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[i_like_red]

I haven't updated this thing in a while. I've been kinda busy.
I ended up spending a week in hospital due to some injuries, but they released me a few days ago now, under strict orders not to do anything strenuous for at least the next week or two. I'll be going back for a check-up and hopefully to get the stitches out at the end of this week.
Since then I've been mostly lounging around the apartment, I really hate being cooped up like this though, I might go for a walk later or something, just to get some fresh air.

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[observershikou.livejournal.com]

... I think I missed something.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

Some of us were involved in the whole thing with Desdemona and I kinda walked right into a trap she set out for me to keep me out of the way. I was pretty injured from it, but really made everything worse by not going to the hospital straight away after I was rescued.

[observershikou.livejournal.com]

Ah... Those events involving Miss Desdemona... Have to wonder if it's better or not that I didn't involve myself...

Are you at least doing better?

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm getting better. The injuries are sore, but other than that I'm doing a lot better than I was a week ago.

[observershikou.livejournal.com]

That's good, at least.

Make sure to not strain yourself then, if you do take that walk.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

I'll make sure of it! Thanks Shikou!

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

There's a knock at the window.

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai walks over to the window to investigate who's knocking at it*

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

It's a Black Rose Dragon.

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai pauses for a few seconds, as he stares warily at the Black Rose Dragon outside his window, before he decides it's most likely safe to open his window*

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

The dragon turns into Desdemona, who makes her way inside the window.

"...hello, Juudai-kun."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*He steps aside to let her in, but you can tell he's very much on guard around her*

...hi.

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

"....I wouldn't believe me if I were you, but, you have no need to worry. The Crimson Dragon's strength completely reversed the effects of Balter's bomb."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai remains silent, before taking a deep breath*

Both William and Aki put their heart and soul into that duel. There's no real reason for me to doubt the truth in that really.

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

"...even then, though, I can sense your unease."

Her arms fall to her sides. "...I'm so sorry, Juudai-kun."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

The apology is accepted but...

*Juudai looks down*

...it's gonna take a long time before things go back to anywhere near to what they were between you and the rest of us... and that's if they do.

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

"..."

"...no, it won't."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

Juudai looks back up*

...you don't know until you try.

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

Desdemona slowly brings a hand to her chest.

"Repenting for my stupidity, for my selfishness...is something I would take no hesitation in doing. But...I don't have that much time."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

...that much time? What do you mean?

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

"I was killed by the Buster Blader. By giving into the darkness that Balter's bomb contaminated me with, I returned to life."

"Now, that darkness has been burned out of my body."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

... you're dying...?

*Despite his previous unease around her, his face is showing a lot of concern and sadness for her*

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

"I am." The smile fades. "It will be permanent this time, I fear."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai looks straight at her, desperately trying to think of something to say or do, a way to help, anything. But eventually he just lowers his head*

...I'm sorry.

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

"...it's alright."

"When I died by the Buster Blader's hand, I was afraid. Afraid for myself, and afraid for those I had thought had come to depend on me. But now...I can see that I'm not needed anymore."

She places a hand on Juudai's shoulder. "You in specific...you've become a great man, just as I thought you would."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai looks back up at her when he feels her hand on his shoulder, then eventually, after hearing her words, he gives her a smile*

Thank you.

Despite how things ended up recently... you did a lot to help people and gave them someone to talk to when they felt they couldn't turn elsewhere.
I know that's the person I'll always remember you as.

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

"That...is a relief to hear." She lets out a sigh.

"....promise me one thing, Juudai-kun."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

Hm?

*Juudai stays quiet to listen to her*

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

"...I know how much of an effort you've made towards making sure the new Duel Spirits in the city integrate with the human populace. I think...you're one of the few who can truly bring about a world where humans and spirits can live together in harmony."

"Please promise me that no matter what, you won't make the same mistakes I did for the sake of that."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai smiles at her and nods*

I promise.

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[blakrosemandala.livejournal.com]

"...good."

She looks towards the window.

"...I still have a few things left to do." She looks back towards Juudai. "...for all intents and purposes...goodbye, Juudai-kun."

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[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

I understand.

*With that Juudai holds his hand out to her*

Goodbye, Desdemona-san.