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[ The Feed begins with the sound of wind howling, and soft breathing. Brought into Luceti is another New Feather, and one that is kind of confused really. Visible is a young girl with long blonde hair pulled back in twin pigtails. No, it's not Sailor Moon, for she is much too young and lacks the classic buns. ]

Huh? W... where am I? [ Silence. ]

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[Frederic had left the house he woke up in order to take in the land around him, with him his journal and of course wearing his clothes. Just why was he in this world? What purpose did it serve him to be here? More importantly, why did he have wings? So many unanswered questions buzzed in his mind as he was walking.]

[With a sigh, he stopped for a moment to collect his thoughts. It was then he saw a figure in the distant that looked rather familiar to him...it was Polka. A chill went down his spine as he stood there, his face expressing a fear of complete disbelief. She couldn't be real or was she? He wasn't even sure anymore.]

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[ She certainly looked real enough, sitting there at a small campfire she managed to put together to stay warm. She hugged herself and coughed a bit, glancing out of said cave to see if it had stopped snowing yet -- and stops. ] Huh -- ?

[ She sits up a bit more, eyes widening. ] Frederic...?

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[Frederic wanted to flee, but the snow and cold weather were getting to him during his walk. Instead, he walked closer to Polka trying not to look shaken.] Polka, I am so glad to see you again.

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[ She's thankful he didn't run away. But at the same time, seeing him again - after what happened... no, no matter how they parted, Frederic was still Frederic, and very dear to her. So up she gets, to meet him halfway in the snow. ]

Frederic... I can scarcely believe my eyes, but it truly is you. It's wonderful to see you again as well. [ ... but not so wonderful that it took dying to do it. ]

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[When Frederic reached Polka's side, he took her into his arms and held her so close. After what had happened, he needed to know she was real. His body was shaking a little as he held her, but this embrace made him realize she was there after all. No words could express how he was feeling at the moment, so he remained silent.]

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[ Polka utters a surprised squeak, caught off guard by the hug. But her surprise lasts but for a second before she wraps her arms around him in turn, hugging tightly. ]

Frederic... I'm sorry to have worried you. [ Especially after ... yeah. ]

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[Frederic held his grip on the young girl's body, but remains so gentle with her. The memories of their time together hadn't left him, but he was too familiar with the aftermath of what had happened. The pain and suffering which was caused by him alone towards the people whom called him friends. He wanted to redeem himself for all of the sins he had committed, so he uttered a few words to her softly.]

Polka, please find it in your heart to forgive me. [He knew she knew what he meant, or at least he hoped she knew what he was trying to say.]

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[ She certainly does know what he means by that. She closes her eyes gently, giving the slighest shake of her head. ]

Frederic, there is nothing to forgive. What you did, you believed in your heart was what you needed to do. I cannot fault you for that any more than I could anyone else. You're much too important to me, for me to harbor any ill will towards you.

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[Frederic shook his head slightly and frowned at her. He knew Polka would say such a thing as she did, she was such a kind person at heart. But this was something he needed forgiveness for. He had committed a terrible mistake and wanted more than anything to hear her say she forgave him.]

Polka, I've done a terrible crime. I took the lives of you and the others, while my own live was spared from the jaws of death. I didn't mean to give you such a cruel fate in order to keep myself alive. [His mind slipped away as he thought of the days after that incident, he felt alone and empty. He felt as if him being alive was a mistake and that allowing such a grim fate to occur was not meant to be.]

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[ Wait, what? That wasn't how Polka remembered it - although admittedly she was a little fuzzy on events since swan diving from the cliff. But really, learning of her death is not nearly so much of a surprise, when she has known she was going to die all along. The others though... ]

I...Frederic ...

[ Did that really happen? She remembered it differently - Frederic standing against them, and then ... then he was defeated. And Polka... it was the last straw. So much suffering, and like her mother had told her - she was the only one who could end it. ]

If... if that's truly what happened I-I'm sorry. I don't remember things very clearly from then... but[ She'll... avoid mentioning the whole 'I was going to die anyway' line right now. ] What's most important to me is that you are alive, and safe.

I know you did what you believed to be the right course of action - despite how things ended, I forgive you. I forgive you for everything, Frederic. So please, don't worry so.

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[Frederic let go of Polka as they sat together by the small fire. With such sad sighs, he stares into the fire and seems to be lamenting. Even if now Polka has forgiven him, he still seems rather disappointed by what happened and feels even more terrible that Polka remembers something else entirely. Then again, perhaps it was better this way.]

You must be ashamed of me, Polka. I've killed in cold blood the people whom called me their friend. And for what? Because I was too much of a coward to allow myself to die as I wanted. You do not deserve to be around such a man as myself, I'm a cold monster with no heart.

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[ Polka tilts her head curiously, and glances down to th fire at Frederic's words

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[Frederic listened to Polka's words and felt his heart strings being tugged at how kind and sincere her words were. It made him feel a bit better knowing how much she cared, even if he wasn't really expressing that himself. Taking her hand into his, he smiled softly at her.]

Thank you for those healing words, Polka. Your words have begun to close the wounds which have inflicted my heart and caused me such pain. I thought you would never forgive me and hate my very being after what I have done, but you did the exact opposite. The kindness you give is truly a blessing, I could not ask for someone better in my life than you, Polka. All you've done is shown me kindness, I wish and hope to return all the kindness that you have shown to me in return very soon.

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[ Polka smiles warmly in response, placing her hand over Frederic's with a gentle pat. It'll be okay big brother. ;.; ]

I could never hate you, Frederic, and I'm happy to cheer you some. I don't like seeing you or anyone else so troubled. I thought that I would never see you again, after everything that happened, so I'm ecstatic that even though we seem to have been brought here against our will, then at least I have someone familiar with me. And the only thing I could possibly ask of you in return is that you remain the kind self you have been to me all through our journey.

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[Frederic holds onto Polka's hand so tightly, enjoying her warmth with his.]

I will keep my promise to you, Polka. Your feelings are the same as mine as well. Even if we have been brought from different times or paths, we've found ourselves once again through some kind of power. One might say it is fate, another may say destiny, at this point it matters not to me which it is. All I want is to remain by your side, Polka.

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[ D-d'aww. Polka smiles warmly, nodding once to agree completely with the sentiment. ] That makes me happy, Frederic. I would like nothing more than to spend the time that I have here with you as well.