Cough 042 - [Video]

[haori]

[Ukitake is sitting in his garden with a blanket draped over his shoulders and his haori in his lap, long, slender fingers pulling the hem closer to his body.  The stitching has come out in some places along the bottom edge and the fabric is wearing thin in others, like the shoulders and hem.  There is a threaded needle held carefully between his lips.

The garment has gone a long time without repair.

Pulling the needle from his lips, Ukitake begins to mend, smiling peacefully as he does so.]

It is never too early to prepare for the future, as some of you have already pointed out, wisely so.

[He goes silent again and quickly stitches up a section of hem that had lost its thread.]

I have delayed far too long on you, my friend.

[Looking at the camera for the first time this entire post, Ukitake smiles.]

Yuki-san, if I may ask your assistance?  It is getting colder and I know that snowdrops commonly flower in late autumn and winter.  If you have or happen to come across any, would you please let me know?

[He studies the material for another moment before noticing another area to fix, then shuts off his PCD.]

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[heartofalion]

I was too. But maybe if it's found out, maybe Yuki would feel somewhat better if he knew how some things operated elsewhere.

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[haori]

I understand.

[He sighs.]

Again, I don't know how his world works, but I would assume, and hope, that his next life will be peaceful. Or at least more peaceful than his current life.

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[heartofalion]

[Squall nodded and sighed.]

Me too.

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[haori]

[And he goes back to his sewing.]

I hope I have helped you feel better about everything.

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[heartofalion]

[A shake of the head.]

I'm alright. He dies a hero's death and one couldn't really ask for more than that. It's not for me I was asking the questions for, but I appreciate your time and answers all the same.

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[haori]

A hero's death, I see. They are so often imagined, but rarely happen.

And you are always welcome to take up my time, Arashi, you know that.

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[heartofalion]

Well..a hero's death in my eyes. He saves..my best..

[Squall rethinks his words for a moment before continuing, but he internally feels the pain at saying them.]

his best friend.

[He nods.]

Still doesn't hurt to say thanks.

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[haori]

...Cloud-san?

Then thank him. I cannot do much in that area.

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[heartofalion]

[A nod, but then laughed.]

I meant saying thank you to you.

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[haori]

Ah, of course! My mistake.