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.]

Comments

[risingwinds]

Uh, well, I guess so. I mean, I just try to keep a positive outlook. Stuff like revenge just isn't my style. It's too... harsh, I guess.

People have light and dark inside of them, and I'd like to think there's a better way to handle it than payback.

[Even if sometimes you have to fight. Ven at least understands that much.]

[toujoursfluer]

What would you do then?

[an honest question. She half expects a naive answer, but she'll give him a chance]

[risingwinds]

Try to deal with the situation the best I can. Even if we could fight the Malnosso directly, I feel like it'd only fan the flames. I don't like 'em, but we've got way bigger things to worry about, like the Third Party! I guess, if anyone deserved that kinda treatment, it'd be them.

[But even then, his words carry an edge of uncertainty.]

[toujoursfluer]

I would suggest both of them. I'm not overly fond of having to fight the Malnosso's problems.

[especially since they caused so many of their own]

But why is evisceration okay for one party and not the other?

[risingwinds]

Hey, I wasn't saying evisceration's okay! Just that, if I had to choose between hurting one or the other, it'd be the Third Party, since they go above and beyond what the Malnosso do. They want to kill us, while the Malnosso just want results.