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[gardeningaia]

[Here is a fully bundled Aerith, blue scarf wrapped loosely around her face as she smiles.]

Speed run! Don't try this at home. I'm a professional.

...Not really. But I've been practicing, and I think I'm getting better!

[This is about all the introduction given before the journal gets set down to show wide open sky, but once Aerith throws herself in its direction and sets things into a blur of motion, it quickly becomes apparent what she's doing: enjoying her toboggan present from Christmas. She seems to be quite childishly pleased with herself on the faster runs, and pouts when one bumpy ride ends only halfway down. Finally:]

All right, now for the obstacle course! [Tucking the journal under-arm, Aerith drags the toboggan ba-a-a-ck up. This time she turns it to a different position a few feet away and a very different angle. She starts out more slowly, letting gravity lead the way, and steers the tobaggan around trees and rocks, her expression turning focused as the wind whips back her hair. And then--] Oh, no, no! Move, rabbit, run! Hey--ah--!!!! [After wildly veering, once she hits a fallen tree, Aerith and journal are airborne. Too bad they have to come back down, but at least it's in a snowdrift, right?]

...Mmmf.

[...FEEL FREE TO ACTION IT UP / BE SLEDDING WITH HER? She's on the lower part of the mountain slope, closest to the village. Or just shake your head at her from afar, whatever.]

Comments

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

They?

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

Sorry, that's right--the Malnosso. They gave gifts for a holiday at the end of December. Pretty odd, but I can't complain.

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

And this was from them? [ Faize has never seen something like this before, and it shows in his eyes as he looks over the sled and then up at the hill. ]

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

You don't think they'd bother with fun things like sleds, but they do... they really make it seem almost like a normal village here.

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

It's familiar. Very much like Lemuris, really.

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

That's where you're from, right?

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

Well, yes and no. It's where I live.

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

So you moved there. [Though, considering his expression...] Is it hard moving somewhere new? I've only ever lived in one city--and I wouldn't consider this place a normal relocation.

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

It is somewhat hard, but I don't know if it would be that way for everyone. Life was hard where we used to live. I imagine things will be more pleasant now.

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

Mm. That's good, then--that you've found a better place. New things are always a little hard, but you can get used to them.

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

The problem seems to be with my tiring of things once I do get used to them. Wanderlust, I suppose.

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

It always seems like guys are more restless. I know a few with wanderlust.

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

I've spent much of my life in space, seeking a new home for my people. That might be why.

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

... I've heard of migratory people, but... [Much of his life?] that's a little long for a migration, isn't it...

How old are you?

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

Eighteen.

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

Oh, really. [She's mildly surprised, but then not so much; his age just seems hard to pinpoint.]

Is it normal for you? Being in space.

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

Yes. I do admit that I regret having wasted much time that may have been better spent on my planet, however.

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

It's not a waste. Didn't you learn things in your travels? There is so much to see in just one Planet, so in all the stars... I can't even imagine.

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

That part is true enough. There are endless possibilities, infinite worlds to explore. My most recent captain shared this passion with me; no matter how grave the situation, the sheer excitement of it all is more than enough to make my heart pound and my cheeks burn.

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

But...

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

I wish that I had spent more time on my own world... While I still could.

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

...I'm sorry. [Losing her own Planet... it's something she can't even imagine.]
Did you find that new world for your people?

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

Lemuris. [ The word is accompanied by a stoic nod. ] Most of my people seem very happy there.

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[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

It sounds like something to be proud of. You really helped them--that's not wasteful at all.

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[un-faized.livejournal.com]

No, I suppose not. [ But he's lost his chance to ever see his home world again, and he'll never forgive himself for that. ]