[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]

*Someone's unresponsive. @///@;;;;;*

[masked_god]

Ah. I believe you've embarrassed the poor girl.

Kefka, emergencies is the last time one needs to be giving away sensitive information. [Inquest logic. Steller, as always]

[sigh]

Not that I can blame her. Who wouldn't want to destroy this community if all it offered was hopes dashed?

[aquaticrush]

Stop it!

*Retasu shakes her head.*

I'm sorry. I didn't want to destroy the community. Or anybody's worlds. I just thought that the least I could do was make sure nobody got hurt again...

[masked_god]

By taking away our ability to love? To experience new things and new worlds?

I can understand your sentiment, child, believe me. But to live is to accept the risk of pain. Would you rather an unchanging realty where everything was easy...but there could be no love?

[sandinmyboots]

Yeah, yeah, I know, the whole save everyone thing. But - and this is important - you didn't ask a lot of questions about what Scratch was doing. Which is, to be fair...you're young, and you were in a vulnerable emotional state, and he's very good at grooming his targets. You were used.

[And having said that, he turns to Karakael, lecturing.]

And, Kaaree, an important part of stopping people is knowing their motivation.

[And he turns back to Retasu.]

Besides, people will always hurt and be in pain! Fact of life. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something. You can't ever stop the pain!

[aquaticrush]

But -- *She takes a deep breath.* But that's the only thing I can do to at least try and make up for it. For always being in the way, complicating things...

[masked_god]

"Stop."

Karakael holds up a hand.

I know where that logic goes. You are better than that, child. You are worth something, to the community, to your friends and Issie, and to those of us who expect great things from you.

Do not tell me you have anything to be ashamed of. We all make foolish mistakes, and you are young enough to recover from it.

[sandinmyboots]

I think this incident qualifies as a shame thing, Kaaree.

[Kefka huffs, looking Retasu in the eye - no matter how ridiculous a position that requires..]

And don't be so full of yourself! You're not the cause of all bad things in the world! Because one, you're not really old enough to ruin everything, two, that's my job. Grow up!

[aquaticrush]

B-but--!

[sandinmyboots]

You are completely unskilled in ruining everything, except that you try to hard to fix things that aren't even broke and get yourself in a mess! You need to go and be selfish! Stop trying to be so good and -

[A pause. Kefka sags and puts his head in his hands.]

This place is getting to me. I'm turning into a self help book.

[aquaticrush]

I'm sorry.

[sandinmyboots]

Yes, you should be sorry. You've destroyed me.

[Kefka falls flat on his back, arms splayed, and moans from his spot on the floor:]

I'm the greatest villain of Final Fantasy! Why am I giving a teenager life advice after saving her from being used to destroy things? What is happening to my life?

[aquaticrush]

Kefka-san!

[sandinmyboots]

I need to go. Kick a dog. Wait, no, that's not even a useful evil thing and I like dogs.

[He sits up and puts his chin on his knees, talking to himself.]

What if I go help kill Satan...I think that'll be evil enough. Yes, ok, this is a plan. So. I may as well do this properly if I"m doing it, since I've temporarily turned good.

[And he points up at Retasu.]

You've got to get better self esteem and stop blaming yourself for everything!

[aquaticrush]

*winces* I'm trying, but I just always see that I've messed up again and people I care about got hurt because of me!

[masked_god]

[Karakael has been watching the two argue, a faint smile on his lips.]

Part of the difficulty in changing oneself for the better is dealing with failure.

But if your friends forgive you, then no harm has been done in the long run, correct? Crisis averted, no one harmed. And perhaps everyone involved has learned a bit.

[aquaticrush]

O-okay...

[sandinmyboots]

If you feel worried that you're ruining all the things, ask the people involved if you are or not. Don't just assume. And if anyone tells you you're a horrible person, punch them in the face.

[aquaticrush]

*nods..... D8*

[sandinmyboots]

If you're going to be accused of being evil, you may as well have fun and actually do it! I can think of few people who wouldn't improve their attitudes after a fist to the face!

[aquaticrush]

I'm not going to do that!

[sandinmyboots]

Why not?

[Kefka hops to his feet, pointing at his face.]

Go on, sock me a good one. I bet you've been waiting for a moment like this since the day we met!

[masked_god]

[The Inquestor nods thoughtfully.]

It might help if you do as he says. He's been hit with worse today, trust me.

[aquaticrush]

Y-you want me to hit you, Kefka-san?

[sandinmyboots]

Yes! I want you to hit me as hard as you can!

[Pause.]

With your fist. Not your magic, I don't know how much you know and it might wreck the walls, but your fist. Face, stomach, wherever!

[He spreads his arms, leaving himself open.]