[open RL]

[aquaticrush]

*Retasu is still reeling. She hasn't been talking much since she saw everything. You can find her in the temple, heavily guarded just in case, sulking in her Felt dress and hugging herself.*

...um, hello.

(This is an open RL! Anyone who wants to come yell at Retasu or just talk to her is welcome. Threadhopping very encouraged.)

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[aquaticrush]

Thank you.

[sandinmyboots]

You need to fire your armor designer.

[ He's seen armored bustiers that give more protection than that. 8| ]

So, other than decorative armor that doesn't seem to give much protection, what do you have?

[unknownrival]

Of course.

[aquaticrush]

I'm sorry. I didn't ask for this...

*She takes a deep breath.*

Lettastanets! *Retasu summons... what are those? They look like little heads of lettuce or cabbages or something with clappers on the ends. Honestly, if she hadn't had them for years and been shown on the community using them multiple times, you'd be forgiven for thinking she alchemized them. She clacks them together and bubbles rise up around her.* Reborn~ Lettuce Rush! *And a jet of water comes flying out of nowhere straight ahead.*

[aquaticrush]

I don't think I could have told you before. I'm still sorry that I lied about it, though.

[sandinmyboots]

[Kefka just. Is making a face.]

[Cabbage castenets. what. Why would you make something that looked like like that. Was it for camoflage or. What. What.]

[Though the water looks cool.]

Very good. Yes. Good aim. Can you control the speed and amount?









[cabbage castenets]

[aquaticrush]

Usually... Ah, um, is there something wrong, Kefka-san?

[sandinmyboots]

Those are some of the goofiest-looking weapons I've seen in my life, and I say that as someone who got his nose broken by a dancing moogle.

[unknownrival]

It's really all right.

[aquaticrush]

Well, I suppose they are a bit strange...

[aquaticrush]

Thank you. I'll do my best to make up for all of this. For lying to you, making things complicated... and for what I almost did to everybody.

[unknownrival]

I know you will.

[sandinmyboots]

Why cabbages?

[aquaticrush]

*nervous smile*

[aquaticrush]

I don't know.

[heavenlyhome]

It is the thought that counts... I'm sorry it has turned out like this. If you're hungry for anything else, I can get it for you. That is, if you aren't fond of traditional food.

[aquaticrush]

N-no, thank you. It looks very good, Kasumi-san. *She hesitates and goes to eat some, shaking and looking down. Kasumi looks... scared of her? At least unwilling to approach her. Retasu sulks.*

[heavenlyhome]

[The moment stretches as Kasumi loiters at the other end of the table. Retasu hasn't eaten nearly enough, even if it is understandable, this lack of appetite. Kasumi debates moving closer, doesn't want to frighten her more, but concern wins out with her inching almost to her side.]

...please eat it while it is hot.

[aquaticrush]

Thank you... *Retasu eats a little more and looks up at Kasumi.* If you don't want to be around me, you don't have to.

[heavenlyhome]

That isn't-- [Kasumi stops herself, considering her words.] I wish it was not like this. That it had not worked out this way. You don't deserve this, Retasu-chan.

[aquaticrush]

But I did something horrible, Kasumi-san. I shouldn't have believed him.

[heavenlyhome]

You weren't trying to hurt anyone. You did what you thought was best.

[aquaticrush]

I know, but...

[heavenlyhome]

You know better now. I'm sure you wouldn't do it again.

[aquaticrush]

I won't listen to him anymore. I just thought... it would make everybody happy, Kasumi-san.