Thread: A Hero's Return (LadyYunaFFX2 & Kiroz's 1x1)

Xiu Zhao Xui allowed her own soft smile to finally dominate her face as she chuckled softly. You think that is sophisticated? That's nothing. But still, you're right to some degrees. There have definitely been parts of me which have remained the same. My stubborn side, my determined one, the part of me which sometimes likes more direct approaches than dancing around an issue at hand ... None were meant to refer to him directly at that moment, merely informing for the time being. Her head nodded slowly, in half-agreement when he realized music had definitely changed. Rap and hip-hop are usually the worst by far. Some alternative and rock's decent, country's gotten more depressing ... as if the nation needs just more of that. It's likely easiest to keep listening to what you used to I find. Even with the long distance, the drive went smoothly enough, thankfully. When the car came to a halt, she looked up and covered her mouth with her left hand. .. Holy ... That was as much as Xui allowed to let pass her lips, lest it be finished off with a curse like 'shit'. And while normally she wouldn't mind, Xui wouldn't dare, not with her daughter around. Any memory regarding Brian was practically etched into her head and thus she did indeed remember it. Her head nodded as she moved her hand slowly away, taking Brian's with her right while gently using her left to hold onto one of Le's. I .. I do remember, yes. And then it made Xui think ... what had been her own dream? She'd switched over the years, especially during high school. While Brian had been the punk, she'd been the pure goody-goody, getting all A's, staying on Honor Roll, enrolled in AP classes .. things of the nature. And yet, they'd gotten along better than one would have ever assumed. Funny how fate worked like that. She remembered one dream had been to be an actress though that had been before getting pregnant. All the moving around would be annoying and unfair to Le with shifting schools and friends. Xui doubted she'd enjoy that and honestly, it wasn't a guaranteed or overly stable occupation. After all, actors came and left. And thus that reminded her of the secondary choices, things like a form of doctor or teacher. If she had to choose though, Xui may lean a bit more towards the medical idea. There were too many corrupt nurses and people in hospitals. They needed to be replaced with more caring people who genuinely gave a damn ... and that would be one good reason she'd consider it. Even without the pay being a factor, it'd be a nice benefit for all of them to have. And hell, maybe there could be a very slight bonus if the uniform really appealed to Brian. That, of course, would be something to wait for times when Le was at school, asleep, or both but .. still. It could happen. It .. has quite the nice view from here. It's much better than seeing pictures of it online or in magazines. A light tug made her look back to see Le looking slightly anxious. Hm? It's ... very high up. Xui paused, inwardly cursing. Heights had never bothered her. There had been times she'd done rather bold tasks during her life, some of which included being at quite the altitudes. But Le had never been introduced to such concepts ... something she hadn't thought about until now. Her hand rubbed along her back again as she gave Le a reassuring smile. Yes, it is. That's how this was made to be though. Another bit of hesitation lingered in the air as Xui thought on how to word and reassure her daughter that things would be fine. Finally, she noted the glass windows and nodded towards them. See those? They're made to ensure no one falls, alright? Just stay near us. Nothing will happen I - we - promise. A small nod gave Xui enough of an answer as she felt her girl remaining very close beside her. The poor girl was seeming to take the advice a bit too much to heart.