16th Healing | Thinking about Fathers [Video]

[im_gonna_heal_u]

Hey, Genessia.


[ The video opens up to Konoka chilling outside somewhere in Fayren city. Her Umbreon Yuunagi is pacing by her side. She'd been pretty much on autopilot lately. Mavis's uncontested victory meant that she didn't really have to bother too much with the elections, and thus stuck to her usual routine of minding her store and calling out healing wherever she wanted. ]


You know what? Today's Father's Day.

It's not often we think about our dads as much... at least in my case. But sometimes I wonder if I don't give him enough credit. After all, he was part of the big group who first saved my world more than 25 odd years ago... before I was even a twinkle in his eye. But I know not all dads are great.

Despite achieving all that, my dad is still an idiot with a smoking habit. And I'm starting to miss him.


[ She gives a slightly pained smile for a moment, but then shrugs it off. Yeah she misses him. She misses a lot of her friends and family... Setsuna most of all. But she's at least confident that when it's all said and done, they'll still be waiting for her whenever Genessia feels like letting her go, however long that is. ]


Any of you think about your dads lately? Hero? Worthless jerk faces? Something in-between?

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[crapton_of_luck]

[Ooh, you hit a nerve there. Lucky is curled up on his couch with his Fennekin Aravis trying to lick his nose in an attempt to cheer him up.]]

Yeah.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

You alright? I understand that this is... a heavy subject for some people.

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[astralera]

I do not have a father, and was not raised by anyone who would fit such a role.

However, a few years ago the father of my dearest friend took me in as his ward during a time I needed refuge. He has claimed me as the daughter he never had, and has become somewhat of a father figure to me.

He is calm; composed. A voice of reason. A gentle presence that never pressures. He is progressive in his views, and does what he feels is right rather than what is 'proper'. He is a good man, though still just a man as fallible as any other. He has made mistakes and has his regrets. He accepts that actions have consequences and does his best to teach his children the same, though sometimes his best is not enough.

He loves his children above all else.

I have not thought of him in some time, so thank you for prompting me to do so again. [ even if it makes her miss Lord Edmont so much it's nigh unbearable. what advice would he offer her in her current situation? she would love to know. ]

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

You know, I didn't think about father figures but that totally counts! He sounds pretty cool!

I figure that, for anything that's not abusive, it's best to remember those people, you know? I almost forgot myself, because nobody was talking about it before now...

[ She thought for a moment. ]

But I figure it couldn't hurt to figure out what kind of little thing one could do to keep the memory of someone you love that you're missing, so that you don't get stuck dwelling on it.

[youfool]

Eheh, I've read part of maturity is realizing one's parents aren't the demigods one might've thought or hoped.

But I'm glad you're recollected, and led one to do likewise. Mine was fairly brilliant, I suppose. One of the sharpest wits I can recall, though I can't recall him ever doing much with them except for entertaining other witty fellows. Heh, suppose that's better than becoming a mad scientist or something.

Very encouraging, though. Whatever I wanted to pursue, no matter how foolish, he was ever ready to support. You know how children like to go through phases and abandon projects as soon as they've begun? I dare say he'd have bought a barn if I so much as mentioned a passing interest in animal husbandry.

Oh, and a crack shot.

[im_gonna_heal_u]

True. That's part of the reason why I thought my dad isn't all that smart... not that I believe myself any better, just that I want him to be better, you know?

[ That last part makes her giggle. Ted's whimsy makes a little more sense to her now. ]

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[obstinatealchemist]

[Edward Elric is a level-headed adult. He does not have anger issues, and even if he did, he's much too mature to be set off by something like Father's Day. Really.]

That geezer better hope I'm not thinking about him. If I ever see that ugly face of his again, he's gonna regret it.

[...Really.]

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

I wonder what your dad would think if he knew you joined the yakuza, with threats like those?

[ He might genuinely have issues, or he might be something closer to an ungrateful son. She couldn't tell, so Konoka just shrugged. ]

What's wrong with your dad?

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[truesmiles]

[Ahahahahaha. Parents, in general, was not a good idea, really. Plus he kept being told to not linger in the past and focus on what is in front of him. But he couldn't help but admit to himself certain things.]

Not often, no.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Not everyone really has a father.

I mean, my friend Asuna never had one.

Do you have a father figure you look up to?

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[devilishkaoru]

Not really. [A pause.] Though now you think about it, I am wondering if he's actually here but I haven't noticed him. That's something that can happen.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

So he really played no part in your life, then?

What about a father figure?

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[hot_handed]

He's all right, I guess. Quiet. Better than my old hag of a mom.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Your mom?

[ Man, some family lives seem harsh! Konoka felt downright lucky that her parents (and relatives) are merely overbearing. ]

Yikes. Is your dad an influence in your life somehow?

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[bigbadrose]

[ARGH she was trying NOT to think about that, and she doesn't want Jack or the Doctors to see this, so there's a debate about locking it, but she wants it to help others....]

I haven't stopped thinking about my Dad since I got here.

He's a famous inventor and salesman in his world. He saved my life, took me in as his own, made my Mum the happiest I've ever seen, had the kid brother I'd been asking my Mum for since I was two, and I repaid all that by stealing some of his technology he forbade using again so I could jerry-rig a device to run away to another universe.

Just before I came here...

I thought I wouldn't have to face him after all that. I thought once I got to the right universe, I'd be done, and I'd never go back. But my Mum hunted me down even though Pete and Tony needed her more than me, and some other things happened to get me back to Pete's universe. My Dad's.

I set up Torchwood here, because that's the company and organization he took over. He even let me work there despite having no credentials, just some really weird otherworldly experience.

They even stock his -- tonics Mum called 'em. But they're basically pop drinks. Vitex. Here in the stores around. And his upgrades to my phone are still active, even the music player his company branded.

I'm not really sure how to say I'm sorry to him. Especially because... if I do, he'll just say there's nothing to forgive, he knew why I did all that, and that I'd do it all over again. But I hope... if he could see me and what I'm doing with his brand names, that he'd be proud at least, yeah?

Oh, and, my birth father died to fix my mistakes. He died when I was a baby, but I almost destroyed time to see him when I was an adult, but he realized what happened and said it was his job to take the responsibility to fix my mistakes.

So... there's a lotta similarities or parallels there, yeah?

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

[ Konoka was a bit surprised at the long explanation, but she sat down to listen. She imagined that family might be something of an emotional thing for people, especially those separated. She somewhat hoped that there would be someone who'd give her a little advice on how to honor those missing without getting homesick, but it looked like no one would be particularly good at that advice.

When Rose finishes, Konoka gives a sad sigh. ]

It really sounds like it. Your father... and your father figure... did a lot for you, didn't they.

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[yoyoofdoom]

[Well then, there's a thoughtful look on Bridget here.]

Is there's a mother's day too? I like to think of them both.

Anyway, my father is really nice and caring. He tries to do what's best for the family, really brave. He taught me how to use a yo-yo.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Mother's Day was last month.

[ Konoka almost looks a bit sad that she missed it... and this apparent young woman, though something nagged at her that she wasn't as she appeared. ]

He taught you to... yo-yo? Huh.

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[nrgsvr]

My dad is adorable!
He's emotional and loud.
He sends weird replies to my texts.

[ Mayu's father doesn't understand his minimalistic texting. Mayu is oblivious to his lack of understanding. Denseness runs in the family.]

He doesn't understand my brother's shoujo manga, but still supports his career.

[ Mayu also tends to miss the context when reading his brother's manga.]

Sometimes he finds ridiculous excuses to call my brother, because he misses him and still wants to protect him.
Dad values the happiness/ well being of his children over social norms.

I want him to see me grow.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Your dad sounds pretty funny.

[ Now this is a person with a positive experience! Maybe Father's day doesn't have to be gloomy after all. ]

My dad's pretty funny about texts too. If I send him anything that vaguely sounds like it could go in a perverted direction, he goes into conniptions.

He's also pretty good at swordplay.

[amygreycastle]

Can we not talk about my dad? He's the reason my oldest sister left home without telling anyone but my youngest sister.

[At least Sophie managed to tell the rest of the kids so they knew Rowen was okay but still. Trying to force an arranged marriage between your daughter and your best friend? Yeah no.]

[im_gonna_heal_u]

We don't have to. I just asked this question in general.

[ If Konoka knew about the arranged marriage thing, she'd be very sympathetic. ]

[trivialization]

[Just kind of. Staring off into space.]

[im_gonna_heal_u]

Eva-chan?

[ She knows Eva-chan's life was--maybe still is--pretty heavy. She likely lost her parents to Lifemaker's madness one way or another. She wasn't going to press anything on Eva, and just decided to see if she'd even talk to her period. ]

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[redhairedknight]

I never met my birth father, and from what little I've heard, it was probably for the best.

My guild's master, Makarov, practically raised me and many of my guildmates; he's like a father to all of us. He's wise, patient, and willing to do anything to keep us safe. Even if we aren't related by blood, he's still family to me.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Oh! Marakov-han sounds like a very cool person! Would love to meet him!

What's he like?