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[Martel had woken up back in her own bed after spending those few days in that strange world that reminded her of home in a strange and twisted way. She hoped that everyone who had been taken by the mirror was all right and as safe as they could be in this place.]

Did everybody come back all right from that place and remember who they are?

[And then to her friends:]

Don't worry, I'm all right. Are you all right? Did anything happen while I was trapped in the mirror?

Are you all right? We got separated from each other and I was worried about you. Not that you can't handle yourself, but... [She still worried about him.

A slight pause.] ...Did you ever find Tsuna?

[And with that, she leaves her room and goes outside with her panpipes to play them from the top of her tree.]

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[A sigh.] Still... Nobody should have to fear for their lives like that. Even if the world doesn't work like that.

Is this your loss...? [That doesn't answer everything, but that's a good start and still not asking about whatever is truly wrong with him.]

He could make it otherwise, if he worked at it. [Reborn has little doubt that Tsuna could do quite a bit for the Mafia world if he tried. One didn't get Primo's approval as he had without being able to do that after all.

And then a nod.] Every day at sunset I turn into this, then at sunrise I'm an infant again. [So nonchalant.]

I'm not entirely sure about him or what exactly he is supposed to do, but he has quite a lot of determination when he lets it show. And a compassionate heart. [He had only met her twice, and he cried when he saw her death.]

I lost my memories of my little brother, Mithos, and my second loss is my engagement ring. [It's only fair to tell him.]

And an ability to gather others together when he truly wants something done, as well as a good head on his shoulders when he uses it. [He just rarely uses it, much to his annoyance.

And oh, two losses? He's not going to pry about that. But if she has two, well, he should maybe mention something to balance things out, shouldn't he? Not like it's a secret back home anymore either.] I'm cursed as an infant, and have been for longer then I've known Tsuna. [That's not really all that helpful but hey, it's a start.]

Yes. But he has little confidence about things, I think. He's also remarkably easy to tease. [A little grin at that.]

And I figured that from a few minutes after I met you. You don't exactly bother to hide it. Magic like that is common here, and I am surrounded by magic all the time. It's not hard for me to believe at all. Now what shall I tell you in return for that? [Is this something that they are doing?]

That's part of my job as his tutor. He's better then when I first met him. [If you can believe that at least. And he shakes his head some.]

I've gotten used to people finding me completely normal like that, I don't consider hiding it. [Yes, people back home find him totally normal except Tsuna.] And only if you like. I said it because you mentioned having two losses.

...Is he really? [Reborn, you may be a miracle worker.]

You may get some people not finding it normal here, though. I get comments about my hair all the time. And I have two losses because I was returned to here with my memories of this place intact. Actually, people have returned from that land that we just went to, so they'll have an additional loss too.

But that still doesn't count, because it's just my losses. [What to tell him...] Oh! I'm not human. I'm a half-elf. Half human, half elf, but am considered a different species in my world. [And her telling him that means more than he knows.]

[He's been called that...] There was a time he never would have accepted training like he's getting here. [So yeah, he's very much learned a thing or two under Reborn.

And he just makes a note of that, just in case. It's good to know on the off chance Tsuna ever leaves, and he gently tugs at his sideburn in thought when she says that. No he doesn't get why that's important, but he has a feeling in time he'll learn.

So he just digs out the pacifier and shows it to her, in all of it's still glowing and yellow glory.] If this were ever emptied of the energy it holds, I would die. [Or turn into a Vindice if he really, really tried.]

Oh, from Zelos? [Yes, she knows about that, since she knows them both.

And she glances at it, watching it glow. There's some type of energy in it, of course. If they are telling about things like that...] I have a parasitic crystal attached to me that feeds off my energy. My soul is trapped in it, and will continue to be trapped after my death unless the crystal is destroyed. [of course, she's already dead, and she knows it happens, but it may not be time to say that.]

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Yes, from him. [And hey if she knows him that makes him feel better, even after his chat with Tsuna about Zelos and his training methods.

And oh, well then. How to answer that, because he can't just tell her that he could try and refill it with hatred and live to be a crazy zombie guard of the Mafia world and take orders from another Arcobaleno.

It just doesn't work like that.] There are seven others like me, and we only met when we were cursed, gathered together by a man claiming he had a job for us. [Again not the whole truth, as he's including the entire Lal and Colonello mess in there but details.] The best in the world at what we do.

Zelos is a friend. He's from my world. [And that doesn't even really cover what Zelos is to her, because sorry, after the Tsuna debacle, no mentioning anything about Chosen Ones.

She makes a thoughtful noise, looking at him.] Were you cursed by that man who gathered you all together for some reason or another?

[And that's a question, but not anything about her. So.] It's how I can do what I do. Why I have wings, can see farther and hear even smallest noises. I am also unnaturally strong. [But you haven't seen her kick down any doors yet, Reborn.]

Then I hope he is a good teacher for Tsuna. [He's not worried about history or relationships, he just wants to make sure Tsuna has been getting the best lessons possible.

And he nods. The Triniset is a whole 'nother barrel of fish that he'll tackle later. When he feels up to explaining the entire thing.] All of us were cursed when he gathered us at a spring in the mountains. [He's not going to name a country as she's not from Earth, yeah.

And that's just an answer for her question so he thinks on what to make of that information.] That explains why you could find me in the maze in my disguise, and how you heard me from at the bottom of the tree.

I would think so. He's an excellent swordsman. [And she is not just saying that. He really is, in her eyes. She's seen him fight.]

And I suppose you haven't found any way to break it. [Or else he wouldn't be like this.

She nods.] I could hear you breathing and your heart beat. Loud noises have a tendency to be painful, even if I don't let it show. [Like when you shot that glass in the kitchen.]

Interesting. [He just nods some at that information, thankful for it.]

There is a way, or so the man claimed. But it's not possible, from what we learned otherwise.

[And then he actually looks a little sheepish, which is well a feat with him.] I'm sorry about when we first met. [He'll try and watch it from now on.]

So you'll be stuck like that forever. [And suddenly the reason why his loss is so cruel is resolving in her head. It gives him what he can never have again.] The castle is rather sadistic when it wants to be. [But then again, she already knew that.

But she laughs at that apology, and waves her hand in a dismissive gesture.] Oh, don't apologize. There is literally no way you could have ever known beforehand. Anyway, you would not believe how loud people can get over the journals, especially when they play loud music. That gunshot was nothing.

Not exactly. [There's more to it then that and he holds up the pacifier still.] In order to break the curse, the energy in the pacifiers has to be drained so it can be passed on to the next guardians of them, the next Arcobaleno. [And doing that kills him, as he said before. He'll never see this body again unless Tsuna's plan works, and while he has the utmost faith in him, he doubts it'll work so well for him to see this body again.

And then he tugs on his sideburn again and Leon stretches some on his hat.] Then I must apologize for anytime you fight with me, shooting is what I do best. [And if it was so bad for her then, what would happen in combat? Hrmm...]

...So you'll die. [And that is what Tsuna meant about saving him. Than he needs to save him, and Martel wants Reborn to be saved too. She wonders if now is the time to tell him, but she doesn't. She keeps silent for the moment on her death.]

Oh, I will be fine. Though, thank you, for worrying about me, even when you don't have to. [Nobody ever worries about that. And she will never get used to more than Kratos and Yuan worrying about her.]

[At that he looks up at the sky for a moment, thinking. He told Tsuna he wanted to see him grow, wanted to live to see how he could be. Who he would be.

But he's told the other Arcobaleno he has faith in Tsuna, why not Martel?] Unless Tsuna's plan works, and he can keep the pacifiers full of energy and away from the man responsible for the curse. [But Tsuna only knows that he gathered people together, not what else went on. Not what he told Reborn and what he told Tsuna.] I may not die.

[And he narrows his eyes this time, looking at her a touch seriously.] Of course I do. It does little good to not worry about those I may be fighting alongside, especially when it's something that could cause such trouble. [...Okay he can't make himself call her a friend yet but it's as close as he can get right now.]

[A gentle smile at him. Good. She knows Tsuna would do anything to protect him.] Then you at least still have some hope, and as long as there is hope...not all is lost. [She doubts he will notice her emphasis on him, and how there is no hope for her, really. She may become a summon spirit, but the person that she is right now would be dead.

And at that she shrugs.] I'm just...not used to people worrying over me. The only people who used to worry over me were my best friend and my fiance. And that was rather recent. [At least in her mind. She doesn't include her brother because she cannot remember him. She's been alone for quite a long time before they came along.]

[As he would do anything to protect Tsuna. Considering he doubts Ninth's orders extend to here, he can do that a little more freely.] As long as Tsuna is standing, there's hope. He can be very convincing when he wants to be. [And no he hadn't picked up on it, at least not very well. He's not Luce or Yuni, he's better at seeing where someone can improve in leadership than reading hearts.

And he narrows his eyes even more at that. Oh no, don't go giving him feelings like Luce and Yuni, or rather more than you already do Martel. Because he's totally getting that vibe.] People will worry about you even if you aren't used to it. It's better to accept it, they tend to be more persistent if you don't. [Like Luce had been with him.]

...He cares. That is what makes him convincing. he makes other people care, whether they want to or not.

[She smiles at that, a small smile that's still genuine.] I'll keep that in mind. It's nice, to be worried about. Though it's still a novelty, when they do. I'm more used to being alone or being the most wanted women in my world. [And isn't that a story.]

And that is what will make him Vongola Decimo. He cares, and those under him will care, and the world can use more like him. [He's proud of Tsuna, and to be speaking so highly of him, well, that should be obvious.

And he's happy to see that smile, even if it is a small one.] And I'm more used to being with my chameleon and doing my job as a hitman. People care for who they want too. [And he can bet it is, but he's not sure if he wants to pry or not.]

[Another, stronger smile at that.] The world can always use more people who care, no matter which it is. [Truer words have never been spoken.] ...is that his title? He's never told me. He can be quite vague when he wants to be.

Caring for someone like me can be dangerous. At least in my world. So perhaps it is a good thing we are not there. [And it is, and he can pry if he so chooses. He'll find out eventually. It's so much a part of her life than she can't tell her story without mentioning it.]

[At that he can smile some himself.] It can. [And then he nods again.] He spends so much time avoiding it, that he doesn't realize he is turning into it. Vongola Decimo, the Tenth boss of the Vongola Family.

[And then he reaches up to grab Leon before he can shuffle off to the branch he's noticed in front of him, holding him in his hand to keep him warm.] I care and tutor people involved in a world full of assassins and power grabbing with rival families. And for people cursed as I am. [It's nothing new in other words, he's used to it.] So it's good you are not in my world either.

That seems to happen with a lot of things. Just be careful when he does realize it. [That's the most dangerous part.]

[A curved, sad smile at that. She figured it was something like that. But that doesn't scare her in the slightest. She supposes she should offer something for that admission in return, though.] I'm trying to stop a thousand year old war between two countries that is quite literally killing the world. And neither countries want it to stop, even at the cost of all life. Or perhaps they just do not care.

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