[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?

Comments

[beforetights]

He says he'll let us taste his food! Especially his hamburgers! I bet he really is a good cook! It'll be delicious.

[smallspot]

A hamburger?

[Diarmuid gives his brother a curious look.]

Those are like the sandwiches, right? Only different? I haven't had one yet.

[Though, he does remember Kerry talking about them while he was still here.]

[beforetights]

I think it is. I haven't had one either, but he says he'll make me a hamburger and a smoothie and it's the most delicious food ever.

[smallspot]

What is a smoothie?

[Diarmuid tilts his head questioningly. This is one he hasn't heard of before.]

Did he tell you?

[beforetights]

I think it's a sort of drink. He didn't tell me much. I guess he wants to show me when he finally makes his food.

[smallspot]

A drink?

[Diarmuid nods. It's not a specific answer, but it is good enough for him right now.]

There is nothing wrong with surprises. They are fun!

[beforetights]

Yes, they're really really fun! Especially things like surprise presents.

[Speaking of that, he should get his brother a good surprise. But what?]

[smallspot]

Surprise presents?

[Diarmuid gives his brother another curious look.]

What do you mean? Like for someone's birthday?

[beforetights]

Yeah, like that.

[He scratches his head.]

When's your birthday, Brother?

[smallspot]

Umm...

[Diarmuid falls quiet for a moment before shaking his head.]

I don't know what day it is by this calendar. It is near Beltaine! Does that help?

[beforetights]

Really? Mine too! It's a few days before Beltane! Right when there's still snow!

[He giggles.]

We can celebrate our birthdays together!

[smallspot]

Really?

[Diarmuid bounces up and down in excitement.]

We are lucky! I didn't know that was when your birthday was! None of the stories father told me mentioned it!

[beforetights]

[He bounces too, but then stops as he thinks of something.]

...Wait, Beltane was the one for Brigid, right? The one where all the girls got to do weird stuff?

[smallspot]

The one where all the girls do weird stuff?

[Diarmuid gives his brother a strange look.]

I don't know what you mean by that, but isn't Brigid's holiday Imbolc? That comes before Beltane!

[He frowns.]

Father knows all of them, but sometimes I still mess them up...

[beforetights]

Oh. So our birthdays aren't so close after all...

[His expression falls.]

But...can we celebrate at the same time anyway? Beltane is a better time than Imbolc!

[smallspot]

Don't be sad!

[Diarmuid gives his brother a hug.]

I don't see why we can't celebrate them together if we want to! The calendar is different here anyway.

[beforetights]

[He hugs Diarmuid back.]

It is, isn't it? Then, let's put our birthdays together on this calendar!

[smallspot]

[Diarmuid nods confidently.]

It is! We just have to decide when we want to do it! Do you have any ideas?

[beforetights]

I want it to be warm and sunny! So we can play outside! I don't really care about anything else as long as we're celebrating together.

[smallspot]

Hmm...

[Diarmuid stops to think, before frowning slightly.]

It's getting colder now so we will probably have to wait a few months before it gets warm again. Why don't we pick a date when it starts getting warmer? I want to be able to do those things too!

[beforetights]

Hm...after Imbolc then. And before Beltane. When the dandelions and buttercups bloom? Is that a good time?

[smallspot]

Yes! I like that time.

[Diarmuid nods in agreement.]

It's when everything is coming back to life and getting pretty again!

[beforetights]

And all the animals come out and it's fun to play again!

[He gives his brother a big hug.]

I'm glad you helped me think that up!

[smallspot]

[Of course, Diarmuid returns the hug happily.]

We can think of anything if we work together! Come on. Lets go back to our room and we can work out more stuff for the picnic to remember everyone!

[He looks out at the rain that has started to fall.]

And we won't let some wet weather stop us!

time for this one to wrap up too?

[beforetights]

Of course not! We wouldn't be heroes if we did!

[He lets go of Diarmuid and skips toward the staircase, the puppies hopping behind him.]