victory_road | fifth feather [Video] backdated to the 16th

[The video opens on the carpeted floor of an inn room in Ecruteak, swerving in definitely shaky hands. The person holding the camera is unmistakably Rakka, even before the Pokegear is facing her fretful visage.]

O-okay I know this is happening all over, and it's all people who were... gone. And I guess I thought it wouldn't happen to a Haibane. B-but then it did, and now she just follows me everywhere and...

[Breathe. Okay. Trying to control herself now. Over what? Well to the point, Rakka finally positions the camera until it's focused on her bed, where a young woman is sitting. The simple (and admittedly old-looking) clothing is one thing, but the adage of angel wings and a halo may definitely raise alarm. She's definitely not a threat... but that's not stopping Rakka from shaking.]

I-It should be fine. If I talk to her, I mean, right? I know her. We always talked to each other...

[Which she isn't right now. Silence permeates the air. It's fine.]

Can you say something? Anything? We're... we're friends!

[......]

So, just... tell me what want, I'll... I can...

[As quiet as the visitor is, Rakka's pleading does not fall on deaf ears as it would first appear to. The ghost tilted her head, and finally lifts herself from the bed, stepping towards the screen.

Rakka bolts. The video remains a blurred and jolted mess until, miraculously, she switches it off.]

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Mmh. [A small sound of agreement. Rakka and stressful situations weren't strangers, that was for certain.]

This was going to be the time I tried. She's been following me all day, and... I blew it.

[She can mope about it forever, or she can just swallow her anxiety and nod to herself.]

But I-I'll try, Shiro.

Maybe she'll still be there when you're ready.

[Hopefully, something about this conversation will be helpful. It's hard to just watch events unfold, and not be able to do anything about it, other than talk.]

[He nods, even if she can't see it.]

Just try. That's all you can do.

Unless she follows me in here. S-she might do that.

["Kuu" had a strange habit of that now. Sometimes, even with doors and walls in her way.

But she appreciates it. She really does.]

Maybe if that happens... you can try talking.

[It'll be okay new friend!!]

...Yeah.

[She hopes so, new friend!!!]

Good luck.

... and, there's not much I can do, but if you need an ear, I'll listen.

fifth feather [Video] backdated to the 16th

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