sciencedaughter: 232; dream; open

Kurotsuchi Nemu (

sciencedaughter) wrote,
@ 2009-04-19 13:13:00

232; dream; open
[Perhaps it is a simple thing to dream about- these simple things. Because even creations dream, so Kurotsuchi Nemu dreams, fitful and silent. There is very little noise, because she does not speak, and neither does she, watching herself, speak either. Daily chores, errands, and activities, all laid out so simply and nostalgically before her.

Preparing food for one (following recipe instructions to the milligram), watching after a cat (clinically providing affection, because that is what an animal also needs, they say), walking through the city (notes in hand, grocery list and always more lists), and sitting, simply that, with fingers click-click-clicking over her keyboard, taking notes, and occasionally taking a moment to sip from a mug beside her.

Perhaps it was a simple thing to watch, but she did so, and those who knew her might notice some sense of longing in her eyes. But it was all so delicate, so fragile, and any mention might shatter it all and show the truth instead]

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haroicsacrifice
2009-04-19 06:47 pm UTC (link)

[It's something that Lockon could understand, if he wanted to, if he tried. His own dreams replay ordinary scenes from his childhood (from the time before his world was broken) often enough.

He doesn't bother trying to understand the why, though. More important is that Nemu is here, and perhaps for a few minutes he can protect her. He's not really sure how it happened, or where he is. But the protecting is the important part.]

Yo, Nemu. How's the cat doing?

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	sciencedaughter 2009-04-19 06:51 pm UTC (link)
	[She turns, slow and deliberate, to face him, letting the normalcy roll past her in the background] I do not know. It is no longer in my care. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	haroicsacrifice 2009-04-19 07:00 pm UTC (link)
	[So much for the attempt at normalcy. It's what Lockon does best, but it doesn't work so well with Nemu. Especially now.] Who's taking care of it now? I can find out for you how it's doing. [But he tries once more.] (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	sciencedaughter 2009-04-19 07:29 pm UTC (link)
	Quincy Ishida Uryu. [A small smile.] So I am sure it is well- I merely have no personal confirmation. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	haroicsacrifice 2009-04-19 07:35 pm UTC (link)
	I'll talk to him, then. [A smile of his own--not small. Warm, enough so to block out the worry.] I'll let you know what I find out. It probably misses you, but I'm sure he's taking care of it all right. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	sciencedaughter 2009-04-19 07:43 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you, Lockon Stratos. [It's alright, isn't it- to accept that.] I appreciate it. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	haroicsacrifice 2009-04-19 07:58 pm UTC (link)
	[But now he has no more small talk. His expression softens, some of the facade peeling away, and he reaches out a hand for her shoulder.] What about you? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

	sciencedaughter 2009-04-19 07:45 pm UTC (link)
	[She turns to the sound, and acknowledges him. Tieria Erde- she had not expected to see him] Hello. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	worthier 2009-04-19 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	[ Pleasantries duly disregarded, save for the blink of an eye ] That information. What was the incentive? [ Not any spontaneous decision on her part, because Nemu has never functioned that way. ] (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	sciencedaughter 2009-04-19 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	[it does not surprise her- she merely answers] You mentioned the desire and inclination for such information, and Lockon Stratos asked if I might share mine. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	worthier 2009-04-20 12:26 am UTC (link)
	[ So Lockon had posed the motivation, and somehow, Tieria is no less surprised. Yet - ] It could be argued that those actions leave you faulty. [ According to all he's gathered, about her purpose. It's no attempt to disprove her logic (correct logic?) for her sake, what point is there in that -- an observation of what is now a dangerous existence, simply ] (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	sciencedaughter 2009-04-20 01:34 am UTC (link)
	Mayuri-sama assures me I am rather faulty. [Humor? No- Her eyes avert, to the slideshow of false normalcy] I leave most of my notes open to the public by request. I did not give you any files that are marked for Mayuri-sama's eyes only, nor that endanger my prerogatives. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

	feel free to reply or ignore and take it as MAYURI SEES WUT UR DOIN THAR amoebicide 2009-04-19 10:55 pm UTC (link)
	[Never mind that looming presence, that hint of a yellow-eyed stare, the curl of a smile sick and hardly sweet. The feeling of hands against her throat; squeezing tight and shaking. ... Perhaps.] (Reply to this) (Thread)

	HAI DAD sciencedaughter 2009-04-19 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	[Tight, tight, tighter.] Mayuri... sama... [Should have known, Nemu. It's not safe to even dream] (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	HELLO DAUGHTER. READY FOR THE DAILY DOSE OF ABUSE? 8) amoebicide 2009-04-19 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	Shall I remind you, yet again? [A casual air, even as that smile widens; enveloping his features. Dark and sinister.] Who gave you the ability to dream. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	YESSIR, THANK YOU SIR sciencedaughter 2009-04-19 11:10 pm UTC (link)
	Of course not, Mayuri-sama- [Her eyes dilate subtly, fear, that familiar fear of failing him, of being aught failing him, irises dilating then widening abruptly- had he seen?] You did. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	sciencedaughter 2009-04-19 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	[and she sags back, the breath she'd been holding released but she didn't inhale. She was dead- she had no need to breathe] ... (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

	sciencedaughter 2009-04-21 08:39 am UTC (link)
	[This is her dream- and she has a measure of control over it. A few have come and gone, and yet- for a moment, there, she seemed broken- bruised and bloodied and gasping- but only a moment. This was her dream, and if she willed that Mayuri had not punished her here- he had not punished her] ... "Ups and downs" I believe the phrase goes. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	sciencedaughter 2009-04-21 08:55 am UTC (link)
	[Despite the knowledge he had seen- the brief flicker of the truth of what had transpired... it was once again, a simple thing. A cat- how had she grown so, in those years, that she might defy her creator, keep a pet, and consider others her friends. No hiding that smile, soft and happy] I am glad. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

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