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Ah..

[The video only shows the briefest flash of a face - deep jade eyes with a soft yellow glow, grey skin and black hair that's drenched down from its usual style and curled in wet tendrils around a confused and wary expression. She has been there for some time now, though quietly, getting her bearings, working out what this place might be and whether or not she truly is dead.

The answer to the last - and most pressing - of her concerns appears to be 'no', but of course that brings up a whole new set of questions and problems. No afterlife that she had ever heard of had been anything like this.

A moment later, after giving a clear view of her location - a quiet corner of the plaza - the video feed is ended. It's several more minutes before a text is sent out.]

If It Is Not Too Much Trouble.
I Would Appreciate Some Assistance.

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[...Upon her arrival? This was certainly not Kanaya. A new arrival then, and she knew only one other jadeblood. The bubble could not be that generous now, could it? She had to be sure. Disciple replays the video message again and pays better attention to it. It was definitely not Kanaya.]

I apologize
I mistook who you were

Dolorosa?

[Please, do not let this be the scientists jerking her around more.]

[Only one who would use this colour is close enough to her to be able to so easily identify her. She wants to believe it.]

Yes.

Disciple?

[And like that there is a lump in her throat. Could they all finally be together again?]

Yes! By the light, yes!
Are you still near the plaza?
I will come m33t you

Yes.
I Have Not Strayed Far.
I Will Wait For You.

[Disciple does not respond, opting to just get there as quick as she can. She was thankful she kept herself in the same shape she had been in the wilds for all those sweeps. It takes peak physical form to survive the Alternian wilds and she made sure to keep herself toned in Vatheon.]

[As soon as she is outside her hive, she is running towards the plaza. If need be, she pushes past visitors and locals alike. She tries to not be too rude, but Lulu was more important. A couple minutes later she will arrive at the plaza proper.]

[Almost immediately after the reply from the Dolorosa-]

D --> Disciple
D --> I need you to meet me in the plaza area

[It is testament to how much she cares for Darkleer that she does not immediately disregard his message. She even fires off a quick reply.]

I am on my way!
I know why it is you n33d me

[Then there's nothing more to say- he simply waits with the Dolorosa, awkward as can be.]

[If there's anyone to admit anything between them, it isn't him.]

[She's waiting, with no small measure of impatience, looking around the crowds for that familiar flash of green and wild black hair. It's odd to be standing so casually with Darkleer, but as things are she will take any measure of protection that she can get.

As soon as she sees her, the Dolorosa's entire demeanour changes. She straightens, brightens, smiles warmly and lifts one hand to wave and attract Disciple's attention.]

[She had not lost her breath on the way over, thanks again to her conditioning in the wilds. Her eyes dart around the plaza looking for a sign, her scent would be no use here. Then she sees the jadeblood and time practically stops.]

[As she quickly approaches, Dolorosa will notice Disciple looking a fair bit older then she might remember, she also carries herself with almost a feral grace as she bounds over to the two waiting trolls. Disciple stops just short, taking in the sight of her, olive tears already welling at the edges of her eyes.]

[Instinctively, Darkleer wants to fade out of the situation. This is no longer his place to stay. He did what he needed to; surely Disciple could take care of Dolorosa, and the jadeblood would appreciate her company a great deal than she would ever want Darkleer's.]

[The sight of those tears has him draw out a towel from his sylladex- for her although he doesn't offer it just yet. He just stays silent, and waits.]

[She notices the older look about the troll but she had already been prepared for that. It matters little - she is still Disciple and a few extra sweeps will not change that.

Dolorosa smiles, a jade-hued tear tracking down one cheek as she silently opens her arms.]

[All the invitation she needed.]

[Disciple closes the rest of the gap quickly, throwing her arms around Dolorosa, and pulling herself tight against her in a fierce embrace. More olive spills from her eyes, tears of joy only rivaled by when she first arrived and found Signless alive once again. She cannot even begin to find words, opting to just hold her tight for the first time in many, many sweeps.]

[If she gets a chance, she will flash an incredibly grateful look towards the tall blue troll standing off to the side.]

[Just a small, uncomfortable shrug. Hidden behind his glasses, his stare is almost envious. The four of them might have gone through a horrible hell, but they have one another. He knows that before he arrived, he was not so fortunate.]

[Still, he is glad for Disciple, if nothing else, and sets down the towel before quietly taking a step back, and then another.]

[She returns that tight hold with as much strength as she can muster, stroking her fingers over Disciple's dark hair and murmuring soft words of comfort beside her ear.

The grateful look shot to Darkleer by the troll in her arms is mirrored by her, for a moment before she shuts her eyes to hold the heat behind them.]

My dear one.. I have missed you so.

[Disciple nuzzles her head into the jadeblood, simply taking her in with all her senses to confirm that she is, in fact, actually here.]

And I, you.

It has been so many sweeps since I have seen you. Now that you are here, that makes all of us! Signless and Psii are here too! We are together again!

[Sorry, Darkleer, she was well and truly distracted now. She will properly thank you later; Expect hugs and baked goods.]

[He's alright with it! Kind of. For now he's just setting up a few basic supplies for Dolorosa and Disciple, since he can see how exhausted the jadeblood is.]

[Despite her exhaustion she does manage to lift Disciple up off the ground with how tightly she's hugging her. When she sets her down, she plants a few kisses on her face, before carefully wiping the tears from her own.]

There was not a day that I did not think of you. All of you.

[The oliveblood cannot help but utter an elated giggle when she goes airborne.]

Nor I, Lulu.

[She uses Signless' nickname for her, another sign of endearment.]

Back on Alternia, after... That Night... I thought I had lost all of you. But here you are, returned to us.

This place may have some bad tricks it plays, but nothing it could do will ever take away what it has given me; given all of us.

[JUST GONNA AWKWARDLY STAND HERE NOT MENTIONING HIS ROLE IN THAT NIGHT, PERHAPS SNEAKING AWAY...]

[Ah, she knows well enough of Darkleer's role in that night. A final, quick kiss is pressed to the tip of Disciple's nose, with a gently cupping of her cheek and a warm smile, then she parts from her, and moves after the blueblood.]

Darkleer, wait a moment.

[She catches one of his hands, curling her fingers around his, though not with enough strength that he can't easily pull away. When she speaks, it's with utter sincerity. Let it never be said that she is not a sterling example of the forgiveness of rebels.]

Thank you.

[It was Disciple's turn to wait on the sideline and watch. Watching it play out brought a beaming smile to her face. Two of her favorite trolls sharing a happy moment. Moments like this were why she did not mind the gilded bars of their cage.]

[Oh. Oh dear. He freezes up completely as she calls his name and comes closer. His fingers twitch in her grasp, and there might be bruises later- sometimes he can't control his STRENGTH all the time.]

I did nothing that would not have happened without my involvement anyways. Thanks is not needed.

[His grip is.. a little tight, but it barely shows on her face. She curls her free hand around his fingers, and pecks a quick, light kiss to his cheek.]

Your actions now are not what I am referring to. You know of what I speak.

[She lets his hand go, then, and picks up her skirts as she drops in a graceful, if brief curtsey. It isn't a deference to his blood colour, but simply to another troll.]

I will not forget your kindness, and your mercy. It has been more appreciated than you can ever know.

[Disciple walks up beside Dolorosa.]

Listen to this one, Darkleer, She is a smart one.

[Tilting her head onto the Dolorosa's arm, Disciple gifts him with another warm smile. A smile that almost certainly does not give away the pale feelings she was trying to hide, almost certainly.]

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