[Voice]

[sparkledusted]

Ugh! [a small sound of frustration ensues] I've been cooped up for way too long. Oh, well. At least I'm out now.

[a low, dark chuckle, and those who know NiGHTS will realize this is not her normal laugh] I think I've got a lot to catch up on. What's happened since I've been gone? Did anyone miss me?

Most importantly, does anyone want to play a game?

Comments

/sob

[sparkledusted]

[Sorry, Emizel, but s/he sounds quite angry right now]

You could have done something!

WHY YOU DO THIS

[trademark_skull]

.... I-I looked everywhere for you, b-but... [THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING]

I'M SO SORRY

[sparkledusted]

Oh, come on. I was in prison! It shouldn't have been that hard to figure out.

/CRIES MORE

[trademark_skull]

[..... Just doesn't say anything. What really was there to say?]

D:

[sparkledusted]

Whatever. What's been going on around here, anyway?

[permavoice]

[world_of_elegance]

What do you think you're saying to this kid, NiGHTS? He was worried about you.

Re: [permavoice]

[sparkledusted]

[scoffs] Yeah, so worried he didn't help me at all when I got caught.

[world_of_elegance]

You have no idea what you're talking about. And if you're so great, what took you so long to get out? You're not acting like normal...what happened?

[sparkledusted]

It's not like I could pull off the bars and fly away! I tried to escape, I tried everything, but nothing worked!

It's fuzzy. What do you care, anyway?

[world_of_elegance]

I care because you're the only friend Emizel had for a long time. He did look for you and he tried, so he deserves better than cruelty. And I care because there is something really off about you right now.

You were always mischievous, but you were never cruel.

[sparkledusted]

Yeah, some friend he's been. Maybe I'm "off" because I was imprisoned for such a long time! Did you stop to think about that?

I'm being honest.

[world_of_elegance]

Is nobody allowed to fail? He's not all-powerful. I understand being upset, but to act like this...!

[sparkledusted]

And what about you? Didn't anyone notice I was gone? Didn't anyone worry? [hurt and anger are mingling in NiGHTS' voice, but it stays steady]

[world_of_elegance]

I...I didn't think you were in trouble. I know the extent of your power, I can feel it. I thought you could take care of yourself.

[sparkledusted]

You didn't think I was in trouble? Why? Didn't Emizel bring news back? Didn't you notice when I wasn't able to escape?

I'm strong, but that doesn't mean I can't get hurt!

[voice; locked]

[theheartofdarkness]

Tell me. Is this the strength you spoke of? You cannot even save a friend.

[permalocked]

[trademark_skull]

... S-shut up.. [Certainly not choked up by guilt, what ever makes you think that?]

[permalocked]

[theheartofdarkness]

Is that what you truly want? To be alone with your failings?

[trademark_skull]

If the only alternative is to have it rubbed in more, sure.

[theheartofdarkness]

Answer something for me. Are you still searching for strength?

[trademark_skull]

[... What was that?]

I-I... w-well...

[theheartofdarkness]

Well...?

[Compared to some of his other comments, the prompt is almost gentle.]

[trademark_skull]

..... I am going to need more. [If he actually wants to fix everything, anyway]

[theheartofdarkness]

I can offer you the strength you so desire. You need only come to me.

[trademark_skull]

.... You can?

[Wait, no. No no no no no no.]

N-no way, I can do this without your help!