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At least things seem to be... a little happier. Why does alcohol have to be a part of it? [gone]

Would anyone like a sunflower? I have three extras.

...Heero? Are you there?

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Sunflowers? [too darkened to read]

Yes, I am. Why?

...I was wondering if we might have a talk? If you wouldn't mind.

[a long pause; almost hesitant:]

Where?

..Your choice. We could talk over the journals, if you'd like.

I suppose journals will be sufficient.

What's on your mind? [a pause] Rather, is everything alright?

Everything is fine, I just wanted to talk to you.

How are you?

[still hesitant]

I'm doing alright. And you?

Very well, thank you.

Has your day been pleasant?

[a long pause; dictated:]
Please tell me I'm wrong... [gone~]

Alright, Duo? You've been sounding less and less like yourself lately and I don't like the implications behind that

Why is everyone...? [gone]

Are you alright, Heero?

[a small sigh, then back to written:]

Yes, I'm fine. Really.

....You don't sound it.

Are you sure?

[another long pause; a few pen taps, then hesitantly written:]

I'm sure. Thank you for the concern, Relena.

You don't have to thank me, Heero, I'm just trying to make sure you're aright.

[Dictated; sounding unsure]

... Relena?

Yes? What is it, Heero?

[Takes a deep breath]

This may sound like an odd question... How long have you been here?

Just... some of yesterday and today. Are you certain you're feeling well?

[Dictated]
One more day, I suppose [absolutely gone]

[Written]
Yes, I'm fine. You don't have to concern yourself with me.

Of course I don't have to. I want to. You should take better care of yourself, and I like to talk with you.

[Several false starts]

I take perfect care of Are you sure

[pen taps, but nothing else]

Heero? Are you still there?

Yes, I am. Why?

You went quiet. Did you find something else to do?

No. There's nothing of interest in my room outside of this journal, to be honest.

That's terrible! You should find something interesting to have in your room, Heero, it's not good to be bored all the time.

Something interesting in my room? Earlier, you Duo was trying to get me out of my room.

He does strange things. Why does it matter what he was trying to do?

[after a long pause]

Because he's my friend, Relena.

Well, yes, but he's still an annoyance strange. [pretty much gone~~]

Strange isn't necessarily bad.

Why do you spend so much time with talking to him?

Did I not just specify that he is my friend?

This is strange [So not there]

Still. We're friends, aren't we, Heero?

I'm not sure if you are aware of the oddities of this castle, but my last memory of you is you telling me that my working for Dr. J didn't matter to you. It was immediately followed by mobile suits sent to kill you, and I was there to stop them.

If you want complete honesty, I do not know that I can rightfully call you my friend if I do not remember anything that has happened after that. Duo says that the war ended. I never saw it begin. Zechs says there was another war. I still don't believe him.

I don't know, Relena. That's all I can say.

[a long pause]

But we..

Alright. I will simply have to win your trust again.

Thank you for your honesty.

[an equally as long pause, then a few pen taps]

I'm sorry there was no other way to word it, Relena.

((OoC: ... Yeah, actually. D: ::sniff:: And yes, we miss Duo!! ;~;!! ))

I... understand. And really... it is much better to know than to continue under false pretenses.

True.

[another pause]

It's getting late. We should probably get some rest.

I suppose you're right...

Sweet dreams, Heero.

Thank you, Relena. Sleep well.

[a godawful long silence, then the sound of the journal gently closing]

I'd like one~

Where should I bring it?

Oh, well~

I'm at the Lux right now.

The Lux?

The piano bar, on the first floor.

I'd offer to come take it from you, but I don't have anyone to cover the tables~

I can come down.

That would be great, thank you.