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[firstroar]

I'm glad so many are turning their energies toward each other, holding events that can distract from the unpleasant atmosphere outside of the Hold.
Yet even so, resentment and suspicion remain, coming from the hearts of the inhabitants of this city and island. Jealousy, too, in places. I wondered at first, but...
How is it we are sent to see the sun in a cleaner sky while the people this whole, abstract idea was built for linger in this gloomy place? It was safe enough, given the strengths of many of us here. Many good people. And even then, some would say the benefits outweigh the risks and take the chance regardless of threat.
I only know if it were myself denied the sun and strangers given the means to see it, I am sure I would be resentful, too. And as much as I could and do understand the notion of keeping safe...it almost seems crueler, to remain trapped here with no respite.

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[firstroar]

Any effort at all, yes.

[a breath. exhale.]

It's something I will give a great deal of thought to, if anything.

[salvagedsoul]

Good. [smile.]

Are you well, otherwise...?

[firstroar]

[tired. ponderous. but,] Yes.

I would be glad for your company again, however.

[salvagedsoul]

[that causes him some pause. the elephant in the room is Kaworu's own progress since he got back, and their last meeting was... intimate. uncomfortably so. the only sort of intimacy Kaworu would find uncomfortable.]

I would like that as well. [it can't be awkward forever.]

I'm sorry to say the piano won't be joining us anymore, though.

[firstroar]

What happened?

[salvagedsoul]

It's gone. It was destroyed by the bombs.

[firstroar]

[saddened:] Your beautiful music, Kaworu...

[salvagedsoul]

You don't have to be sad for me. It's only music.

[firstroar]

[a bit of silence.]

It seemed so much more.

[salvagedsoul]

[it is much more, but he's trying to take these things in stride.]

I'm happy just being back here again. With the people I love. I'll have to find something new to do with my time, that's all.

[firstroar]

[this won't do. he's going to have to think on this one for a time afterward, consider if anything can be done...]

Should all these intentions come to fruition, you'll have a means to make music again. Perhaps even before.

[salvagedsoul]

[agreeably:] Even more a reason to support your efforts, then, Blue.