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[joinsparty]

Do those without halos wear such things where you are from?

[ this is a sincere question. ]

[refractures]

Not from what I know.

[ He can tell its a sincere question and just lightly pats her head. ]

As you can see, I don't have anything around my head—no halo, no accessories...

[ He has dangling earrings, but they don't really count. ]

But if it's something that looks cool, it's usually an accessory.

[joinsparty]

I understand. I have many allies who are interested in fashionable equips.

[refractures]

It's nice to want to look good.

[ Says the pretty man...... ]

What do halos mean for damage thresholds anyway?

[joinsparty]

A halo gives you strength. And if it shatters you lose your life.

So... to see so many people who do not have halos... [ ... ] I am very worried for your safety.

[refractures]

Hm. I'd say the halos are pretty unique to where you're from. But! I can understand why you'd feel uneasy about it. The absence of the familiar can really get at you.

Do all halos look like yours?

[joinsparty]

Halos can come in all shapes and sizes. They are just like the people they belong to.

[refractures]

So...

[ He looks over at her halo. ]

Yours indicates that you like... technology??

[ He's not very good at this. ]

[joinsparty]

... Yes. That is a good interpretation of it. I attend the Millennium Science School and am a member of the Game Development Department. I believe that my halo is very fitting.

I wonder what sort of halo you might have.

[refractures]

The theme is rather fitting for you.

[ He means it genuinely, even if he doesn't know which one came first: Aris being indoctrinated into technology, or fate designating her technology-related fate. He supposes that's not very important, even if he's curious. He has a feeling he knows the answer anyway. ]

As for me? Maybe the typical angel's halo would be nice~ Maybe adorned with very specific flowers with the stem wrapping around it.

[joinsparty]

Ah, floral halos are very beautiful. Yes, I think that would suit you well.

[refractures]

Really? Thanks! Sometimes I get called a devil instead, so that's nice to hear~

[joinsparty]

You can choose to be whatever you want to be. Other people cannot decide for you.

[refractures]

... I really wish that was true, Aris.

[joinsparty]

It is true.

[refractures]

Can you explain your reasoning to me?

[ He won't outright deny her, but like. Man. ]

[joinsparty]

You are you and no one else is you. Even if you have been something else in the past, you can still change. Even if you have been backed into a corner before.

To change is still a decision you can make. Even if it is a difficult road of atonement, it is one you can choose to walk. Even if you must defeat an enemy for the freedom to choose.

[refractures]

Even if it's decided by "god"?

[joinsparty]

There are many stories where the final boss is God for a reason.

[refractures]

[ Oh, he wants to laugh so bad. Not at her, but for how ridiculous things are--the world, the situation, everything. ]

Aris, I hope you will keep that mindset for a long, long time. It's really admirable.

[joinsparty]

It is not a mindset I could have without my allies. And so I will be your ally, and hold onto this belief for you until you are ready.

[refractures]

Ready?

[ ... ]

To accept the belief?

[joinsparty]

Yes. Because you do not seem to believe me.

[refractures]

[ His smile is a little wry, because... well, she's right. ]

And you're not angry about it?

[ ??? ]

[joinsparty]

[ she shakes her head. ]

I did not used to think this way myself. I understand.