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genessia2019-04-04 01:20 am
burnt_offering) wrote in genessia2019-04-04 01:20 am
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[Ace is sitting and staring, brows furrowed a little. This whole situation has really gotten him frustrated. He went from either dying, or being damn close to it, to this. And while he's absolutely fine with not having his life ended, there's no amount of questions that are unanswered and he's worried for the people left behind. He really did screw up, there was so much he could have done differently, so much trouble he could have saved for those who had to suffer because of his choices and convictions. He's not even sure that his attempt to save his brother worked, and he's not certain he can handle not knowing if those left behind will be okay or not.
It's easier to live without regrets when death is actually the end and you don't have to experience any further consequences.
And now, he's got this second chance but it's overwhelming somehow. He's not going to take for granted a round two at life, but where to go from here when everything is so new and different is exhausting to think about. And somehow exciting too. He's got an idea of what he needs to do, but he's still a little in shock about the whole situation.
After about a minute, he realizes that he's been filming himself, and actually decides to speak.]
Okay, so I'm-[Ace stops mid-sentence, and his head rolls back at an awkward angle. And he starts to snore, while the camera just keeps recording. This goes on for quite a while, unfortunately. And then as suddenly as he passed out, he jerks upright again and blinks. It's a confusing day as is, and narcolepsy doesn't help with that.] Damn. Happened again. Anyway, I'm Ace. If you've got any good information that might help a guy out, I might make it worth your while. [He probably won't.]
It's easier to live without regrets when death is actually the end and you don't have to experience any further consequences.
And now, he's got this second chance but it's overwhelming somehow. He's not going to take for granted a round two at life, but where to go from here when everything is so new and different is exhausting to think about. And somehow exciting too. He's got an idea of what he needs to do, but he's still a little in shock about the whole situation.
After about a minute, he realizes that he's been filming himself, and actually decides to speak.]
Okay, so I'm-[Ace stops mid-sentence, and his head rolls back at an awkward angle. And he starts to snore, while the camera just keeps recording. This goes on for quite a while, unfortunately. And then as suddenly as he passed out, he jerks upright again and blinks. It's a confusing day as is, and narcolepsy doesn't help with that.] Damn. Happened again. Anyway, I'm Ace. If you've got any good information that might help a guy out, I might make it worth your while. [He probably won't.]
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Molly was pretty neat, we made mixed drinks. He was in the circus, so he's pretty fancy looking. Papyrus was weird, kinda crazy, but I had fun. Had a long talk with Rip earlier, she's something else. I mean, I talked to other people too but they stand out.
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Glad t' hear it! She took Marco's crest, so where the lot a us goes, so much as we're able t' control it, she goes with us.
[Speaking of crests: Ace may notice a rather familiar one adorning the back of Namur's left hand. It's the mark of Ace's own crew, a black spade, and the name of the crew spelled out just below Namur's knuckles. Namur's messed with the 8 on his neck as well, though it's hard to say for sure what exactly he was going for with that one.]
Anyway, now y' had a couple hours t' let shit sink in, there anythin' else y' feel like y' wanna know right off the bat?
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Yeah, she's family now. Kinda makes things better, you know? Coming here and having new people to share this with. [This being... a lot of things. Family, brotherhood, new starts. And he does eye that tattoo, he can't help it. His gaze lingers at the hand as he drinks, and he doesn't even know how to process it.] Shit. [He catches his lower lip between his teeth, sighs, and stares at the ceiling for a moment.
Death changes everything.] I don't know what I wanna know. I mean, I actually got here yesterday. Stayed overnight in that room they give out, trying to get it all through my head. And more just kept getting piled on.
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[Namur reaches around and pats Ace on the back, shaking him up a bit, like a good big brother does.]
Y'll figure it out, Bro. Jus' give yerself time.
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Oof, Namur, you're strong.] I will. I'm not gonna waste this, or take too long with that figuring out stuff. Second chances aren't just handed out freely.