touchscreens | [Video] To Cherish the Time...

[This face usually isn't found on the Network for two reasons. One is because he is only barely knows how to use the Network. Not only is he young, but from far in the past. If a person wants to talk to another where he is from, they just go and talk to them. They don't use a strange machine to do it.

And two, those strange machines really require one to know how to read to use them fully, and that is something Diarmuid is still learning how to do. Devin took the time to show him how to use the video feed shortly after he arrived, though, and so it is a video he is currently making after a bit of fiddling around with the buttons.

Diarmuid is obviously distressed. He's trying to seem strong, but his eyes are red and his cheeks damp. It's clear he's been crying and might be close to doing it again. The boy opens his mouth to speak, but as he does, a whine sounds. He turns away from the camera and reaches down to pat his puppy, Grey, on top of the head.]

Don't worry. It will be okay. I won't go away and leave you.

[For a few moments, Diarmuid seems to have forgotten he is recording a video and just spends time comforting Grey. Of course, maybe he's taking the time to comfort himself as well considering how shaky his voice is. However, he does finally turn back to the camera.]

I-I know knights are suppose to be strong b-but...

[He reaches up to wipe a tear away from eyes.]

Can we do something? Something to celebrate everyone who has left here? I just lost another friend and I-I...

[Tears start slipping down his face more freely. For a moment, it seems like Diarmuid is going to end the message, but then he continues. Even though he's crying and his voice is shaking, there is determination in his eyes.]

I want to celebrate the time we had here instead of being sad they are gone! Will anyone help me? Please?

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Even knights have emotions as the rest of us do. There is no need to feel embarrassed over the way you currently feel.

[After all, someone like him, who used to lack emotions and empathy, felt deep regret and pain over his master's leaving the city. He still does. There has not been friends he felt strongly for leaving as of yet. But he is expecting it to happen over the course of time. Hopefully not before the end of the year, at the very least.]

...what do you propose we do to remember those who have returned home? Do you have an idea?

(OOC: Forgive the video on his side as he doesn't know how to change the feed settings. Feel free to stick with having your responses be only in voice!)

Is it really okay? I know people tell me that, but... Isn't wasting time bad?

[His expression is both sad and curious.]

I'm not sure what to do. I thought a picnic might be nice, but it's starting to get cold. What do you think? I just know I want to do something!

((OOC: No problem! Soushi doesn't usually change for anyone unless he is forced or asked to.))

It depends on the reason for doing so first, then the type of situation you are in.

[As for his questions, Soushi will remain silent as he is pondering over the subject.]

At this very moment, I do not hold an idea over the best way to remember our friends. [Although.] There might be one. Do you remember the festival where the natives would flow paper boats into the river as a way for their wishes to be granted?

Does it? I suppose that is something else I need to learn...

[He is quiet for a few moments thinking over this, before his expression brightens at the question.]

Yes! I remember! Do you think we should do that? Set free a boat for each of our friends? The boats could all have a wish included for the people who have left!

A boat or a lantern would be -- depending on the person's preference and taste -- wonderful choices to offer to everyone if they wish to write their wish on a piece of paper before setting the item free or light a candle instead.

[He will ponder over the idea a little longer.]

Or we could always decorate a tree as well. Get a piece of paper, write the individual's name and wish, then tie it on one of its branches. Either one of the ideas could be used as a way to remember those whom are no longer residing in this world.

A tree?

[Diarmuid tilts his head as he thinks about this idea.]

I think I like the boats and lanterns better, but we could do the tree too! This should all be about everyone doing what they feel will reach their lost friend the best, right? Options are good! Lots of them!

[Of course, more options requires more help, but he's not thinking about that right now. Diarmuid is just thinking of the best way to make everyone happy.]

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