Personal Log #15 - Fourth Wall

[spohkh]

[Spock can be found mostly hiding out in the Dome. he doesn't really trust the sudden influx of new visitors in Luceti, because it usually means bad news.

This is a catch-all post for Spock~ Approach the Vulcan at your own risk.]

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[tailasoldastime]

In-? N-no, I'm fine, Sp... Spock. [That name. Of course. He was in Luceti when he left.] Spock!

[Well this makes it different, this calls for a move closer.]

[spohkh]

[Spock bows his head, pleased that Beast remembered who he was.] Indeed, my friend.
[The Vulcan awkwardly pats Beast on the shoulder. That's what people did with their friends, right? Right.]

[tailasoldastime]

[Oh, right, patting is a friend thing. Then he guesses he should... pat right back, then. Yes. Good friend skills, Beast.]

H-how, uh, are you? Er, everything. How is everything?

[spohkh]

I am well. [If Spock was more human, he might have chuckled at Beast's attempt to reciprocate that manly patting.]

There were many who mourned your disappearance. Belle left shortly after you did though, so it is my hope that you reunited in your own universe.

[tailasoldastime]

[He couldn't help but smile at the mention of Belle.] Yes... she is back, w-with me - I mean, a-at the castle. [A glance down.] It is better for her there than here.

They... people m... mourned, for me?

[spohkh]

It is fortunate that she is back home... and of course people missed your presence. Much like you had mourned Mister Obi-wan's disappearance.

[A lot of people missed Belle and Beast... ]

[tailasoldastime]

I... I was here for a long time... but I, never thought how my friends would miss me. [He slouches just a little more. He feels bad that so many got left behind.]

[spohkh]

We were pleased you got to go back home... though it is unfortunate that you suddenly find yourself here again. I wonder if Belle followed you as well.

Come, let us get something to drink.

[tailasoldastime]

M, maybe, she didn't come with me I don't-

[And then he remembers a certain feeling that is absent, and he turns his head to look behind him.]

I... I don't have wings?

[spohkh]

[Spock looked over Beast's shoulder. His memory was hazy, but he seems to recall something similar happening last year.]

Ah... I see. It would seem that your visit here with us might be quite short.

[tailasoldastime]

But- I don't... understand. We, always have wings here... don't we?

[spohkh]

Not always. I seem to recall a phenomenon happening last year where many people showed up, just like this with no wings... and disappeared shortly after they appeared.
It might mean that you are soon to return to your home.

[tailasoldastime]

Last year...? [But, wasn't he here last year...?] I... I don't... r-remember.

[spohkh]

I do not remember all of the details either. Perhaps the Malnosso blocked our memory.
[Indeed, Spock's memory was very hazy about this. But he can recall some very minor details. Something about a crazy scientist.]

[tailasoldastime]

[He clenches his teeth.] The Malnosso. They would block it.

[His eyes soften.] Then if... if I leave, y-you won't... remember me.

[spohkh]

[Sadness crosses Spock's features.] Indeed, that is a strong possibility.
But I will remember the times we had before most fondly. [This was Spock trying to cheer you up.]

[tailasoldastime]

[His face droops.] At least one of us will... remember.

[spohkh]

Do not let it make you sad, Beast. We all knew that this would happen.
But please know... I appreciated our time together.

[tailasoldastime]

You... you did?

[spohkh]

Of course. I consider you a friend.

[tailasoldastime]

Well, w-well I, uh...

M, m-me too. [A small smile.] Thank you.

[spohkh]

Then let us take this opportunity to celebrate, yes? [Spock tugs on Beast's cloak.]

I believe the phrase is, 'I'll buy you a drink.'