Seventeenth Shooting Star - voice;

[risingwinds]

[Ever since Vanitas moved in, Ven's had a lot on his mind. Taking in the same guy who nearly killed a lot of his friends, took over his body, and caused general chaos isn't something most people would even consider.

But Ven's not like other people. He's far too nice for his own good, and what some may consider reckless he views as the 'right' thing-- especially when someone's starving and dehydrated.

So, when he opens the journal, he doesn't look or sound particularly sad-- just a little confused. Something's on his mind, if nothing else.]

Hey, guys. I've got a question... [A beat.]

Let's say you know this guy who's kind of a jerk. What's the best way to help him lighten up a bit and improve his attitude?

[Suddenly, there's another voice chiming in. One some people will probably recognize as Vanitas.]

I hear a lobotomy works wonders.

Hey!

[What follows is some shuffling, followed by a resounding SQUEAK! Probably from an inflatable hammer.]

[ooc: Italics = Vanitas. Ven's gonna be doing most of the talking, but Vanitas might make some background comments!]

Comments

Re: [Voice]

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

If you were originally one, it might not be possible to divide those feelings after all.

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Yeah, and that's the problem. What I don't get is why I don't feel anything he feels, but my feelings still affect him. There's gota be a reason for it.

Re: [Voice]

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

He came from you, isn't that so? That might be the reason.

[Dark Mercury had been born from her own feelings.]

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but the thing is, he used to be stronger than me. When we split, I lost all my memories, and I could've died.

You'd think that he'd have a stronger influence, but somehow it's the other way around.

[Which he is very, very grateful for. 'course, all that light probably helps.]

Re: [Voice]

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

Light will find a way to overcome the Darkness. What was truly in your heart is the stronger.

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

[Aw, shucks. That makes him feel a lot better.]

Thanks. That's what I like to think, too. Especially since my Master always taught me that darkness is dangerous.

If it gets outta control, it can swallow somebody completely. But I think as long as people don't turn away from the light, they can overcome the darkness, no matter how strong it gets.

[Voice]

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

It can be dangerous. But, both light and darkness exist. Will exist.

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Yeah. And I don't think it has to disappear. Everybody's got darkness in 'em, and that doesn't mean they're bad people.

[Voice]

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

['Every human heart has Darkness' Mars had once told her. From what she's seen, it's true; and while it can become frightening, it isn't always allowed to grow out of hand.]

Mm. I believe so, too.

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Guess I'll just have to keep trying. I don't think he's ever had anyone treat him nicely before, so I could always try that. Just don't want him take take advantage of me, either.

[Voice]

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

Even if you want to be kind, there's a time to stand up and fight, too.

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know. And if it comes to that, I'll do it. I just hope it doesn't go that far.

[Voice]

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

You'll have help if it does. You won't have to fight alone.

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Yeah. My friends'll be there for me, just like they've always been.