First Trial ❀ Video

[abandonedoath]

"Please allow me to guide you to the mansion..."

Shannon turned her back to the family and led the way up to the mansion while hiding her saddened face. He did not come again this year either... She clung onto the hope that he would, but just as her hopes were dashed again, there was news. Kyrie had talked to him and the bad taste between father and son were changing ever so slightly to the best.

The girl was relieved. Surely there will come a day when he will come back to the island. He promised her that he would. It was then she decided that her resolve won't waver anymore even if for these past three years she had felt saddened and resentful, but... it was something she needed.

It must have been a sign from God that he must be rooting for her.

She closed her eyes and prayed in her heart for God to give her a gift to show that her three years of waiting was not in vain. Though as she wished this, her seemingly predetermined fate was altered and given a new path--one that did not lead toward the tragedy of 1986.

The maid opened her eyes her prayer, but found herself not in the correct position. She was sprawled out in the ground instead of standing like a few moments ago. It was then she sat up and glanced around in confused state.

Where was the mansion? The beach? The sound of the seagulls had gone deaf to her ears.

By her right arm was a small device. It was something she had never laid eyes upon. She decided to inspect it even if it was dangerous. Perhaps it was a way to return back to Rokkenjima or at least shed some light on these new circumstances.

[ VIDEO ]

_{[ The video feed slowly starts up as the girl brushes the dirt off her uniform. It was better than sitting around and she had a better view from where she sat. Being satisfied with her cleaning, she turned towards her new discovery. She leaned towards the lens as if trying to spot something that would help her grasp the device's function. ]}

...Huh? W-What is... Is it blinking? ...A red light?

_{[ A confused face etched upon her face as she tried to distinguish this blinking red light. Though, shortly it dawned upon her as she inched away ever so slightly with a reddened, embarrassed face. ]}

...T-This couldn't be a camera like those on the television could it? _{... Auu...}

Does this mean what I'm saying right now is being recorded?...

A-Ah! Um... What do I do?

Comments

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

[uguu]

Well...Battler still doesn't completely forgive him. It's certainly better than before, they can joke around, but it's still strained.

...Yes.

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

Oh well, they're at least trying to get along... that's better than nothing I suppose.

...

_{[ the way she said 'yes' bothered her a bit. ]}

...Um... I-It's alright if you don't want to tell me anything else, thank you for at least informing me...

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

It's fine, you know how Eva and Natsuhi squabble, it's nothing out of the ordinary.

I guess it's strange to ask you what was going on in 1983? [giggle]

Re: [video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

Mmm, yes that's true...

_{[ she giggles as well ]}

Well it's not that strange since I asked first. Um, let's see... It was during the beginning of the conference that I was taken here... You were just talking about how things were improving between Battler and his father, but it would take some time for him to come back here. I was guiding you to the mansion from the dock and ended up here.

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

Hm, that seems quite fluid, as far as being whisked away goes, that's not bad.
[giggle] So I was saying essentially the same thing only moments ago? Thinking about it that way, the only change in their relationship in three years has been his return, which was out of necessity...

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

_{[ Shannon is known for remembering things. ]}

...I suppose you're right, though I remember you saying that he did not intend to return to the Ushiromiya family.

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's true, he hadn't intended to. He only returned because he had to - he's still a minor with no other guardian. ...He'll probably cut off ties to us as soon as he can. I think he'll want to stay in contact with the rest of the family and go to Rokkenjima, but I'm not so sure whether he'll speak to us...

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

O-Oh I see...

_{[ She felt bad for having her say that, she wasn't sure how to answer. ]}

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

[She sighs and shakes her head]

Well, children grow up. I wonder if my family felt the same.

Who knows, maybe he's changing his mind but too stubborn to show it.

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

...I...I don't know about my family so I wouldn't know for sure...

Yeah, that possibility could be true as well.

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's right...but the children at the orphanage see eachother as family, right? It's good that you all have some kind of family at least. [she smiles]

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

Um... I guess you can say that... <sub>[ giggles ]

[ if only they knew the truth... ]</sub>

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

Was Kanon working there that year? I can't remember if it was '83 or '84, but he's a good kid, I feel sorry for him...

Oh, I guess if he wasn't, you wouldn't know him as 'Kanon'. I guess that would answer the question and leave who 'Kanon' is ambiguous for you to find out later, hm? [she smiles]

[y-yeah...

Kyrie feels the same way :))))))]

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

...Kanon? I'm afraid I do not know who you mean--o...oh I see.

_{[ Shannon didn't quite know what she meant, but she'll go along with it. ]}

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

Haha, I guess not, then.

[let me tell you about this great other personality you're going to develop shortly...]

Re: [video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

The future sounds really interesting and exciting so far Kyrie...

_{[ She's all ears~ Curiosity killed the cat though... ]}

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

[mostly because of Battler, right?]

Oh, good, you have something to look forward to, if and when we go home, that is. I'm not sure what else I can tell you, though...

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

<sub>[ Mostly because of Battler yes. ]

Auu...</sub> I wonder if we'll ever go home... _{[ she sighs ]} Well, I-I'm grateful that you've told me at least this much already, b-but I would not say I am um... at least a bit curious to this 'Kanon' person...

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

Well, let's see... I think he's about 16, his hair is dark and he's pretty skinny. Though that's still broad, isn't it? He comes off as antisocial, he's always very blank and does exactly what he's told - he seems to take being a servant quite seriously. Which is all well and good, but those of us who are just visitors would like to see him come out of his shell. But maybe it's just his age, Battler mentioned that it's a tough time for boys, which I can see being very true.

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

Hmm... Well, he sounds interesting. If he takes being a servant seriously t-then he probably made a good servant. I do not recall someone like that at the house, but maybe I'll recognize him if they talk to me.

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

I hope that doesn't mean he's new at the house...

He certainly is good at it, but sometimes it sounds like that's all he aspires to, or rather, that he doesn't think himself capable of anything else.

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

Well... if so, I think he would be a great little brother to me then...

Um... well that sounds so sad, I-I would think tending to the cousins would influence him or something... Or is he much too busy with work?... Auu...

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

He seems to be quite closed, it's unfortunate... I'm sure if he were to open up even slightly, enough to hold a short conversation, the other children would influence him enough, or bring him around.

[video]

[abandonedoath.livejournal.com]

...I suppose you're right. So um has anyone tried to get him to socialize with others...?

[video]

[queeningsquare.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, of course. But, there's another case of Natsuhi-neesan getting in the way, with how strict she is, she likely ruins any progress that may be made.