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[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

Who: Shadow Albedo and anyone else. The original Albedo might show up eventually, too.
What: All of the feelings of loneliness and love that Albedo's been suppressing are wandering around Prospero, looking to force Albedo to accept them. Albedo's hard to find, however, so it might be running into some other people on the way.
When: Dark Hour, all week.
Where: All over town.
Rating: Most likely PG if it's just Shadow Albedo, PG-13 to R for violence, masochism and possibly swearing if the real Albedo shows up.
Notes: If you don't want to deal with Albedo coming and trying to murder his Shadow, lemme know. I would also appreciate it if you said what day this is happening sometime in the first post.

Albedo's shadow was as graceful and in control of his movements as his original as he moved through the streets of Prospero, but anyone who knew the white haired man would easily be able to tell something was off, even before seeing the piercing yellow eyes. Where Albedo moved with confidence and practically radiated arrogance, his Shadow stood a little hunched, keeping his gaze lowered.

Albedo spent every Dark Hour entertaining himself by slaughtering lesser Shadows, and didn't really have a favored hunting ground. But the yellow eyed copy wasn't going to object. Perhaps if he found some of the people most important to Albedo and told them how he really felt, his original would have no choice but to own up to his real feelings? Even Albedo couldn't predict himself sometimes, so the Shadow didn't know, but it had to be worth a try.

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[rodeospike.livejournal.com]

Jr. wasn't prepared to meet his brother on the streets of Prospero. Much less prepared to run in to his shadow. So when he spots Albedo, he tries to keep it cool, and give him a small smile, despite the awkwardness of a day or two ago with that whole... injury thing.

"Hey, Albedo."

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

The Shadow smiled when it heard Jr.'s voice and turned, stepping to approach the redhead.

"Rubedo! I had been hoping I would run into you out here."

[rodeospike.livejournal.com]

.... Well that was odd. Seeing a smile like that... on his face. It made him what to back away, but he stood his ground and returned the smile. A bit too hesitantly.

"Yeah... I wasn't expecting you to be out so late." Scratching his head, he smiled sheeply this time.

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

On realizing that the thought that he might be a Shadow hadn't crossed Jr.'s mind yet, it was tempted to disguise its eyes and lead Rubedo on thinking it was the original. But no, the redhead would be more likely to think ill intent if it lied and he found out, which he would if the original Albedo found them.

So instead, it knelt down in front of Jr., hoping he wouldn't back away at having Albedo so close or seeing the yellow eyes.

"I have my reasons. I happen to be looking for someone at the moment, but that can wait. We need to have a talk."

[rodeospike.livejournal.com]

His eyes trailed down to the younger brother in slight confusion. Unsure what the younger one wanted to talk about, though he had a slight feeling on what it was going to be about. However, that feeling wasn't all too pleasant. But he couldn't just run away anymore. Not when Albedo was here, and there was no way to avoid conversating with him.

"Whatcha want to talk about?" Sure, it's a bit odd that they're having a conversation. During the dark hour. Where shadows loom, and they're no one around.

(unsure)...

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

The Shadow reached out to brush a gloved hand over Rubedo's face before putting his arms around the shorter twin.

"Quite a bit, mostly in regards to things that have been denied for far too long.*

[rodeospike.livejournal.com]

Albedo, you're freaking him out. Vaguely. He just stands his ground and keeps up a neutral face for the younger one.

"The hell are you talkin' about, Albedo?"

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

He had been afraid that Rubedo would try to pull away from him, but now he took the opportunity to rest his head on the redhead's shoulder. If only he could stay like this forever...but that wasn't feasible. Even if Rubedo allowed it, his time only lasted until the end of Dark Hour. But while he could, he would enjoy it.

"I've never held anything but adoration for you, Rubedo. The resentment you've seen...it was never anything but a desperate attempt to hide the pain of separation and uncertainty."

[rodeospike.livejournal.com]

Why was Jr. feeling a chilled feeling running down his spine? He didn't like this one bit. It probably did not help the fact that Jr. wanted to pry away at this point and ask what the hell he was on. Alas, he couldn't move, so he just stayed completely still and tried not to make a face.

"I already know how you felt, Albedo. You told me when we were kids."

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

The fact that Rubedo knew that still applied...it was comforting, and the Shadow smiled, clinging tighter to him.

"Times change and people begin to deny. I needed to make sure you hadn't come to believe words spoken for no reason but to cover feelings that seem weak."

[rodeospike.livejournal.com]

"What the hell are you talking about, Albedo? Now you're just actin' strange."

Dear god. Get him off. He's getting creeped out, because it definitely doesn't feel like the Albedo he knows.

this takes place after the Rubedo/S!Albedo conversation

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

To be honest, Gaignun wasn't surprised to see Albedo out on the streets, dancing with the Shadows. He knew that it was probably pretty good stress relief for the man. That's what he was using it for, though he was much less up and personal with it.

Still...that posture was something unusual. "Albedo?" Damn it, had he gotten himself hurt again?

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

One night he'd found Rubedo, and another Nigredo. Things were looking good for the Shadow's plan, although he couldn't be sure until he found his other self. With a faint smile, he turned toward the black haired man, faintly glowing eyes still lowered. If Nigredo took him for an enemy before he got the chance to speak, getting him to listen might become impossible.

"Hello, Nigredo. You have good timing."

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Well, Albedo certainly didn't seem to be hurt, so Gaignun relaxed a little. "Good timing? Was there something you wanted me for?"

He stepped closer to what he thought was his brother and then stopped, crossing his arms. It wasn't a defensive gesture, just one he felt comfortable in. He still felt something was a bit off however.

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

"There are things we need to talk about. Things that should have been admitted when the chance first presented itself, but held from the light by denial."

The Shadow walked forward to close the rest of the distance, starting to reach a hand out but stopping midway. He didn't want to seem as if he was trying to pick a fight, and it would be all too easy with Albedo's history.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

"Things we need to talk about? Albedo this isn't exactly the time to--" They were close enough now, and Gaignun was of the habit of looking people in the eye when they spoke. It was a combination of having his powers ready for a push, and seeming assertive when speaking to business colleagues.

Yellow eyes. So...then this wasn't his brother, but his shadow. Still, the being didn't seem to be hostile so there was most likely no harm in at least hearing him out.

"What is it, what do you want."

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

His hand recoiled when he noticed that Nigredo had recognized him for a Shadow, although he stood his ground otherwise. This was far too delicate for the Shadow's liking, but then, he had expected it to end up like that.

"Merely what I've said. I, or rather, the me that regularly sees expression, have spent far too long denying the truth. I'm here to see that that changes."

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Gaignun had to admit, he was rather curious as to what the Shadow had to say. He thought they'd had a big enough 'talk' when the whole Miltia issue came up in their last conversation. Was there something else that needed to be said?

"Well, you have my attention. Speak if you wish."

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

"He's slipped at times and allowed it to show through, so I'm certain you already know the supposed hatred he feels for you is false. It's not just for Rubedo's sake that I was upset at your death."

Again, the Shadow reached a hand out toward Nigredo. His weakened Testament powers allowed for a certain amount of mental contact even with Nigredo powerless, but he still longed for the assurance of physical contact with 'his' sibling.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

"I know." Gaignun sighed. "It's just easier for him to think of things that way, and that's fine. Me and Jr, we know what he means...most of the time."

As for that hand, well, he wonders if Albedo's shadow has the same degree of mood swings that its reflection has, so he watches it warily. He's ready to move back if it looks like the Shadow will strike. It's not that he doesn't trust him, well ok, he doesn't necessarily trust the shadow, but he's willing to tolerate a certain amount from it. Especially since he does not want to antagonize something he knows nothing about.

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

The Shadow's hand fell lightly on Nigredo's shoulder, fingers curled gently. But at Nigredo's words, he shook his head.

"What's easiest isn't always what's best. He needs to acknowledge the truth of his feelings."

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Ok Gaignun, time to turn on that diplomacy you're so famous for. He doesn't flinch at the hand and just gazes levelly back at the Shadow. He understands what the Shadow is trying to say, after all he had told Albedo the same thing just before he died.

"I am also aware of that, but he's going to have to come to that realization on his own time. You can not force something like this."

Let's say this takes place sometime BEFORE the fight with real Albedo?

[spacepeach.livejournal.com]

MOMO knew it was a bad idea to be out during the Dark Hour. Though she had yet to encounter hew own Shadow, she had no doubt that she was out there, somewhere, and she knew that it was her responsibility to deal with her.

There was only one person she dreaded running into as much as her Shadow - and here he was, or at least it seemed so to her. She tried to draw back as soon as she saw that familiar white hair, hoping perhaps he hadn't noticed her presence.

Works for me!

[fearxofxloss.livejournal.com]

The Shadow noticed the movement as she tried to draw back and smiled victoriously, looking down at her with his faintly glowing eyes. He knew that if the original Albedo happened by now, it would be trouble, but this was a conversation that wouldn't happen if it wasn't now.

"Ahhh, don't flee, Ma Peche. There's no reason to fear at the moment."

[spacepeach.livejournal.com]

She tensed as soon as she heard his voice, but didn't flee, as much as she wanted to. Something was different, though... something about his eyes...

Suddenly, she gasped. "You're his Shadow, aren't you?"