113 -- [locked to DATS]

[illuminatings]

... When I went out to train in Poyi Mountains earlier last morning, I came into contact with Quick Man, a wanted fugitive. I... believe this is where he, and the other Robot Masters, have been hiding.

I... am sorry for not reporting this sooner, but I was... conflicted, as it was, to make a decision as to stay friends with one of them or report them in before they cause any more damage.

... Why is this so hard to do...

( OOC: Strikes deleted. )

Comments

[tamerofmiracles.livejournal.com]

...

You haven't made a decision, have you Hoshi-chan?

[Locked to Takato]

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

... No. No, I haven't. It hasn't gotten any easier knowing that I've done this.

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[tamerofmiracles.livejournal.com]

First, I just gotta ask...why?

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

... you heard about what they did, right? I... don't want to see any more people hurt, but I also don't want to break the trust they gave me. I... god, why is this so difficult...

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[tamerofmiracles.livejournal.com]

...Yeah.

I know why it's difficult for you, Hoshi-chan...I'm just not sure if you'll wanna hear it.

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Well, I've been pretty much crying and being hard on myself like always all night, so go ahead, Takato.

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[tamerofmiracles.livejournal.com]

...You know your sister probably heard you the entire night, right?

Anyway, you wanna stay loyal to the people you call your friends among the Robot Masters...even if some of them chose a path that wasn't one you would've picked...and not rat them out. On the other hand, the reason you signed on for DATS is to protect everyone from harm.

What the Robot Masters are doing isn't right, and you have a chance to make sure they don't cause anymore harm...but if you just let them go, you might lose more than the trust you've built up here in Tetha.

Still, it's no one's choice to make but your own...and you'll always have a place at the Bakery to work when you're ready, Hoshi-chan.

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Yeah, she probably did. I tried to muffle it the best I could, though, as to not make her or anyone else worry.

Mm... that's true. I'm... I'm going to see this as saving more people that I care about from damning themselves further. If... If I can do that alongside redeeming Shichiyou for his deeds, then... there has to be a bright spot to all of this pain that I'm going through, right? I'm not feeling bad about this for nothing now, am I?

And... thank you, Takato. That... does make me feel better.

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[tamerofmiracles.livejournal.com]

...Anytime, Hoshi-chan! You're my friend and I don't like it when you're sad. I like seeing a smile on your face instead~!

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

A frown doesn't suit my face anyway.

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[tamerofmiracles.livejournal.com]

Nope; it's the exact opposite of what I like seeing on your face.

Re: [Locked to Takato]

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

I'll... try to keep my smile up, even now when I'm still conflicted.

[masterandhound.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Hoshi. I know this couldn't have been easy for you.

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

You're right, sir... Do you think that they'll hate me for the rest of my life...?