It's home. [ it's the first thing he says, more out of instinct but in a way that says he firmly believes this is a good thing. ] It wasn't easy at first. I didn't stay for a long time. Back then, I...didn't feel like I belonged there. But eventually things got better. I met people who made me realize otherwise after a lot of arguing.
[ haha. but...he grins a little. ]
It's important for me to get back there. And keep our world safe.
Yeah, I think so, too. But I also think that as long as you have people who make you feel that way you can be pretty much anywhere. [ ... ] Was the place you were before a place you felt safe?
...can I ask why that might be? [ mostly he sounds concerned because that...seems very unpleasant. and a good way to be demotivated to fight for your own home. ]
[ he does not like that he's not able to sense these things anymore, so unfortunately for tiger nico's staring at them for a moment as if that'll help. ]
Death is a constant in every world. You can live a long life, but eventually you will meet it head-on. And oftentimes it's my face people see in their last moments.
[They tap their visor.]
That's what this costume is for, to keep people from being scared of me on sight.
If anything, the last face I'd ever see when I do eventually die is my father's, and that's going to be the face I see for every day I'm in his domain. [ plainly said. ] ...do you cover your face like that back where you're from then?
It comes with the territory. [ it's a joke himself, but also. it's true. he considers this for a moment. ]
I suppose you could say we're complete opposites, yes. But we've known each other for years and...we've been through a lot together. [ mostly true. they have known each other for years in general, but only got to know each other about a year ago. but that year and some change ago really was full of A Lot so. ]
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[They are cautiously optimistic that this might be a good thing.]
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[ haha. but...he grins a little. ]
It's important for me to get back there. And keep our world safe.
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That's good. Everyone should have a place where they belong.
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...no. It wasn't. Not for me at least. Though I think the same would be true regardless of what world I was in.
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Death follows me everywhere I go. It's been in me since birth, and I will always be its agent.
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...a curse? Or your world's embodiment of death?
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How is always guaranteed?
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[They tap their visor.]
That's what this costume is for, to keep people from being scared of me on sight.
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If anything, the last face I'd ever see when I do eventually die is my father's, and that's going to be the face I see for every day I'm in his domain. [ plainly said. ] ...do you cover your face like that back where you're from then?
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Yes. Though it was everything except my eyes that were covered then, so this is a bit of a change.
[Then, curious:]
Are you a demigod too?
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[ well. there's no sense denying it. ]
Yes. Which I can only guess means you already spoke to Will?
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So that would make you a demigod of Hades?
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[They say that with a small smile. It's a joke.]
Sunshine and the underworld. What an interesting combination.
[Like it's pretty obvious the two of them are into each other. They think it's sweet.]
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I suppose you could say we're complete opposites, yes. But we've known each other for years and...we've been through a lot together. [ mostly true. they have known each other for years in general, but only got to know each other about a year ago. but that year and some change ago really was full of A Lot so. ]
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[That's something Tiger can't relate to, unfortunately.]
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...it took a while to find him. But before that I spent most of my time alone. I sort of thought it would always be that way.
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[Like. Nico is right. But given their similarities White Tiger figured Nico would understand.]
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