soulping | hiyo haato

Right. Do you have some questions? Or things you want to tell me?

You heard everything we told you, right?

Of course. I don't always choose to act on the things people tell me, but I'm always listening!

I dunno, Hiyoroc, I think you can be pretty stubborn! And pretty hard on yourself!

[hello kettle this is pot]

Well... I had thought before we're pretty alike, but when you put it like that....

[ we could be twins? brain-twins? ]

I'm definitely more stubborn than you. That's why I'm here.

[pokes her forehead]

So how are you feeling, for real?

[ not even bothered by the poking tbh ]

Better than I have in a long while.

[ and there's no lie to it. true heart doesn't lie. ]

It's about time! You shouldn't have to feel bad about anything.

Well, I'm not so sure about that. Feeling bad when you've done something wrong... that's only right, and it keeps a person humble.

...

But I couldn't let go and held onto things for too long.

But, Hiyori... you kept feeling bad, even when you didn't do anything wrong... that's not good, either.

What do you mean?

Like blaming yourself for something an Echo made you do.... when it isn't your fault at all.

[ OH YES that ]

It's true. Logically, I understood what everyone was saying was true, but... it was hard for my heart to feel it. If that makes sense.

...Yeah.

But you feel it now, don't you?

Yes. I still remember feeling that way--but I don't, anymore.

Then, that's much better. Let's keep it that way, okay?

[ a certain warm, but solid feeling seems to pass through you. ]

I'll do my best.

[Good]

And remember, we're here for you too. If you're feeling bad, it's okay to tell us... you know?

Of course. You're all my most important people.

[ there is a very fluffy, black munchkin kitten with a shockingly pink collar coming through the cat door in the side of the room. there's a series of heart tags on its collar, but most notably at the front is one in silver that plainly reads STAR.

it waddles right on over to face plant itself, purring, into Hiyori's lap ]

Good!

[what is this cute little munchkin kitty, why so pink]

[she's immediately distracted]

Hey! What's up with the kitty?

You can't tell? It's you.

[Gonna reach out to pet her and take a closer look]

Well, it is super adorable.... just like yours truly.

But why a kitty? Do you just hang out with a fuzzier me in your heart?

Everyone's cats in here!

hiyo haato

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