[ Nier, like the older sibling/parental figure he is, was watching. What Luke can maybe see is a pot with a lid on it. It's not much of a mystery now since only a handful of things are cooked in a pot. ]
[ Yeah, Nier is going to give Luke 5 boiled eggs to compete with manwol's ovivore crime. ]
I found it hard to follow at first, but it was fun.
[ The food comes out in a bowl. It's lamb stew with some toasted bread on the side. Nier is having the same for himself since it's... Kind of lonely to eat by yourself? Why would he do that to someone. ]
[Oh.......stew. He hates how good it smells because that means he has to give this damn blockhead praise. He doesn't seem to mind Nier trying to join him.]
[what in god's name is luke having to listen to here jesus]
Real--?
[Well. This isn't the first time memories have happened, and it won't be the last time either.
There's something very different about getting one so... seemingly simple, though. No monsters, no struggles, no pain, no fear. A memory that leaves him satisfied, but maybe a touch melancholy in a nostalgic way.
The stew splashes once or twice very gently, and he reaches up to touch his wet face in confusion. Quickly, he tries to rub his eyes with the back of his hand. WHAT?]
[ hello i loved this married couple and Nier did, too. The memory is one he holds close to his heart despite the loneliness and the grief that comes remembering it now. It reminds him of what he wants in life, what he wanted to take back when he was home.
No more monsters, no more struggles, no more pain, no more fear. Nier only smiles as he eats his stew. When he's about to apologize and give some more context, HE CATCHES LUKE CRYING? ]
I'm pretty sure it's this place. Almost every week, there's some kind of curse.
[ At least that's what Nier would call these. He isn't aware of the nice one yet. He's considering he didn't attack Caleb because he's having severe depression. ]
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[ Since Nier is going to attend and be quiet the whole time. ]
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[Maybe after wasn't such a great idea considering all the snacks. But Luke tries not to eat too much junk.
And then he wanders into the cafeteria sometime afterward, still early, looking tired in the introverted way.]
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[ He's able to use the kitchen since it isn't being used, so... A delicious aroma wafts in the cafeteria. It's also cozy from the cold. ]
Tired?
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looking to be nosy. And see what he can see. Without, like, leaning all over everything. Inconspicuous looking.]
A little.
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[ Nier, like the older sibling/parental figure he is, was watching. What Luke can maybe see is a pot with a lid on it. It's not much of a mystery now since only a handful of things are cooked in a pot. ]
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He makes a bit of a face.]
I think the anime night was just popular.
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I found it hard to follow at first, but it was fun.
[ The food comes out in a bowl. It's lamb stew with some toasted bread on the side. Nier is having the same for himself since it's... Kind of lonely to eat by yourself? Why would he do that to someone. ]
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It's like that when you first start watching.
[Oh.......stew. He hates how good it smells because that means he has to give this damn blockhead praise. He doesn't seem to mind Nier trying to join him.]
...Thanks.
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Before this place, it had been a while since I had dinner with other people.
[ It is memshare week and Luke may have a small one (to 3:18). ]
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Real--?
[Well. This isn't the first time memories have happened, and it won't be the last time either.
There's something very different about getting one so... seemingly simple, though. No monsters, no struggles, no pain, no fear. A memory that leaves him satisfied, but maybe a touch melancholy in a nostalgic way.
The stew splashes once or twice very gently, and he reaches up to touch his wet face in confusion. Quickly, he tries to rub his eyes with the back of his hand. WHAT?]
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No more monsters, no more struggles, no more pain, no more fear. Nier only smiles as he eats his stew. When he's about to apologize and give some more context, HE CATCHES LUKE CRYING? ]
Luke?
[ hewwo? ]
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It's nothing. I burnt my tongue. It was too hot.
[...]
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Be careful. [ He will not. Point out the young man was crying. Instead, he leaves shortly to get some water for them both. ] Here.
now nier isnt eating suddenly with tearful principal bear
Very quickly makes sure there are NO red or wet eyes. Like, so fast.]
Thanks. I could have got it myself.
[He'll take it anyway, though. See? He's not crying. Never cried a day in his life.]
he wouldn't have been able to attack principal bear anyway
It's not something you need to hide. I'm not going to make fun of you.
[ He can't, but he wouldn't, either. Since... Nier was the one crying in the memory. ]
STOP
I don't know why... this keeps happening. Every time I'm with someone almost. I get... whatever those are. Memories?
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[ At least that's what Nier would call these. He isn't aware of the nice one yet. He's considering he didn't attack Caleb because he's having severe depression. ]
They're annoying.
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[Haha.
He frowns down into his stew with enough frown to wither it if it wasn't just food.]
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⊠Luke, have you considered that youâre not⊠Actually from this place? Or this world.
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Not you, too. I'm me. Luke. Nobody else.
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⊠I just want to make sure that you have control over your own life, Luke.
[ Nier at least wants Luke to have the agency he himself didnât and doesnât have. ]
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I know.
[He's just incredibly stubborn. (Is it that?) He frowns into the stew again, and then glances up.]
If... I'm not me... then who am I?
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[ He doesn't know if Luke's background is actually his, but his time as Luke interacting with them all is still him. ]
Don't worry about it too much. You can forget what I said.
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[He gives Nier a sort of quizzical look. He's him, huh. But they keep prodding him with such weird speculations.
When he looks back down to try for more than simply stirring the stew around, Nier gets a sweet, little memory.]
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Is that one of yours?
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