♥ v2

[screwthatnoise]

A cold, delicate hand grabs yours and pulls. It pulls, and it pulls... there's a sense of urgency in this icy grasp, as well as a trace of reluctance. Abruptly the hand let's go, right as your vision fades to black, and for a brief moment, only a brief moment, your senses disappear. There's only the eerie sensation of weightlessness before your feet are settled back on solid ground again.

(please join #echolife! ♪)

Comments

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

"Sion, was it? The brother I wish Echo never had. How nice to see you here—!!"

The voice doesn't sound sincere. In fact, it sounds bitter sweet.

Re: entry

[restorefromsave]

I wish I could say the same. What's this about, Zwei-san?

[Just calm and neutral.]

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

"Hmm? Well, if you must know... haha, I say that, as though it's a well-kept secret! This echo is falling apart, and when something falls apart, something else must claim the remains... like a vulture!"

She giggles. Maybe her vague, roundabout explanation makes sense to her.

Re: entry

[restorefromsave]

You intend to take over?

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

"Absolutely. What's left isn't appealing, but... it'll do."

Re: entry

[restorefromsave]

I'm afraid I can't permit it.

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

"I'm afraid I have full reign over this body in the end."

Re: entry

[restorefromsave]

I doubt it.

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

Zwei laughs, as if you're a just the foolish child claiming to know all 34 letters of the alphabet.

Off to the side, though, is a small stuffed bear bobbing its head and watching you quietly.

Re: entry

[restorefromsave]

[Looking at the bear.]

Can I help you?

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

"You can! Because... because you're the brother!"

The bear seems delighted, even if its unchanging expression claims otherwise.

Re: entry

[restorefromsave]

[Approaching Bear.]

I am. What can I do for you?

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

"You can help me by finding my limbs. Um, that's a start, right? Because I don't know what the rest of the heart is like at the moment..."

...

"Yeah, that's a start," it adds reassuredly.

Re: entry

[restorefromsave]

Do you have an idea where they might be?

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

"No! Not at all. I can't promise anything... but with this many people in this place, they should be found in no time."

Re: entry

[restorefromsave]

Is there anything else we can do to help?

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

"...that is to be determined when the rest of the heart is examined. You see... I've been up here for a while! I think! I've definitely been like this for a while."

It wobbles its little body.

Re: entry

[restorefromsave]

I can repair you when we find your parts. What is this place supposed to be like?

Re: entry

[screwthatnoise]

"It's Hail's heart... and that annoying Zwei's. But... it's...! It's worse than ever!"