[Elsword] - Formulated Hearts

Act 08 - Consolation

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Elesis Sieghart.

She was the only trustworthy person that came to Chung's mind. He wanted help from an upperclassman, so querying the friends he usually hung out with wouldn't be fitting, since they were the same age/grade as he was.

Elesis was the sister of his best friend, Elsword. Surely, she would be the one to consult, right? It wouldn't have been too embarrassing, Elesis was a chill type of girl.

With high hopes that she was online, he began typing away on his keyboard. Click-clack, taka-taka.

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CHUNG: Hello, Miss Elesis?

ELESIS: Oh, hey, Chung. What's up?

CHUNG: Do you mind if I ask you a question? Several of them, at that? They're related to the formulated hearts and keys. Or, would you prefer if I contacted you later? I know that there's a chance you might be busy at the moment.

ELESIS: Sure, go ahead and shoot. Man, you're even this polite online. You'd be a great influence on my brother, but he never changes, haha... xD

CHUNG: What if two hearts, when put beside each other, glow? Faintly.

ELESIS: Huh? Well, I'd say that there's a pretty high probability that the wielders of those two hearts would be lovey-dovey pairs.

CHUNG: Ah, okay. But, what if the keys didn't completely match?

ELESIS: Uh, dunno. Have you tried asking Rena yet?

CHUNG: She was afk.

ELESIS: Well damn. Anything else you want to ask?

CHUNG: Do you know how to deal with facing the fact that your crush... um, might not like you in return?

ELESIS: I see, you have a special someone that you love, huh? I doubt that they wouldn't harbour the same feelings for you. You're the cute type of person, that's kindhearted, friendly, and gets along with everyone, and stuff like that.

CHUNG: Thanks, Elesis...

ELESIS: No problem, it's the truth, kiddo. Just keep believing in yourself, and don't give up so soon. As for how to handle that particular situation, I have no freaking idea. I mean, my crush also feels affection towards me in return, and we even got matched up in the heart/key thing. So, mind telling me who the lucky girl is? I'll tell you who my pair is.

CHUNG: Err... her name is Eve.

ELESIS: Oh, that super-smart Nasod girl! Then, I take back everything I just said. Except the 'believe in yourself' thing. Anyways, my girlfriend is Ara, to answer that inquiry that you may or may not have. :^)

CHUNG: ....

ELESIS: Sorry, haha. Here, give me a few seconds. She'll probably do a better job at comforting you. :P

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Group chat has been created. Members: Elesis Sieghart, Chung Seiker, Ara Haan.

ARA: umm, hi! elesis said to me that you needed some comforting. she told me the entire story already, too. not sure if i can help, but i will try my best! ^^

ELESIS: Good luck, and have fun~

ARA: first step, dont listen to anything negative that elesis told you in your own private message thingy earlier. or just dont listen to anything that she mentioned at all. ouo

ELESIS: Ara, I'm right here. Totally not offended at all. >_>

ARA: sowwi! ;~; but its true! i wanna help him! anyways, all you need to do is keep a nice little smile and stay positive. it shall solve all the problems that you may encounter! :D

CHUNG: I think I already know that, but thanks.

ARA: ohh! um, lemme think...

ARA: buy something nice for eve! then both of you will feel happy~ like, um, what would she like... a calculator? nooo, shes already intelligent without one, probably doesnt need it... a teddy bear! *^* stuffies are cute, and romantic! or maybe some chocolate...

CHUNG: I'm not sure if she'd actually want those things, but alright... ah--! But it'd be embarrassing to do that, if we're not even officially lovers or anything... Plus, we might not even be a pair. /)/////(\

ARA: believe in yourself! just do it, and dont let your dreams be dreams! yesterday, you said tomorrow, so just do it!

ELESIS: Okaaay, that's enough, Ara. That's what I said!

ARA: oopsies!  i bet you didnt sound as cool as i did, though! owo

ELESIS: I'm sure.

CHUNG: Thanks for the support, you two. Alright, I'll be heading off to bed now, so good night.

ARA: good night, chung! sweet dreams! ^^ ttyl~

ELESIS: Night.

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That night, Chung couldn't help but to think about Eve, even more than usual. He ended up falling asleep, neglecting his dinner; the meal was left cold and uneaten.

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