05-28-2019, 05:34 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-28-2019, 08:18 PM by Dragonstrike.)
(05-27-2019, 09:45 PM)Lord Windos Wrote:
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Spoiler(...toss your insults at me all you like, but it's clear to me that you haven't even begun to truly understand the positions I've been in, all the reasoning for why everything has happened the ways they have. I'd be surprised at the complete lack of Empathy, but...well, never mind.)
(...very well then. Quite frankly, I'm skeptical if it will work since Reiner rarely ever left you anywhere, but you two know Petrel and company more personally than I for natural reasons.)
(I will inform Reiner of your decision...and see if I can't convince him that you aren't pulling the same thing that Taylor did all those years ago, if not worse. Even for all the misunderstandings that have lead to this situation, Reiner still cares greatly about you. Don't make him regret this. I've endured enough headaches throughout the course of Reiner's adventures as is. I pray that your goals for riches and living the high life never adversely cross with Reiner's goal of fixing the city he loves. You know the consequences if you do make Reiner regret this.)
(Farewell, Weavile. I can't stop you, but I can make no guarantees that Reiner won't. If you reach the Team Rocket HQ, you'll know he decided not to.)
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(05-25-2019, 06:43 PM)Lord Windos Wrote:
[Gah, I've not been looking forward to typing this out...]
It's at this point in the conversation that Reiner realizes someone's not here.
"...hang on. I need to go fetch Weavile, tell him we're leaving. I'll be right back."
...and after a quick search of the penthouse, Reiner's wondering where the heck his friend went.
...a little bit more searching, possibly also asking Mr. Mime if he's seen Weavile (to no avail), and Reiner's starting to worry.
It's as Reiner's checking the empty balcony that I interrupt his thoughts.
He's not here, Reiner.
He has to be. Where else is he going to go?
Reiner...he left.
What?
...*sigh*...he wanted to get away from everything. From all the crazy, supernatural, life ruining events that have kept occurring and he's convinced will keep occurring in the future.
...you're...you're joking. Please tell me you're joking.
...I wish I was, Reiner. I wish I was...in particular he's fed up with me, Mew, and Zuryk. He's convinced that we're ruining everything you and him have worked for these last few years. That we've lead you down paths you shouldn't be taking. And so...he's going back to the life that he knows and is comfortable with.
...
I'm sorry. I couldn't convince him otherwise. The good news is that he's going to do his best to not blow your cover. Even if he can't bear working with you any more given the...circumstances, he still considers you his friend. He'll feed Team Rocket a story about how you left him at the AV out of concern for his safety and as backup should things have gone wrong. And if they do catch wind that you're somehow still alive, he'll try to throw Petrel off the trail.
...
Reiner?
Reiner wants to scream. But he isn't yet. He's gripping the handrail incredibly tightly in frustration and grief.
...he just...he just left? That's it? He just friggin' left to go do his own thing?!
...yes. If I hadn't been 'rudely poking into his business' to quote a miscellaneous source, he wouldn't have informed you at all. From what I could gather, he was hoping that everyone would just forget about him in the moment so he could slip away unnoticed.
...
Reiner lets go of the handrail and slumps to the ground, curling up into a ball. And he just...sits there like that.
He feels so...empty right now.
One of his closest friends just left him.
Again.
He wants to scream. Cry. Shout. Anything.
He can't do any of that.
It was bad enough when Taylor pulled a stunt like that. Bad enough when Clair was obliterated.
This feels 10 times worse than both of them combined.
At least with those first two situations, there was still a chance they'd come back.
Reiner feels so...betrayed.
The only saving grace here is that Weavile still cares enough about Reiner to help cover for him. That the thief still considers them friends.
...Reiner? Reiner, everyone's waiting on you. It's time to go.
...how can I stop him?
...Reiner, you know that he'll hate you if you do that, right?
...how do I stop him, Dragonstrike?!
...
...you pray. And you know what that entails. We both know she won't be happy with him either way.
...
...he knew it was a risk, and he's still striking out on his own anyway to live the life he wants to. Yes, it's selfish in nature. We both know that's how he's always been, though.
...damn it, Weavile...
...there's a quote I know that is somewhat applicable to this situation, I feel. 'If you love somebody, let them go, for if they return, they were always yours. And if they don't, they never were.' You care for Weavile almost as if he was a brother. Words were never exchanged in that way, I know, but it's the truth. I understand that this is almost like family abandoning you after everything the two of you and Kingdra have been through.
...
...do you care about him enough to let him look for happiness on his own terms? Families must all eventually part ways, after all. Emily and Taylor are here now. And Lindworm. And Hope. You still have friends and family to hold on to.
...
...*sigh*...I suppose now is as good a time as any...Giratina's also finished reviving Clair, Reiner. Giratina wants to hold the reunion in her realm, though, so she can moderate things as necessary. It will take an indeterminate amount of time, though, and Giratina will only allow you and only you into her realm for this. Once you've left Celadon and are in a safe place...you can retrieve your sister.
...
...Reiner? Reiner, I need you to respond. I know this is hard, but...
...what do you know of losing family, Dragonstrike?!
...I've fought to help you keep yours, haven't I? I know how important these matters can be, even though my own exposure to them has been limited.
My job is to look out for you. To keep your best interests in mind. There's nothing more to it than that. There's no individual that knows you better than I.
For in some ways, I am you, as evidenced by why we're able to communicate like this.
And as much as it hurts to say it, I think the best course of action for you right now would be to let Weavile go. Giratina taking action might be more trouble than it's worth.
And I don't think either of us want to see these bonds fray more than they already have.
The choice is ultimately yours, though.
...give me some space.
...very well.
And thus, I leave Reiner to his own company, as requested...
...waiting to see the results of what decision he makes...
There's only one way to truly determine what he'll do of his own accord, though...
*rolls*
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Reiner returns to the room where Taylor and everyone else have gathered. He's rather stony faced and serious. His eyes are the main indication of just how hurt and sad he just was.
What was once a rather light hearted moment is no longer one.
"...Weavile left. He didn't want to come. We're leaving without him."
...and that's all Reiner says to everyone else on the topic. He won't immediately answer any further questions on the topic, remaining firm in his decision.
He decided that he's going to let Weavile go.
And thus, the credits theme takes on a bit of a different tone...while it's still the same, recent events have changed the meaning of many of the parts...with the help of the friends and family around him, though, he'll get through it...
For their sake...
And also Blackthorn City's.
With You in the Dark: Field of Hopes and Dreams Remix by insaneintherainmusic - Deltarune
It's finally time to end this chapter of Reiner's story.
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