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WEEKEND 0, SATURDAY

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[ Escaping the confines of the changing room, Siffrin has settled on a comfy fit! Though as they look at themselves in the mirror, the bags under their eye, the exhaustion that clings to their face they frown.

(...)

..Oh, they spot someone else in the reflection and for a moment there's a flurry of right they shouldn't linger here, before realization hits and they perk up a little. ]

..Yves? [ A curious look and small smile that's partly hidden by the collar of the poncho. ] Hello. Doing some exploring too?

[noirges]

[ CUTE SIFF!!!! whether or not yves noted the exhaustion at all isn't clear on his face as he just offers up the same smile as ever ]

Hiya Siff! [ i've been choosing who gets nicknames on the very arbitrary measure called Vibes ] Guilty as charged but -

Wowww, you look good! Do a little spin!

week 0, tuesday

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[[ DID YOU HEAD INTO THE CAVE FOR SOME REASON? WELCOME. it's time to head into the clouds!! they're pink and fluffy, and so very full of mystery. at some point, their blurred edges shift and slide before they take the shape of a gorgeous field of spider lilies. the strange thing? every last one of them are black. they're just an illusion of course, but for some reason yves startles as soon as he sees them

and if you get too close, he's going to grab you right by the hand - hopefully siff has gotten at least a little used to this by now ]

Whoa, Siff! Careful! Stay here with me.

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[ "every last one of them are black." This is so funny Dana for obvious reasons. Anyways, Siffrin doesn't think anything looks off or unusual here, even if the sight of a meadow - a field, does make them stop in their tracks like a deer in headlights.

The hand hold does come with a bit of their familiar jump from before, emitting a pitched sound from surprise, but at least they hold on instead of pull away? Baby steps, they're Trying. ]

W-What? What is it?

[ Takes a step closer to him even if it's not obviously clear to them what's going on. Trusting his word for it. ]

WEEK 0, THURSDAY PRE-CURFEW

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[ Hello Yves, hope you don't get spooked by the sudden light tug on your sleeve! It's just Siffrin, peering up at him before quietly and almost wordlessly holding up their other gloved hand with a soft beautiful lively flower in hand.

It's a small batch of forget-me-nots!

..And, well, in case it isn't any obvious. ]

Flower. For you.

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[ he's not too spooked! truly so trusting. but he smiles brightly when he receives the gift! AWWWW

he'll hold them in his hands gently, and then reach out to take siff's hand with his other one. he gives it a brief, affectionate squeeze ]

Thank you, Siff... They're beautiful.

Are these your favorites?

week 0 post-trial

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[ he's coming around to visit people! yayyyy. with him he's bringing a little basket that has a bottle of wine and two wine glasses

sitting down next to siff wherever ]

Do you drink, Siff? I feel like I should've asked...

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[ Siffrin has taken up to sitting on the grass in the park, peering up at the sky before perking at his newly arriving company. He sits up a little straighter, shifting and allowing plentiful room to sit beside him. ]

I drink sometimes. Even though it's been a good while since I've last drank. Busy before coming to Heaven. [ But they aren't against it. ] ..How are you feeling?

WEEK 1, MONDAY

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[ TIS MORNING WHOVILLE. Everything is nicely Christmas-y.

Siffrin is here, regular clothes as usual even if their hat seems tilted thanks to a fluffy fox ear sticking out. There's a tail too that can be seen wagging under the edge of their cloak once they catch sight of Yves. ]

G'morning. [ They sound incredibly sleepy. ] Didn't think we'd see snow here. Lot of decorations too.. I wonder what festival this is.

[noirges]

[ SIFF YOU'RE SO CUTE!!! yves just laughs at the tiredness and opens his arms up to greet them with a hug, nice and warm ]

Beats me! I've never seen snow either.

week 1, post-party

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[ yves........ is so bad at clean-up. he should probably help with it, or he might just come back the next day hungover as hell, but for right now after the party is over he's just flopped on one of the blankets looking up at the aurora giggling happily to himself ]

Good night, good night...

[ he means this in the sense of 'that was a good night' but it sure does sound like he's going to bed ]

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[ HELP!! Siffrin fortunately stays up until extremely late, and even if he has drunk enough to be his sleepy smiley drunk self... he won't sleep just yet. Things to remember, moments to try and cherish.

They hear Yves before they see him, perking up and making their way over. Their steps quiet and slow, until they shift to carefully sit beside where the man is laying down. ]

Sleeping?

[ Siffrin has slept outdoors plenty of times so they aren't going to judge if Yves is planning to. Though, they do start to bunch nearby blankets together to drape one gently over him. It's cold, sweetie. ]

WEEK 1, FRIDAY

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[ Just to say that Siffrin is looking. Everywhere. Starting from the closest locations like the gazebo park, the garden by the church and moving outwards. Plays your horrible game but also.

Even though Siffrin never uses their phone ever they are going to try to figure out how to text him though I'm in tears. THEY'RE TRYING. ]

stardust

where?

[noirges]

[ siff u are the perfect baby

he doesn't seem to be in the neighborhood ]

Sorry.
I can't today.

week 1, saturday

[noirges]

[ what a trial! yves is over a the bar and he's got a mug of beer with him. it's still mostly full, like he's drinking it slowly for once. there's an empty chair nearby with another mug, along with a little photo frame.

when he notices he has company, he perks up with a smile and waves. ]

Hiya Siff. Wanna have a drink?

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[ A hand rests gently against the door, pausing when they catch sight of Yves. Watching quietly, thinking of calling out, but was actually in the process of turning away until they freeze at the call out.

Oop. Spotted. Slowly turns back, peering at the drinks before hesitantly back to Yves. ]

..If you don't mind company. But I can give you space.

[ (You bother Yves enough as is.) ]

WEEK 2, MONDAY

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[ Within the Oz's meadows, the flowers bloom so nicely but even more beautifully is the lullaby that is constantly sung by the flowers. Pretty tunes!

Looks like someone has already decided to take a nap here based on the shape of white cloak and white hat that's covering their face laying down. Eeeepy. ]

[noirges]

[ okay

i'm sorry to my sweet siffrin because there's someone running around so frantically that they just fucking trip on them and crash onto the ground, sounding startled but not pained! he lands face first ]

week 2, post-trial

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[ okay he's easy to find. he's waiting outside the church looking thoughtful but also

like he's intentionally making himself easy to find in case people are worried. when he sees you approach he smiles a little sadly and waves ]

Hi. You okay? That was a tough one...

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[ A small wave back, but once they're close enough they hold out their gloved paw to him. ]

I'm fine. [ Dissociating most of it. ] Are you okay?

WEEK 3, MONDAY

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[ There's comfort, warmth at seeing Yves, but as they are pulled into the house of mirrors it is anything but that.

in which a nice, pleasant memory will play... (OBVIOUS SPOILERS FOR ISAT, CW CHILD DEATH & SUICIDE)

As the memory ends, Siffrin stares hauntingly at the mirror, in which a reflection stares back that urges Siffrin to bring their knife close to their own neck. There's a choked whimper, and they know where to aim. They did it within that memory after all. A single strike is all it takes because they have to go back, don't they? To see them, to make sure they're okay and -

their body tenses, frozen, not moving just yet at least. Trying to regain some control with panicked breathing. Can't breathe can't breathe it's fine it's fine it's fine. ]

[noirges]

[ dizzying.

it is dizzying and terrifying all at once. yves would've done the same thing. he knows he would've. to give someone a chance. to believe in atonement. he is not the type of person who rejects others but he also knows that he is always the one who has to pay his own price. not a child. not his friends. only him. he looks to siffrin in concern—

and automatically reaches out. he catches the hand that's holding the knife, not scared of being cut. ]

Siff!

[ he stands between siffrin and the mirror, trying to take up all of their vision. he leans down so that they're eye level, and presses their foreheads together just to be thorough ]

Hey, hey—they're fine, it's fine. Breathe, right?

Just—[ slowly, inhale, exhale ]—breathe.

week 3, friday

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[ yves at the fairground ofc he is he's the only straight guy left and the loss of women weighs heavily on his soul

but when he sees siff he'll just start to walk over ]

Siff, are you sure you should be up?

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[ HIS STRAIGHT MAN SOUL, WOMEN EXICTION IS UPON US

A change in scenery should be good but the fairground is sure a vibe. Siffrin.. has some heavy eyebags and their eye is a little red but they're mostly distracted. ]

..Vee. [ Then quietly, peering down. ] I'm fine. It's just..

[ Thinking of their enforced nightmare situation before shaking their head. Looks to Yves, a bit listless. ] What about you? You're not pushing your injuries too much, are you..?

WEEK 4, TUESDAY

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[ New day, new explorations! We are here at the ballroom in Candy land.

Unfortunate for everyone that has to deal with Siffrin's emotions. Given they are a constant dull hollowness, depression void, and an endless pang of intense food hunger. As they peer around, they seem to be sniffling a bit. As if they have a runny nose or something.

Once they catch sight of Yves, however, there is the emotions of warm and something soft and fluttery. Like holding a small bird in your hands. Despite the more negative emotions earlier, they give him a smile. ]

Vee, hello. How are you liking the new areas? [ Also peering to see if they can gauge his injuries.. you taking care? ]

[noirges]

[ SWEET SIFF YOUR EMOTIONS. yves's own are curious at the depression bits, but his general state of vibes is somehow a positive one despite the tragic state of his life. when he sees siffrin, all his affection just spills out of him. truly so plainly adoring! horrible! ]

It's interesting! So much candy! I'm not used to all this royal stuff either...

What about you, Siff?

[ but he's having a good time - it's hard to gauge his injuries when he's all covered up and walks around like he can't feel a damn thing! ]

week 4, tuesday

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Siff I've been meaning to ask...
Do you have a crush on Monsieur Lucas?

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huh
what
why would

no he feels like family to me
like my friends are back home

week 4, post-party

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[ mY GOD I'M BELATED GETTING TO THESE AAAAA WHERE IS SIFF AFTER THE PARDI ]

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[ PROBABLY wandering around with some kind of assured confidence. But so easy to find, their silly white triangle shape. At least star watching like normal. ]

WEEK 4, SUNDAY

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[ Need to ensure one little duckling teen is secured and taken care of, but afterward Siffrin will take the time to seek Yves out. The vibes are so gently concerned and fretful worry here. ]

Vee, you alright? [ The answer is almost always the same between them. Yes, they're fine. Yeah, he's okay. But they check in anyway, and offer a hand for him to take if he wants. Not a moment of hesitation. ] Not just today, but after yesterday...

[noirges]

[ siff has been kind to him on the moments since the midtrial, and it’s not something yves has lost sight of. but in their first interaction away from the hustle and bustle of it all, the uncertainty he feels is obvious. a nervousness and conscientiousness of the people around him.

the vibes today are better than where they were yesterday, so it’s only a small pause before he places his hand in siff’s ]

Ah… I’m okay. [ he says the same thing all the time ] Laurence is the one that needs to be fussed over today so…

… are you okay, Siff? With me?

[ wondering and also prepared for a different answer ]

week 5, wednesday

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[ immediately after siff leaves the tavern, yves is just following after. he calls out, gently so as to not surprise them but to at least make his presence known: ]

Siff. Wait up.

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[ Their steps stutter, surprised, peering over at him until they stop walking entirely. ]

..Vee? [ Out of instinctual habit, they smile, head tilting. ] Is everything okay?

week 6, sunday

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[ it's in a lil corner of the sleepover or before it's up to you!! yves will go look for sweet siffrin though!! ]

[punnier]

[ wait in a lil corner of the sleepover is cute, just gossiping together (no) Siffrin will perk up at the sight of him though. ]

WEEK 7, WEDNESDAY POST THING

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[ Remember the gardens by the church? Yeah, that's just Siffrin's normal haunting this whole week so they are there. Offers Yves a wave. ]

Vee, hello.

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[ sweet siff!! yves will wander over with a smile and a wave ]

Hey, Siff. Holding up okay?

WEEK 7, SATURDAY

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[ Beach time! With some nice blankets laid out, Siffrin resting on one half as the nice evening ocean breeze tickles in with the nice stars above. Though Peep seems to notice Yves first, which has their attention peering over and offering a warm smile. ]

Vee, hello. Doing some last final rounds? [ A small tease. They know Yves has so many people to see but.. coming by to see them still brings such warmth to their chest. ]

[noirges]

[ wah cute.... yves offers up a smile—as well as a paper flower. he holds it out and it's in the shape of a lycoris this time. it might be harder to tell for siff, but it's both black and red—somewhat resembling the ones in his halo and somewhat not ]

Yep. Making sure I get all my gifts out. Will you take one that won't wilt, Siff?