voidtreckerexpress | Egret 22---Closed Log to Ignis and to Madoka

[Egret 22--Closed to Ignis--as soon as Raven is aware of the break-up.]

Tony had always been more out in the spotlight than Ignis. The younger man seemed to prefer to fade in the background too, which meant that Tony stood out more. Raven knew this would mean, while she'd need to check on Tony as well, he would manage and have more people likely watching him than Ignis was.

Never mind that Ignis' friends from home were on the train now--she wouldn't claim to know him well, but she did understand a few key things about him that others might not. How seriously he took his duty, and just how close he played things in his heart. The first wasn't so hard to tell, but most people might not realize how strong it was. The second--good luck hiding from an Empath, not that Raven went prying needlessly. She was watchful, and knew what to look for rather.

So, first she's stopping by the kitchen and raiding the good stash of tea she and Bucky had found. Making two cups, and then seeking out the quieter man. Ignis and Tony both needed friends, but Raven was willing to bet most were finding Tony far more easy to locate and commiserate with. Add to that how close Ignis played things to himself, and Raven felt he should be her priority at the moment.

[Egret 22-23--Closed to Madoka, after talking to Ignis]

Besides the two men involved, Raven knew one person who would be devastated by this break-up and have no clue how to deal with her feelings on it. Or what to do now. Thankfully they were room-mates, so hopefully it wouldn't be difficult to find Madoka. It would be awkward, but Raven was prepared for that--and the other girl was, perhaps, her closest friend among the other passengers. Raven knew Madoka would need a friend now, and badly.

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"I did." Raven paused before adding softly. "I've talked to Ignis. He's....quieter than Tony. Tony will shout from the rooftops while Ignis suffers in silence and pretends to be a robot." Explaining why she'd checked on the one first.

Not that Raven didn't care for Tony--because she did. She planned to check on him too; but he wouldn't be taking any of this quietly or trying to handle it alone, like Ignis was.

"Obviously you know already. I still don't know what happened, just that it's broken off."

"Hmm.. Dad told me about it."

Hence how she knows. But that was earlier on, and honestly, it's no surprise to hear that the news may have started to spread across the train already. There's more of them on board nowadays, sure, but it's still not enough people for gossip to not instantly be all over the place. Especially for those who know the people involved.

"Both of them must really be hurting.." In their own respective ways, yes, because she agrees very much with Raven's assessment of the situation. It's just the difference between her dads.

But it at least does make her glad to know her friend sought out Ignis. Just to make sure he's not alone. Honestly, Madoka would love to spend all her time alternating between sticking around with either of them right now to make sure of that, but..

"I'm.. worried." She's trying her best to be honest about her feelings with Raven, at least. The other girl is important enough for her to at least try. "I want to be with them, and try to comfort them, but I keep worrying that if they see me, it'll only remind them of the other."

And that would probably only make things worse and more painful. She is one of the things they shared, after all.

"Being worried is perfectly normal and natural in this situation. You love them both, and care about them." Raven couldn't say she 'loved' them, necessarily. But Tony and Ignis were both her friends and she did care for them. She was worried too, although she showed it in different ways than most.

"I'm worried too, if it helps. That's part of why I wanted to check on Ignis. I'll be checking on Tony too, in a bit." Easy enough to admit that, and Raven was trying to let down her guard a bit with Madoka too. The other girl was a friend, and so genuine, and it had gotten past Raven's guard quickly.

"I do think, even if it might be painful, both of them would like to see you though. To be reminded that you care, about them. Together or individually, you love them."

Madoka glances over at the other, the hurt and worry obvious in her eyes even though it's not like Raven would have to see that to already know it's there. For a moment she's just staring, as if she's thinking, but then she slowly nods.

"Of course I do." There's no question about that. And what happened won't change that fact either. She really does still love both of them. They still feel like her dads to her. "T.. Then I'll try to see them. Hopefully you'll be right."

Because she really wants to make a positive change in this situation, not make matters worse. Madoka feels like she's much more likely to do the latter, if not just due to a general lack of self confidence.

"But, um-- please don't overwork yourself, Raven. It must be tough to be around them when they're both so emotional.. I'll worry about you too, you know?"

There's a blink, and then Raven is pulling her cowl away from her face, even if she's still curled up on the seat. "I think knowing you still care, will help a lot Madoka. That's all you have to do--remind them you love them both." A pause, and Raven laid her head against her knees.

"I'm.....it's hard. It hurts and it's hard. It hurts because I care about them both, and then of course feeling everything else. I should be used to it, as most people don't even have a clue how much they just spill everything and anything everywhere. But it's...harder to shut out right now."

Which to prove that point, the lights flickered in their room briefly, as a sign of Raven's distress. There might've been a small huff, with a brighter flare, but they didn't pop or break yet.

It's so obvious how much of a hard time Raven is having. Madoka doesn't need to have any empath powers of her own to be able to realise that. Especially when the other girl is admitting it so openly - it makes Madoka realise just how much of Raven's trust she has.

And how much she wants to make sure to never do anything to betray said trust.

"Raven.." She slowly starts. There's some slight hesitance to what she's saying, but it's not born out of fear. She's not afraid of what Raven's powers could do while she's struggling, despite the flickering lights. Madoka has faced down scarier things for lesser reasons. No, it's hesitance purely born out of the worry that she can't want to gross the barrier of Raven's comfort. "Is it okay if I give you a hug right now..?"

She wants to help reassure the other girl, after all. And hugs always help Madoka, so she figures maybe it'll slightly help Raven too. Especially if people don't often hug her.

Raven looks at her for a bit, before nodding. "I'd like one, thank you." Her voice is small, revealing that for all her maturity, Raven is still a teenager. She takes a breath quickly, and murmurs her mantra under her breath to gain some control over herself. She doesn't want to hurt Madoka, ever. But especially not because she's having trouble with her own emotions right now.

Madoka sucks in a deep breath as well, trying to calm her own heart as much as she can before leaning in to give Raven a hug. It's not a perfect attempt, considering how upset she herself is as well, but she's really trying as she wraps her arms around Raven. Madoka just wants to be able to at least bring some comfort to her friend, after all, just like how Raven gives her the same in return.

And doubly so when Raven seems so weirdly vulnerable for once. If her friend trusts her enough to show that much, the least Madoka can do in return is be as reassuring as possible.

"I'm here.." It's all she says as she's leaning against the girl, gently holding her.

Egret 22---Closed Log to Ignis and to Madoka

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