#elm root

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Kickoff event request: Rio just passed. What did Kei do and feel? I want to read your headcanons~

Taking a look at her body, he spoke. “It felt as though it was just yesterday that we were discussing your plan.” A memory of their last conversation passed through in his mind. Elm Root stepped closer to the bed, reaching over to tuck a lock of hair behind her ear. “I wonder if you thought about it being your last day before.” Yet, knowing her…It was possible that she had. The artwork remained there for a moment before pulling up the blanket to cover her. “I suppose this is farewell, isn’t it Hikari-san?” A flicker of an emotion that he could not yet name appeared on his face, then his usual smile was placed back on.

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Shining the old neon 24: Radiation Poisoning collapsed building | equipment failure | "I never knew daylight would be so violent" (Florence + The Machine, No Light No Light)

“I never knew daylight could be so violent.” Elm Root commented, stepping outside. “Don’t you think so as well?” It turned over to face Hikari who looked so engrossed in his sketchbook. The artwork moved closer until it was within the artist’s view. “...Would you mind moving? You’re blocking the view.” Hikari commented, his dominant hand stopping at a line as he looked up. “You have no interest in anything other than art, do you Hikari-san?” The artist shrugged before returning to sketching. “Is there really anything more interesting than that?”“Maybe you should go out more while you still can.”

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“you’re gonna melt. get in here.” with KeiRio?

“You’re gonna melt. Get in here.” Rio said, eyeing Elm Root from the corner of her eye. "Worried about me?" Elm Root questioned, a smile on its face as it stepped back inside. Although it asked, the answer was pretty clear to the artwork. Rather than out of concern, it was out of inconvenience. "Should I be?" The Hikari looked up, looking quite disinterested as usual. Answering her question with yet another smile, "I suppose not." And yet perhaps the artwork was curious whether or not the artist could truly feel concern for another. Only time would tell.

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One Step Back No. 31: "I thought I was getting better." Emptiness | Setbacks | "Take it easy."

Just when the artwork thought it had gotten Rio to open up to it at least a little, she had her defenses up once again. No matter what it tried, nothing had changed between them. Perhaps, the artist wanted to keep it like so. "Elm Root." She called out to it. "Hmm?" It said with a smile. "You're staring again." Ah...Of course, she'd notice even if the artwork tried its best to hide it. "Just enjoying the scenery, should I not partake in doing so?" It posed the question. "I see..." And just like that, she never pressed any further.

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So Long Sentiment No. 15: "I don't need you to help me, I can handle things myself." Makeshift bandages | Suppressed Suffering | "I'm fine"

"I'm fine." Rio would tell it time and time again, uncaring of the fact that her hand could barely hold the brush. Such were the words of each and every generation Hikari that Elm Root has watched thus far. Rio herself was no exception to this at all. No matter how many brush strokes she'd add to this piece...This short life of hers could never be avoided. Out of all the Hikaris that the artwork had met, it had to admit Rio was the interesting out of them.

And possibly the most tragic one of all.

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Holly + Kei and any Hikari~

Holly - The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and You ══════════════✿══╡°˖✧✿✧˖°╞══✿═══════════════

“It doesn’t look right.”

Fukami grumbled, turning away from the easel.

“Is that so?”

Elm Root glanced over with a smile, not at all deterred from the other’s look of unhappiness.

“Perhaps it is time for a break?”

He offered, leaning against the wall.

Placing a large cloth over the unfinished work, the grumpy Hikari rolled his eyes.

“I don’t need a break.”

“Oh? But it could do you some good.”

“No.”

Feigning a look of concern, the artwork spoke.

“Not even for tea made by Yuu-san?”

For a moment emotion flickered in the other’s eyes.

“…Fine.”

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Gladiolus + KeiRio please?

Gladiolus - All the blood we've shed for each other ══════════════════✿══╡°˖✧✿✧˖°╞══✿════════════════

“It” would do anything for her or so she believed. Was it out of necessity or perhaps the plan had interested the artwork? If anything, it seemed to be more of the latter. Even as Rio watched as the artwork left the room. Turning to glance out the window, she could recall the day the plan was discussed. At first Rio figured Elm Root would simply feign interest and call it a day. And yet the artwork looked on with interest as she explained in detail. Not once did Elm Root ever look away.  Pulling the curtains close with a rare smile, she spoke. “Maybe then will it be realized.”

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Salvia blue + KeiRio!

Salvia blue - The list of every time I almost reached back out to you. ════════════✿══╡°˖✧✿✧˖°╞══✿═════════════════ Elm Root had been there for quite some time. Always never changing and looking to do as it pleases. The artwork was probably the only one who could truly understand her surprisingly enough. Even now as they exchanged pleasantries out on the veranda over tea. “Now then, I shall take my leave, Hikari-san.” It said with a practiced smile. And yet…Rio found her hand wanting to reach out only to stop short. The artwork turned back, looking somewhat amused by this. “Was there something you needed?” It asked, that smile still in place. “No, there was nothing.” She shook her head.