chroma | catchall for ruby rose

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i'll find cute visuals for this later

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We talked a little when he came back with the others...

[she fiddles with her sleeve]

I'm going to give the others some time to visit with him, but - then, I'm going to go see him.

[petalbursts]

You're pretty happy to see him, huh?

[ she saw them at the reunion, though she was respectful and let them be! ]

I'm sure it'll be worth the wait.

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...I am, yes. I was - a little worried...

[she looks down...]

The... adventure I was on, the other week... he was badly hurt on it. And I knew it wasn't really him, since... he was already gone, but... when he didn't write again, for a little while, I thought maybe something had happened.

[petalbursts]

[ oh hateful. ]

I don't blame you for thinking that...I would have been just as worried, too. [ smiles, warm. ]

He's here now though and you'll be able to see that he's alright.

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Exactly.

...you can do the same thing for Atsushi, too.

[petalbursts]

[ blinks

smiles and nods ]

You're right!

It's a huge relief, seeing them all again. I'm happy.

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It feels like we're finally getting somewhere.

Step one, get them back. Step two... find a way out of this place. We can do it.

[petalbursts]

Yes! We'll find a way out of this, together!

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We will.

[she sounds sure of that.

it's easier to feel sure of things like this, now that their friends have returned to them.]

[petalbursts]

[ there's a brief pause, as they both look hopeful, then ruby looks to her. ]

Hey, Jiuqing?



[ i'd hope by now they both have relearned their names LOL ]

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[


word of mod to me is she perma forgot so. uh. it takes her a moment. but she's also been trying to re-memorize her name by staring at her profile.]

...yes, Ruby?

[petalbursts]

[ it is the same for me u_u ruby has been doing her best to relearn it. ]

I'm really happy I met you. You're one of the smartest and bravest people I've ever met.

[ reaches for her hand ]

Despite all the scary things you've face, you still manage to keep moving forward, and that is so strong. You're amazing, Jiuqing.

[ squeezes her hand a little ] I'm going to miss you, so much.

I love you.

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[wAILS

jiuqing's eyes widen. it catches her by surprise, but she takes ruby's hand and gives it a gentle squeeze, before tugging her forward to catch her in a hug.]

...I love you, too. And I'm really, really going to miss you.

[...]

I want to get out of here, but I don't want to say goodbye.

[petalbursts]

[ WAH

she wraps her arms round jiuqing, hugging her back. ]

I feel the same. [ presses her face into her shoulder. ]

I've really loved spending time with you and being friends.

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[weh...

she keeps holding onto her.]

...we'll find some way, won't we? To see each other again once we're out of here.