.:Oh shit it's November:.

[ganymed]

Who ⬤ Ganymede and Co.
What ⬤ You know what.
When ⬤ Nebulous times.
Where ⬤ Fine Wine, ΩQuiet Winter’s Wanderlust, Gany's McMansion, Net Slum, Protected Forbidden Pilgrim
Content Warnings ⬤ mentions of kidnapping, captivity, transphobia, dissociation, existential depression, and probably incoming other cws, lmao

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[ganymed]

...And even if he doesn't at first, there'll be plenty of time to make him reach that realization.

[ Because Ganymede won't accept any other result. Whether or not it's too hopeful, he doesn't see anything other as a good end.

Michel will come back to them. He will drag him back kicking and screaming. ]

We are. We're more stubborn than anything.

There's nothing else we'll tolerate other than him being right back with us. He'll re-learn that the hard way. Though...

[ It's at this time that Ganymede kicks back his drink, downing the rest of it in one go. It makes the headache seem further away now. ]

...In his letter, I remember him talking in past tense, as if he has already lost hope. But, I could tell, feel his will to live. There was one line in particular...

'Let me see you at the apex of your dreams.'

That's why, I know, he too wants more than anything to live, that these letters are a reminder for us as much as a hint that he wishes for help. To be brought back to us. In his heart, he wants to be there to the end. Let's make sure to remind him of that too.

[fluorite]

[ The way Ganymede downs his drink in one go leaves Fai reaching forward so he can place his hand over Ganymede's. ]

I'll have to agree with your assessment. Why would he care so much about whether or not I remain my own person if he wasn't afraid he would see me turn into someone else in front of him?

[ He smiles. ]

These letters are how he'll hold himself accountable. They're a way for us to bring him back. A key, perhaps, to let us know that we need to keep pushing.

[ganymed]

[ He appreciates the sign of solidarity and maybe a way to keep him from drinking more. Even if he's tempted to say he doesn't need it. ]

Exactly. I knew we'd agree on the subject.

[ As if there could be any other answer Ganymede would accept. But, it doesn't mean he's unhappy to hear it from Fai. No, far from it, even if he means what he says.

It's going to be a group effort, he knows it. The more staunchly they feel about this, the better. ]

...He's probably written more to some others too. Michel's bighearted like that. So, at least we'll have a bunch of keys and ammunition.

[ What does he know if there are more letters? He's assuming but whatever if he is wrong people can prove him wrong. Which won't be because he thinks he's gonna be right!! ]

[fluorite]

[ There's something about the way Ganymede speaks that puts his heart at ease. Maybe it's the way he speaks with such certainty.

Either way, it makes his smile soften. ]

I bet he has. I'll even bring mine so I have a reminder of who he really is.

[ganymed]

[ In a world of uncertainty, one might argue they will have to be certain. But it isn't quite forced at all either.

When he sees Fai's smile soften, he knows his words are good ones too. ]

...Me too. I've memorized mine by now, though just in case I need to wave it in the face, I'll have it with me.

[ In the battle he'll just throw some of the lines he memorized at the other instead of whipping it out but it's fine. ]

Also, I know it'll be tough, but I kind of imagined him returning to normal as soon as we bring it out. He would say... [ Best impression of Michel's voice: ] ... 'Hasn't this been enough?! ...Fine. I can't do anything but return back to the guilds, eat my missed dinners, and make my apologies. You all win.'

[fluorite]

[ That makes him laugh openly, so much so that he lifts his hand off of Ganymede's. ]

What a great impression~

[ Maybe Fai should take a crack at impersonating Michel sometime too. Though Ganymede's words... he stifles another laugh. ]

He's going to get the scolding of a lifetime, isn't he?

[ganymed]

[ Even if Ganymede is feeling admittedly nervous and anxious about it...something about being able to make cheer about a bit of it is good. ]

I try my best.

[ He has, as a consequence, also not gone for another drink so soon. At the moment, anyway. ]

...Yes, I'm going to scold him until he wishes that he won't do anything that won't make me scold him ever again.

[fluorite]

Oooh, scary~

[ He laughs softly. ]

I look forward to seeing it. Pull on his ear and everything too, just so he gets the full point.

[ganymed]

I will, in some way. I'm a force to be reckoned with when I'm angry!

[ Ganymede's anger is one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse (no) ]

...By the way, do you want me to still call you Fai, or do you like Yuui better?

[fluorite]

[ Hm.

What would he prefer? What feels most right? It takes Fai a moment or two to really think this over. ]

Yuui. May as well, since Michel was so adamant about my staying Yuui.

[ganymed]

Yuui, then.

[ It isn't the first time he has changed calling what he does the names of other people.

So now, just like this, the blond in front of him is Yuui. Or rather, always has been. ]

...Oh, wait. One more thing. Cheers for this and our victory ahead!

[ Ganymede pours a drink and holds it to Yuui's. Like a toast for their pre-victory, and Yuui taking on his original (still non-remembered) name. ]

[fluorite]

[ His smile grows soft, sincerity alight in his eyes as he holds up his glass, gently clinking it against Ganymede's. ]

Cheers! We'll win... or else!

[ Winning, after all, is the only option here.

(we can wrap right here, if you like!!) ]