As we began to settle into the quiet, taking a moment to catch our breath and gather our thoughts, I noticed Log watching me intently. Before I could fully relax, he stepped forward me and immediately pulled me to the side, his grip firm and his expression intense. His eyes bore into mine with a mix of urgency and frustration.
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"What are you doing, RoseBud?"
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He demanded, his voice low and challenging, the tension evident in his clenched jaw and furrowed brow.
He continued with a tone of intimidation, his posture stiff and imposing.
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"First, you gave a letter to my past, then you start a forum. What are you trying to do?"
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I felt a pang of anxiety, my heart pounding in my chest, but I stood my ground, meeting his fierce gaze.
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"I know it seems like a lot, Log,
But I cannot live like this anymore."
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His expression shifted slightly, a flicker of confusion crossing his face. His brows knit together as he tried to process my words.
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"What do you mean?"
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"That letter wasn't from me,
"It was from me, in the future."
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I watched as his eyes widened, and he took a step back, the intensity of his grip loosening as shock registered on his face.
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"The future?"
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He echoed, his tone a mix of disbelief and curiosity. His posture relaxed slightly, the hard lines of his face softening.
I nodded, feeling a strange mix of relief and trepidation.
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"Yes. I don't fully understand it myself, but I think everything we're doing now is somehow connected to a larger plan. A plan that involves not just our present, but our future too."
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Log let out a slow breath, his eyes scanning my face for any sign of deception. The skepticism in his gaze was perceivable, yet there was a glimmer of trust as well.
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"And the forum? How does that fit into all of this?"
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"I have no idea."
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"Why are you doing this then?"
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"Because I believe it's the key to figuring out what we really are."
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"I... understand,
I'll go on this gamble with you."
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"Thank you, that's more than I could ask for,"
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A sense of relief washedover me. But as he turned away, I thought I saw a tear, dark and red like blood, slide down his cheek. My heart skipped a beat, but I knew it would be worse if I questioned him about it now.
When he turned back to tell me to come over, that tear was gone. Instead, a mischievous glint had returned to his eyes, though there was still a shadow of what I had seen earlier.
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"Come on, RoseBud. Let's get back to Lizy before she starts wondering what we're plotting,"
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He gave me a playful shove and a wink, then walked with me back towards Lizy.
"What were you two talking about? It seemed tense over there,"
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"Oh, you know, just discussing some... maintenance issues with the portal module,"
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I tried to keep my tone casual.
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"It was acting up a bit earlier, and we wanted to make sure it’s working properly."
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Log nodded enthusiastically.
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"Yeah, those things can be tricky. We didn't want to risk any malfunctions while we're out here."
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Lizy raised an eyebrow but seemed to accept the explanation.
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"Alright, just don't leave me out of the loop,"
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She crossed her arms playfully.
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"Never,"
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Log replied with a chuckle.
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"Not next time."
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We continued walking westward, the sun casting long shadows as it began its descent. Lizy suddenly asked Log,
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"Do you know how to stabilize Negative Union?"
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She let her hair loose, the twirled parts revealing a pair of small horns. She had hidden them to survive in Kagal, as most daimons opted to cut them off. Daimons are like the pure opposite of Angels; they survive on Negative Union instead.
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"How much is leaking?
You don't have to care about it if it doesn't materialize as crystals, you know, huh?"
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Lizy sighed, her eyes reflecting a mix of frustration and fatigue.
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"I'm starting to get crystals when I sleep,
Normally, I just find an open space to let it out, but I want to know if there is a better way."
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"Alright, follow my lead, my student!"
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Log said with a playful grin, raising his arm in front of him as Lizy followed suit.
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"Most daimons think the best way to focus union is from the fingertips, but it's actually the palm,
If you focus on one singular point, it's easy to lose control, but if you do it in an area..."
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A small red crystal spike rose from the ground, shimmering in the fading light.
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"It is easier to control it,"
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Log finished, his eyes twinkling with pride.
Lizy watched intently, then nodded, trying it on her own. With a deep breath, she focused her energy through her palms, creating a few bigger spikes that rose steadily from the ground.
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"With practice, you can just focus it all on one spike, so you won't leave crystals on the floor while you walk,"
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Log said, smiling as he watched her progress.
Lizy's face lit up with determination.
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"Thanks, Log. This is really helpful."
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She practiced a few more times, the red spikes rising more smoothly from the ground with each attempt.
Wait, why can Log create crystals? Isn't that only made from Negative Union?
I walked closer to the crystal Log had created, noticing that it was a mix of blue and red, unlike the pure red spikes Lizy had produced. The colors swirled together, creating a mesmerizing pattern. I glanced at Lizy, expecting her to be surprised, but she seemed completely unfazed, as if this was something she already knew.
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"Log,"
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I said slowly, still examining the crystal.
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"How can you create crystals? I thought only daimons could do that with Negative Union."
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"Oh um haha um...
It is fake, yeah, it's fake!"
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I raised an eyebrow but decided not to inquire further. I knew that all of us had dark secrets that we didn't want unearthed, at least until the time was right. As much as I was curious about Log's abilities, I respected his privacy.
Lizy walked to the crystals and smashed them, her movements swift and precise. She dug a hole to bury the shards, her face relaxing as the task provided a sense of relief.
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"This feels much better!"
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She exclaimed, tying her hair back up, the horns once again hidden from sight.
At that moment, a notification rang, and my monitor projected itself in front of me. Lily had created the forum.
I've known Log for so long, but I have never known that he can create crystals. I thought, Maybe I should be more observant of my friends from now on.
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"Maybe I should write things more often,
This will be my notebook for the future."
I started writing down the details of all my companions, capturing their unique traits.
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