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[This is neither the red planet nor the vast imperial city that she’s previously been seen in. It’s a simple clearing that leads to a cliff. It allows a nice view of the ocean, which strangely enough has absolutely no movement. No tide, no crashing waves against the rocks. Nothing. And for the curious wanderer they can go through the thicket of trees a bit further back but no matter what direction they go it’ll always lead to the same cliff. On the edge of it, overlooking the vast and unmoving waters is Seth, who seems just as unmoving as the rest of the dream. Her eyes are shut and an attentive eye will note two things. She doesn’t appear to be breathing at all(not that it was needed in dreams any ways) and there’s a scar that encircles her neck. And despite the presence of another person in the dream she still doesn’t move. Nothing moves. Everything is perfectly still and silent.

And when a few more minutes pass she finally sighs softly. With her peace interrupted there is no more point in pretending she doesn't know that there’s someone in the area.]

You know, this really isn’t a place fit for others. [And while that statement would normally be a bit teasing or harsh sounding that’s not so. It’s spoken softly and followed by a quiet laugh. After the laugh she finally turns her attention away from the ocean scenery.]

It might be a good idea to focus on your home. You probably don't want to stay here.

((ooc; No excuse for the post spamming(mild of course) other then the fact this probably won't ever get to happen. That being said, this is post-canon!Seth by a few years. Which means still witty remarks just less racism and bitch moods and other spoilery things that you can probably figure out.))

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[Princess Mercury is heedless of the skirt of her formal gown as she hurries towards the apparently-unconscious girl. She kneels right on the rocky ground nearby, ignoring the press of the stone against her legs. She reaches out two fingers towards Seth's neck, to check for her pulse and then to confirm whether she's breathing.

If not... what can she do out here, so far from any help? She'll have to try to resuscitate the girl, obviously... even secrecy comes to second to that. She makes a serious face as she schools herself to focus.]

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[She shifts her gaze to her company and appears amused at the very least. Seth places a hand over hers, shaking her head as she does so.]

I'm fine. Don't worry.

[Princess Mercury sinks back onto her knees in relief. She manages a somewhat shaky smile.]

Thank goodness. How do you feel? Do you need something?

No. I assure you, I'm fine.

[Which was perhaps still a first for her. It took centuries, it took death itself taking her away from the world but she was actually fine. Death aside.]

[Some sort of juice, or even water... But there's nothing like that here, and Mercury is forced to accept that. She nods, eyes still riveted to Seth.]

You lay so still. I didn't even notice signs of life, at first.

I figured. Don't worry about it. These things happen.

[They do? Mercury shoots Seth a quick, quizzical look, but drops the subject with so little encouragement.]

I see.

This may sound very strange, but, where is this? I've come a far way out of my way, it seems like.

This is Earth. You're in the Tzara Methuselah Empire.

[Or at least that's where she always envisioned herself to be. Death was a fickle thing and Seth was just a fickle. There was the distinct chance they were just nowhere important too.]

Thank you. [Oh, no. They aren't meant to be on Earth, and come to think of it, has she heard of that territory? Yet she has studied Earth's politics - of course - and thus, she should have.]

I must return as soon as I can.

Then you are free to leave. I'm not holding you here. [And she wouldn't do that either way. People had things to do. Places to be.]

[Mercury shakes her head, and tries for a smile; it falls a little flat, but well-meant nonetheless.]

There was no possibility of leaving you here alone.

And, even if I would wish to, I have no way to return right now. Shall we go together awhile?

[She tilts her head. She isn't sure why the other couldn't leave. Principle of the matter perhaps.]

I can only go so far but I'll stick with you for as long as I can.

[She has no idea precisely where she is, or any way to reach the Moon and the Moon Castle from here.]

Thank you. I promise I will not ask for more. I feel very badly to have put you out.

Don't worry about it. Just follow me.

[On that note she turns and heads into the trees. She had no doubt in the ability to guide her to a way home. She was never good at finding her home but others was much easier.]

Thank you. I appreciate all of your assistance.

[Mercury follows obediently, alert to her surroundings - she never feels wholly safe on Earth - but willing to trust her guide for the moment.]

I don't have anything else to do. Helping is the least I can do.

[She doesn't slow down. Keeps at a slightly faster pace due to nature. Of course there's no real place to lead her. She can play along until the other woman returns to her world. Whatever way that will be.]

You are very kind. [Mercury quickens her step, as much as she can while still accommodating a dress that doesn't allow for fully free movement. There are reasons for their battle uniforms, the sailor fuku. She could never fight in this.]

No. I'm not. [It's not stated as argumentative. Just a simple statement. She knows, better then anyone, that she is far from a kind or nice person. She was and always will be that monster. Now she's just made peace with it.]

[It's the exact reaction of Mercury herself, in her future. Even now, she understands it a little, somewhere inside herself, in a part of herself she doesn't like to look at too closely. She nods vaguely, and debates with herself whether to say something.]

Right now, you are kind to me.

[It sounds inadequate to her ears.]

[She could argue that it was just a passing kindness. A gesture that only appears kind because she knows the other girl won't stay in this place for long. She'll fade away eventually and Seth could entertain her until then.]

If you say so.

[This dream will end.

And then there'll be the next one. But like Seth, even now, Mercury isn't someone who trusts to that easily.]

Why did you offer?

Why not? I have nothing to lose.

[Nothing to gain either but if there was no harm in it, why not indulge a person? It wasn't like she was going to suffer at the hands of any unfortunate fate.]

In any case, thank you. Shall we go on?

Of course. Make sure to stick close.

I will. [True to her word, she stays just a pace or two distant from Seth, keeping up quite easily.]