001. The cycle begins anew

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[ooc: For some characters this handwriting will be rather familiar! He writes is his typical manner, bold and precise like it was printed off from a word document.]This entry is for the record, as I am sure it can be of use in the study of Edensphere's death and hatching methods and cycles

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A not-so-quick quicklog

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[It didn't take long after dropping the journal for Allelujah to make it to SetsunaGundam's house. From reading through the entry he had surmised that Gundam had returned, but without memories... which was saddening, but he still seemed the same, and eager to learn of who he once was. This was optimistic.

He stopped outside to knock on the door- The fact that Aurora was back and that he remembered was taking a while to fully settle in his mind. His best friend was back after months- his best friend remembered him. It was all too much to possibly be true, and yet it had clearly been Aurora's handwriting and demeanor.]

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[Nearly half a year.. The data had been processed, yet Aurora can hardly believe it. To him it feels like he's only missed a week of his life, if even that, and the disconnect between his own sense of time and the truth bothers him.

Looking down at the journal, he's ready to reply when a knock on the door stops him. Good, Raise made excellent time in coming here.]

I'll answer it. [He calls out to Gundam, stepping through the gauntlet that is the junk his friend hoards with a frown. Really, he should have a serious talk with Gundam about organization.

Opening the door, Aurora stands rather nonplussed in front of Raise, dressed casually thanks to the Sphere.]

Allelujah, come in. Have you been alright during my absence?

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[Gundam let Aurora open the door, since he was cooking on the small kitchenette. For some reason the idea of letting Aurora cook had not appealed to him. And somehow he'd managed to find everything among the mess left... By himself. He was sure there'd been an organization to the clutter, but he couldn't recall it any more.]

[Turning the heat down he looked at the door, wanting a glimpse of Raise, to see the man... and it wasn't with any shock that he discovered the man was indeed from his dream as well.]

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[It was strange when Aurora answered the door, easily picking up where he had left off- Just like then Bastet and Snap had returned, as though nothing had happened. His shoulders slumped at the question.]

Tieria, I... Yes. Yes, I've been alright.

[He was half tempted to hug the man (though that would be awkward) and half-tempted to hit him for leaving. He settled on an awkward smile, stepping inside.] ....I didn't think I'd see you again. I'm glad you're back.

[He glanced up to Gundam, lifting a hand in acknowledgment.] You too.

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[Even Aurora could pick up on the emotion on Raise's face and suddenly he felt guilty, as if he had intentionally abandoned him. He thought back to what he could do as he closed the door behind him, and without any warning he hugged Raise from behind. It was awkward and tight, and uncomfortable where his glasses pressed against Raise's back, but.. He thought maybe he was getting better at this.]

I'm sorry. [It's mumbled but audible, and Aurora realized this wasn't a very strategic position for talking.] I've distressed you and I didn't want to. Setsuna, as well, though he doesn't remember.

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[Gundam nodded to Raise, acknowledging the man with ease but having nothing more to say. Momentarily he felt like a third wheel, not so much awkward, as not informed, out of the loop. There was a lot he was missing in context, and Aurora's reaction to Raise was a surprise, if a pleasant one.]

[He said nothing, he had no desire to interrupt.]

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[He paused at the embrace- it was strange, especially coming from Aurora. He lowered his head, unsure of what to do or how to react] ...It's fine. You didn't choose to leave or disappear. And you're back now. Both of you.

[He glanced over his shoulder, shrugging hesitantly.] ...And it seems were all here again. Memories or not, it's a place to start.

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It seems like we have less control here than I thought. All we can do is fight to stay together.

[Something was missing. He couldn't put his finger on it, but he had the sense of being out of place, of lacking. Making a decision, he peered around to look at Gundam, freeing one arm and beckoning him over.]

Dinner will be fine for a moment. Come join us.

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All we can do is fight to stay together.

[The idea didn't sit well with Gundam. He didn't like the thought of that being their only option. They could do more then that. Resigning themselves to something so small, when they were meant to changes things... He'd think about it. After all, Aurora also had a point, this place had taken months from Aurora, and all of Gundam's memories. But there had to be a way to change the state of things.]

[At the invitation to join them Gundam stiffened a little, shaking his head.]

Thank you. No. [The rejection wasn't meant to be cruel, he appreciated the invitation, but... The idea itself made him uneasy. He didn't know why. All the same he did step closer, and with a long moment of hesitation, he briefly touched the shoulders of his friends before retreating hastily. The contact was strange and unsettling, in such a context.]

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[He wasn't surprised at Gundam's reluctance to touch (After all, he never had liked that,) but moreso by the way his uneasiness seemed to permeate through the room. He blinked for a moment, before writing it off. He imagined a lot of things, after all.]

[He gently pried himself from Aurora, placing a hesitant hand on the other man's shoulder.] ....I'm glad you're back. [His lips twisted into a smile, eyes flickering over to Gundam.]

...And you as well, even if you don't remember it.

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Understood.

[So his aversion to touch was still present. Aurora nodded, showing that he understood why Gundam had passed on his offer; it seems nothing important had really changed with Gundam, and in a way that was as comforting as a hug was suppose to be. The touch on his shoulder brought about a foreign sense of unease, causing him to frown a little at his inner thoughts. Where had all these strange feelings been coming from? Should he mention it, or was it something that would only compromise himself to the other two?]

[Raise pulling away snapped him back to the present.] I would hope you are. [He was almost offended that Raise had to state what should be a fact, but let it slide due to the circumstances.]

What Gundam has forgotten we can recover to the best of our abilities. The only thing that matters is our true past; his memories of Edensphere are an acceptable loss.