Homophonic: Libby

[factoring]

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[medeian]

[glances at her from her spot on the bed.]

...Hey.

[factoring]

[ The calm hum of her emotions is right there, with the soft over static of concern. ]

... Can I ask why you went for Buzen?

[medeian]

Yes.

[chewing on her lip]

He told me a while ago that he thought he'd cease to exist the way he does now after his mission was over, because his sword isn't around anymore. So I just thought... This place is full of other people who have a chance to get out of here and live a full life afterwards. It felt cruel to make any other choice.

[factoring]

[ A long pause. ]

I'm going to tell you a secret, and I would like you to keep it to yourself, even within our team.

Will you promise me this?

[medeian]

Of course.

[factoring]

[ Have you ever wondered why that calm hum of Kyoko's emotions never really went away? Why there's static instead of anything clearer? ]

I'm not human, I'm from the Digital World. In the end... I will also cease to exist on Earth.

[medeian]

[ah. hm. there's just a flood of surprise.]

I - what?

[factoring]

[The hum is dominant now.]

My world is in danger of complete destruction along with Earth.

I came to Earth eight years ago to try and find a solution, to solve it. I did find one, but when everything is said and done, the Digital World will be separated from Earth and I won't be there.

Ask whatever questions you wish.

[medeian]

[well, first off:]

I... I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to imply you don't have a right to exist, or anything.

[factoring]

[She doesn't seem offended.]

I appreciate it.