Moments Part 5: Aya

 

*knock*

 

Me: Is it ok if I come in?

 

Aya: Sure, darling. I've been waiting for you.

 

Aya: So, how was the trip?

 

Me: Oh, it was hell. Zoe and Morgaine started fighting over shotgun. Then, once we got that settled. I had to deal with Tia. Turns out that she'd never been in a car before and was terrified.

 

 

Aya: Poor girl.Me: Never seen someone get motion sickness before the car was even moving. Luckily, I was able to get the window down in time. After she puked her guts out, though, she was faint enough that we were able to get moving. The two stooges were very helpful, as you can imagine.

 

Aya: Oh?

 

Me: Yeah. First, they were playing a game of "Identify the upchuck". Then, they started whining to stop for Mexican takeout. Poor Tia was green all the way back.

 

 

Aya: Oh, it does sound like hell.

 

Me: Yeah. I was about ready to drop them off at the recycling center.

 

Aya: *laugh*

 

Me: Saber's cleaning up Tia now. I think she'll be ok in a bit.

 

 

Aya: And I guess SHE is here as well.

 

Me: Yeah. I guess we need to talk about that. I figured that you and Saber spoke while I was gone. I couldn't think of another real reason why she'd stay behind.

 

Aya: Yes, we did.

 

Me: Well, I know Saber has her heart set on her sister staying here, but I won't let her if you don't want her to.

 

 

Aya: *sigh* If it was only so simple as whether I don't want her to or not. It's never simple, is it?

 

Me: Unfortunately, no.

 

Aya: I've thought about it a bit and I don't know. I keep waffling. What do you think, darling?

 

Me: Me? It's not right for me to decide for you. You and Saber are the ones who got hurt by this.

 

 

Aya: I'm not asking you to tell me what to do. I'm asking you to help me decide. I need help. Please, darling.

 

Me: There isn't a clear right or wrong choice here. I have a bit of sympathy for Saber. My older sister is also the black sheep of the family, so I know the conflicting feelings she's facing. But, honestly, it's more about you.

 

Aya: How so?

 

 

Me: I think that if you said no, you'd feel guilty about that and it would eat at you. You need to show her that you're the better person that I know that you are and try to forgive her. You're a kind-hearted person who cares about others. Don't let her change that part of you. There's a quote in a book that I like. Something like "You gotta be one of the good guys, 'cause there's way too many of the bad.".

 

 

Me: Another way to think of it is that you're showing her that she can't hurt you by showing her that she can't change you for the worse. Bit of a small victory, but at least, it would be a victory.

 

 

Aya: Liar.

 

Me: Huh?

 

Aya: You said that you weren't going to make the decision for me, but after hearing that, it makes it hard to not to try to live up to your expectations.

 

Me: Sorry.

 

Aya: Hand me my sweater, please.

 

 

Me: Here you go.

 

Aya: Thanks, darling. To be honest, I still don't know what to decide. I probably won't until I speak to her, but I'm at least willing to listen to her now.

 

 

Aya: I just need to get dressed. When going to battle, a woman must look her best. We must kill her with our beauty and grace.

 

 

Aya: Help me over to the chair, darling. Can't show any weakness.

 

Me: Of course.

 

 

Aya: My hat, please.

 

Me: Sure thing.

 

 

Aya: And here we go. Saber has her armor and sword as she wages war, but I have my sweater and hat. How do I look, darling?

 

Me: Perfect as always.

 

 

Aya: I appreciate the kind lie, darling. Can you send in Phyla to help me tidy up a bit more, please? I'll need a bit more time to get ready and think, but it's time to end this.

 

 

Me: Sure thing. It's a good opportunity for me to speak with her as well. Send Phyla when you're ready. And, whatever you decide, I'll support you 100%.

 

Aya: Thank you, darling.

Aya seems kind of a waifu lol I really like Alna mold, and I think these eyes fit her so well!

Aya seems kind of a waifu lol I really like Alna mold, and I think these eyes fit her so well!

 

Thanks. The eyes are Ersa Flora. I highly recommend their eyes.