[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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Diarmuid follows September into the store, large eyes growing even more so as he does. He wants to pick everything up and touch it, but manages to stop himself after reaching out for one of those boxes of tulip-shaped candles and almost knocking over another one. Once he has made sure that nothing is going to fall over, he looks over at September and notices the boxes in his hands.

"Are those what we are looking for?" He fumbles around and pulls his card out of the pouch he always carries with him when he leaves the house, "Here!"

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"Yes," he answers simply. When he looks down at Diarmuid, his next reaction surprises him. He shakes his head once and shifts the boxes into one arm.

"I do not have as many expenses as you do," he points out--and it is true, he scarcely buys anything except food and books. He reaches into his pocket and retrieves his wallet. "It would be more sensible if I pay for them."

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"Are you sure?" Diarmuid looks down at his card, "I don't want to take your money, Lord September..." He falls quiet for a moment before looking up at September with a confident look in his eyes, "Thank you! I promise I will find a way to pay you back!"

The logic of September's suggestion is apparently lost on this one, but at least he is not being too stubborn today.

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"Yes. I am certain," September answers softly. He can't bring himself to tell Diarmuid that he doesn't need the boy to repay him for anything, as it seems to mean so much to him.

Instead, September quietly purchases the candles, and turns to leave the store, the candles in a shopping bag in one hand, the other reaching out to take Diarmuid's again.

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While September doesn't need any repayment, Diarmuid has always been taught to help those who help him. It would seem wrong for him not to do at least something little in return for what September has done. It is just how he was raised.

Diarmuid eagerly takes September's hand again when the man reaches for it, "What else do you think I will need, Lord September? Maybe I should make a list of everything. I don't want to forget anything!"

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September remains quiet for a few minutes as they walk hand in hand. Hm. What else do they need? He's heard enough to know what people would prefer not to stand outside in freezing rain unless it was absolutely necessary. This can be done indoors. But where?

He looks down at Diarmuid. "I believe we need a location."

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"Besides the river?" Diarmuid looks confused for a moment before what September means dawns on him. "Oh! Indoors in case the weather is bad, right? I wonder what a good place would be..."

He walks quietly for several moments, thinking, before another idea comes to mind, "What about the temple? It is big and it's a holy place! It would be good for connecting with those we have lost, wouldn't it?"

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September ponders this answer for a few beats. In his experience, places of worship or sacred spaces were more often used for these kinds of events than anything else. It seemed suitable enough a location to him.

He nods once. "The temple is very suitable," he answers. Then he stops and looks down at Diarmuid again. "You are very kind and fair-minded. It will serve you well in the future."

And that is all he can say. He continues walking Diarmuid's hand still warmly ensconced in his.

Just...*hugs* September. Also, I think this is just about done?

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Diarmuid is surprised by the sudden compliment and blushes slightly, looking down at the sidewalk. However, at the same time, his hand squeezes September's lightly, "Thank you. I am just trying to do what my father taught me and what feels right."

He falls silent after that, walking alongside September. When he finally speaks again, his embarrassment seems to have passed and his usual cheerfulness is back, "Will you come back with me to my apartment? If you help me, I will make some soup to thank you! We can even make some extra spicy for you. I bought some spices last time I went shopping!"

Yup, I think this is scene. c:

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That warm sensation is back, as is the almost-smile. September nods once. They continue on to Diarmuid's home.

"Yes. I think I would... like that."