Dream ♠ o15

[defector]

Warnings: Spoilers for the manga, more HTML abuse. o/;;
Dream Effects: Generally loneliness, before it builds up to the overwhelming feeling like you're surrounded by people who care about you.
Filter: From boat_lights, sinnerofdreams, and namelessqueen.

 

 

		“You’re trying to impress someone, aren’t you? Road asks, and he’s ten, but it’s not so much impress   as it is that he wants—needs—to be useful or else he might get thrown away. Dewey wouldn’t want a useless person, after all. And without Dewey, Dominic is nothing.
He’s alone. It repeats itself over and over in his head alone alone alone but now he has Anemone and the world             so it’s okay.
		Fingers flying across the keyboard, his eyes glued to the screen, he’s twenty and he reads word after word: noise         Anemone               the colonel and he’s realized that the colonel can’t be trusted anymore.
And there, that woman’s told him—the truth about everything.   But did he really want to know?   He falls to his knees because because sometimes there are people you shouldn’t believe in.			Because you don’t hack into the records of people you trust.
“And that's why I'll be hoping that you will no longer trust anyone. It's for the best, I assure you,” Vincent tells him, and for a moment Dominic believes him.   —Then he promptly realizes why that’s the most idiotic thing he’s heard yet.
“And so, idiot or not, I’m backing you!” he shouts at Renton, while the other boy simply stares at him. But he hasn’t gone crazy—he’s just  opened his eyes. For real this time. So don’t let this become a mistake.				He’s in Somarium now, and he’s alone. He won’t ever see his world again. Anemone won’t be a part of his life.   alone alone alone Is it still okay?
“You're my friend and I'd like to do something nice for you and see you smile...” Estelle says.
				“So if there is anything that you would like to talk about, I'll listen anytime.” Minato.
“You want me to kick anyone else's ass instead?” “Wha—?” Ken laughs awkwardly. “Well. Omi's not the only person here I wanna see stay safe, you know.”
				By the way, is there anything you wanted for your birthday? — Atsuro.
And then Estelle’s running towards him, before she wraps her arms around his neck   and nobody touches him like that   but he smiles and hugs her back.
Minato holds out a can of soda to him even though Dominic wonders what others even see in him. he let Anemone die Still, he takes it.
And Ken’s less than stellar grammar aside— Youre not alone.   not alone anymore   Dominic smiles. Thank you. —To everyone.

 

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[Well, that's probably the best dream Dominic, who's reverted back to his normal age by now, has had in a long while. However, he doesn't dwell on it long before picking up his Dreamberry and placing a filter on it. As much as he'd like to shove this dream in Vincent's face, he'd rather the man not know about every one of his friends—even if the filter won't take care of all of his acquaintances.

Still, once he's done, Dominic smiles softly, stroking Gulliver softly.]

Comments

FFFFUUUUU /was going to Hornet this but sldakgjsdgkjsdklg ;w;

[47-l0w.livejournal.com]

[Atsuro sits there in his room for a long time after Dominic's dream, a few pieces of the younger other boy falling into place. There are words he would like to say, but he's not quite sure how to say them. You're not alone, huh.

After a moment, Atsuro does pick up the Dreamberry and hit the reply button.]

You know, I'm really glad to have met you too, Dominic.

Hornet was part of the other 'acquaintances' Dominic was worried about :|

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[And even though you'd think he'd be used to it by now, Dominic doesn't know how to reply either. He's a bit red, as he smiles sheepishly.]

Ah... t-thank you. I hope you don't mind...

[Being part of the dream? Yeah, he has no idea what to say.]

-->[Action] | MAYBE LATER (when I'm done going ;w; over this okay)

[47-l0w.livejournal.com]

Don't mind what?

[Anyway, Atsuro's picked up the Dreamberry and is down the hall. And Dominic may now hear some knocking on his door!]

It's Atsuro. Can I come in?

[Action] | Dominic will just go GDIT 8|

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[He looks up in surprise, but once he realizes who it is, he smiles lightly.]

Yeah, go ahead.

[Action] | BUT THIS IS TOO GOOD A CHANCE TO MISS.

[47-l0w.livejournal.com]

[Atsuro walks in, stopping briefly by the door frame. There's an expression on his face that's halfway between a smile and maybe one that's not quite a smile but not something bad either.]

It felt kind of silly talking over the Dreamberries when you're just down the hall. [A sheepish laugh. An explanation.]

[not-bouncing.livejournal.com]

[Her eyes are misty, but she's smiling, truly smiling. Those are tears of joy, because Dominic seems to finally be walking towards happiness here.]

Oh, Dominic! That was such a beautiful dream!

[At least fro the young man]

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[alksdaljsdkas]

T-Thank you, Estelle...! It was really largely thanks to you...

[What with her being his first friend here/in a long time.]

[not-bouncing.livejournal.com]

[Her cheeks color up slightly and she looks down, smiling]

Ah! You're....welcome. I'm...really happy you are my friend, Dominic.

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[He smiles.]

I'm... also very grateful to have met you, Estelle—and everything you've done for me.

[And that's why, no matter what, he's not going to let Vincent harm her.]

HNNNGH I CAN'T EVEN TROLL THIS DREAM, IT'S JUST-- ;;

[charientisms.livejournal.com]

[...He can but only hope that Dominic had the sense to filter this dream.

For it would have infuriated Vincent.

But as it is...He smiles. And perhaps, just perhaps, it isn't quite so close to a smirk as he would like it to seem.]

My, Mister Dominic, perhaps you were telling the truth.

FFFFFF <3

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

Telling the truth...? About what?

[charientisms.livejournal.com]

Perhaps you truly have changed.

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

["Tell me, have you changed?"

He remembers their conversation well, but... he's still not quite sure where Break's getting this from.]

... I don't think I'm on the same page as you, Break.

/slinks in with the usual >3 hngh I'M SORT OF SORRY DOM-CHAN

[suzumenet.livejournal.com]

[Sender tag: p2jd9sslg4na21k]

NOT FORGIVEN

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

I DON'T NEED YOUR FORGIVENESS.

[suzumenet.livejournal.com]

YEAH, WELL, GET OUT 8|

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

FFF I am going to be so slow tagging but--

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

I, um. Meant that. Still do. You know?

[Awkward Ken is awkward. But glad.]

It's fine! <333

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[Oh, Ken. Dominic smiles.]

I know. I'm really grateful for it, too.

I just had to comment because OMG DEAD OF CUTE. ;.;

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Well... good. I'm glad. You know, I mean. You don't haveta be grateful or anything I'd do it anyway.

[I'm just - well, just like that, over friends.]

Ken's especially good at creating friendship moments~ <3

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[Feeling a little guilty about hiding Vincent from him. Just a little.

... Even if this dream is making it painfully obvious that something's up.]

Still, you don't have to. That's why I appreciate it.

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[Aawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. c:

...Okay well maybe not that much W's. Still, this is several things.

1. Good break for Dominic! Compared to the strings of trollable dreams that he's had in the past, this is amazing. Dominic did say that he knows how to filter, so Minato'll trust him to have done so, here.

2. He's opening up and has friends! We're getting somewhere. /o/ He'll have to talk to these people.

3. We should protect Estelle. :|a But that's more like a "note to self".]

It's what friends do. [/icon]

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

Still, thank you. I really appreciate everything you've done for me.

[And oh, hey, bff—]

That reminds me—I need to talk to you about something.

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

Then you're welcome, Dominic. [Won't try to deflect your thanks in this sort of situation.

sup bff-]

Alright. Like this or in person?

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

... In person might be better.

[Serious talk is going to be serious.]