Yes, I'll meet you coming back when the universe has expanded

[azumods]

[Mars' chains had faded away as soon as the chains on Palkia had shattered, that unnatural red glow leaving her eyes; she doesn't stumble, to her credit, and seems to be trying to resist the urge to flinch or anything, but she's...not precisely looking too hot, either. Not like she's going to faint or anything, just like she's been through A Lot.

Jupiter is staying near her for the time being; ultimately, she's the one that addresses you.]

You guys can stay here if you want. Or don't, I don't care enough to insist. But we've got food and beds that probably beat the Center's, at least.

We'll be around, either way. Since I doubt you guys are just going to leave us alone after all that. Do what you want.


[OOC: Consider this a log to cover both any afterparty whatnot you want to get up to, as well as something to carry over into Sunday! Both Jupiter and Mars will be available for NPC threads on this particular log, should they be desired.]

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[anythingforyou]

[...Dear gods, she can't actually say she was expecting that at all. Camilla's never been one to shy away from hugs with her siblings, and hell, she's more than comfortable with hugging so many people here. It's still a surprise and she...

She winds up clinging to him for a moment, just...shaking something horrible. Those words mean so much more than she could ever express, honestly.]

...Your words are enough. Believe me, I...it's all so much, and I still don't know if I want to go home. I know I should, I shouldn't leave them behind, but...

[The words come out so forcibly, like she's trying really hard not to cry over everything she just reminded herself of, the reawakened guilt at her retainers being left behind. All of her feelings, really.]

I know there's no way to fix this, or to really...help it. And I apologize for burdening you so with it; it's so much, and I...

[She feels exceedingly guilty for putting this all on him. Really, it's half of the reason she'd never bring it up, because the guilt still eats at her about everything. All of it does.]

...Thank you. It means so much to know that I have been a help for all of you; I've wanted to try to do something for you all. If it's to be all of your protector, I will do it without hesitation, and if it's to be a shoulder to lean on...I'll do that, too. I'd do anything you all ask of me. It's why I...really tried today, to do this the way you all try to.

...You've done so much as well, and I know you struggle as well...please, if there is anything I can do in return for you, let me know.

[fatalstrikes]

You did great, Camilla. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. You always try so hard for all of us, and I know we're all so happy we have you here.

[His grip tightens a bit at that, though it shouldn't be painful at all.]

When we're done here, when we've finally set the world back to the way it should be... We'll talk about it, figure out what our options are and what we're going to do from here. You won't be alone then either. We'll figure something out, for all of us.

[It's not quite "it'll be okay" because he's not entirely sure it will be, but it's probably close enough. He does sound confident that they will succeed, at least.]

I know you always want to look out for us, and believe me, you've been really good at helping me out. It might not really seem like it, but I... don't really talk about the things that bother me.

The group I'm traveling with back home is mostly made up of kids. They can take care of themselves, of course, but some things you just don't want to burden them with, you know? And the old man... Well, he's got a lot of issues that run way deeper than mine ever could. It'd be a burden on him too.

So I don't really talk about that kind of stuff. I'm used to facing everything on my own, even though they always get mad at me for it. That's what I decided to do here too, but there are some of you guys I'll talk to about things that bother me, because sometimes it really does help to get it out there.

You're someone I trust with things like that. Both because you're strong and I know you can handle anything I could tell you and because you're a really good listener. You know what to say and how to help, and honestly, I think you get me better than most people back home do.

I know you're going to keep worrying about me, but I promise, I'm doing okay. I'll be fine through all of this, because I've got people like you by my side.

[anythingforyou]

[...It really is so good to hear that. It's so easy to forget that people notice one's efforts made towards the better, a lot of the time, and it's...nice to hear, really.]

Yuri, you can say you're not very good at this as much as you want--your words in and of themselves prove otherwise. You should be proud of that.

[She finally looks up a bit, her eyes still a little red, but she didn't quite cry; she looks happy, really. It is something that'll need to be talked about, especially if she winds up ever broaching the subject of not wanting to leave her new brother by himself. It likely won't be easy. But...

Camilla's pretty calm when Yuri starts to talk of himself, and all he's dealt with. She knows he doesn't really talk about it much; he's always seemed like someone who kept his own issues very tightly guarded. He knows very well about burden, and why it isn't right to burden people with shit; people always have so much going on under the surface, and so much to deal with on their own. It isn't always right to, unless one knows they can handle it.

She winds up patting him on the back when he's finished, at the very least, her smile soft.]

I understand; sometimes it is for the best to keep such things so closely guarded, so the others don't have to worry. It'd be even worse if they couldn't handle what they were told, right? Everyone has their own limits for that, and to keep them safe, it's sometimes better for them not to know everything.

...I'm very thankful that you would trust me with that much, never the less. I'm always glad to lend my ear, or present a distraction if needed; whatever it takes to help with whatever you're dealing with. I know I can trust you to know your own limits, and to know that you aren't ever bugging me if you reach them.

I will always worry...but I trust you, Yuri. You're a very dear friend of mine, after all, and I'm glad for that.

[fatalstrikes]

[That gets a soft laugh out of him.]

Thanks, Camilla. See, what did I tell you? You're always good at finding the exact words I need to hear. Even though you're struggling with so much, you always find it in you to look out for the people you care about and I'm always really glad I've had the chance to get to know you.

Once we're done here, and we've figured out what we're going to do next, I want to do what I can to make sure things go well for you. Whatever ends up happening, I want you to be okay, and I really hope things will go better for you after all of this.