[Video] To Cherish the Time...

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[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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[beforetights]

[Cu Chulainn reaches up to wipe Diarmuid's eyes, and then he stands on his tip-toes to kiss Diarmuid on the cheek.]

It's okay, brother. We're brothers. We're supposed to comfort each other.

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[Diarmuid smiles at the kiss, finishing off wiping at his eyes before taking a deep breath to calm himself.]

Thank you. Will you help me plan something for everyone who has left? We need to show we were thankful for meeting them even if them leaving makes us sad.

[beforetights]

Yes, I will. It's a great idea. I'm sure we can make it fun.

[He takes a second to think.]

We'll need lots of food! And games! We can make it like one of the festivals!

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[Diarmuid nods, excitedly.]

Someone mentioned that we could make boats like we did for that one festival and set them loose on the river. One boat for each person who left, and we can put a wish on them for that person! Wouldn't that be nice? And then we could have food and other fun!

We need to get adults to help us. I don't think we can do it all alone.

[beforetights]

I can find Lord Junpei and Lady Fuuka! I'm sure they'll help! And that lady knight who bought my swim suit! I'm sure they'll all like your idea!

[He grins, having gotten excited again.]

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I don't know either of them, but if they are your friends, I am sure they will help!

[Diarmuid seems less sad and more excited now.]

You have lots of good people as friends!

[beforetights]

You do too! I think it's because we're such good knights! We attract all the bestest friends!

[smallspot]

Maybe! I just wish so many of them didn't go away.

[Diarmuid takes a deep breath and then shakes his head.]

But we can't focus on that now. We need to work on celebrating them first! Where do you think we need to start?

[beforetights]

[He reaches up to pat Diarmuid on the head.]

Let's see...I think we should start making the boats and the candles, since that's the best part!

[smallspot]

Okay! Lets go figure out how to make the boats!

[Diarmuid grins.]

Race you back to the apartment?

[beforetights]

Not just me!

[He points at the puppies.]

Them too!

[smallspot]

Of course! We better watch out.

[Diarmuid reaches down to scratch at Grey's ears.]

Grey has really long legs. He might win!

[If he doesn't trip over his own feet that is...]

[beforetights]

That's true!

[He nudge White.]

And White has lots of energy! I bet she's even faster than Grey!

[smallspot]

That is true!

[Diarmuid gives Grey a hug and White a pat before dropping Grey's leash.]

Okay, everyone, lets get ready to go!

[beforetights]

Yeah! One, two, three go!

[And he starts running, the puppies dashing a little bit in front of him.]

[smallspot]

[Diarmuid takes off running too, though he does hang back a little bit. He wants to makes sure that neither puppy gets confused or lost. After all, they are still young. His vigilance pays off when White starts to head off in the wrong direction. He grabs for the puppy's leash and pulls her back in the right direction.]

This way, White! This way!

[beforetights]

[Lancer stops and turns to see White almost go in the wrong way.]

What's she doing, Brother?

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She just got confused is all. You know where to go now, right, White?

[White yips happily and starts running in the right direction again. Diarmuid lets go of her leash so she can run free again.]

See! Come on or else she will win!

[beforetights]

[He nods, but first stops to give Grey a pat so he won't get lost either.]

Don't worry! I won't lose!

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Run, run!

[Diarmuid giggles as he starts running with everyone toward the apartment. Neither puppy gets distracted again so it looks like the winner of the race will be very close. Will it be a puppy or a boy?]

[beforetights]

[And as they reach the door of their apartment, Grey stretches his long front leg forward and touches the doorstep first.]

Look, Brother!

[Cu Chulainn squeaks to a stop.]

Grey won! Grey won!

[smallspot]

He did! Good job, Grey!

[Diarmuid bends down to give Grey a big hug and gets several happy licks in exchange.]

White was close and so were you, brother! I bet next time one of you will win!

[beforetights]

I bet! If White doesn't get lost anymore, she'll win!

[He pats White and scratches her ear.]

Come on, let's get these puppies rewards! They did really well today.

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I was just going to say that!

[Diarmuid grins at his brother and then opens the door and waves him and the puppies inside.]

After you!

[beforetights]

[Cu Chulainn and the puppies enter just as thunder sounds behind them.]

Eek!

[He squeaks, and the puppies whine and jump.]