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[ledbythewind]

[It's a clear autumn day, with crisp air and blue skies-- the perfect weather for taking a long walk, which is exactly what Richard is out doing right now. Only, well, it's less of a walk and more of a patrol of sorts, just in case. Not that he actually expects to find Naoki, but it can't hurt to keep an eye out anyway. He'll be wandering around pretty much all over town, out into the forest, and finally back to Apartment 23, where he's been staying for the past few days.

Anyone who spots him will probably notice that he looks somewhat tired and in less of a good mood than he usually is.]

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[ledbythewind]

No one, but if I was sent back home for a while, I believe that the others are as well.

[forsurvival.livejournal.com]

You have faith in that?

[ledbythewind]

I do.

[forsurvival.livejournal.com]

.... You've changed.

[ledbythewind]

Changed...?

... if I have, it's thanks to Asbel and Naoki. They're the ones who showed me how important it is to be able to trust others.

[forsurvival.livejournal.com]

Two people do not represent all of humanity.

[ledbythewind]

But they are proof of the kindness humanity is capable of, just as I am proof that people can learn to trust.

[forsurvival.livejournal.com]

Humans can deceive. Promises can be broken when they are no longer convenient. I trust you won't forget that.

[ledbythewind]

I won't forget, but I won't stop believing in them either.

[After all, both of them have risked their lives for him. If that isn't a measure of devotion, what is?]

[forsurvival.livejournal.com]

[Lambda still thinks Richard is a fool for giving his trust to people that easily, but what can he do? He'll just wait to see if he can say "I told you so".]

For your sake, I hope they will not disappoint. [He's worried about Richard. Just a little.]

[ledbythewind]

I hope the same, for your sake as well.

[He wants to prove to Lambda that humans can be trustworthy, partly because he understands all too well that pain of being betrayed. Lambda needs to know that pain and suffering isn't a constant.]

[forsurvival.livejournal.com]

Hm.

[He'll believe it when he sees it. Meanwhile, he's going to stay around the outskirts of the village. ... Not bathing.]