It's time to go.
Most people are on the train by now. Settled into their cabins and among friends and loved ones. There are only three new arrivals left to board and once they do, Hal pulls a conductor's hat out from underneath the bar, tugs it on, and steps around it to the middle of the train. He opens his mouth to talk, voice filling the train.
"It's time to go. Stops happen once a day until everyone's departed and I already have your stopped listed. If you'd like to be prioritized, let me know, otherwise we'll go in order of death. Settle in and enjoy the ride. If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask, folks."
This, of course, means that those who died earliest (Manfred, Higekiri) will depart first while those who died latest (Barnham, Damian, Percy) will depart last. There's a stop for everyone, though those who want to get off together are more than welcome to. Hal pulls a notepad and pen out of his pocket later and people will notice that he goes around the train confirming stops with everyone. Whatever feeling Hal may have had to a character back in town isn't noticeable here -- he is simply a robot assigned with a job.
After that, it's all a matter of settling in and enjoying the ride. If that's possible for you, at least.
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At Xion's next words, though, his smile fades.]
... Well, not like I have much of a choice in the matter.
[So, shoot.]
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[ Uncertain but painfully hopeful, glancing at him sideways while she says it. ]
I don't know for sure if I can do it. It might take me a while. But...
[ If she gets a glimpse of his world out the train doors - will that be enough? Will she be able to feel it? ]
I think ... that if I worked at it really hard, I could. But I'll only do it if ... if you're okay with it.
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My world's not really an ideal place to visit, you know.
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[ Her eyes search his.
He hasn't said yes. ]
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Aren't there better things you could be doing instead of helping me out? You have the potential for a better future now. Don't waste it on trying to make my home a better place.
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... ]
There's no way spending my future helping you could ever be a waste. But... like I said, I don't know how long it'll take me to find you. I'll work hard during that time, so don't worry about that, okay?
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Not if you say no. If you told me you didn't want me to come...
[ It'd hurt more than she's probably prepared for, but she'd live with it. ]
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I still think it's pointless, but I'm not going to say no.
[His world has nothing worthwhile for Xion, but he supposes that... well, in the end, he wouldn't be opposed to seeing her again.]
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[ Soft, a little breathless. ]
You're really okay with it? I.... can see you again?
[ With a shaky breath out, Xion beams at him, the tears that have been threatening this whole time finally spilling over. She hiccups and laughs and rubs at her face, relieved beyond speech. ]
I'm so glad...!
[ His world has him. That's enough. ]
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... Are you crying?
[Why?
He doesn't understand why this girl, whom he's lied to and made use of, whom he's done nothing for, would want to chase him across worlds so badly, all just to see him once more.]
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[ A few deep breaths and her tears slow, at least. ]