Helianthus Named after its tendency to turn to face the sun. Helianthus comes from Greek helios, "sun" and anthos, "flower" Adoration, loyalty, and longevity
[ yeah. it sounds like they're on the same page. (by this point - probably not surprising?) despite all his wide eyed optimism, rondo is pragmatic, too. he has to be - he never would have served for a second under sazantos if he wasn't.
rondo nods, taking in a big breath and then exhaling, noisily. ]
... right, exactly. I don't envy them, that they must make those choices, and... I couldn't begrudge anyone their will to live. [ or their will not to sacrifice. hopefully among their numbers, a few of them will be willing to let go. otherwise, things will get ugly - rondo has faith, though. pragmatic, but optimistic. ]
It's going to be just as hard for them to wait until tomorrow, too. No matter what decision they make. [because at this point, the inevitable is hanging over their heads and they all know it. it's hard to ask people to be logical in the face of something terrifying like death, but they'll have to be strong.
it doesn't change that she wishes she could help them more.]
...until then, I guess all we can do is try to take care of ourselves, too. We might not have been there, but I think a lot of us are struggling a little under the weight of today's events.
he makes a soft, thoughtful noise and falls quiet for a moment, thinking that over, and then rolls over onto his side to look at her, just so slightly beseeching, brows knit. ]
... How are you doing, Miss - [ pause. ] Aerith. [ genuine concern and worry thread through his voice as he rephrases, at first just a little hesitant. ] - how are you doing, with all of this, Aerith?
[she's letting a cat climb up her shoulders while she watches him.]
...it's a little heartbreaking to think things went this far, isn't it? They didn't have to, but it's unfortunate that they did. Even knowing what happened last week...I think there was too much happening and not enough of them to really know how to proceed. We can only hope next week will be a little easier, but I think we know by now we still have one final challenge.
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rondo nods, taking in a big breath and then exhaling, noisily. ]
... right, exactly. I don't envy them, that they must make those choices, and... I couldn't begrudge anyone their will to live. [ or their will not to sacrifice. hopefully among their numbers, a few of them will be willing to let go. otherwise, things will get ugly - rondo has faith, though. pragmatic, but optimistic. ]
I guess we'll find out what happens tomorrow.
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it doesn't change that she wishes she could help them more.]
...until then, I guess all we can do is try to take care of ourselves, too. We might not have been there, but I think a lot of us are struggling a little under the weight of today's events.
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he makes a soft, thoughtful noise and falls quiet for a moment, thinking that over, and then rolls over onto his side to look at her, just so slightly beseeching, brows knit. ]
... How are you doing, Miss - [ pause. ] Aerith. [ genuine concern and worry thread through his voice as he rephrases, at first just a little hesitant. ] - how are you doing, with all of this, Aerith?
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...it's a little heartbreaking to think things went this far, isn't it? They didn't have to, but it's unfortunate that they did. Even knowing what happened last week...I think there was too much happening and not enough of them to really know how to proceed. We can only hope next week will be a little easier, but I think we know by now we still have one final challenge.