd be happy to meet and talk again if you'd like, now that we've all been returned to our proper ages.

[She holds up another tray of baked goods - this time, it's berry tarts.]

I can offer another delicious sweet to anyone who'd like to stop by. This is a favorite dessert of mine from home, made with a type of berry that only grows there. I recently received some and planted them, so first pick goes to those who helped me with that. But there are plenty here, so feel free to visit if you'd like to try one.

[Her smile turns a little more wistful at this point.]

...And to anyone who's experienced a loss recently - be it your god, a shinki, a lover, or a trusted friend - I'd like to offer my sincerest condolences. I'm afraid bringing back the dead or departed is beyond my power both as the Oracle of Tenebrae and as the Archangel Raphael, but if you've gone through this and need someone to talk to, my door is always open to you. I can't promise miracles, but I can promise to listen, and to pray for their souls.

[She lets out a short breath. That offer was as much for Luna herself as it was for anyone. And her smile turns warm again.]

Thank you for listening. I look forward to meeting all of you, whether it's for the first time or not.

Comments

Text | Private | From: Aidos

[fullcowl]

I'm afraid we haven't met, before, but I think I'd like to talk. Is there somewhere you'd prefer?

Text | Private | From: Aidos

[put_a_ring_on_it]

Of course. You can come to the cathedral if you like.

[fullcowl]

Thank you. I'll be there in a little bit.

From: Kairi; Video

[pure_radiantics]

Uhm, cookies... I remember something about those. Were you older at the time?

[ Would this be 'Grannanuna?' ]

[put_a_ring_on_it]

I'll be waiting for you. Feel free to come right in.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

That's right. Grandma Luna, I was calling myself.

[fullcowl]

[It takes him a while to locate the right cathedral, but eventually, he'll look up at the doors and... knock first? It seems rude to barge right in, even after being told he could.]

... Hello?

[put_a_ring_on_it]

[After a minute or two, Luna appears at the door, opening it and smiling.]

Hello. Aidos, I presume? Please, come inside.

[fullcowl]

Yes- um. You can call me Midoriya Izuku or Deku. If those are easier.

[He'll take a few steps inside.]

Video - From Yoon

[handsome_genius]

... Ah! Are those the things you were telling me about before?

video

[solaris9]

[ He's glad he's been able to figure out this phone. It's actually not that hard, once you know where all the buttons are. He's been poking around with it for a few days.

It's the mention of cookies that catches his attention (of course). And he feels very disappointed that he's somehow missed the opportunity to get some. But maybe it's not too late for the tarts?

Is it rude to just ask someone, even if you don't know them? But he won't ever know her unless he says hello. ]

Um, hi! I'm Goku.

...Is that for anyone who stops by?

[pure_radiantics]

But you're still so kind even now!

[put_a_ring_on_it]

Which do you prefer?

[The inside looks like you might expect - rows of pews, stained glass windows, religious statuary, and a big pipe organ.]

Re: Video - From Yoon

[put_a_ring_on_it]

That's right. Would you like to come and try one?

Re: video

[put_a_ring_on_it]

It's nice to meet you, Goku. Of course, feel free to stop by and try one.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

Well, I would certainly hope so!

[fullcowl]

Midoriya or Deku, usually.

[He'll look around and feel vaguely out of place.]

... Should we take a seat somewhere?

[put_a_ring_on_it]

Midoriya, then.

[She'll just pick the first one.]

Anywhere you like.

[For the sake of argument, Luna will simply take a seat at the edge of one of the pews, scooting over to allow him to sit next to her.]

[solaris9]

I definitely will, then!

What's your name?

[fullcowl]

[He takes a seat next to her.]

I'm... I've been here for a long time. I've lost a lot of friends. Most of them didn't end their time here violently.

[But...]

[put_a_ring_on_it]

Lunafreya Nox Fleuret. Or the Archangel Raphael, as you prefer.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

[Luna frowns in concern, nodding.]

...Did something happen?

[She can guess, but the whole point is for him to talk it out.]

[fullcowl]

I... lost another person I've known, and I'm starting to worry about what happens to them.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

What happens... after they leave here, you mean?

[Still skirting around the point just a bit.]

[fullcowl]

[He nods.]

Yeah. You'd think they'd go home, right?

... But it's not like all of them are alive anymore.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

That goes without saying for shinki...

[She pauses for a moment, looking back at him.]

...but Johan wasn't a shinki.

[Another pause.]

I'd heard he'd disappeared, but it wasn't just that, was it? What happened?

[solaris9]

Nice to meetcha. I guess I'll see you!

[fullcowl]

[He bites the bottom of his lip.]

... He was found dead.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

Yes. I'll be waiting here. I hope you enjoy the snacks.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

[Luna had guessed as much ahead of time. It was easy to see in his eyes that this wasn't a standard disappearance. But even though she expected it, the words are no easier to hear.]

...I'm so sorry.

[fullcowl]

I just... wish there was something I could do for him, you know?

[pure_radiantics]

I'm just surprised because I think I changed quite a lot, but you treated all of us kids like your own, didn't you? I'm glad that's just the kind of person you are.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

I'm afraid that sort of thing is beyond my power, even as an archangel...

[She reaches over to gently place a hand atop his shoulder.]

...But if you'd like, we can pray for him together.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

There were just so many of you. It felt like the natural thing to do.

[fullcowl]

[Yeah, he believes that too. There's only so much they can do.]

... I'd like that.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

[Luna simply nods, bowing her head and folding her arms as she begins to earnestly pray.]

[pure_radiantics]

Is there anything I can do for you in exchange? I really appreciate it.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

That's very kind of you. Did you have anything in mind? I can't think of anything I need done around the cathedral at the moment.

[pure_radiantics]

That's okay too. We can call it a rainy day promise. Sometime when you need a little help with something, you can call me back.

[put_a_ring_on_it]

It's a deal, then. I'll be certain to let you know if I think of something.

[pure_radiantics]

Thank you very much!

[And off goes the connection.]