Just one wish for a miracle Repeated the tragedies

[llywelin]

[There is nothing unusual about today, except maybe some nicer than average weather. It means being outside isn't a lung hazard and thus a good enough day for walking around. Mikado has already done a lot of research on business - and Lion has done her own amount - but more isn't going to hurt anything. The more the better.

Though not all of Lion's focus is on that. Some of it is still lingering on some books she read last night. They referenced yet another few that would be good to read for background and well, Lion has been devouring books lately. Even the business isn't enough distraction.

So possibly in the middle of conversation, with her thoughts scattered, Lion turns to Mikado.] Would you mind if we made a stop first? It isn't very far.

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[llywelin]

[Well Lion isn't saying something like that.]

Jade already ensured I fear that idea. I'm really just using their resources.

[apotheostasis]

[Zelos looks at Mikado, as if disbelieving that he could assume something that tame.] What kind of world do you guys come from? Even the government has breeding programs. Ever heard the phrase "Paint the man, cut the lines"?

[digitalemperor]

[Mikado shakes his head. But then again what Zelos is saying doesn't go over his head either. It's wrong though, and very much interferes with what he considers 'right'.]

[llywelin]

I read it somewhere... [In parts of the books she sort of. Ignores. And blocks out.] But relatively speaking, our worlds aren't so...bleak.

[apotheostasis]

Even I don't have the right to interfere in the rituals of another church if it's not one of Martel's being used, and no one cares when foreigners go missing. As long as you're not in a church, you're not protected from any of the other churches.

[digitalemperor]

It's not entirely true. In history and even in modern times. But that doesn't make it right, and it's generally not approved of modernly. It's a little hard to think it's lawful, I guess.

[llywelin]

[His concern is touching, which is why Lion doesn't get snippy. And there's no real point in arguing the practice despite thinking it's all very wrong.]

One of the many charming differences of this world. But we'll be all right. I can't speak for Mikado-san but I decided to remain neutral in all of this. Though, it really isn't very nice to think how little people matter but that probably isn't as different as I'd like to think it is...

[apotheostasis]

[People are people, so Zelos is pretty sure they both come from shitty worlds. He will keep this happy opinion to himself, though.]

[He grins at them] Must be real nice. But don't think you can count on the rest to play it safe with you just because of that.

[digitalemperor]

[But Right and Wrong should be upheld no matter what! Mikado's ideals aside, he looks from one to the other.]

[Human trafficking and abduction of people who won't be missed, that reminds him of something else. But he nods, seriously taking the words to heart.]

Thank you for the warning, Zelos-san. It's kind of you to worry about us, but we'll be careful. I don't think either of us what to get involved in anything like that.

[It's something to think about and be aware of.]

[llywelin]

[Lion almost laughs. Zelos hates being called out on those things... But she really is happy he worried. Now if only she can get him to behave normally around her again, sigh. Oh well. That is for another day.

Right now, she's grateful and figures Zelos deserves a reward: An out for denying kindness. So she leans up and kisses his cheek. Close as you're going to get to the lips, Zelos.]

We really do appreciate it. I mean it. I'm not dismissing your words. I simply feel better knowing you felt concerned.

[apotheostasis]

[He is accepting that out as he glances over at Mikado.] I wouldn't expect a kid like you to get it, but it's the job of all men to be the champion of women, and no champion is greater than I, the handsome Chosen.

[HE GOT A KISS ON THE CHEEK. This is a great success.]

[digitalemperor]

[Usually only Masaomi really gets these expressions. Feel special Zelos.]

Uh-huh. Whatever.

[llywelin]

[Lion can tell Mikado and Zelos are starting a deep and beautiful friendship here. She pats Zelos on the arm lightly.]

Speaking of that, no one wants old flowers. You should deliver them while they're fresh. I'm sure she'll appreciate them.

[apotheostasis]

Yeah, yeah, I get it. Have fun playing around with things mankind was not meant to know. [He puts his hand on Mikado's head before blowing Lion a kiss goodbye, then he (and his flowers) are off.]