when things break bad...

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Bad End AU Meme

Sometimes you want a fix-it AU. You want everyone to live, to be happy, to find love, so on and so forth. You want the bad guy to lose early, for victory and triumph. Those are great things. Those are happy things. But sometimes terrible things happen to good people and you want to get catharsis through making some characters suffer. We understand. We really do. Sometimes no one wins. Sometimes the villain wins. Sometimes even if the heroes win everything is for naught. Sometimes, things just don't end happily.

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[helpdesk_hero]

Reminded him of joy? His ears twitch a little as he controls his shock.

"The Wood wished it of me."

[portolan]

Years ago, Balthier might have missed that ear twitch, but now it feels significant. It makes sense, that David doesn't understand friendship yet.

"She did," he agrees, "But plenty serve without real joy between people. I'm glad it's you I met. I'm glad the Wood had need of both of us."

[helpdesk_hero]

He holds back on asking why in the wood would wish to call out for him to join the man. Surely if he was needed he wouldn't be cast out.

"You have healed much since we first met."

[portolan]

It's a fair question, and not one Balthier knows how to soothe.

Why were any of them made in ways that drove them from home?

To the statement, he looks away. It's a strange feeling. Relief. Guilt.

"I have," he says carefully. "Company is good for me. So is purpose." Because as far as he's concerned, the Wood has some greater plan for David, and he's here to enable that.

[helpdesk_hero]

"Then you believe you've found a new one?"

Good, that is very good. David had thought that his duty to the Wood was to help the man find and serve his purpose.

[portolan]

"I have a heading, anyway," he agrees. "I'm learning to be more patient."

[helpdesk_hero]

"We will make your world better, yes?"

They will protect the Humes and the Wood and all of the other places.

I think wrap this thread but i'm down to do more with them

[portolan]

"That's the hope." And -- maybe they can. The bar is low. He failed the first time but ... it's still worth trying.

yay

[helpdesk_hero]

"Do not just hope. The Wood believes. So we will believe."

They will find a way to fight to their victory.