[Lavi immediately brightens at the sight of Robin because of course he does. He's less stringent about covering up, since the words will show NO MATTER WHAT, so he's not wearing his long scarf. just his uniform and headband and eyepatch, the words "getting attached" are written on his neck.]
Hey, Robin. The house's not so bad, but it could better. 'Specially if I got to share the place with you.
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But it's tough to fall asleep at night, so maybe it's better that we're not.
[the song surprises him -- but it works as well as any tether, drawing him closer into the trees, closer to the voice, until he moves close enough that he thinks he can make out the figure singing it.
and there he simply stands, tilting his head back as he listens to the music.]
[hi robin... maybe you're having a very peaceful day on animal crossing island... unfortunately lavi will spot her immediately, and then head her way with his hands behind his back... woah.... maybe he's learned the rules of affection week and he's doing his best to respect her.........?]
[Lavi is sitting at one of the benches near the pyre, hands folded like he's thinking hard about something (or having empty thots for real), though he draws out of it when he hears Robin approach,]
[ there have been a couple moments where she's glimpsed a more serious side of lavi, but that's normal for everyone. she doesn't expect what this memory reveals. in many ways, it's both saddening and heartbreaking. there are things she understands, and there are things she doesn't.
hate is as close to love for lavi, for bookman jr. love cannot stop you from wanting to run away, but other things can. ]
Lavi is at the haunted house!!! his face and head are covered in bandages, and his torso too because he's shirtless... though he has his exorcist coat over his shoulders. his legs are also bandaged, all these bandages are red... it's fine,]
Hey, Robin. [pats his bandages] I'm good! Daan and Yuu bandaged me up.
[SDLFLFDSM YOU COULD... THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS
Lavi is fortunately free of being a child, so he happily bounces over to Robin so he can peer at her from his absurd height -- until he sees the bird on her hand. He immediately pauses some distance away,
and instead just watches her have fun without scattering all the PIGEONS with his brash presence.
[ i have no idea what's going on with lavi today, but since he ran away from her pretty quickly, robin goes to look for him later in the day. as early or late as you want it. there is some mild concern. ]
[there's a blip of surprise when she calls out to him, and he swings around to smile at her]
Hey, Ro.
[another beat -- and then a rush of embarrassment....]
Oh. No! Nothing happened. I mean, besides Ash turning into a puppy and Asa getting swapped with that illusion... And everything that happened with you guys.
[ they're terrible! rancid. there's grief and guilt and a whole bunch of other things. they're kind of dark, but she reins them in as much as she can. ]
[he will immediately take her hand in his. his emotions are full of relief, and also exhausted, like the entirety of this week is seconds away from crashing down on him -- but not yet,]
week 0, monday
Mr. Lavi, how is your new living situation?
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Hey, Robin. The house's not so bad, but it could better. 'Specially if I got to share the place with you.
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But it's tough to fall asleep at night, so maybe it's better that we're not.
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week 0, friday
Hey, you okay?
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robin isn't hiding how worried she is from all this DEATH. she will say so. ]
I am worried. It's all so concerning. Are you all right?
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week 0, saturday
she is singing. ]
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and there he simply stands, tilting his head back as he listens to the music.]
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week 1, monday
Hey, Robin! Wanna see something pretty?
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she looks up at lavi and his hands behind his back with some curiosity. ]
Of course, Mr. Lavi. I would be delighted.
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week 1, friday
Hey. [...] You okay?
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Three is too many.
[ is that answer enough? ]
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week 2, monday
"You observe history, but being who you are, have none to write about yourself."]
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hate is as close to love for lavi, for bookman jr. love cannot stop you from wanting to run away, but other things can. ]
Does it hurt for you to perform?
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week 2, thursday
robin comes to find him. ]
Mr. Lavi... How are you? What happened?
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Lavi is at the haunted house!!! his face and head are covered in bandages, and his torso too because he's shirtless... though he has his exorcist coat over his shoulders. his legs are also bandaged, all these bandages are red... it's fine,]
Hey, Robin. [pats his bandages] I'm good! Daan and Yuu bandaged me up.
We got taken like Suguru's group last week.
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week 2, sunday
she turns to look at lavi when he enters and offers a wan smile. ]
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he is carrying some water... also some gas station snacks with him.]
Hey. I brought some water, and food -- if you've got the appetite.
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week 3, saturday
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she's just sitting and looking up at the lights, stargazing and silent. ]
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anyway, she is out a the camp being a disney princess. that is, she is sitting and trying to get birds to fly and land on her.
there is one on her hand, and there are little stars twinkling above her head. ]
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Lavi is fortunately free of being a child, so he happily bounces over to Robin so he can peer at her from his absurd height -- until he sees the bird on her hand. He immediately pauses some distance away,
and instead just watches her have fun without scattering all the PIGEONS with his brash presence.
Cute....]
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week 4, friday
Lavi looks at the three posters emblazoned on the board, color leeching from his expression as he takes each one in.
...But that's...]
...Huh?
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she silently reaches for his hand, nothing but sadness in her own expression. ]
... Whatever you want to say or do can go on my record again.
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week 4, sunday
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[I'm glad you're still here.]
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I'm glad you're still here, too.
[ are your feelings too raw for a hug? ]
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week 5, monday
Lavi? Did something happen?
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Hey, Ro.
[another beat -- and then a rush of embarrassment....]
Oh. No! Nothing happened. I mean, besides Ash turning into a puppy and Asa getting swapped with that illusion... And everything that happened with you guys.
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week 5, friday
Robin.
[HOW ARE THE EMOTIONAL VIBES!!!! his are bad -- there's anger and fear and also so much guilt, but his attention is focused on her]
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Lavi. I— .... I'm glad you're alive.
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week 5, saturday
his emotions are just a tumult of grief and guilt and anger and most of all, sorrow?]
Robin.
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What is it, Lavi?
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week 6, wednesday
Is that how you're keeping spirits up, Lavi?
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Do you think it worked?
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robin's emotions are mostly at peace for a goal accomplished. she holds out a hand to lavi the moment she sees him after it's all said and done. ]
Was that victory enough?
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...Yeah. More than enough.
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