Recuérdame.

[riptorn]

[Those of you who wish to see those who passed on? You'll be directed outside by Zeus, where he raises his arms, and marigolds begin to float around him. They float upwards, and form into a bridge.

It's structurally sound, and it seems fitting that you can cross it.

Eventually, you'll see it. Elysium. The Land of The Dead. Gentle music plays as you cross over into the city.

It's...festive. It's always festive. The architecture is colorful and full of spirit, and your group seems to be the only ones...human in appearance. Even your old friends seem to be a bit more skeletal in appearance. You can spend as much time here as you like, but eventually, that bridge will disappear. And you'll have to leave.

But...they'll never truly be gone. Not if you remember them. And someday, you'll join them. But for now, you celebrate. You've earned your happy ending.]

(ooc: This is the last log for the three canon rounds of Foolish Mortals! Thanks for coming along for the ride - we loved having you, and we hope to see ya real soon!)

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[sixfingeredstan]

More than anything, I did. I was looking forward to it, having you come and stay with us every now and again. But...I'll make sure LeFou and Maui take you, sometime.

[He looks down at her, pulling his head back, and reaches out to gently wipe away the tears.]

I'm just glad I...could do some good with what was left of my life. You know, I wouldn't take back meeting any of you for anything? Especially you, Naminé, you...You were what brought F and I together. You gave me the courage to do something I wanted very much.

[chainbroke]

[ She opens her mouth to tell him that after this, she won't be going much of anywhere... but she closes it just as quickly. She doesn't want to spoil this, not after they've all been through so, so much.

She smiles and touches his hand lightly. ]

I'm so glad. I'm so, so happy that... you two can be happy together, and that even in spite of everything, you were able to find so much love.

I'm... I'm so happy I met all of you. [ She puts her hands, so small, around his. ] Thank you for everything, Ford. Thank you so much.

[sixfingeredstan]

More than I ever thought I'd have.

[He's beaming down at her, so grateful and happy for the opportunity to talk to her for the last time in what will hopefully be a very long time.]

I should be thanking you. I'd have never had a granddaughter if not for you, kiddo.

[chainbroke]

[ Oh, no, here come the tears again. Naminé wipes at her eyes, but she's still smiling. Her chest aches in an unfamiliar way, and she nods. ]

I've never had a family before... And I'll keep all of you in my memories, even when we have to say goodbye.

[sixfingeredstan]

Likewise, sweetie. Don't you worry, you haven't seen the last of me. I'll be right here, after all.

[He taps at her heart, already missing what it's like to have one. A heartbeat.]

And in your mind, too.