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[fathersbeloved]

[It's dark. It looks like an inn room, but all lights are turned off. Beato can be seen sitting on the bed, even in the darkness, her face is visible.]


...she's... not here anymore, am I wrong? Just before Halloween... this doesn't feel right. I'm sure she would've enjoyed the festivities--


[Beato sighs loudly, looking elsewhere for a moment. Then a smile faintly appears in her mouth, as a quiet giggle breaks the silence.]





--Would I... not?











Haha... WAHAHAHA! Who thought I would miss such a special day? That number is not available? Fools! Why should a small machine like that be of importance to me, the Witch Beatrice, who has lived a thousand years?!



...



[Silence.

Beato looks down, her face partially covered by her hair and the darkness. Only a quiet sob can be heard, one that grows a little louder as she looks up again, smiling sadly.]





...or so she would say, would she not...? I just... I never got to tell her just how grateful I am to have talked to her... so, thank you, Beatrice. I will keep doing my best effort to be myself. You... are always inside me, so I know you'll hear this! And maybe someday... we'll have tea together again...!

Comments

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[isthedeadcat]

Of course... But I'm certain she can spare a small visit to Johto once more... At that time, you should remember to thank her properly.

[Video]

[shiromadoushi]

It may take until something happens, but I'm sure someday, you'll hear her voice.

[audio]

[usedhealingwish.livejournal.com]

Ah...

B-Beatrice-san? [ She knew the other one... ]

[video] haha

[paladinlost]

[...Well, that doesn't sound strange at all.]

...Is that so? You're both quite different people, and you both managed to exist here at the same time.

[Video]

[fathersbeloved]

I certainly will! Beatrice... you, Lion, and all my friends. I will thank you all.

[Video]

[fathersbeloved]

Then I'll do my best to listen to her!



[...And this is how Beato developed split personality in Johto xDDD]

[video]

[fathersbeloved]

I was surprised when she appeared in here... she looked just like I do. I knew she was the witch resting inside me. And she knew who I was! I was scared at first, but after tlking to her... after she told me I could be myself and not her... I was not afraid of her anymore.

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[fathersbeloved]

Yes... we should... we should ask for candy, and dress up in costumes, should we not? Singing the Halloween songs I've been hearing around...

[She can see how difficult this is for Maria. ...there is also a pang of guilt. Beatrice and she share a face, and Maria looks sad because of that.]

[audio]

[fathersbeloved]

[Doesn't recognize either the voice or the number.]

Just Beato is fine... who is this?

[video]

[paladinlost]

...Perhaps she was also afraid of you, at first. Afraid that she could not be herself while you were there. Others have doubles here, and the first meeting is not always easy.

[video]

[fathersbeloved]

[!!]

She could not have been afraid, never! She's strong and smart, and very independent!

[video]

[paladinlost]

Even the strong and smart feel fear. They merely react to it differently.

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[uuing]

Uu-, that's right. I told everyone I was going to go trick or treat, so.. can't let everyone down..

... Maria will take you along too, if you want. [ It feels too awkward, too sad, to call his Beatrice 'Beato' too right now. ]

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[usedhealingwish.livejournal.com]

Beato-san, then.

This is Madoka. I've talked to you before, but... your number looks different...

[audio] ignore my delay and placeholder sob

[subvertio.livejournal.com]

[It really is the number and how Beato is speaking after that bit of laughter, that tells him which one he's talking to. So, he'll answer for her, since Beatrice isn't here anymore.]

She would have enjoyed it, I'm sure.

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[isthedeadcat]

Do you mind if I visit you...? I think you could use some warm tea and a little distraction.

[And all the hugs, but those you don't mention on the gear xD]

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[fathersbeloved]

[Stays in silence for some moments. Beatrice didn't seem like she could be scared of anything. She, on the other hand, was scared of wolves. Maybe her dear friend was right...]

Do you have any fears, Cecil...?

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[fathersbeloved]

[That... does manage to steal a small smile.] I would like that. I've never asked for candy before, let alone "trick or treat".

[audio]

[fathersbeloved]

Have we...? I'm sorry, I'm afraid I don't remember that-- [Oh. OH.] Ah, I see, I see... you were the witch Beatrice's friend, were you not? She's not... she's not in Johto anymore. I share her name and face, but I am merely human.

[audio]YOU CAN TAKE FOREVER I DON'T MIND <3

[fathersbeloved]

Do you truly believe so...?

[Video]

[fathersbeloved]

I... wouldn't mind at all. It is the perfect night for some pumpkin pie and some masala chai...

[Video]

[isthedeadcat]

[A smile.] I'll take care of the pie, is that good?

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[paladinlost]

I have a thousand. "What if time does not truly stop while we are here?" "What if I never see home again?" "What if I do, but even my help is not enough to save my world from its fate?"

[Video]

[crossinggenders.livejournal.com]

Mm... I'm sure she gotten your message. Um... It's been a while since we've chatted, hasn't it?

[Video]

[fathersbeloved]

Hello Cruz... [Gives him a warm smile, he's still one of her dearest friends.]

I hope she could hear it... I'm sad, I can't believe there are so many things I would've loved to tell her, but didn't think of them until she was gone.