foolsarcana | (no subject)

I might have a possible lead.

Oh?

An acquaintance of mine has some measure of magical power, and she seems to think it's possible to find a solution. She's not sure if she's strong enough herself, but if she does manage to find a spell, that's a step forward.

It is.

... thank you. For doing all this.

You're welcome. I couldn't do anything else, really.

Of course you could. You didn't have to do any of this.

Perhaps. I won't say I'm the sort of person who tries to be a hero, or fight for causes unselfishly. But for one reason or another, everyone has things they can't not do, don't they?

I suppose so.

Were you just checking on progress, or did something happen?

Shiro figured out who you were asking for.

There was yelling involved and not in my case this time.

I think he thinks I've given up.

...Ah. I see. He does get rather impassioned over things sometimes...

He really does.

That probably means that he's gotten fond of you, but as being scolded by him isn't a comforting experience, I doubt that's reassuring. I'm almost sure he nearly always means well, though.

I know he does. I really do.

...But it still takes a toll on you, doesn't it.

What makes you think that?

No reason. I could be wrong, of course. But you did make a post directly in relation to it.

... I hate when friends are upset with me or around me. Especially now.

I'm not surprised. Shiro isn't one to stay angry, though, usually. I wouldn't be surprised if saying you haven't given up is all it would take.

I hope so.

Also, food. Food never hurts, when it comes to him.

You know I'm always good for that.

Of course. Once I find out where he's gone, I'll let you know where to direct any sort of food-based missives.

Actually, I was going to ask if you could deliver them.

I haven't been out much lately.

Well, I can and I can't. That is to say, I'd be willing to, but Shiro hasn't been back after what happened last week. Which means he's most likely currently up in space.

Ah.

Well, I'm sure I can manage then.

You could probably ask him to stop by himself, actually. I don't think it's much trouble for him to worldhop. By the way, I'm glad you can take unexplained statements such as "he may have gone off to space" so calmly.

I did, and that's when things went a little less than ideal.

I'm sure I can get him to visit, though.

After everything that's happened here with Nyx and everything? Going into space isn't such a big thing. I've learned to be flexible and not freak out over things like that.

I see. In that case, would you like me to talk to him?

Very true, especially with some of the members we have here, I suppose. They do seem to come from every era imaginable.

It's alright.

It's still pretty amazing to think of all the interesting people on here. I'm so glad I found this place.