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[ubiquitously]

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[The feed cuts on to show Uai, his cosmetics routine perfected to hide his stress. Since his disaster of a conversation with Rose, he's been overthinking and talking less. It has not proven to be a good way to deal with his problems.]

... Soooo. What's the general opinion on the Dream Docks? Do they work? Is it worth it? [...] And also~ Opinion on things like... If your home is sort of better without you. Do you just not go back? Sorta occurred to me recently that we're not all swell people. Also, what's prison like here? 

And I'm just curious and morbid, as usual. But look! [He swings the camera to show a display of bread. LOTS of bread. His kitchen counter is basically a bread store now, with every shape and flour you could imagine. There are even some sweets on display.] I have bribery bread. So answers would be rewarded.

[It's actually stress baking. Not the point.]

[ action : Fate's Estate ]

[That stress baking has been going on for a few days. Uai has sort of taken over the kitchen, actually. He's there a lot anyway, since cooking and taking care of people comes naturally. But his recent bout of stress baking has sort of gotten out of hand and someone should come whack him with one of the bread loaves.

For now, he waves in greeting whenever someone comes by. He's smiling, too, despite all of the stress.]

What do you need? I'll get it for you.

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[liorafae]

Is it worth it...?

[The question brings back memories of Liora's time at the Dream Docks and the horrors she'd witnessed at home.]

Well...that depends. Sometimes good things happen at home, and sometimes bad things...

If your home is better off without you? I don't think so... If it's true that time stands still at home while we're here, then it wouldn't make a difference...

[ubiquitously]

That is true... Even if it's multiple timelines, I would return to one eventually.

Unless, it might be possible that we find a way to never leave Genessia. I could find that instead of a way home.

[liorafae]

Ah...I think Weiss Schnee is already working on that. She's said that she's built too much here, and doesn't want to lose those memories by returning home. So...I think she wants to stay here as well. Maybe you could help her with that?

I really need to get home myself, though...as soon as possible...

[ubiquitously]

Then yeah, I’d work with her on that. Do you agree that there might be some people here who shouldn’t go back home?

[liorafae]

I...don't think so. Why would you think that certain people shouldn't go home?

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[youfool]

Probably not, unless you suffer from a disease or something you suppose would be cure sometime in the future. Additional memories are superadded despite you not experiencing the associated events. Inauthentic business, all around.

Would I more confident of where "home" was. The bread would be very appreciated, nonetheless.

[ubiquitously]

Wow, thanks. I don't know if bread can cure pessimism, but you can have some.

[youfool]

Thanks yourself. If it had that property, one would probably have to get a priest involved.

[ubiquitously]

Bread I bake isn't anything a priest should get near.

I'll bring you some for your next piano lesson, or something.

[youfool]

Why not? [and will he have to exorcise Uai himself?]

Goodness, free music lessons and vittles. Your charity is boundless.

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[draconixaviarix]

[Dream Docks, Home is better without you, BUT THEN BREAD??? Hana gasped softly]

I..I don't know what the Dream Docks are, though or prison..Can I do or give you something else for those delicious looking breads?

[you should have saw this coming Uai, she smelled it a mile away-she did pause to answer the other question]

...-And Uai, why do you think your home is better without you..? That sounds a bit impossible to me..

[ubiquitously]

[why you???

He does his best to maintain a smile, even when Hana's face is like a visual stab.]

You're welcome to all of the bread that you want, Hana. I have plenty to spare.

[why must she ask-- He laughs, to keep the false smile, and shrugs his shoulders.] Impossible, how? Don't tell me that you think any world would be better off with me and my bad humor.

My jokes are bad enough to warrant arrest~. [Hoping to distract her, Uai focuses the camera on the bread.] What kind do you want? I'll bring it over.

[draconixaviarix]

[Hana was about to react to HOLY SHADOW BREAD but..but. She slowed down]

Hehe oh come on~ All jokes are great! [she has not learned about puns tho]

And you? I'm more than sure a lot of people would miss you dearly. You're so kind, so caring..you offered me a place! If your world wasn't frozen in place, no doubt they'd want and welcome you back without hesitance. You just have that personality, that spirit.

...I ought to show you around our new place. Enno picked perfectly! -And any bread..any oh my those look good..

[ubiquitously]

[Uai stays quiet for a moment. He doesn’t like the idea of Hana living with someone else. He’s protective of her—— Downright possessiv, honestly. That’s why he decided to separate from her: He’s so terrified of seeing another Hana die.

He tries to focus on the bread, picking through the different kinds so she will see her options.]

Just because people miss you doesn’t mean you were a good part of their life. When some people leave, it gives you chance to meet someone better.

You’ve found someone better, right? And you live in a better place now, too. It’s like that.

[draconixaviarix]

[Her cheerful demeanor deflated]

What..better? No that-s..no. I mean, it certainly is different, yes, but it isn't better. They were both significant-ARE significant and good.

[Hana tilted her head] That's.. If you miss someone, there was some love there that made you miss them to begin with..right? That's the case with you. I still miss you, I miss a lot of others, but I don't meet better people..

[concerned/conflicted squeaks]

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[prideofhoshido]

[Yeah, no Ryoma was definitely concerned. This young man, Uai, was definitely someone with a lot of creativity, skills, and powers-a true anomaly. But over-baking like this..?

He approached, watching him, briefly glancing at the bread]

No need. Stay where you are, in fact I could ask you the same, Uai. What's the occasion in making this much bread?

[ubiquitously]

[Uai looks over at Ryoma, at first too dazed to recognize him. He’s more focused on bread, and Ryoma doesn’t look like a crossaint.

He tilts his head, confused.]

Huh...? [He doesn’t want anything cooked??] Why... Oh. Uh.

[Uai looks back at the unforgivable amount of bread he’s made.]

... I like bread.

[prideofhoshido]

Mm.

[The Prince gazed at him distrustfully] I believe this much bread can make you a meal for many days and nights to come. But for now, I think it's time for a break.

Come, sit down, and I'll brew us some tea. [He started, not taking 'no' for an answer and heading towards the pantry]

What's your favorite?

[ubiquitously]

[Uai would argue that this much bread would be easy for his family to eat, but he doesn’t want Azura’s family to know. If there’s a chance of losing his chance to be by her side, he doesn’t want to risk it.

He also doesn’t want to be served. The idea is threatening, since Uai thinks he only gets to stay places so long as he’s useful. His old Silverwing instincts kick in as he follows Ryoma.]

Lavender—- But wait, I can do that? I’m good at making tea—- Not that you aren’t, but I mean, I’d might as well— [Though, he’s scared of getting close to Ryoma.]

[prideofhoshido]

Lavender..good choice.

[Ryoma picked it out, sat it on the counter and looked for the tea pot]

I have no doubt you are wonderful at making tea, however, you have done enough services for today in the very least. You have made bread, thus it is the least I can do to make you tea. Besides..

[finding the pot, filling it with water, and letting it boil, the Prince turned to Uai with a half serious, but half amused smirk]

It will get me time to get to know you.

[Don't think he hasn't seen you and Azura, Uai]

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[brbgettingwrench]

It depends...

[Winry had to think over a few questions. In all honesty, she didn't think there would be that many changes to her not being home, but she knew she also had a lot of loyal customers who would miss her.]

Like it helped in finding out if anything happened after the last thing you remember, but is it worth it... It also depends. For me, it made me feel a little bit better.

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[ubiquitously]

Eh... So you've done it, huh? How did it make you feel better? Resolving a conflict, or something?

I'm in a unique situation, so I'm curious to know.

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[brbgettingwrench]

Yeah, I've done it. [She leaned back slightly. She had stopped what she was doing for the moment.]

It solved a problem of what happened to me after the last thing I remember. When I arrived here the last thing was not fun. But it showed me that things got better.

[ubiquitously]

I see...

I don't know if things will get better on my end. I would be gambling with my hope... Can't decide if it's worth the gamble.

[brbgettingwrench]

I see it like this. If you don't, then you will always have that nagging in the back of your mind if you have doubts even after you made your choice. You have to be certain of your choice, no matter what you decide.