"We just had an... interesting marriage ceremony. That's all." David said, scratching his neck. Masayoshi gently elbowed him in the ribs, shaking her head slightly. David glanced at her, before nodding, understanding her silent message not to speak of it anymore.
(Poke)
"...Alright, Terevion... I guess... I guess your right..." Gabriel murmured, her expression brightening by the tiniest bit, but, she was clearly wondering if any of her therapy even helped anybody anymore, if her skill was still worth something.
"I've... fought off insanity for a long time. I usually use breathing techniques and such to speed up the flow of chemicals to my brain so I can... forget those things for a time." Okita said, her expression drooping a bit before she shook her head.
David visibly flinched. He stared at Okita for a moment, before looking away. His conversation with Masayoshi returning to his mind. She had the same idea he did, though to a less extreme extent…
Masayoshi flashed Jack a soft smile.
"If your doubting yourself you can ask Raviathon after she wakes up, since I think you did very well here." Terevion said gently
Kiara, who was listening in on the conversation but remaining silent, displaying visible concern on her face for David and Okita, more specifically for David, but remained silent on it, knowing, hoping David would come to her if he needed to.
"...alright..." Gabriel murmured, just leaning back with Raviathon in her arms and breathing out.
"...Ya don't...gotta downplay what ya going through, Okita. We're all going through shit...but that doesn't mean your issues aren't important to..." David said quietly. He breathed out.
"...It...isn't wrong to seek help, Okita. Especially...from people who care about you..." David said quietly.
Okita just kept breathing, "I... understand that, David. I just don't want to hurt her... She's so... soft and gentle. Like if I do something wrong or if I... say something wrong, I could ruin everything... I already had one breakdown and she reacted so... so.. I... you get the idea... I don't know how she'll react to another..."
Tokugawa gently opened the door, "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you..." He said as he closed the door behind him.
David said nothing for a moment.
Ythala gently flapped her wings, fluttering to the edge of the bed.
"I know I won't ruin the relationship, David... I just... Don't want to see her hurt... that's all..." Okita said, still trying to focus on her breathing techniques so she didn't begin crying or convulsing.
Tokugawa took a few steps forward, but made sure to not to get to close to her, noticing her anxiousness. "How are you feeling?" He asked with a gentle smile on his face.
"...I'm...sure she feels the same way, Okita." David said. He looked at Okita for a moment, before shaking his head.
"....I'm....I'm...fine, Tokugawa..." Ythala murmured.
"It's fine, David... I'm glad that you considered me, at least." Okita murmured, smiling genuinely as she looked down.
"Indeed..." Tokugawa said, "If I may ask, perhaps a nightly stroll would do you well in calming down? The city, despite being in fear, is still quite lively. Perhaps that could calm your nerves. Feel free to decline my request." He said politely.
David breathed out, before flashing her a small smile.
Ythala glanced at Tokugawa for a moment, her wings gently flapping against her back.
"Same for you, David... I hope you feel better as well." Okita said.
"Well, the mission will probably last quite a while, and I don't intend to keep you for the whole night, Ythala. But, if you do not wish to join me, then I respect your decision." Tokugawa said with a soft smile, turning to leave.
"...Thanks, Okita. I...appreciate it." He said quietly. He flashed her another, genuine smile.
"N-no...." Ythala murmured. Her wings began to flutter as she moved off the bed, flying a few feet behind Tokugawa.
"Alright, David... It's no proble-" Okita was interrupted by the sound of the train coming to a grinding halt, causing the inside to shake. They seemed to have reached their destination.
Tokugawa nodded, "Then follow me, Ythala." Usually, he would've held his hand out for her to grab so he could lead her, but he knew she was more than likely not comfortable enough around him to do so, as he opened the door and began slowly walking.
David looked around, before slowly breathing out.
Ythala hesitated for a brief moment, before nodding. Slowly she flew behind Tokugawa, her wings beating gently against the air as she moved.
(Are you talking about the front of the train car or the front of the train itself? Cause they wouldn't see the front of the train as it's split into cars like any other train, and they haven't left it so Masayoshi wouldn't even know where to look for Akaza.)
"Raviathon... it's time to wake up..." Gabriel murmured, still holding Raviathon in her arms as she tried to shake her into consciousness.
(I just meant Masayoshi was looking towards the front and thinking that, in the area they reached, he should be nearby, as the skeleton said he'd lead them to him. She wasn't claiming he was there or anything like that, nor was she actively looking for him)
"It's time to get up..." Gabriel said as her wings unwrapped around Raviathon and she gently let the Archangel onto the ground.
"Th-Thanks, David..." Kiara said, gently grabbing Rory's hand, their fingers intertwining as both her and Rory headed for the exit.
"It's time... then...?" Raviathon asked
David nodded. Slowly, he began to walk towards the exit, Masayoshi hovering next to him, her hand still gently laying on his shoulder.
"...Your worried about the girl's pregnancy, Lance. I get that... but she is incredibly close to going into labor. I can't focus on putting a barrier around her the entire time while she's in labor, not with the opponent we're about to face. If you really want to protect her... I can divert some of my power to you so that you can do so." Metatron said telepathically.
"Ah... thanks for... earlier Gabriel. Let's go with all we have, and in the end, no matter what happens, we stood up against whatever odds we're going against, and we said "bring it."." Raviathon said, as she got up, Terevion nodding in agreement
"...She's...close...?" Lance murmured. His face paled slightly.
Gabriel nodded, standing up as well. "Alright, Raviathon... Let's do this..."
"Yes, she is close. It's been quite a bit more than 9 months since she was inseminated by Rory, and if you noticed the discomfort she displayed while rubbing her stomach, it's safe to say that she is quite close to entering into labor..." Metatron explained telepathically.
"Oh and... keep an eye on Kiara. I think she's close to giving birth." Raviathon suggested to Gabriel, seeming a little grim about the prospect of that
