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[fource]

It’s funny how time works here, isn’t it... Even disregarding what happened with the missile launch.

[Quatre’s sitting on a beach outside Heropa-- one of the meteor-viewing party spots-- as the sun sets; his eyes keep drifting away from the camera to watch the light off the water.]

For example, my birthday was a few days ago, by this world’s calendar. Back in my world, it was December, but I arrived here in March. I want to say that it’s hard to believe it’s been a year... but it hasn’t been, not really. Ten months, give or take. In the end, I suppose it’s the date that’s more important than how much time has passed, especially when no one else in this world would know that it matters.

[After a second, he visibly catches himself, smiling apologetically at the camera.] I'm sorry, that’s pretty dramatic for a birthday, isn’t it? I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s had to deal with this, for birthdays or holidays or important dates back home. I’d like to know what people normally do, or if it’s not something that’s worth worrying about.

...Well, in either case, it's been a year or ten months since I first came to Earth. I was mostly in Europe and Asia before, so I’d like to see more of this country while I can. If anyone has any recommendations for places to visit, I’d love to hear them. [His eyes are wandering off to the horizon again.] It really is beautiful here.

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[fource]

Do you think she doesn't care at all? [He's a bit surprised to hear that; it seems needlessly harsh.] I know that she's the reason that we're here, but surely she must care about what happens in this world. Otherwise, why would she reset time when the missiles hit, instead of just moving us to another dimension? I think... she has to care about the people here, even a little.

[ghoulking]

She only intervened because the Porter would be destroyed. Lachesis is known for being a megalomaniac, cruel and unforgivable AI that takes the title of God to a whole new level. She was never kind and caring.

And honestly, she probably likes this world a lot. Most likely because her sister hasn't found her so far, which means it is a perfect hiding spot.

[fource]

I just don't see how anyone can care for the world but not the people inside it. She plays 'favorites,' doesn't she? Among the imPorts, at least. If she's capable of caring about us, even if it's in her own way, I don't think it's impossible. Maybe it's naive of me to say that, but I want to believe that it's true.

[ghoulking]

I don't think it's playing favorites.

But naturally, you can believe otherwise if you want to. It's not like I've ever met her personally; I just know what I have been told and what has been happening here.

[fource]

[For a moment, Quatre frowns as if he's going to argue that, but he catches himself before he can say anything. He's already learned his lesson about talking too much about what Duo's told him about Lachesis. Duo didn't want their connection from their home world to be public knowledge, and Quatre's quickly realized that most people don't talk about Lachesis the way Duo did. Almost all of his slips so far have been related to her.]

...Ah, I suppose. [a little quickly, he adds] It must look different for you, since you've been here for so long without hearing anything from her. I just happened to arrive right when she resurfaced.

[ghoulking]

[ kaneki shakes his head ] It's not just that. I don't mind her silence.

But all the people brought from the City at the time, all said the same about her. So I see her in a different light, because I choose to believe what those people told me is true.

[fource]

[Wow. Things must have changed a lot after Duo left the City. Quatre looks politely bemused, before he covers it with a small smile.]

When you say it like that, I sound rather rude, don't I? I don't mean to doubt everyone. I think I'd just like to believe it, even in the face of evidence. That's pretty silly of me.

[ghoulking]

[ there is also the fact that her son caused all their nanites to go haywire after a conversation and literally killed some imPorts during that. Of course Lachesis isn't the Porter BUT, the Porter is still obeying her law. ]

No- it's not that. It's just that everyone has a different experience. You can think whatever you wish, so if you wish to have a good idea of her, you can,

[fource]

Mm. I think I'd like to believe the best of her. But I'd rather believe the best in everyone, if I had a choice.

[ghoulking]

That's a kind way to look at things.