Asch the Bloody (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
dissonates) wrote2012-03-21 12:50 am
dissonates) wrote2012-03-21 12:50 am
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[Action / Backdated to the 19th]
[The fonic link is a rather convenient tool, that much is for sure; with it, Asch can tell where Luke is in case he needs to avoid his replica- and, alternatively, whoever he's with. And in this case, it's Guy. Ever since Guy's arrival earlier this month, Asch has been mysteriously absent from the apartment he'd shared with Luke, and tonight, with Luke and Guy both out and about for the evening, he's come to a decision.
He's leaving- for good. Once the apartment is empty, he'll venture there himself, clear out his room, and leave it vacant for them to find later on. Or not find. Maybe they won't notice. Maybe they won't care.
Guy won't. He's fairly certain of that. And that- ...it doesn't bother him. He won't let it bother him.
Tsuae is displeased upon his return, of course, and Star has the nerve to try and set him on fire, but his mind is made up. Within a few hours he's packed up and ready to go. It's actually kind of sad, how few possessions he's managed to acquire over the last few years in Luceti. It'll probably only take a few trips to get it to his new place.
...Once he figures where that new place is.
People can run into him while he's in the process of moving if they so desire, though there are a couple people that, in particular, he needs to be speaking with. The area is mainly community building 2, by the way.]
He's leaving- for good. Once the apartment is empty, he'll venture there himself, clear out his room, and leave it vacant for them to find later on. Or not find. Maybe they won't notice. Maybe they won't care.
Guy won't. He's fairly certain of that. And that- ...it doesn't bother him. He won't let it bother him.
Tsuae is displeased upon his return, of course, and Star has the nerve to try and set him on fire, but his mind is made up. Within a few hours he's packed up and ready to go. It's actually kind of sad, how few possessions he's managed to acquire over the last few years in Luceti. It'll probably only take a few trips to get it to his new place.
...Once he figures where that new place is.
People can run into him while he's in the process of moving if they so desire, though there are a couple people that, in particular, he needs to be speaking with. The area is mainly community building 2, by the way.]
[action!!]
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[Because that's mostly the reason why Van keeps people close to him. It's why Van was so kind to him, why he still kept Asch at his side, why he brought Sync into the God Generals. Luke tore himself away from that - slowly and quietly, but he managed. Even if Van still has a bit of influence over him, it's not nearly as much as before.
He can't understand how Asch can know that, how Asch has seen firsthand just how subtle and terrifying Van's manipulation can be, how his whole childhood has been destroyed, and still take up his offer.]
... Is this really just about watching him?
[At the same time, he knows the thrill of being by his teacher's side again. He knows that's the only reason why there's a small pang of jealousy in his chest, one that's quickly brushed away just by a flash of Akzeriuth in his head. And he knows that, in a way, Van's hold on Asch is even stronger than the one he has on Luke.]
[action!!]
Yes, he wants to watch Van. He wants to see what the man does, how his plans have changed, if he truly does want to alter his plans for the replication and destruction of their world. And while the relocation plan isn't the best solution either - there's no chance that everyone will agree to move to a new planet, after all, or even that Van would remember this place upon his return to Auldrant - even so...
...and chance to be with Van again, to stand at his side, to rely on him, to learn from him, is...
...Luke couldn't possibly understand. He had more than Van in his life. Asch had nothing.]
What else would it be about?
[He's more than useful. Surely... surely he's more than useful.]
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[Though he can't understand, he knows - they had talked about as much at the New Year's party. The God Generals were co-workers and nothing more, and Van... Van was his teacher, the only presence in Asch's life that he could rely on.
Luke had more than that and he still finds himself wishing things could be better between him and Van.
Thankfully, he isn't yelling about this. He doesn't hate him for this decision, he could never hate Asch. He feels... afraid, a little betrayed, a little abandoned. Mostly afraid, because he's experience Van's manipulation and how deep he's willing to stab someone in the back, all with a twisted smile.]
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[Unlike some people, which of course he doesn't say. It's not like either of them have a particularly good track record with Van, and maybe Luke is choosing the wiser course of action by cutting Van out of his life, but Asch is certain that this time, he can handle it.
And... it's what he wants. For more reason than what is apparently obvious; with Guy here, and being forced out of his own home, Van is a distraction, a focal point, a goal. Determining how he's changed, what sort of danger he could pose, whether or not the others are safe... someone has to do it. And he's the most suited for it now.]
It's not as if I have any alternative.
[Live with Ginji and Noelle? That's laughable. Ginji, maybe, would be acceptable, but Noelle is their pilot, not his, and he couldn't live with a stranger.]
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Luke clenches his fists, takes a deep breath, and tries to calm down. He still can't understand. Van nearly let Asch die in a draft because of a stupid, flimsy excuse. Why is he living with him, trusting in that much?!]
I don't like this, Asch. [Obviously.] I don't think this is a good decision at all. [... He places a hand on his collarbones, the pendant showing itself between his fingers.] But I told you I'm not going to leave you. If you ever need me, for any reason... I'll be there. I told you I'd follow you anywhere if it meant bringing you back, right?
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[If anything, he's the one most suited to stay with Van and keep watch for anything suspicious. Much like Mushroom Road, he's the one in control of the fonic link. The only way that could be halted is if Van somehow found and used the fon slot seal on him, and if he did something like that, Luke would probably notice anyway.
Not to mention that Van would have to be a complete fool to do something like that. He's trying to win Asch back, not drive him away entirely.
Still, the fact that Luke's saying that isn't... worthless. Asch does take note of it, even if he doesn't show much indication that he has.]
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[He lets out a deep breath, and his fists slowly relax. He... He trusts Asch. If something happens... Surely he'll contact him, right? Or someone who can help, at least.
But what if he didn't realize something's happening, what if - No, no. If Luke keeps thinking about it, it'll just consume him. He's supposed to do what he can, not think about the things he can't. Now... he just has to think about what it is he can do in this situation.]
... You're right. This doesn't change anything. [Luke even smiles, a small, yet somewhat fond and confident smile.] We'll still hang out together, right? [Even if Asch doesn't agree, Luke will try to do it anyway.]
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[No way in hell is he going back to that apartment...]
[action!!] Sup guys. /threadjacking ahoy
Why couldn't Luke respect that and leave the man alone?
The blonde gave himself a few minutes before hefting himself from the edge of the bridge and wandering back in Luke's direction, meandering through the buildings, trying to listen for the sound of voices or the glimpse of red hair--
--and he finds them soon enough, in quiet conversation, two buildings away. Luke seems distracted enough, and Guy's pretty sure that the replica isn't aware of his approach. But he's able to catch Asch's eye almost immediately. And the expression he gives is hardly one of approval.
He keeps silent for now, leaning up against the adjacent building with arms crossed, still far enough back to stay out of their conversation. All butting in will do would make Luke angry and Asch angrier, after all. But the glare he's giving in Asch's direction is pretty clear in its message: Wrap it up. Leave Luke alone.]
[action!!] hey sup
I probably won't make any house calls either. [No way in hell is he going to Van's house.] We'll just have to meet up somewhere else!
[He tries to smile, but it isn't quite reaching his eyes. Yes, he has no doubt that they'll keep seeing each other and being with each other. But still... Van.]
[action!!] JERK
He hadn't forgotten, no. He hadn't forgotten that any meeting they might have, even if he wanted to do such a thing, would be shadowed like this. That pain in his chest is back, and he's burying it as best as he can, but already there's a part of him that is pleading for an escape. Get out. Leave Luke. Don't just sit here and accept the hate.
"The next time I pick a fight with you, fight back."]
....Don't count on it.
[Despite the words being aimed at Luke, his gaze is fixated on Guy, half-cowed, half-challenging. He knows Guy. He knows him well enough to get that message. It hurts, but he knows.
Why is it my fault... when he chased me?
It isn't fair. But then, it's never been fair- not when Guy is involved. Not when Luke is involved with Guy. And he's reminded, yet again, with only a single look, why he had to leave. Even if Guy hadn't moved in - and by now he surely has, seeing the apartment again had told him that much - he'd have lived under that scrutiny every day, wouldn't he...?
I'm the enemy. I'm the foe, the real Fabre, the killer.
And if that's what he thinks of me, then that's what I'll be.]
[action!!] YEAH, JERK
Luke glances behind him, and... ah. He sees now. Guy caught up with him, and now...
... Dammit. Why did he have to follow him? Why did Asch have to feel like he was being blamed for this? It's not like Luke wanted this. If anything, he'd rather be the one isolated like this than Asch.
He frowns down at the ground for a moment, then reaches out both hands to hold Asch's shoulders.]
I'm sorry. [It's directed at both Guy and Asch.] But I will count on it. You're my friend, Asch. I'm not giving up on you or leaving you alone for anything.
[action!!] then three weeks later nik made a decision
But it's done- it's been said. So now it's time to go.]
...Hn. Just don't follow me.
[It's his only verbalized reply, backing up from Luke's hands and turning away to leave. It's what Guy wants, after all, why he's so angry- Get away from Luke.
But it's not the same as stop talking, is it? Quietly, once he's a few feet away, he gives the fonic link a slight prod, opening the connection just enough to send a real response, one that Guy has no business knowing about.]
"....we'll figure something out."
[action!!] /SOB now that Guy finally decided what the fuck he was going to do (thanks Guy)
Keeping his shoulders straight, the blonde slowly walks up to Luke, placing a firm hand on his shoulder. Come on. Don't just stand there.]
Luke.
If he wants to go, let him go.
It's not any of our business to meddle with him.