paradisalost | (no subject)

What is unacceptable, Ruby?

What do you think, science boy?

Hn, I don't know. I'm not psychic, Ruby. What have I done wrong this time? Indulge me.

You aren't stupid, Even. Murphy.

I don't see how I did anything wrong.

I don't care whether you see it or not.
1. Do not mess with the turtle again.
2. Do not mess with the vampire again.

1. It was Murphy's own fault for losing his turtle. The turtle messed with my shoes.
2. He was willing.

It couldn't have been a completely terrible experience. And what will you do if I find anything interesting and wish to continue my research?

[a very large burn mark appears on the page]

(ooc: XD just for reference that was answering his last question)

... I see. Would you really do that to me, Ruby?

Do you really want to find out?

... I'm not sure if I can trust you then, Ruby. You can't solve all your problems through pain or death.

I won't touch him again under the sole condition that if he's willing, then he's free game.

Of all of the people in this world you can't trust, Even, I am not one of them. I will keep you safe to the best of my ability...but I have the obligation to keep others safe as well. You may do it again if he is willing and if I am able to supervise. I'll not have you drugging him and slicing him open again, child.

...but for the goddess' sake, leave the turtle alone from now on.

...

[a very long, contemplative pause]

You're surprisingly agreeable, Ruby. You can supervise, no drugs, unless to take the edge off. You can't deny him that. If not then for his sake I hope he's mind numbingly drunk.

As long as she doesn't ruin more shoes. I don't like intentionally being cruel to pets.

Well if it's something he wants to do and it's not going to harm him then why should I not be agreeable?

Murby is not terribly sweet. Perhaps we just ought to keep her away from your shoes, hmm?

It could hurt. Research is not always pleasant. Xehanort knows this, I know this, Murphy knows this now. Though, it won't kill him. I've never killed someone accidentally as of yet.

I could tell. My fingers are still suffering from her assault. Just like her owner, isn't she?

I said harm, not hurt.

Just so you know. If you ever begin to mess about with that darkness business that we all know worked out SO well..... Murphy stays out of it or there will be hell to pay. Alright?

Relatively. Though her owner isn't PURE evil and I'm more or less convinced that Murby is. Even so, she and the kitten seem to get on pretty well.

[a few frustrated jabs into the paper]

It's not... It won't be the same! I know better than I did. I know what will happen if I go too deep or screw up. You can't expect me to be that stupid. I know what I'm doing.

I don't really think animals can be evil. They're just reacting on instinct and environmental stimulus.

Even. I miss him so terribly.... but I refuse to let you become Vexen.

You haven't met the mother of your ducky have you?

I know better. I am strong. I am careful. I am safe.
[another furious jab of the pen]

...

... ...

[written more calmly]
... I have. But... she... I suppose her actions are... justifiable... by the fact she was a nesting mother...?

Hush, Even.
Did I not tell you I'll keep you safe? No matter what happens, be it by your own means or mine...you will remain yourself.

She is no longer a nesting mother. She's just evil. I have the ability to speak to animals, Even. They have quite a few thoughts that might surprise you.

... I will remain myself, Ruby. I will not fail myself or Xehanort. I can't fail. ~~He needs me, Ruby. I'm all he has.~~

... I didn't know that. That changes things then. I'll take your word for it then.

[ooc: :x Strike visible only to Ruby. ♥]

And if in order to be there for Xehanort you must fail yourself?
~~you mean you need him and he's all YOU have?~~[~SOGONE!!]~~~~

...
[a very long pause; ink drips onto the page]

I would do it.

Then you had best tell him to be very careful, Even. I will not lose you.

... I will, Ruby.

[added much later]

[ooc: again, strike only visible to Ruby.]

Good

~~Something will happen to him before I will allow it to happen to you. Mark me, Red. I will not lose you. Not to the likes of him especially~~ [~burned from the page]
~~Nothing is going to happen to you. I will not allow it. So you don't have to worry.~~

...
That's not a promise. Will you not?

If he causes whatever has happened to you, Even, I will not.

If it is otherwise? I promise to keep watch over him.

He... wouldn't.

...

There's no way to make you see him like I do... is there?

No. There isn't, love, but that's just the way of it.

If he wouldn't then there is nothing to worry about. If he wrongs you in no way I will do my best to watch out for him if something is to happen to you. I promise.

... Thank you, Ruby.

~~anything~~
Any time, Red.