Twenty-Fifth Shooting Star - voice;

[risingwinds]

[It's been a while now since Fuuko's departure. During that time, Ven's been quieter than usual. Not tearful, but a bit more subdued than his usual, goofy self.

Even when he addresses the journal, his tone's a bit soft.]

You know, I gotta wonder. I know lots of you guys have found love here, but how do you guys deal when that person disappears? D'you keep waiting 'til they come back, or do you just... move forward? It's kinda tough spot for me. I'm not gonna let it bring me down or anything, but it's still sad. And it's just like when anyone else leaves-- unexpected.

But it was nice while it lasted. Fuuko's a great person, and I think she brought something special to the village. Who else would go outta their way to throw a huge starfish festival? To tell you the truth, I don't think I'll ever look at starfish the same way.

[He pauses.]

Wonder what Terra and Aqua'd think, though. It's been almost three years now...

[He doesn't expect anyone to react to that last bit. After all, his friends haven't shown up in a long time.]

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[Voice]

[amberguardian]

When I think about it, it does.

[It doesn't hurt nearly as bad, since she's fallen in love back home, but being back here just makes it all confusing.]

[Voice]

[risingwinds]

Even the good memories?

[Surely she had at least some, right? Then again, maybe thinking on those memories hurts just as much, since those good times have long passed.]

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

The emotions with the memories make it a little confusing.

[Voice]

[risingwinds]

Really? How come?

[Is it the mix of happiness from the past with the sorrow of the present? Something more complicated? Ven can't begin to claim to know when he wasn't there to experience it himself.]

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

I'm a bit...strange. I can only fall in love with one person. So leaving here after falling in love with someone, then doing the same thing back on Earth, then coming back here with all my memories make just about everyting on that subject confusing.

Remembering doesn't hurt, it just feels like my heart is being pulled away from the one I love back home...and that is a strange, almost worrying, and slightly confusing.

[Voice]

[risingwinds]

Whoa, I've never heard of anything like that before. I mean, I've heard of true love, but it sounds like this is totally different.

[Only one person ever? Then what happens if that someone doesn't return the feelings? Or what if something happens to 'em? Ven doesn't like to think pessimistic thoughts like that, but it sounds like a huge, double-edged sword.]

So... is that person still here?

[And if they are, what does that mean for her?]

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

That's just how it is where I'm from.

No, neither of them are here.

[She would freak out if Patchouli was here. And even though she wouldn't want him here, having Shurichiro here would be nice for a little bit.]

[Voice]

[risingwinds]

Aw, I'm sorry to hear that. But... er, well, maybe you'll see 'em again?

[But how would that work if they both showed up? He definitely doesn't wanna trouble her with the thought. It's one of those emotional situations that'd be hard to grasp.

Then again, if Minako showed up again, he'd kinda be in the same boat.]

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

When I go back home I will be alright.

[That's all she really wants. So all she can do is be content in knowing that time really does stop back home. And do her best to not think about it all the time.]