Two worlds, one family--

[mombastic]

[ It's strange to be in a world with not one set of memories from another world-- not two, but three, not that Otome can really discuss this with anyone. It's difficult enough, when she wakes up these days, and can't remember if she's in her own home, or her apartment. If she needs to call Fumi to check on preparations for the day, or...

But no. This is her world. And not a school day, so she's stuck trying to focus not on what she's missing or what she's lost, but on what lies ahead.

What that actually is, she doesn't know, but she's out and about today, and there's a strong breeze. Maybe today will be a good day for clearing her thoughts. ]

Comments

[mombastic]

Not at all. I actually think it's very sweet.

[ well, if she had to trust Leon's heart to anyone... ]

[discard]

[..... don't be sappy mom]

It is... what it is. That is all. There is no guarantee that he'll even be able to visit this world, regardless of what we were promised.

[But he'll wait for him anyway]

[mombastic]

Really... I don't think there's a force out there that could keep Stahn from fulfilling a promise.

[ And she firmly believes that. ]

[discard]

[Ughhh mom...]

...Well, it doesn't matter to me. Right now, we still have more important issues to take care of, and...

[...]

If Stahn truly is going to show up here, it will be after we've cleaned this up. Nothing else will be acceptable.

[mombastic]

... You're right. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, and I'd hate to get him involved in a mess that isn't his problem.

[ Fair enough. Demon beatdowns first. ]

[discard]

Precisely.

[He feels the exact same way about that, at least, so it's not even in question.]

Let's get to work, Otome.

[And then...they can worry about things like Leon's first kiss and Stahn's promises.]

[mombastic]

[ She's going to get all the details, just wait... but for now, right. Demon time. ]

You're ready to go back out there? You're not feeling tired, or hungry?

[discard]

[... Mom......please...]

I'm fine. I am used to much more difficult conditions than this.

[mombastic]

I know you are, but in every condition, it's important to be as well-rested and prepared as you can. Chaltier might worry otherwise, and if he didn't, I would.

[discard]

[... Excuse you.]

You do not need to guilt-trip me into this--I will take care of myself.

[mombastic]

I'm not trying to guilt-trip you. I'm always going to want to make sure my family is safe.

[discard]

[... Well.]

... I will stay safe, and I will take care of myself. I know you are looking out for me as well, so... I am not concerned.

[mombastic]

I know you're doing the same, after all.

[ But she'll nod, satisfied, and shoo him out in front of her. TO WAR(??) ]

[discard]

... Of course. Count on it.

[TO WAR....

They can bond and pow-wow and Mom can ask Mom questions after they've kicked some demon ass.]