Asami Sato (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
paishodown) wrote2010-07-07 05:41 pm
paishodown) wrote2010-07-07 05:41 pm
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Hey, if something like that happened, it would be no one's fault but his. And there's nothing paranoid about being afraid of someone who's made an attempt at your life.
But it's my responsibility. He's my enemy, not anyone else's. Anything he does is on my shoulders...
[For once, this isn't just Elsa's guilt complex talking. As a queen, she was always taught that she was the one that had to deal with her enemies, not anyone else...]
[For once, this isn't just Elsa's guilt complex talking. As a queen, she was always taught that she was the one that had to deal with her enemies, not anyone else...]
It's noble to take on a responsibility for being devoted to justice, but...
[She's watched this happen in real time, Elsa, please believe her.]
It will break you down from the inside, and... sometimes the outside, too, if you place the blame for his actions on yourself. You have a responsibility to do what you can, but you also have a responsibility to take care of yourself.
[She's watched this happen in real time, Elsa, please believe her.]
It will break you down from the inside, and... sometimes the outside, too, if you place the blame for his actions on yourself. You have a responsibility to do what you can, but you also have a responsibility to take care of yourself.
But I'm...
[She trails off, because she doubts I'm not important is a response Asami would be happy to hear. Elsa's not stupid; she remembered how Lightning had gotten angry at her over that the first time they talked after the dream fiasco.]
You, Anna, and all the other people I've befriended here... you're more important to me. I have to protect all of you from whatever he may do.
[She trails off, because she doubts I'm not important is a response Asami would be happy to hear. Elsa's not stupid; she remembered how Lightning had gotten angry at her over that the first time they talked after the dream fiasco.]
You, Anna, and all the other people I've befriended here... you're more important to me. I have to protect all of you from whatever he may do.
Yes, and that's a good thing.
But if you're already blaming yourself for what may happen, for what's very unlikely to happen... He's already won, in some way.
But if you're already blaming yourself for what may happen, for what's very unlikely to happen... He's already won, in some way.
[There's a long pause, and then a sigh.]
It might be a little late for that...
It might be a little late for that...
[Asami has to take a pause, too.]
It's never too late. This is all just stuff to sort through. In your own time. I know it's hard, but... everything's different, now. You can take the time to think about these kinds of things. And talk about them. If you want.
It's never too late. This is all just stuff to sort through. In your own time. I know it's hard, but... everything's different, now. You can take the time to think about these kinds of things. And talk about them. If you want.
... You know, before coming here, I probably would've turned down that offer to talk. But now...
Now, I'm... extremely grateful I have someone to talk to. [She has Anna too, of course, but some things she just doesn't want to worry her sister with.] Thank you, Asami.
Now, I'm... extremely grateful I have someone to talk to. [She has Anna too, of course, but some things she just doesn't want to worry her sister with.] Thank you, Asami.
[Good news, Asami! Unlike the last time you spoke to Elsa, she looks generally less stressed and unsure at the start of this message!]
Hello, Asami! I, ah... thought you'd like to know that Anna and I will be coming back towards Ecruteak City soon. She just got her badge here in Olivine, and we both thought it'd be more interesting to head back east and go to the gyms there, rather than cross the ocean now.
[Because hey ocean travel is still kind of a sore spot for the both of them, even after three years...]
Since we'll be in the area, I thought, maybe... it would be nice to meet up for a bit. If you'd like, that is.
Hello, Asami! I, ah... thought you'd like to know that Anna and I will be coming back towards Ecruteak City soon. She just got her badge here in Olivine, and we both thought it'd be more interesting to head back east and go to the gyms there, rather than cross the ocean now.
[Because hey ocean travel is still kind of a sore spot for the both of them, even after three years...]
Since we'll be in the area, I thought, maybe... it would be nice to meet up for a bit. If you'd like, that is.
I'd love to! Did you want to meet in Ecruteak?
[This is good, some excuse to get out of the city. She's not sure she can find a reason to leave, otherwise.]
[This is good, some excuse to get out of the city. She's not sure she can find a reason to leave, otherwise.]
If it's not putting you out of your way at all... that would be nice, yes. It'd be a little easier to find a place to meet in a smaller city like that, don't you think?
I don't have anything else going on. It'll be good for me to get out of Goldenrod for a while.
[... Hm...]
You don't want to stay in Goldenrod anymore?
You don't want to stay in Goldenrod anymore?
Well, I've... been here for quite a while.
[Quite a while. Read: Korra's gone and it's not fun anymore.]
So meeting you guys someplace else isn't any trouble at all.
[Quite a while. Read: Korra's gone and it's not fun anymore.]
So meeting you guys someplace else isn't any trouble at all.
Sounds like you really want to stretch your legs. Have you thought about traveling around the region again?
[She assumes Asami did at some point, anyway. Can't really get to Goldenrod without traveling a bit, can you?]
[She assumes Asami did at some point, anyway. Can't really get to Goldenrod without traveling a bit, can you?]
Yeah! I was going to with Korra, but we never really got around to it.
[Asami isn't really sure if she's sad about that.]
So a little trip would be welcome.
[Asami isn't really sure if she's sad about that.]
So a little trip would be welcome.
[... Oh. That makes what Elsa's going to suggest a little awkward, but if Asami really wants to get out a bit....]
... You know, if you'd like... I'm sure Anna wouldn't mind having another traveling companion. I certainly wouldn't.
[She likes it being just her and Anna, but at the same time.... if Asami's feeling kind of listless, she doesn't want to just leave her friend alone...]
... You know, if you'd like... I'm sure Anna wouldn't mind having another traveling companion. I certainly wouldn't.
[She likes it being just her and Anna, but at the same time.... if Asami's feeling kind of listless, she doesn't want to just leave her friend alone...]
[That's a pleasant surprise.]
If that would be okay with you guys, I'd really appreciate it. Hanging around without any kind of group to belong to is... lonely.
[She can admit that.]
If that would be okay with you guys, I'd really appreciate it. Hanging around without any kind of group to belong to is... lonely.
[She can admit that.]
Of course it's okay! You're a very good friend to me, and I know Anna will love you. She's been so eager to meet the friends I've made here.
And, well... if it helps you feel less lonely, then that's even more of a reason to put the offer out there.
And, well... if it helps you feel less lonely, then that's even more of a reason to put the offer out there.
Great. I'll start that way, then, and let you know when I'm getting close.
I'll do the same. It took us a little over a week to get to Olivine, and we were taking our time. Hopefully, the return trip will be a bit faster...
[Hey look, the background of Elsa's message looks familiar again...!]
Hello, Asami! Anna and I just reached Ecruteak City last night. I'm sorry I didn't contact you then, but... [A laugh.] It's been a few weeks since we last traveled, so it was a bit exhausting.
[translation: Elsa was out like a light as soon as they got their room at the inn whoops]
B-But everything's fine now! So, if you're still interested, we can arrange a time and place to meet up, if you'd like...
[honey we know you're excited to meet your BFF in person but you're repeating yourself, kind of...]
Hello, Asami! Anna and I just reached Ecruteak City last night. I'm sorry I didn't contact you then, but... [A laugh.] It's been a few weeks since we last traveled, so it was a bit exhausting.
[translation: Elsa was out like a light as soon as they got their room at the inn whoops]
B-But everything's fine now! So, if you're still interested, we can arrange a time and place to meet up, if you'd like...
[honey we know you're excited to meet your BFF in person but you're repeating yourself, kind of...]
It's fine! Traveling on foot is... kinda miserable.
[And definitely exhausting.]
I got in a couple of days ago, so we can definitely meet whenever it's good for you guys.
[And definitely exhausting.]
I got in a couple of days ago, so we can definitely meet whenever it's good for you guys.
Oh, it is. It can be enjoyable, yes, but at the same time... [Elsa laughs.] Spending most of my life indoors means I'm not very capable when it comes to traveling on foot, or camping...
[Thank goodness Anna's more capable than she is, and was here for months before Elsa even arrived...]
Anna's been talking about meeting a friend as well, so I'm sure we'll be here for a few days. But if you're itching to do something after being here a few days, I wouldn't mind setting something up today or tomorrow...
[Thank goodness Anna's more capable than she is, and was here for months before Elsa even arrived...]
Anna's been talking about meeting a friend as well, so I'm sure we'll be here for a few days. But if you're itching to do something after being here a few days, I wouldn't mind setting something up today or tomorrow...
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