True...that would make me happy, too. [realm please, cut them so slack.] But maybe it's one of those things we just have to learn how to communicate with it. If words don't work, there has to be another way to get it to talk to us.
Listening, mostly. [...it's an old, almost-forgotten memory, but recent events have brought it back to life.] Someone once told me that somewhere out there there could be someone who's trying to reach me so that I could help them. And the best way to do that is to open your heart and listen.
So. I figure...maybe the Realm's like that, too. Even if it can't use words, if we listen it can let us know what it needs.
[ Jeanne's eyes widen minutely. His words bring an unbidden smile to her lips, soft and warm. Understanding washes over her features, and it's clear his answer resonates with her somehow. ]
That someone is wise.
We'll have to do our best to listen, then. I've never been one to turn away from cries of help. I don't know how.
I don't know if he'd agree with you, but I think so, too. When he believes in himself he always knows the right thing to say. [please ignore him being gay for riku for five minutes.]
I don't think I know how to either. It doesn't seem right. So...we just have to try to convince everybody else to keep it together and listen. How hard can it be?
[ Well, if Sora would bring up Kairi, she'd ship that, too, maybe. ]
I'm sure he appreciate you as much as you appreciate him.
[ After all, he wouldn't say something so poignant to Sora otherwise. ]
I know I'm always cheered when I see you smile but only if it comes naturally. [ Which is to say, don't ever force a smile at Jeanne, or she'll scold you. ] Nothing starts, if we don't at first try.
I think so. [friendship...powerful. but he grins again when she continues to speak.] Even though everything's pretty bad right now, we have to remember some of the good things, too. I can't accept it otherwise.
[if he falls too far into despair, well, it's over. that's not happening here.] Together then. Thanks, Jeanne.
[well. she's not wrong, and he seems to acknowledge that. sora's young but he's had enough practice knowing when to jump in and when to be more diplomatic with his approach.]
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while Jeanne puts one hand on Sora's. ]
We may hope there is an answer they can give us, but with how their connection to the Realm is...
[ She is keeping her expectations at what she thinks is a reasonable level. ]
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You think the Realm would stop them from telling us stuff we need to know?
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[ Sometimes, an all magical entity that doubles as some kind of nexus just isn't very forthcoming with answers. At least, that's her experience. ]
I would be happy to be proven wrong.
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[ She's curious. ]
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So. I figure...maybe the Realm's like that, too. Even if it can't use words, if we listen it can let us know what it needs.
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That someone is wise.
We'll have to do our best to listen, then. I've never been one to turn away from cries of help. I don't know how.
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I don't think I know how to either. It doesn't seem right. So...we just have to try to convince everybody else to keep it together and listen. How hard can it be?
[...it's sort of a joke because. haha.]
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When people believe in themselves, that's when they're at their best. Even if he isn't wise all the time, that doesn't negate the times when he is.
[ She smiles at the half-joke because she is also considering it half-seriously. Maybe more than half. ]
Listening.... is one thing, but I'm sure between you and me, we can cheer on a number of people. Your smile is infectious, Sora.
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Yeah. You're right. I guess that's why he's my best friend.
[he seems a little flustered to hear something like that though, a hand coming up to scratch his head a bit as if the concept's baffling to him.]
You think so? Between the two of us, we can definitely do it. All we can do is try.
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I'm sure he appreciate you as much as you appreciate him.
[ After all, he wouldn't say something so poignant to Sora otherwise. ]
I know I'm always cheered when I see you smile but only if it comes naturally. [ Which is to say, don't ever force a smile at Jeanne, or she'll scold you. ] Nothing starts, if we don't at first try.
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[if he falls too far into despair, well, it's over. that's not happening here.] Together then. Thanks, Jeanne.
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Not at all. You make as many good points as I do.
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Yeah, well...pretty sure people would listen to it more coming from you. [he is not at all unaware of the part where there are a lot of adults here.]
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[ She has a little trust in Sora that any ruckus he makes won't be as damaging as some of the other hearts full young teenagers around here. ]
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Only when I need people to listen then.