route_1065 | the revelation

the revelation

Who: Kinzo Ushiromiya and Beatrice Castiglioni
Where: Route 33
When: August 23, Evening/Night
Summary: Kinzo finally approaches his Beatrice about what he has learned since arriving here and all of the secrets he has been keeping from her. He can only hope she'll stay with him...
Rating: PG-13/R
Log: [Kinzo sighed. He was, truthfully, extremely nervous. He had no idea how tonight was to end, and in the worst case scenario... Bice would never want to speak to him again. Indeed, regardless of his resolve to fix what the Kinzo of the future had done - what he was TO do, were he to not change, to stop things from happening - the fact remained that they still happened.

Regardless of appearances, this was something that always weighed down on Kinzo's mind. It was what had initially prompted him to becoming a "family" man to the children of his children, children that, truth be told, were just more pieces in the family's plan... initially. Now... Now he didn't know for sure.

But that was another story... This one would be told here, in this clearing, where he had led Bice - away from the group - to speak with her in private.]

... Don't leave me, Bice... I beg of you... Forgive me...

[Kinzo shook his head. Praying now would do him no good. He was no man of religion anywyay. Instead, he turned back to Beatrice.]

... Here should be a fine spot as any.

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[She smiles, having really no idea how serious the conversation is going to be.]

It really is beautiful around here.

Was there something you wanted to talk about?

... Indeed. It truly is.

[naturally, he means her, but unfortunately, romance will probably be the last thing on their minds tonight...]

That's right. ... In fact, that's exactly right. What's more, I'll understand if you find yourself unable to forgive me for taking so long to approach you about the topic.

I can't imagine there would be anything I couldn't forgive of you.

I once thought that myself, yet here I am, unable to forgive myself either.

[he means the himself of the future, of course, but he knows deep down that they're still technically the same person.]

... You've met them, haven't you? How could you not have, when we're traveling with one...?

Who, the 'other Beatrices'?

That's right. ... Surely, you must wonder...

Of course! The only answer I've had is that one is a witch.

...'The Golden Witch'.

It is strange.

... In far more ways than you know, Bice.

[he motions to a log, though not in the mood for it himself, as if offering her a chair]

... You know Lion as well, correct?

[She takes a seat, thinking he'll be sitting with her.]

Yes, we get along very well, Natsuhi must be a great mother.

[AHA AHA AHA]

I believe she is. However...

[he... instead, sits in front of her, to look up at her.]

I'm afraid that it isn't biological.

She was still the one to raise Lion, it happens...

[However, she does know if Kinzo is so serious about it, there's more to it than 'Lion was adopted'. That shouldn't matter at all, she hardly even needs to know.]

... Have you been told of all the other worlds that intersect here, Beatrice? How some come from lands where meeting dragons and flying in machines is commonplace?

Yes, I've met and heard of people like that.

Of course. I couldn't imagine you being able to stay away from them...

The reason I ask that is that space isn't the only kind of world that this place chooses from. It can also pick about through time. So...

[he reaches to take her hand - to give her a reassuring squeeze]

As I say this, please believe me that you can choose to see it as only information if you wish, but--

... Lion is our grandchild.

...Really? Well that isn't something to worry about at all, how could I be angry to hear that? I really do like Lion, I'm glad to hear it! I can see the resemblance, now that you say it.

Is that really what you were so worried about?

... Mmmm. I wish it were, Bice. You could call this the calm before the storm, if anything.

[a pause] I'm... glad to hear that, though. Perhaps... [... he stops himself. there is, well... the other information... but how... what...?]

I'm sure you can guess the identities of the two other "yous" then, yes...?

...Would they be our grandchildren or daughters? I guess the witch would have to be a granddaughter if that's true, the other could be either, though I would think they're twins.

... Indeed, you catch on quickly. As espected of the "true" Golden Witch, I suppose, haha...

Beatrice the witch is our granddaughter, and then the other Beatrice is our daughter... But they're taken from times, it seems, that they could probably be the same age.

So the timid Beatrice would be Beatrice and Lion's mother? Or do we have another child as well?

Ah, but if your son adopted Lion...did she die young?

[... she's catching on very quickly. so much so that, for a moment, he almost wants to make up a convincing story to make it go away - instead, though...]

...

[he looks down, quiet. she might miss it if she isn't listening intently.]

Childbirth.

[She looks down at him as if to ask him to repeat it]

'Childbirth'? Did she die giving birth to one of them?

[At that she takes both his hands in hers, squeezing to comfort him.]

... That's not it.

[he raises himself to look at her. he... he... he has to tell her. he HAS to. he can't lie to her...!! she's Beatrice...!!]

... Uwoooooohhh... Uwooooooohhhhh...!! This sort of thing... This sort of thing wasn't supposed to happen, you know...!? We were supposed to be able to be happy...! Perhaps we were fated to live a secret life - but it should be a happy one!

A happy one!

[without thinking - but realizing he can't do it right now - he just... pulls her into his arms and gives her the tightest hug ever, crying out her name and starting to shake. oh he's. crying. well this is kinzo so it's what he does...

but still he...

he will not let her die.]

[Though she's certainly surprised by his outburst, Bice returns his embrace without hesitation, stroking his hair and trying to soothe him.]

Kinzo...it's alright, I'm not sure what you're saying, but please calm down... I love you, and I'm right here, we don't have to be secretive here, we'll be very happy together, and with our family. Whatever happens in the future back home won't matter, as long as we're here.

... No...

[he shakes his head, and after a moment of embracing her, pulls back.]

Beatrice, I want to change what happens. I... What I cause leads to a horrible, horrible tragedy, and if I were to simply stay here, I would only be running away from that - from what is my responsibility to repair. What I must prevent from coming to pass. We... We can take as much time as we need here, but someday... Someday, I must right what I have wronged.

[... a grim pause]

It is... Bice, it's you who I lose to childbirth. I am told it drives me mad, and... truth be told, I can understand why.

[he stares into her eyes - a thousand different things on his face, in his eyes; sadness, guilt, regret... determination, focus, perspective, a foundation... many, many things that, thanks to Lion and the others, perhaps had allowed Kinzo to gain something his original self had never had the opportunity to have.

a chance.]

I will not let you die.

Ah-...

[How should one react to being told how they end up dying? Even Bice doesn't know right now, but what she worries about most is not her own life being cut short but rather the effect it has on Kinzo.]

Oh, Kinzo...if you know of it, I'm sure something can be done ahead of time. But, even if it still happens, I can meet our daughter and grandchildren here and be given extra time with you. And, if you know what it is that you did wrong, at the least, I'm sure that will be something you can prevent.

I will always be with you either way, hopefully in body, but always in spirit. But didn't I tell you before that Italian women are tough? [a small laugh]

[Kinzo is silent for a few moments. Perhaps more than that. His mind is still trying to catch up with the fact that, without thinking, to appease his own guilt, he just told his beloved that she was doomed to die-- How... How selfish could a man be...!? Had he no shame...!?]

... Uwoooh... Beatrice...

[... And... She is... accepting this... For him? The man who kept this from her for so long, when he should have told her right away? The man who survives all of this madness, after ruining so many lives....!? How... How could she........

No... He knew. It was because it was who she was. He didn't love her for nothing, after all.

Still... Still......]

I... I...

... I WON'T ACCEPT THAAAAAAAAAAT!!

[now he's... pulling away? standing up?! yelling in that manly man voice!? with dread of the grave starting in the background again!? who keeps playing that during his threads!!]

Hopefully in body...!? We can have our time here...!? This is... This is absolutely unacceptable!! Beatrice, I love you, but I will not - I refuse - to think in such a fashion! Not after all of the sins and atrocities that I must try to atone for!!

We are going to be happy here-- But! BUT!!

[DRAMATIC ARM THRUST TO THE SIDE]

We are going to be happy wherever we go! Be it Japan, Italy, or even America! Be it the past, the future, or even the moon!! Not only that, that happiness is going to last!! We are going to live long together-- I'll move you into the main house and add you to the family register as soon as we return, and the rules and all else be damned! You no longer-- No, you never should have needed to live a hidden life...!!

For you-- For Lion, for our daughter and our granddaughter, and all the other children we might have had...!! For Maria, and for Battler-- For all of this family that I have so horribly cursed by my selfishness!!

[takes that outstretched hand and slams it against his chest, palm open-- hearing her practically accept her own death, even if she hasn't, sort of made something snap in him. in a good way, though.]

Bice... With all my heart, I want the world for you. I would die for you. But to hear you say such things... Such pessimistic things... To hear them come from your lips...

I reject the notion! The idea! The concept-- They're all useless!!

You will survive! We know what is to come, and we will prevent it!! If you are to die, then I would rather die with you than go on without you......... BUT!!! This fate... This accursed fate that has ruined so many lives...

[finally, he puts his hands on her shoulders]

...

[he takes a breath and looks into her eyes-- he suddenly realizes, oh, this might be scaring her, but he's about done anyway.]

Together, we will survive it.

Together, we will overcome it.

Together, we will crush it...!!

[... a pause...]

... Together, we will create something so much happier. For you. For me. For everyone.

Wherever we go, Beatrice... I will make sure it is happy. I will make sure we need not have to stay here for it.

[She stares on throughout his shouting, she knew Kinzo was a very passionate man, but this sure is something! And, when he's done, she just smiles, placing a hand on his cheek.]

I'm sorry, I didn't realize it was pessimistic, I didn't mean for it to be. I just didn't want you to worry.

You know I would be happy with any sort of life so long as you were in it, but if that's what you plan to do, I know you will. And I'll support you, especially if it would create a better life for our daughter, grandchildren and you. I don't want to make myself happy at the expense of another, so I can't help but hope the children you already have won't be too badly hurt. Though I guess a mother will do anything for her own children!

Yes, we'll be happy together, I won't ever leave you, you can be sure of that. We will create something we can be proud of...a wonderful family...I feel you're the greatest victim of whatever it is that happens, so, you deserve every bit of happiness and I will do everything possible to help you.
We can change it, together.

... No, you don't need to apologize, Bice. I understand, no-- It's entirely fair and far too kind of you to try to do such a thing for my sake.

[he smiles at her, nodding, pressing his forehead to hers-- he has said what he needs to say. he needn't yell or declare anything more.]

That's right.

Together. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

[She smiles warmly, taking his hand.]

Thank you for telling me. I'm sure it was difficult...but I appreciate it.

I assume she doesn't know I'm her mother...? Does she know you're her father, at least?

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