131st Box [Voice]

[playwitchu]

There is a tree here.... Why is there a tree here?

*She goes to let out a slow breath.*

I guess that I should make a list for Santa as well. I don't want much or anything big. I would like one of Abel's robes, especially one with his scent on it. A deck of... Duel Monster cards? Lastly, I would like a forge, not a big one but big enough to make blades with.

*She pauses a moment before speaking up again.*

I will like to add one last item; an application to Ethan's phone. One that will let him at least see his son during happier times.

*And now her tone takes one of mocking.*

Everyone having fun with the mistletoes~? I can't imagine how difficult it has to be all alone under them~.

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[determined-dad.livejournal.com]

[ He looks confused. ] That's all? But...shouldn't they have responded to my first message?

[ Ethan looks even more puzzled by her way of addressing him. ]

W-what?

[playwitchu]

Just keep trying. They can be fickle.

*And she will continue to just smile up at him.*

What was that lock for~? Surely you don't mean to try and kill yourself with it~?

[determined-dad.livejournal.com]

[ His brow furrows. He doesn't understand. After a moment he seems to comprehend. Anger and betrayal mix suddenly on his face. ]

Y-you...You read that? That was private!

[playwitchu]

*She frowns as he grumps at her and without really thinking she goes to try and punch his face.*

And just how do you think I felt when I read that?! You want to spit in our faces after we took the effort to save you like that! Why thank us if you will just throw away your insides and life like that!

[determined-dad.livejournal.com]

[ He's not really all that good at fighting, but he's learned a thing or two about desperation in the last couple days before he arrived. He flings his arms up to defend himself, and it works! But he gasps in pain as the blow hits his injuries, though he leaves his arms up as a continued defense. ]

I didn't ask anyone to save me.

[ Ethan's voice cracks and he swallows nervously. ]

And I'm not trying to insult you! Not you! Not anyone!

[ His hands begin to lower, shakily, as if expecting another attempt to punch him at any moment. ]

I didn't think you could read it... I... It's hard to explain.

[ His jaw clenches and he looks at the ground, staring at the floor at Xi's feet. His demeanor is that of a broken doll, or a puppet with cut strings. ]

If you need to hit me - go ahead. I won't fight back.

[playwitchu]

*She keeps her hand balled up in a fist, glaring at the older man. She raises her fist again, to deliver another blow but holds herself back.*

So it doesn't matter if you died? And what would that do for Shaun?

*Okay, you know what? You getting another punch along with an attempt to grab your hair.*

And how does wishing for your death not an insult?

*And she continues to glare and frown at him, almost wish this time she can switch personalities with the chip in. She listens to his excuses her expression never changing before letting go (if she was able to grab his hair) to just turn her back on him.*

Didn't think that you were so weak and pathetic.

[determined-dad.livejournal.com]

Shaun is dead.

[ Ethan's voice breaks with despair. He doesn't even try to block the punch this time, barely feeling the blow considering all that he's been through. He winces against the grabbing of his hair, but doesn't struggle against the hold. His hands come up in what he hopes is a peaceful sort of gesture.

The man stumbles back as she releases him, watching the floor with an intensity that belies the hurt that Xi's words have done to him. He swallows hurriedly, fighting wave after wave of emotion. He is unable to deny the young woman's words. ]

[playwitchu]

A fact that you know nothing about!

*She doesn't look back but start shaking with anger for a moment before just stopping. Her voice now speaks ever so calmly and almost unnaturally.*

Perhaps by throwing away your insides and who you are, you have really indeed killed him.

*Right now, she doesn't care about the hurt and damage she will cause with her words. The both of them are angry right now at the man.*

He is only dead cause now you gave up on him.

[determined-dad.livejournal.com]

[ Ethan's jaw continues to work silently, his throat swallowing with the force of his own self loathing heaped upon with Xi's confirmation of his own thoughts. He stands, softly trembling, forced into shock by this sudden forced admittance of his failure. ]