imatreenow | nine [action/voice] | throughout the day Thursday

[The morning finds Mithos on a trip to...the flower shop, of all places. It's for Martel (ever the lover of plants), so just shut up. Probably an odd decision to go in all this rain, but he has an umbrella handy. The rain is hardly a bother compared to an endless list of other items he can think of, mostly people.

When he returns, it is time to address some things that have gone unaddressed for too long.]

I know that you are well aware of my sister’s recent arrival. You are to go nowhere near Martel. If I see you, I will not hesitate to run you through on my blade.

[A pause, because he really can’t believe he’s about to willingly address them. With Yuan he could at least gloat, but the others... It is a necessary precaution, however.]

I am sure that many of you, with your annoying habit of finding out everything eventually, also know that Martel is presently in this world. You will all stay away from her. ...I’ve already said that I would choose the same path again if given the chance, and so I will continue to fight for and protect my sister. Consider this a generous warning.

[A while later in the day, after taking care of the above business with various enemies, he decides it is time for something more...pleasant. When he cracks open the journal again, he can’t quite keep the note of excitement out of his voice.]

Kaori, she’s here. Martel is here! I...thought you’d want to meet her.

[And afterwards, he wanders through the house to seek out his dearest sister.]

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... I see. But people seem to hold her in high esteem? [That she hurt Martel, and in turn Mithos made her feel slightly sick.]

[that's something he wonders about too...]

She must be hiding what she is, or else they wouldn't.

Would it change their minds if they knew, you think?

Of course they would - she's a half-elf like I am. Nobody reveres half-elves.

Not just half-elves... [As long as 'half' was added to the species name, they wouldn't be seen as equals.]

Do you want others to know what she is?

You're right, it's the same for anyone who is seen as different.

[He hesitates over that. The answer should be easy: do whatever will bring harm to the enemy, but...] ...I don't know.

Why not? [Of course, she knew her reasons for why she wouldn't want anyone else to know.]

I hate her. She's a half-elf, yet she went against everything I was striving for. ...I wanted to create a world where discrimination doesn't exist, but none of them could see that.

No matter how much I despise her, I can't add to the suffering of my kinsmen. I won't help humans to hate and fear.

[She thought as much, having beenin similar situations with her own kinsmen. Not that she had ever come across someone who shared her unique situation the way Mithos did.

She's silent for several moments, before finally speaking in a soft voice:] ... you're very kind, Mithos.

[He can't even think of the last time someone said that to him. They had painted him as the bad guy, like he was wrong and they were right and it was so clear-cut. An arrogant judgment when they couldn't possibly understand. So to hear otherwise...he relaxes, not even realizing how much tension he'd built up until that moment.

But what do you even say to that...?]

Thank you...for understanding, I mean. [Is that enough? No matter how many times she says words he needs to hear, it means a lot each and every time.]

[....Right, there was another reason he wanted to contact her.]

...Did you want to come meet Martel?

I'd be grateful to. [She wants to meet this person Mithos loves so much, and help them to stay together.]

She would really like to meet you too. I'm sure she'll be happy to know that there's someone else in this village who she can trust.

We're in house 52; it's not too far from where you are.

Is there a specific time you'd like me over, or a day? [As excited as she is, she doesn't want to be rude or interfere on their time.]

Is today good? You can come any time this afternoon.

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