>>5897930“I know that you two have had this link since you were both young. But, maybe, this could be good for you.” you tell them, the twins looking up at you in confusion. “Since the day you were born, you both have had that continuous mental link, taking it for granted. Some time without it, learning how to function independently of each other could be good for you.”
“How? How is that good?” Tomi asks, chin quivering as she's clearly on the brink of tears once again. “It feels so weird now without Tatsu and Tomitsu.”
“I know it does. I can't imagine how lonely you must feel.” you tell her. “But what happens if some bad guy separates you both? If they use magic or something to sever your link, to cut you off from each other? What would you do?”
“I, uhh... Well...” she says, stammering over her words as she struggles to put her thoughts together. Clearly, she's not used to thinking over her words by herself, the loneliness of her mind clearly undermining her confidence. Not having them 'backing' her in her mind. But then Tatsu reaches over, putting his hand on her shoulder. She looks over, confused, but seeing him nod nods back, then takes a deep breath. “I don't know. But I'd do whatever I could to get Tatsu back.”
“That's a good answer.” you tell her, giving her a small nod. “If you both want my opinion, I think you're too reliant on that link. It is good to be special, to have something to call your own, but it shouldn't be at the cost of making yourselves weaker without it. I'd double check with Raven, to see if she thinks anything bad could happened to Tomitsu in the meantime as I'm no expert in souls, or other consciousnesses or anything like that. I'm really good at fighting, but not things like this. And when you don't know something, and you have the chance, you should always-”
“Ask someone who does!” they both reply, once more in sync. Not perfectly, just both repeating the words together. Causing them both to look to each other and smile, Tomi giggling a bit.
“Exactly. When it's not an emergency, it is always best to ask someone who knows. Or, at least knows more than you.” you reply, ruffling both of their hair before letting them go, standing back up to your full height. “I'm sure you both will be just fine, in time. This was an injury, just like any other. In time, I'm sure you both will heal up stronger than ever.”
“Hey, let's go ask her now.” Tatsu suggests, Tomi nodding as the two take off. Even their liftoffs aren't in perfect sync any more, leaving you wondering how they'll turn out from here. But, before you can ponder it for long, you sense several strong powerlevels rapidly approaching your home.
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