[ Nothing would replace the feelings deep in his heart for the family he once had- more specifically his mother, of whom he remembered the most. Seeing this portrait that Ayaka was successful in retaining, it leaves him feeling content. And yet, deep down...there's a bittersweet comfort in being here, too. The fact that all that remained of his past was burning memories and a friend who'd endured the same pain. He doesn't have a portrait of his Mom- doesn't have any possessions of her, past memories locked in time. As Ayaka speaks, his gaze returns to the shrine. ]
I think...you've got a running start.
[ When it comes to being more like Kayo. The young girl who became the Shirasagi Himegimi when her Cryo Vision manifest, when the gods cast their gaze upon her and recognized her aspirations when she finally bested her brother in a duel. Ayaka grew up so fast... He's had many nights thinking about her and everything she's shared to reflect upon that. And it only made his ambitions grow stronger. It made him want to know Kamisato Ayaka better- to be by Kamisato Ayaka's side. To stay, just as he wished.
"I'm glad..."
Cloud sits more upright, looking back just in time to see Ayaka placing a hand upon her heart. That sense of wonder and admiration hasn't left his gaze, the gravity of her words leaving his heart warm despite the weight he feels. Just like the first time she toured him around the estate, the first time he knelt in front of that Shrine and respectfully listened as she told her parents about her new friend... He wouldn't take this for granted. How can he feel any other way, when being here felt like he'd found what could fill that void? ]
Just wish I could show you mine, [ he truthfully shares, softly before he turns to offer a bow of respect to the Shrine one more time. He scoots away then, back to his seat at Ayaka's side as he smiles to her with his own matcha tea in hand. ] Thank you.
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I think...you've got a running start.
[ When it comes to being more like Kayo. The young girl who became the Shirasagi Himegimi when her Cryo Vision manifest, when the gods cast their gaze upon her and recognized her aspirations when she finally bested her brother in a duel. Ayaka grew up so fast... He's had many nights thinking about her and everything she's shared to reflect upon that. And it only made his ambitions grow stronger. It made him want to know Kamisato Ayaka better- to be by Kamisato Ayaka's side. To stay, just as he wished.
"I'm glad..."
Cloud sits more upright, looking back just in time to see Ayaka placing a hand upon her heart. That sense of wonder and admiration hasn't left his gaze, the gravity of her words leaving his heart warm despite the weight he feels. Just like the first time she toured him around the estate, the first time he knelt in front of that Shrine and respectfully listened as she told her parents about her new friend... He wouldn't take this for granted. How can he feel any other way, when being here felt like he'd found what could fill that void? ]
Just wish I could show you mine, [ he truthfully shares, softly before he turns to offer a bow of respect to the Shrine one more time. He scoots away then, back to his seat at Ayaka's side as he smiles to her with his own matcha tea in hand. ] Thank you.