2nd moon [voice]

[vibrafinal]

No good, they don't have... How does this even work? I'll stay away from it for now...

[Rummaging noises come from the journal, numerous but careful. It sounds like someone is exploring the item shop.]

I apologize for bothering everyone, but could anyone recommend objects that are helpful to a household? Specifically, objects that are necessary for a new arrival or that can keep the house organized and clean. I'm not familiar with most of the products I find here, and I'd rather not bring anything that is useless or dangerous home. I'd be most thankful for your help.

[He falls quiet, and for a few moments only the sounds of items being moved can be heard. It appears his message is over, but-]

Also, Ceodore. What blade are you currently using?

[With that, his post is truly over.]

Comments

[written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Well... the mountains are worth staying at on occasion.

[voice]

[paladinlost]

Perhaps on occasion, but staying there permanently would be impratical and hurt people's feelings.

[Don't go away again, BFF! ;_;]

[Written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[But angsty mountain times is what Kain is all about!]

...I wouldn't forever. Besides, I'd not want to leave Rydia. Actually... she comes with me now, when I feel I must go out there.

[voice]

[paladinlost]

That's reassuring. She'd know when to bring you back, at least. And she can do so extremely quickly.

[written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Yes... I always trust her to know when we should return.

[voice]

[paladinlost]

They're not called our better halves for nothing.

[written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

It's entirely accurate, with Rydia...

[Kain is all too aware that her influence has helped him tolerate people better, for instance.]

[voice]

[paladinlost]

You must have your own 'better half' moments, at times.

[written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Rydia is a far better person than I'll ever be.

[voice]

[paladinlost]

Don't be ridiculous. If you want to be a better person, you'll become a better person.

[written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

The path to becoming better hasn't been such an easy one to walk. And I've... failed, several times.

[voice]

[paladinlost]

Failing matters little, as long as you keep trying. You'll be fine.

[written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

I don't know about that, after all that I've been through... but... I don't intend to ever give up.

[voice]

[paladinlost]

I certainly hope not. Once you give up, every single second invested in this becomes useless.

[written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

I'll never give up. I can promise that much...

[written]

[paladinlost]

And if you ever think of it, I'll be there to hit that thought out of you.

[written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Good. I always knew I could count on you.

[voice]

[paladinlost]

You'll always be able to, of course.

[written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Which is better than I deserve. Thank you, Cecil.

[voice]

[paladinlost]

You're welcome, Kain.