To All Heroes Who Read Their Files

[acceptedoblivion]

[He isn't really the type of person who writes this kind of stuff, especially back when he had to stay in the shadows whenever he did try to help someone. But just this once (now that he's cooled off), he'll make an exception.]

I might be new to this place and be a bit more in the dark than the rest of you, but hear me out. I don't know what worlds you came from or what you've seen. Don't care to, either. But that won't stop others trying to use your pasts (and possible futures) against us. I'm referring to Palitutu, who had our files apparently before any of us ever arrived. At least she did for me and the rest of us who showed up recently.

I don't know how many of you withdrew, and I won't ask. How we handle our pasts is up to us. But I will say this: The future is never set in stone. Nor should we let anything in the past we don't remember define us. Don't give up or break just because someone decided to be a scarily-accurate creep. At least that's what I think.

Oh, and one more thing: How do you put out a grease fire? One of my housemates may have tried putting water on one.

- Ira

Comments

[makingfriends]

[Well, the lack of anger is a relief! But Ven was raised by enough parental figures to know he's not off the hook yet, so cue the most innocent face he has on record.]

N-Nothing much! We were just -- trying to make dinner for everyone! We thought we'd try something new, so...!

[HELP A BRO OUT, IRA]

[acceptedoblivion]

[Gee Ven, can you be any more helpless.]

We tried making a fish recipe from one of the books Rae brought back from the library. Think we misread just how much to add.

[That shorthand for teaspoon and tablespoon tho.]

[needsteaplz]

[Honestly she was ready to bust her chops at them, maybe even defenestrate them, but the fact they were trying to make dinner helped to defuse that anger very quickly. And Ven was right, there was a small catch.]

I guess busting in here kind of ruined the surprise then. Cooking fish can be rather tricky though so I can't fully put the blame on you guys. BUT...you two are still gonna have to clean up the mess, alright? You might want to let the pan cool before you scrub it.

Tell you what, while you guys do that, why don't I take a quick trip to the market and I'll be around this time in case something happens?

Saori, what about work, kupo?

[She looked at her moogle and just shrugged.]

Considering everyone at work also saw that letter, they're probably going to assume I'm not coming back for the day. Besides, knowing Sparks, he'd be happy to pick up on my paperwork.

[makingfriends]

[That's also a relief -- he's already been thrown through a window once and has no desire to repeat the experience -- but Ven's back stays respectfully straight, and at the order to clean up, he nods promptly.]

Yes, ma'am!

[Someone's used to being (mostly) obedient, is it obvious

But her offer gets a smile out of him -- and as she talks to her moogle, Ven glances sidelong at Ira dude we are so lucky you don't even know]

Sounds good to me!

[His ambition will not be hindered by this tragedy]

[acceptedoblivion]

[Ira, in stark contrast, just snarks it off like someone who's never had an actual parent before.]

As if we weren't going to already.

[He says it nonchalantly, vaguely gesturing at the dropped rag by the dropped skillet and the broom in his hand. With a shrug, he grins at Ven before going to find the mop. That broom is not going to work on suds after all.]