Tonight’s sad thought is Lauriam being shown Eraqus’s grave because that would be part of the Terra/Aqua/Ven tour because History
And just Lauriam going to pick up Master’s Defender because that is /Brain’s/ Keyblade and Terra and Aqua going to block it while Ven is just Staring because this kids memory is a hot mess and even with his Chirithy back there’s still a lot of amnesia happening in there.
Lauriam just staring them down and crossing his arms over his chest “I’ll put it back. I want to see if it’ll let me touch it after this long.”
Aqua and Terra sharing a look and stepping to the side, but also waiting for Ven to say something. Because Ven’s basically their Lauriam translator because Lauriam is mild mannered and quiet but also just constantly Doing Things.
“Hello,” Lauriam’s voice was soft as he stood before Master’s Defender. It was odd to see it here, but it had also been odd to see with Brain. Brain was not a fighter.
/”I’m just curious,” Brain had laughed when he asked to try and hold Divine Rose.
“Fine, but you have to swap with me then.” Lauriam had agreed only on his terms. He let Brain hold his heart a little too much as matters were, this was even more personal./
Ven stepped up to his side then. “Tell me?”
“Only a bittersweet memory.” Lauriam responded and curled his fingers around the handle. “I understand the point of this, but he would be happier with it being used.” He did not try to move it but looked to Aqua. “This was not a Keyblade meant to /die/.”
“It’s staying here.” Terra stated. The end with Eraqus had not been pleasant but he had still been a good master for them. He deserved this.
“Lauriam, /we/ need this.” Aqua responded and patted Terra’s arm. “But if that Keyblade chooses you that is its choice.”
“No. It, like its original master, was never meant for my heart.” Lauriam let it go and turned away. “When the time is right it will be used again.”
Ven frowned up at him before taking one of his hands. Lauriam had always been mature, and he was still getting used to his age, but he had figured out a few things about the adult Lauriam. Namely that he had fully accepted that Brain was not coming back.
“I’m okay.” Lauriam smiled down at him. “What’s next on your tour?”
/Brain had pouted at him for a moment before summing forth Master’s Defender. “Your Keyblade is way cooler.”
“I think basic is nice.” Lauriam responded with a small smile.
Lauriam laughed and offered over Divine Rose.
They a touch clumsily traded Keyblades.
And for a few seconds Master’s Defender was in his hold before it vanished.
Brain said nothing as his hold stayed firm on Divine Rose./
Ven did not believe him but he was not about to push in front of Aqua and Terra. “I think, home.”
