[CAMPUS/IC]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[This is a general post for threads that can't go anywhere else, to prevent making closed posts for one or two characters.

Threads here are 100% IC for the_campus.

05/10/13 - A Soft Heart Breaking. (Date Mislabelled on actual thread)
05/10/13 - What Family's For
8/10/13 - Trespass of the Soul
13/10/13 - Fears of the Past
13/10/13 - The Great Evacuation
14/10/13 - A Beach Date! Jokes Spiralling Out of Control
31/10/13 - Questionable Intentions
03/11/13 - Secrets of the Mind]

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[fluffydeathdealer]

But if that's the case, then we're pieces with free will. Which means we can throw off the game and break out of it.

[Ryou has enough experience with this to sound deadly serious.]

[helpusduelist]

[That's a good point and he nods a little.]

True enough. It's just a matter of figuring out how to do such a thing.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Don't worry. If it is a game, I'm sure we can break out of it if we work hard enough.

[His hand rests against the other, fingers pressing against the mark on his left palm. Yes... they can break out of it. He's sure.]

[helpusduelist]

It's just a matter of time, patience, hope, and work, then, is it?

[Henry sounds a bit amused, but there's seriousness to it as well. Could it be that simple?]

[fluffydeathdealer]

I've been a playing piece before. The most important thing is to keep your determination up. Even if it seems hopeless, there'll be a way. You just have to keep your faith in yourself and your allies, no matter what...and never, ever accept failure. Acknowledge it, but keep going despite it.

[...just who's the parent here right now?]

With a strong enough will and close enough friends to rely on and support in turn, you can create a miracle.

[helpusduelist]

You sound more like you're my father instead of my son.

[That's a good question. Henry doesn't mind it at all, though, smiling softly and resting his head on Ryou's again.]

And there's no shortage of friends or will for either of us.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Now, now... I've just learnt a lot about breaking away from being a chess piece.

[He pats Henry's shoulder soothingly.]

Un! You're right. So we'll definitely get out of here eventually.

[helpusduelist]

[He laughs a little at that, wrapping his arms warmly around Ryou again. Even despite the chill and awkward seat, this is one of the most comfortable positions he's been in.]

And even if it takes a while... well, I still have to find a way to give that Spirit his own body.

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Henry is warm enough that he's keeping him at a comfortable temperature. Ryou feels a lot more relaxed than he has for a while... though that thought is still a little unnerving.]

That sounds like something next to impossible... Maybe if you were an alchemist or something.

[helpusduelist]

Difficult and likely hard, but I don't think impossible.

[Wait. Alchemy?]

...An alchemical touch... perhaps the Charmers, then...?

[You've got him thinking, Ryou, and Henry's staring off at the water again. It wouldn't be simple, but could it really be that he was overlooking something like that?]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[He looks over at the ocean, thoughtfully.]

If you think about it, alchemy is tied pretty deeply into the concept of immortality. Some people even say alchemists could create what was called a homunculous, or a living body to transfer life into.

[A soft laugh.]

But I only know what people talk about in stories.

[helpusduelist]

Still, if that's a possibility, I can't discount it. I'll have to talk with them some later and see what they know about that, if anything.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Un, that's a good idea. They might have some ideas about what to do with him anyway.

[helpusduelist]

[Snrk.]

Oh, they have plenty ideas about what to do with him. None of which he's pleased with.

[fluffydeathdealer]

...

Eh?

[He shoots Henry a suspicious look.]

Father... [There's a scolding note to his voice.] Have you and the Charmers been teasing him? You know that's kind of mean, right?

[helpusduelist]

[Henry gives an innocent look back, trying desperately not to laugh.]

I've done nothing, but they certainly can't resist. Only a little bit of teasing, though. Just some water here or a flicker of fire there.

[There's giggling from behind them as Hiita and Eria peer out from the cliff edge.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

If it's just pranks, that's okay, but you shouldn't be too mean!

[He wags his finger playfully at the two of them.]

[helpusduelist]

[The two nod in reply, making a "cross your heart" gesture before disappearing. Henry laughs a bit more himself, glancing down.]

So it seems I won't have to worry about any other children I have with you around! They might end up mistaking you for their father instead of me.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Ehehehe... It just gives you the opportunity to stay young at heart!

[Ryou grins, rubbing the back of his head with embarassment.]