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Seeing Red [PMMM x LoR]

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[X] See someone

That was intense. Yuki has already spent a bunch of time wandering around, so going somewhere doesn't feel like it's going to change anything. And asking for help doesn't really fit for me since Yuki doesn't even know what to ask for help with. Interacting with someone could help Yuki figure out what exactly she wants to be.
 
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But something stems the tide. Something holds back the bile before it can surge up her throat.
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It was difficult, but we did manage it.

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A stream of light, golden and full of possibility. The strands are invisible to the naked eye at the best of times. But in that very moment, those behind Yuki can see. And so can Kirsten.
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Oh.

The strings are visible to others then, if only for a moment.

There will be questions, let's hope the first impression is good.

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Madoka, Junko, and Homura show no notable reaction beyond a widening of the eyes. None of them achieves a great revelation within the light, but their feelings settle all the same. The weights of Homura's and Junko's struggles lift from their shoulders for a beautiful moment. Madoka feels more at ease.
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Homura didn't get anything?

Is it because she is already at the end of the road we would have helped her walk?

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Upon the light crest countless voices. Each one is but a mere whisper, unheard on its own. But together and in unison, you achieve the impossible and make your feelings reach.

Keep a hold of yourself
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Hmmm....

Given we were quite visible at the time, did the other hear?

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And in the shadow they cast, her fated enemy is called into the world.
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The Hermit is out and about, or is it the Jester that was released?

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Yuki raises her weapon with a growl, only to stop in surprise when the familiars let go. Their mistress never reaches the ground, turning into a human girl halfway down. Lithe, with greasy, black hair and thick, round glasses.

"I'm so sorry," she says as she lands, her voice as meek as a mouse. "I did all these things to you, and yet you showed me the way home anyway. I'm sorry."

The girl stops in front of Yuki, a soft smile on her face.

"I think I can go outside now. Thank you for being my guiding light."
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I... what?

Did we just show that witches were magical girls to everyone here by reversing a transformation right in front of them with the power of therapy?

Is it what happened?

There's going to be so many questions.

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Only the familiar sound of a star follows as gold turns pink for a moment.
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It's the wrong color for me to say *may we meet again, as stars*.

I'm going to blame Madoka.

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"Miss Sakura, no Kyoko," she continues softly, prompting the other girl to stop wiping her own eyes.

"Y-Yeah?"

"Would you come live with me, please? And could I maybe have a hug?"
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We just skipped a lot of character devlopment in one instant thanks to the power of light.

But this is almost certainly a one off, let's not count on it.

Particularly since Homura didn't react much and thus we can't use this to get her to admit she loves Madoka.

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The Hermit lives in her memories. And one day, she will take Oriko's place to reenact their battle.

That thought douses her like ice water. Yuki's eyes widen, then A wave of viridian energy emits from her body.

"I must go."
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I am sorry to ruin the moment, but this got stuck in my thought at this and now you will have to live with it too:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq-p0ysCF6E

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Seeing who exactly has been defacing the walls again has Yuki heave a sigh.

"Can't you at least make something pretty?" she asks the girl hanging from the rooftop.

Ai glances down with a grin and a shrug, then waves with the hand holding the spraycan. "Yo!" she greets. "What're you talking about? This is great stuff!"
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I want to call it suspicious timing, but it did take a lot of time for it to happen.

But it did happen in the perfect way to pull Yuki out of her stupor....

*Squints eyes in suspicion*.

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"Kinda yes to both? I'm mostly in the camp where God doesn't exist. Or maybe God shouldn't exist? Can't exist? It's hard to put into words," she admits, though she does not sound at all bothered.
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That sounds like Madokaism in a world where Madokami has yet to exist because she shouldn't, just saying.

Madokami doesn't exist yet, she shouldn't need to, she can't because then Madoka has to leave.

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Ai wordlessly reaches out to take off the scraps of Yuki's blindfold. She holds the cloth gingerly, not at all bothered by what she sees.
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Suspicious girl that knows too much is suspicious and knows too much.

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"Everyone follows their nature," Ai tells her gently. Her eyes almost gleam in the light of Yuki's magic. Her gaze is soft.
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Yeah, I am not buying it, that's not Yuki's magic making them gleam here.

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"Yuki. The only one who gets to decide is you."
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Reminds me of a video I saw from a therapist doing a playthrough of Slay the Princess, he was explaining narrative therapy and how you may think there is only one way your story ends but the reality is that there isn't just one story in your life and the end result is for you to decide.

You are the one that decides your own meaning, not others, not the circumstances, you, remember that.

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At the same time, her expression shifts over the quiet seconds; she herself seems to have reached an epiphany from her own words.
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Today is revelation day for everyone but Yuki it seems.

At this rate we are going to return to see Oriko drinking tea with Homura while they discuss how to help Madoka.

Also, Ai had seemed slightly lacking in direction till now (not in a bad way, just that she was literally wandering everytime we saw her), good to see she found it.

[x] Ask for help

Oh no Yuki, you are not getting out of this!

All aboard the therapy train, this one has no brakes!

Go somewhere feels like a bad idea, see someone can work, but even if Yuki doesn't know what to ask, the very act of knowing she should ask for help in the first place is quite the step to take.
 
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Nyarky said:
Did we just show that witches were magical girls to everyone here by reversing a transformation right in front of them with the power of therapy?
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Was that section not as clear as I thought?
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For everyone behind her, those who are not entirely off basking in the light, the Witch simply disperses, Grief Seed and all.
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That aside,
Nyarky said:
Reminds me of a video I saw from a therapist doing a playthrough of Slay the Princess, he was explaining narrative therapy and how you may think there is only one way your story ends but the reality is that there isn't just one story in your life and the end result is for you to decide.
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I think I know which one you mean. I watched the first video of that series, though I did not get around to the rest. Very informative.
 
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Was that section not as clear as I thought?
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Comment made before I had reached this part, that's all.

I did realize nobody else could see when reading what you quoted, but didn't think to comment on it.

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I think I know which one you mean. I watched the first video of that series, though I did not get around to the rest. Very informative.
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Just in case you are thinking of watching the rest:

He has reached the end in part 5 and there are none of the Pristine cuts Princesses in any of it, though there are some hints on how to reach two of them you can see if you know what to look for.

It was a great watch, can recommend.

For those that wonder what I'm talking about, here is a link.
 
[X] Ask for help

I think the low weights here aren't meant as a 'you need at least ten for a full vote' and more 'Yuki doesn't feel like doing anything at all, doing any of these require a fair bit of effort'. The winning vote will win regardless of if it gets less than the full ten, she'll just be really lethargic about it.

Also, Naron, good job with the chapter. My eyes were misting up within the first minute.
 
[X] See someone

Holy shit everyone we did it! Yuki knows enough to know she isn't well! And I am thinking Ai is totally a future kid now lol.
 
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