61 - [video + action for beach house and visitors]

[blackshadow]

[ Tyr is in a better mood than usual as he walks around the empty kitchen. Talking to himself. ]

Relax, Gremio. It's just one birthday... Anyway, we can celebrate again now if you want to--Dad missed it, too. Just sit down; I'll prepare everything for once. I've actually gotten pretty good at cooking...

—I haven't slacked off with that either, Dad. You can watch Riou and I spar later if you wanna see for yourself.

... Ah- Nah, I don't think I'm really ready to go a round with you just yet... Maybe later... Let me start this cake first.

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[negativegate]

[It doesn't take a genius to figure out what today's curse is, what with the posts on the network. Rita's never been affected by these ones, but seeing Tyr talking to people who aren't there and how happy he is...

Family's so important to him. She hates being the one to tell him that it's just a curse. She isn't even really sure what to say, just staring awkwardly from the doorway.]

[blackshadow]

[ It takes Tyr a minute to realise Rita's there. He smiles at her as he looks over his shoulder. Deep down, he's sure this can't be real, but...he really misses them. And if Rita won't mention them, he won't make her play along. ]

Hey, you wanna help?

[ His eyes flicker back over to the table where his father is sitting and Gremio is still standing at, and for a moment, he's unsure if to answer them or not. Maybe if Rita says something. ]

[negativegate]

[...It's too sad. Rita runs a hand through her hair, shaking her head--not a negative answer; it's just that she knows he misses his family, but...she just can't play along. It'd be like lying.]

I don't mind, but...

You know you're the only person I see here, right?

[blackshadow]

[ He turns back around and nods slowly. ]

I know... You don't need to stay in here if you think it's weird...

[ But he won't answer Gremio and Teo while Rita is there. Though he does look over his shoulder to them again - so they don't think he's ignoring them. ]

[negativegate]

[She closes her eyes and thinks for a moment. As much as she wants to make sure Tyr's okay, he was happy enough before, and she can't pretend she can see them...]

...All right.

[She opens her eyes again and half-turns, still looking at him.]

But I don't think it's weird. It's just... They're real to you, so you shouldn't have to ignore them.

[And she thinks it'd be best in this case if she didn't stick around. She can talk to Tyr later, after all.]

[blackshadow]

[ He smiles a little for her. ]

You don't see anyone, do you? Other than them...

[ But it's weird to him. She can't see them, but they're reacting to her - asking what's wrong, Teo asking who she is - and he can't explain it to them just yet. ]

[negativegate]

[She answers it with a small one of her own, and shakes her head.]

Nobody besides us.

[And it doesn't bother her. She certainly doesn't want the curse conjuring up some person who's a stranger.

What does concern her is Tyr, and she thinks he should get to be happy with them for a day, even if she can't see them at all.]

[blackshadow]

Mm...

[ He thinks it's better than a stranger, too. ]

I wish you could see them...

[ He has pictures of Gremio, but he's never found one with his father before.. Which makes him even sadder.

He looks back over to the table again. ]

I'll explain it all to you later. Don't worry.

[negativegate]

[Tyr speaking to the empty air doesn't even seem to weird to her, knowing that it's where he's seeing the two of them.]

I wish I could, too...

[She knows Gremio a bit, at least, though she has no idea about Tyr's father.]

Anyway, I'll just be in the next room if you need anything. You shouldn't waste this time, right?

[The smile she gives him now is small but genuine.]

[blackshadow]

[ He smiles more widely, nodding. She really has become so understanding... ]

Yeah. Maybe they'll show up later, but... Until then, I'll tell you when the cake's done. We can still eat together.

[negativegate]

[It's so much better than when they argued about family... Glad to see him smile too, Rita's grows brighter.]

Yeah--you know I'm not about to turn down cake.

[blackshadow]

[ And he feels better already. He's happy with how far they've come. ]

Good- Dad wants to eat with you, too.

[negativegate]

Really?

[She automatically glances over to the table out of curiosity. She really does want to be able to see them.]

All right--you'll just have to be my translator.

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[beifongbandit]

Didn't that Gremio guy leave a while back?

voice;

[blackshadow]

...He came back. I'm surprised you still remember him...

voice;

[beifongbandit]

I think we met once or twice. [ Probably he fed her. Gremio liked feeding people. ] He was nice enough, I guess. You're lucky to have him back.

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[blackshadow]

[ Tyr smiles brightly. Not that Toph can see it, but it shows in his voice. ]

Yeah... He wants to make dinner later, so you can join us for that. You know there'll be plenty.

voice;

[beifongbandit]

Well, I never turn down free food.

[voice]

[closetpervert]

Gremio?

[voice]

[blackshadow]

[ Tyr's voice is a little shaky. ]

...Yeah. He's here today.

[voice]

[closetpervert]

[He gave an uneasy look behind the device. He had a feeling it was part of the curse. Just like his, which he was getting annoyed with.]

And your father as well?

[voice]

[blackshadow]

Him, too...

[ Behind him, they're both asking who's talking- or to invite him over. ]

...Do you want to come over?

[voice]

[closetpervert]

[He contemplates this and smiles before declining.]

No. I.. uh. [His own asking him who he's speaking to.]

I rather not impose. [Unless he needs him there but unlike him Tyr seemed to be enjoying himself.]

[voice]

[blackshadow]

[ One of the few people happy to be with his father. ]

All right. You can come over any time if you want to.

[voice]

[closetpervert]

[Seriously, sad day is sad.]

I appreciate it. I doubt he remembers but give my best regards to Gremio for me.