[ They don't respond to that for a prolonged pause. He might think that he wants to see all of them, but they're pretty sure there are parts of their emotional state that would only upset him if he came to know about them, based on his reactions to even relatively mild interactions they've had with Ghost or to just a sliver of how bleak their home life is. It's not like they intentionally want to keep him out, either, it's just - not his problem. His optimism and curious attitude still ends up coming off as naivete to them. ]
It's not like I chose for it to be this way...
[ At least they seem a little more distant now as opposed to directly pissed off. The pair make it to the top of a grassy hill after some effort, which overlooks the stretches of bright green and blues of the landscape and sky, every bit as peaceful as it is beautiful. There's a gentle breeze in the air, and the sun shines brilliantly - it's almost as if what they're seeing around them is a perfected version of his memory, brighter and warmer than he would have remembered, tailored to make it as pleasant as possible. Like they shouldn't leave. Though, Cairngorm remains unaffected by the picturesque nature of the scene around them, still looking dully for the shimmer of another portal. ]
Over there. [ Without looking his way, they attempt to start stepping down from the hill towards what looks to be a blip in the simulation, akin to a mirage. ] That's probably it.
no subject
It's not like I chose for it to be this way...
[ At least they seem a little more distant now as opposed to directly pissed off. The pair make it to the top of a grassy hill after some effort, which overlooks the stretches of bright green and blues of the landscape and sky, every bit as peaceful as it is beautiful. There's a gentle breeze in the air, and the sun shines brilliantly - it's almost as if what they're seeing around them is a perfected version of his memory, brighter and warmer than he would have remembered, tailored to make it as pleasant as possible. Like they shouldn't leave. Though, Cairngorm remains unaffected by the picturesque nature of the scene around them, still looking dully for the shimmer of another portal. ]
Over there. [ Without looking his way, they attempt to start stepping down from the hill towards what looks to be a blip in the simulation, akin to a mirage. ] That's probably it.