THE END 2.0: THE AFTERPARTY

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THE END 2.0

THIS IS NOT GOODBYE (YET)

Welcome back to Sunset City! Kenir has been defeated, the barrier around the city has been broken, and the Temple has been restored to its usual condition.

Following your conversations with Braphine at the Temple, your local goddess of community and connection has granted you the gift of being able to go back to where you came from, or to visit other places where your bonds have been formed.

But. It takes time to prepare all these, no?

Which is why you have been granted some time. Time to yourself, with your new bonds and friendships, positive and/or negative - to spend time with each other before you go your separate ways.

Dennyhop, burger-making, movie time, karaoke, rest… Whatever you choose to do with your remaining time in Sunset City is up to you. It's safe to roam around, too, given that the residents seem to be themselves again – sure, there is conflict, there is anger, there is sadness to be found, but there is not anything depriving the people of the full human experience. Not right now, and hopefully, not for a long time. The sense of community is present among the residents…

…And perhaps among all of you, too. Much more so than when you first arrived.

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[beautifulknight]

[ He'll take a look at the Raisinomoroll briefly with a little smile on his face, before folding his hands politely in his lap. ]

I can understand that. There is a Beauty behind such peaceful quiet; a soothing quality that has no visible aspect to appreciate, but its unseen influence is doubtlessly effective on the heart.

[ Argenti has not spent much time in the docks, but he's taken some night walks out near the farm area in particular. Though, once Sayaka says "home", his expression softens. Eorzea will be "home" now, won't it? For the first time in so many years, he'll have a place to call home... ]

...Yes, that would make sense. Though, Fray has told me quite a bit about Eorzea. It seems like quite the diverse world, so do trust me when I say that I firmly believe that you shall find somewhere that will bring a splendid peace to your soul.

[destage]

Isn't it just? It's not something I had a lot of access to, but this is just pure beauty if I've ever seen it...

[Seriously. Sayaka wonders if she should invest in a white noise generator at this point, she never considered it but this is actually really nice and relaxing. More than the classical music they used to play before interviews, anyway.

But Sayaka listens to Argenti while he talks, smiling a bit at what Fray's told him of Eorzea; it's not unlike what she's been told, and the idea that she can find another place like this absolutely makes her heart swell with pride.]

I'm excited to do so. Honestly, even with my group, we traveled to a lot of different places to perform, but...I've never really had a chance to really look for myself, you know? I'm getting excited just thinking about the future. It's...honestly, something I never really thought I'd have the opportunity for.

[Sayaka winds up hugging the Raisinomoroll a bit, but she looks to Argenti after.]

...Are you nervous about it at all?

[beautifulknight]

[ ...She hasn't? Argenti then gives the comment even more thought, recalling with distinct and clear clarity the experiences Sayaka has had before coming here. ]

I'm happy you have had more of an opportunity now to indulge in being able to appreciate such Beauty more often.

[ He certainly means it. Though, his expression softens as he considers her words - both about never being able to look for herself. Rather, the implications - and his knowledge - of certain experiences are clear. So that when she talks about being excited for the future...it makes him happy too. ]

I am. I have never been to Eorzea before in my life, and as excited as I am, I am settling into a universe completely different from my own.

But, it's only human to be at least somewhat nervous about the idea. Though, let it be known that I have no regrets or second thoughts about it. It does also help that I am used to traveling to new worlds and all.

As a Knight of Beauty, it was commonplace. In the end, I believe one of the more...novel aspects about it all, even beyond going to a place with two people I care about dearly, is the fact I shall have a place to call home.

It's been years since I had. Perhaps that may be surprising to hear. But, there's a lot of 'new' for all of us. [ A light-hearted tone enters into his voice as he knowing asks: ] For example, I imagine you've never traveled world to world before all of this, right?

[destage]

[It's nice to listen to Argenti talk like this, Sayaka finds--it makes her feel more confident, really, in her own decisions. She's never really had chances to rest, to relax, to do anything that doesn't involve getting recognized but...]

...It really is nice, I gotta admit.

[But then she hears the rest, and honestly, hearing that Argenti is used to this makes her feel a little at ease--knowing he's nervous despite it, that helps as well.]

You're used to this kind of travel...honestly, I'm glad one of us is. It makes it at least a little easier to try and understand it, I think. I'll definitely have to ask you if you've got some stories of your old travels sometime, if you're okay with sharing.

[But of course, Sayaka shakes her head.]

Not at all. Even where I come from, we've only begun trying to like...fly off to different planets pretty recently, and even then, it's only for a short amount of time! The idea of other worlds that are actually livable is definitely beyond us...

...But I'm really glad that you're going to finally have a place you can call home. Everyone deserves that, I think.

[beautifulknight]

[ It's an easy admission for Argenti - he has always been the type of person who has worn his emotions on his sleeve, and he has never thought to so much as hide them no matter what kind they are. Even when he has had times where he has been not forthcoming - when it comes to private matters, that is - this has remained true.

Even now this has not changed, and if it can help Sayaka, he is all the more glad for it. ]

I will be more than happy to share with you tales of my time as a Knight of Beauty who traveled throughout the universe.

[ He still is one, though there are obvious differences now! ]

...It seems it is indeed rare for people to have had such advanced technology, but that is just as well, knowing where we're headed to will be lacking in some to a point.

But, yes, I believe the same. Before, I used to hardly think much about it. Yet, I believe it was simply a matter of...not realizing what I had lost until I potentially regained it. [ Then, more gently, but no less fondly: ] I felt much the same, actually, when you called me your brother too.