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Sure did. She's super hot, but you knew that. [Sorry, Usagi can't help herself, she has eyes, after all.] Rapunzel too, but I've always found Rapunzel gorgeous.
[Oh Jesus Usagi!! He coves his face with his hands, letting out a mortified squeak.]
I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear any of that.
[Just casually. ]
I'm...I don't know. I really wanted them here and as dangerous as this place is, I'm glad to have them? But it's... they've come at a time I've lived through already. Cass is fine back home and Rapunzel is fine. They've both happy and neither of them is hurting anymore and now it's like...back to all the pain and upset all over again. I'm worried about them.
What, that Cass and Rapunzel are hot? Varian, sweetie, it's not very scientific of you to deny facts.
[She may be teasing just a tiiiiny bit.]
And, considering you're you and they're them, you'd be worried about them here even if they were from the same time as you, Varian. Because this is Trench, not Corona or any of the kingdoms outside of Corona. No one has gets a postcard from Trench going "Having so much fun! Wish you were here!"
[She lets out a breath.]
But I get it. I'd be terrified for my loved ones to be here too, and then on top of that from a time where I know they're in danger or suffering hardships. But... I guess the nice thing is knowing that... they will come out to the other side safe and sound.
You wouldn't be a very good friend if you liked watching your friends suffer, by the way. So, again, just pointing out that it's not surprising you're worried about them.
I know I would be. Like that's... it's just a whole other thing. Being worried about them getting hurt or killed here- because let's face it, the likelihood of that happening is really high.
[That's a completely separate stress all on its own. ]
And I know everything will turn out fine for them, but that was back home. And okay, I'm pretty sure Zhan Tiri isn't here to influence Cass but... this place has a way of pulling people's strings. I...I don't know if it's gonna make things worse and I don't know how to help them with this. I tried back home to help Cass, I tried over and over and nothing ever worked. And the other guys aren't here and I'm scared about what this means for them.
Alright alright, I will stop reminding you how absolutely gorgeous and impressive those two women are... for now.
[Usagi 1. Enjoys teasing her brother, and 2. Can't resist pretty women.]
Well, being worried for your loved ones is about 45% of your existence, 5% 'did I eat or sleep today," and 50% 'what does THIS do?' So, I'm not surprised you're worried. Of course you're worried. But even when Trench... Trenches, you've told me time and again how amazing Cass and Rapunzel are at pretty much EVERYTHING. I think they can handle whatever Trench throws and you'll be there to be by their side for anything too... Trenching.
And if Zhan Tiri IS here, you all won't be alone in dealing with her. Flynn and the others might not be here, but Fern and I am, so is Maul and others who love you and will help you with a demon. Even Maul would put aside his quest for power because of Zhan Tiri's actions.
So, none of you are alone, even if they don't really know me.
[Things are already so complicated, please don't add the pretty to it all, he'll die.]
...You know what, I can't even argue with those percentages because they are pretty accurate. And I know they can handle themselves. One...one good thing about them coming at the point in time they have, it means they have access to their powers. They can protect themselves so much better.
[Not that EITHER woman is helpless without their powers...but this does give them a leg-up. He lets out a slow breath as she keeps talking. He's been focusing on this as something he should handle alone, and of course, that's not what it is. He should know that. ]
That's... good to know, thank you. I... I really appreciate the help. [He chuckles softly.] Wow, can you imagine Maul and Rapunzel interacting? Talk about oil and water. That's gonna be something to witness.
[The hilarious part is just how much Varian would be first in line to sing either girl's praises. She lifts a brow.]
Look, I may be bad at math, but I'm not bad at you. I know you pretty well, mister.
Ah... that... hmmm... I wonder... [She trails off. No, no point in wondering if they can sense something about her. It was probably like her current situation with the Moon Presence and this moon where they had no connection.]
[Things are so complicated right now, he needs some breathing space from tooting horns.]
...Yeah I guess you do.
[He snorts.]
You two definitely interact. I'm not sure what I'd call it otherwise, but it's definitely interacting. If he wasn't very loudly and obnoxiously dating Reaper I'd honestly wonder if he has a thing for you.
Not that he ever would, but even if he did, I wouldn't date a guy who I have to remind time and again that other people have feelings and maybe he should consider them, or that the instant answer to everything shouldn't be murder and maiming.
No, it isn't. Not that Maul is a bad- [She pauses, changes how she wants to phrase it.] not that Maul wouldn't be a very doting mate. It's my understanding he's very caring to Reaper. [It's one of the many things they've talked about to help him relate to other people outside of her, Varian, Savage, Fern, and well, Reaper.] But we're... maybe a bit too opposite on how we view the populace.
And... I'm pretty used to having... well in any case, there's no one interested in me anyway. Which is fine.
[At his question, she rested her chin in her palm.]
I mean, I... dunno. It would be nice to have someone see me that way. I still have... [She still has needs.] I mean, I still... love Mamoru, he's still my soulmate. And I don't know that if someone was interested in me, I could care for them the SAME way I care about him. It wouldn't be fair to do that, and then I know I'd feel guilty for comparing, I'd feel guilty for BEING in the relationship, for being unfaithful to Mamoru and unfaithful to whomever I was with. Everything.
[Varian considers this for a moment, humming softly. If Fern went home tomorrow and he remained here, would he be able to move on? He's...not sure. He doubts it. ]
That's...fair. I mean- you know you still have us, right? I know it's not the same but you've got a lot of people who'll always look out for you. You'll never be alone.
[And for once, he doesn't remind her of the importance of making promises to him. She knows that only too well, and he had faith in her to keep that promise.]
I...don't know. I don't even know where to start. Everything I thought might work on Cass I'd tried back home already. She didn't want to listen to me.
Maybe then... she needs to talk to someone who isn't from home. Think about all you've shared with me and Fern, people who have no connection to Corona. Think of how that may help.
Maybe Cass needs to talk to someone that has no history with her, who is a blank slate.
[He mulls that over, and the idea certainly has merit. He's worked through so much in his time here, thanks to having an outside perspective. Having people who haven't lived through what he has, who don't know the same people. ]
You know...that might actually work. She'd...she'd be a tough nut to crack. But maybe having someone who hasn't been part of...all that might make it easier for her to open up. Eventually.
Hey, just remember, she comes out of this, and this time? No big nasty demon to take care of on top of it and the three of you don't have to do this alone.
Oh, definitely. Because, well, she's Cass, right? And before everything with the Moonstone and Zhan Tiri, she still had all those traits you admired. She was someone you considered a friend and looked up to.
Someone doesn't just suddenly LOSE that because of some bad decisions. She's still that person. Just right now? She's... she's in pain.
People always lash out when they're in pain.
Oh, I mean, it WILL, but we'll also be here to make things better, that's what we do.
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So... how are you... uh, handling... that?
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I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear any of that.
[Just casually. ]
I'm...I don't know. I really wanted them here and as dangerous as this place is, I'm glad to have them? But it's... they've come at a time I've lived through already. Cass is fine back home and Rapunzel is fine. They've both happy and neither of them is hurting anymore and now it's like...back to all the pain and upset all over again. I'm worried about them.
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[She may be teasing just a tiiiiny bit.]
And, considering you're you and they're them, you'd be worried about them here even if they were from the same time as you, Varian. Because this is Trench, not Corona or any of the kingdoms outside of Corona. No one has gets a postcard from Trench going "Having so much fun! Wish you were here!"
[She lets out a breath.]
But I get it. I'd be terrified for my loved ones to be here too, and then on top of that from a time where I know they're in danger or suffering hardships. But... I guess the nice thing is knowing that... they will come out to the other side safe and sound.
You wouldn't be a very good friend if you liked watching your friends suffer, by the way. So, again, just pointing out that it's not surprising you're worried about them.
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[Don't do this to hiiiiiim :(]
I know I would be. Like that's... it's just a whole other thing. Being worried about them getting hurt or killed here- because let's face it, the likelihood of that happening is really high.
[That's a completely separate stress all on its own. ]
And I know everything will turn out fine for them, but that was back home. And okay, I'm pretty sure Zhan Tiri isn't here to influence Cass but... this place has a way of pulling people's strings. I...I don't know if it's gonna make things worse and I don't know how to help them with this. I tried back home to help Cass, I tried over and over and nothing ever worked. And the other guys aren't here and I'm scared about what this means for them.
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[Usagi 1. Enjoys teasing her brother, and 2. Can't resist pretty women.]
Well, being worried for your loved ones is about 45% of your existence, 5% 'did I eat or sleep today," and 50% 'what does THIS do?' So, I'm not surprised you're worried. Of course you're worried. But even when Trench... Trenches, you've told me time and again how amazing Cass and Rapunzel are at pretty much EVERYTHING. I think they can handle whatever Trench throws and you'll be there to be by their side for anything too... Trenching.
And if Zhan Tiri IS here, you all won't be alone in dealing with her. Flynn and the others might not be here, but Fern and I am, so is Maul and others who love you and will help you with a demon. Even Maul would put aside his quest for power because of Zhan Tiri's actions.
So, none of you are alone, even if they don't really know me.
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[Things are already so complicated, please don't add the pretty to it all, he'll die.]
...You know what, I can't even argue with those percentages because they are pretty accurate. And I know they can handle themselves. One...one good thing about them coming at the point in time they have, it means they have access to their powers. They can protect themselves so much better.
[Not that EITHER woman is helpless without their powers...but this does give them a leg-up. He lets out a slow breath as she keeps talking. He's been focusing on this as something he should handle alone, and of course, that's not what it is. He should know that. ]
That's... good to know, thank you. I... I really appreciate the help. [He chuckles softly.] Wow, can you imagine Maul and Rapunzel interacting? Talk about oil and water. That's gonna be something to witness.
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Look, I may be bad at math, but I'm not bad at you. I know you pretty well, mister.
Ah... that... hmmm... I wonder... [She trails off. No, no point in wondering if they can sense something about her. It was probably like her current situation with the Moon Presence and this moon where they had no connection.]
I mean... Maul and I interact?
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...Yeah I guess you do.
[He snorts.]
You two definitely interact. I'm not sure what I'd call it otherwise, but it's definitely interacting. If he wasn't very loudly and obnoxiously dating Reaper I'd honestly wonder if he has a thing for you.
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And... I'm pretty used to having... well in any case, there's no one interested in me anyway. Which is fine.
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Trust me, we're all very aware about how much he dotes on Reaper. They make that very clear the second aaaaany sort of romantic conversation comes up.
[At least he got better off than Fern in that area.
Still, he cants his head, intrigued. ]
...Would you want anyone? Uh... if they did show interest?
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I mean, I... dunno. It would be nice to have someone see me that way. I still have... [She still has needs.] I mean, I still... love Mamoru, he's still my soulmate. And I don't know that if someone was interested in me, I could care for them the SAME way I care about him. It wouldn't be fair to do that, and then I know I'd feel guilty for comparing, I'd feel guilty for BEING in the relationship, for being unfaithful to Mamoru and unfaithful to whomever I was with. Everything.
It's better to just... not.
I've waited thousands of years before, Varian.
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That's...fair. I mean- you know you still have us, right? I know it's not the same but you've got a lot of people who'll always look out for you. You'll never be alone.
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[It is literally one of her DEEPEST fears.]
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[And she knows, she knows, he doesn't make those easily. ]
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But! [She takes a deep breath.] Somehow we've gotten off track! [And she hates being the center of a conversation like that.]
Cass, Rapunzel.
You're a "plan" sorta guy, so let's make one. What can we do to help you and them? Even if it's just small things.
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I...don't know. I don't even know where to start. Everything I thought might work on Cass I'd tried back home already. She didn't want to listen to me.
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Maybe Cass needs to talk to someone that has no history with her, who is a blank slate.
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You know...that might actually work. She'd...she'd be a tough nut to crack. But maybe having someone who hasn't been part of...all that might make it easier for her to open up. Eventually.
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It'll be okay, Vivi. Just take a deep breath.
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[Even if he doesn't know how to help that along.]
I just hope this world doesn't make it worse, like it does.
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Someone doesn't just suddenly LOSE that because of some bad decisions. She's still that person. Just right now? She's... she's in pain.
People always lash out when they're in pain.
Oh, I mean, it WILL, but we'll also be here to make things better, that's what we do.
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