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[gentledawn]

If anyone comes across my memories, I...

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I just heard about the flowers and...

The Fairies are so mischievous.

[He is currently sitting in one of the flower fields, weaving together a crown.]

I hope knowing that I am safe and happy will help you bear what you see.

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[infernaltouch]

[Call Koro a softie, but he had always been fond of flowery fields. They were sort of a rarity in Hell after all. Hearing about enchanted flower fields had caught Koro's attention, and he soon found himself traversing up on them, taking in their lovely scents.

He sits down and plucks one, hearings whispers of magic in these flowers showing memories, and curious to find out for himself.

And it seems to have worked?? When he looks up, he sees him. Xiao Xingchen, sitting just a few feet away...it had been some time since he'd seen his face. Did he ever make it out of that alien prison? Is he safe? Koro still wonders about it. But all he has are his memories.

Smiling gently, he sits and silently stares at his memory of Xingchen forming crowns.]

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[gentledawn]

[He isn't a memory at all! Xingchen finishes his current crown and looks up, sensing another presence. Upon seeing Koro sitting not far from him, he smiles and lifts said crown.]

Are you here to make your own, friend? Or would you like one of mine?

[infernaltouch]

[Oh.

He did not like this memory.

Seeing Xingchen look at him like this, call him "friend"...as if he's just a stranger. No look of surprise happiness, no "I missed you", not even an utter of his name. Nothing.

He didn't like this at all.

He heard about this, how some fairies cursed some of the flowers to show painful memories. Frantic, Koro begins to shake at his flower.]

Damn it, how do I turn this off?

[gentledawn]

...ah? [Xingchen's smile falters and he tilts his head, unsure what the other man means. What needs to be "turned off"? He looks around at the flowers and then understands.]

Do you think I am a memory? I promise I'm not. We just happen to be surrounded by magical flowers.

[He motions to the crowns he has made.]

I chose blooms that haven't been influenced. You needn't worry about wearing one of these.

[infernaltouch]

[It hurts.

It hurts so much.

Hearing the voice of a human he grew so fond of...it should bring nothing but joy to Koro. But all it does is drive a stake further into his chest. This should be a warm, tearful reunion. But all Koro can feel is the icy chill of unfamiliarity. Only made stronger by the realization that this is no memory.

Koro can feel his presence. Recognize his scent. The man before him is very, very real.]

Xingchen...please...you recognize me, don't you?

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[noodleboi]

You got a sad memory flower too? I made one on accident too. I'm sorry. :(

If I find it, I'll let you know.

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[gentledawn]

I don't know how many I made. Sometimes those memories haunt me.

I hope you don't. The flowers are much too pretty for sadness.

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[noodleboi]

Oh.

Well, I won't go looking for them then. But if I do find them, do you want me to bring them to you?

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[gentledawn]

I...

If it's not too much trouble? I can understand if you are disgusted and want to leave them behind. Just tell me where you found them in that case.

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[noodleboi]

I isn't. We all make mistakes and do bad things. I'm not gonna judge you. Promise.

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[jiangzaid]

It's fine as long as you're safe, A-Chen.

I hope...you don't find any of mine.

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[gentledawn]

I fear I already have, A-Yang. Don't worry, I've plucked them.

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[jiangzaid]

But...you are safe? Right?

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[gentledawn]

I'm making flower crowns. If I was in danger, I would be wielding Shuanghua.

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[jiangzaid]

Mm.

Mind some company? I've never made flower crowns before.

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[roundandaround]

Eh? I thought the flowers were all supposed to be nice. I was gonna check them out after we got back from the mission...

[gentledawn]

Most of them are, but scattered among them are troubling visions too. Just be careful.

[roundandaround]

It sounds pretty scary when you put it like that. Kinda reminds me of that first time we shared memories, but that wasn't on purpose like this is. It was before you got here.

[gentledawn]

I am sure you can handle whatever you see. You are a strong young woman. But if you are upset, I am here. I don't mind wandering the flower fields with you.

[roundandaround]

Meeting up there sounds fun anyway! Maybe you can see some happy memories and then the sad ones you saw won't hurt so much!

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[onesurvived]

So you're saying we can't control what other people see from the flowers, right? Sounds like they're best avoided.

[She didn't want to risk anyone finding her memories, no matter what.]

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[gentledawn]

That is so. I think it a shame if you avoid them entirely. They are beautiful. Just try to touch them sparingly.

[onesurvived]

I'm sure they are, but there are certain things I don't want to share with anyone. Sounds like you had it pretty bad as it is.

[gentledawn]

You deserve privacy. If you don't want to take the chance, I can bring you one of my flower crowns. These blooms are not bewitched.

Ah, thank you. I'm alright.

[onesurvived]

[The consideration came as a bit of a surprise!]

You're sure about that? I admit I would like to see them.