[Lucciola's Heart]

[soulping]

[As you step through Castling's mirror, you end up in a large, bright and blinding white space. It's so bright that it's difficult to see anything the first few moments. Your eyes will probably hurt a lot.]

Instructions | Hub | Mirror | Sky | Childhood | Servant Quarters | Castling | Guild | Dining Room | Rose Garden | Chessboard | Fireflies

[ooc: new areas will be unscreened as you gain access to them.
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Comments

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

[ Rook looks a little uneasy about this line of conversation, too. MINDSTUFF ALWAYS HITS CLOSE TO HOME. But he knows what Miles does and just did there wasn't close to the same as what ... the shit his sister's Guild does to people. At least from what he's learned about Miles since he trusts him. So he looks down at Lucciola. ]

I don't think it's the same thing you're thinking of.

Re: GUILD

[thexfactor]

Rook, it's fine. It doesn't matter.

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

Ah...!

[how do you know what I'm thinking about?]

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

[ Because of that look you gave him. :l

Giving Lucciola's hand a gentle squeeze. ]

It's nothing to worry about here, so it's okay. Let's keep going.

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

How do you know what I am thinking of?

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

[ Oh my god really.

... still, it's kind of cute. ]

I don't. But sometimes it's possible to get an idea based on somebody's face or how they move. So I guessed!

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

[shakes his head]

What is your name?

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

[ God part of him doesn't want to FREAK TINY LUCCIOLA OUT ... but balanced against lying in Lucciola's heart ... yeah that kind of tips the scales because lying in here seems worse, especially considering Lucciola's trust issues and that Rook himself pushes for BEING HONEST ABOUT THINGS. ]

My name? ... it's Dio. But you can call me Rook like Miles just did, too.

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

Dio?

[he turns, taking a better look at you?]

...L... Lord Dio?

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

[ Welp we can try this in here, too. But that question gets a small smile and a YES HELLO wave. ]

Just Dio is fine, for me!

... but, we're here to help you. That's why I'm here like this.

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

[this is WEIRD. and I thought you were weird already too]

I... I cannot call you that, Lord Dio—

Re: GUILD

[thexfactor]

Rook, take it slow. He won't be able to manage that much so quickly.

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

[ Omfg why are all of the tiny Lucciolas JUDGING ME!!!!!!!! ]

Gives Miles a small, assuring nod. Even though if there's something they need to do in here, the tiny might be able to help. But first thing's first. ]

Then, it's okay. We don't mean to intrude if you weren't expecting us-- or didn't want us here.

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

[quickly shakes his head]

You are helping. You are not intruding.

[well you sorta were BUT LORD DIO]

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

[ THE LAST THING HE WANTED TO DO WAS WALK AROUND LUCCIOLA'S HEART but that's how the memory-filled mirror crumbles. Or something. ]

And we'll help with the actual intruder, too.

[ What else awaits down this pathway? Rook is keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary or different, or any other turns or places to go as they walk along. ]

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

[wait so you don't want to be here at all?]

Mm... that is good.

[further ahead, there's an intersection with four different ways to choose from. (one being going back the way you came, but I'm sure you're not interested in that. unfortunately, there's no sign of the shade right now. there is, however, a door slightly up ahead, on the left side of the corridor. it's one of those sliding guild doors, with a tiny window at the top.

upon seeing it, Castling stumbles backwards a few steps, letting go of Rook's hand in the process]

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

[ This way into his heart feels invasive. :(

But ... that was a troubling response. Looks from the door, to Lucciola, looking more curious than worried for the time being. ]

What is it? Is something in there?

Re: GUILD

[thexfactor]

Be on your guard.

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

[shakes his head and forces himself to step up beside Rook again, looking carefully guarded]

It is nothing important. Please go another way.

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

[ HMM. :|a

Gripping his keychain a little tighter, but he drops his other hand on Lucciola's shoulder. ]

If there's a way to help you in there, we're not afraid to go in. But ... if there's something within that scares you so much, you shouldn't just act like it's 'nothing important', when your reaction just now said differently.

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

[he looks down and away]

I... do not wish you to see it.

Re: GUILD

[thexfactor]

We will need to anyway.

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

Is there a reason why you don't?

Because if it's something bad, or painful, or dangerous, those ... are still parts of you. The you that I want to help. And no matter what they are, I'll still love those parts of you no matter how frightening they get.

Re: GUILD

[lucciola]

[...looks up at you, trying so hard to control his expression because... the stuff you say as a kid and an adult really doesn't... change much.

after a moment, he... nods, silently]

Re: GUILD

[unguilded]

You don't have to come in with us if you don't want to, but regardless ... we'll keep you safe.

[ He'll make sure Lucciola stays either close or not too far out of reach depending on what he decides, but TO THE DOOR. ]