Fourteenth Vision

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[When Wataru awakens, it takes a moment for his blurry eyes to take in his surroundings. This wasn't the Gasala Highlanders' lodgings. No, this was...

A wave of relief washed over him. Though he had more or less accepted his fate, he couldn't help but be grateful for Johto's timely intrusion into his life. This way, he'd be able to see everyone again before... well. That.

As he struggles to sit up after a week in bed, he can't help but smile weakly. Johto had ended up a little like a bonus stage. Somehow he'd met the requirements to get there again. Now if only he'd done enough to win instead...]

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[When Wataru shows up on the feed, he's smiling. But something about the smile is a little... off. Like it's not as bright or happy as it should be.]

Hi everyone. This is Wataru. I just wanted to send out a message to say I'm awake now. Sorry if I worried anyone!

Comments

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[usednastyplot.livejournal.com]

Glad to see you've awoken.

Anything we should know about?

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[hasavision.livejournal.com]

[Leave it to Artemis to cut to the chase.]

--Probably...

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[usednastyplot.livejournal.com]

[As bad as he is at letting out emotions he knows pent up stuff can do serious things to your mental health.]

I see. In that case, I suggest you take another day or so for yourself to assess what has happened.

[That's his way of saying; Take it easy, Wataru.]

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[hasavision.livejournal.com]

[It's... a little weird, that Artemis is being so nice. But Wataru shakes his head.]

I had plenty of time to do that back in Vision. I'll be okay now.

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[usednastyplot.livejournal.com]

Very well, but may I suggest something?

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[hasavision.livejournal.com]

What's that?

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[usednastyplot.livejournal.com]

If you're attempting to present a brave front about what happened for others as thought you're not letting effect you, I suggest approaching it in a different way.

You know how sensitive Kisa is, and she'll see right through your current guise if you continue like this.

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[hasavision.livejournal.com]

...!

...I'm not trying to be brave about it. There's just nothing I can do to stop it.

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[usednastyplot.livejournal.com]

Pessimism and a refusal to think differently will certainly ensure nothing will change.

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[hasavision.livejournal.com]

I'm not being pessimistic. I've thought about it. I can't stop thinking about it. But no matter what, there's no way I'd have enough time to do what needs to be done to prevent it.

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[usednastyplot.livejournal.com]

Believe what you wish, Wataru. But if you're so certain you cannot change this sequence of events then I suggest you make the most of your time instead of wallowing.

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[hasavision.livejournal.com]

[Wataru nods.]

That's what I was planning to do.