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[He's just, going to come sit down on the ground next to Elidibus. All the better for possible hugs. HE'S SO WORRIED ABOUT THIS BABY who has outlived him by 12k+ years,]
It... took them a while to open up. At first, they feared that I would stand in their way or reject them, and would not divulge much to me. But they did tell me, eventually. About... the Final Days, and the summoning of Zodiark. The Sundering. Some of my own memories provided clues, too. But they are still rather secretive, and...
[He sighs.]
I try not to press the subject too much nowadays. They mean to use the wishes the Producers grant us to save our star.
It... took them a while to open up. At first, they feared that I would stand in their way or reject them, and would not divulge much to me. But they did tell me, eventually. About... the Final Days, and the summoning of Zodiark. The Sundering. Some of my own memories provided clues, too. But they are still rather secretive, and...
[He sighs.]
I try not to press the subject too much nowadays. They mean to use the wishes the Producers grant us to save our star.
[sir please this baby is so old now]
...I can understand their fears. To be honest, I find it difficult to discuss these things with you as well.
[sighing as well]
But as one of our people, you have a right to the truth. If there is anything you wish to ask, I will answer to the best of my ability.
...I can understand their fears. To be honest, I find it difficult to discuss these things with you as well.
[sighing as well]
But as one of our people, you have a right to the truth. If there is anything you wish to ask, I will answer to the best of my ability.
[no he is going to be SAD about you!!
but unfortunately it IS a weird topic. shifts awkwardly,]
Thank you. It means rather more to me than you might think. I seem to be the only one of us who lacks his memories, and the journey to recover them has not been the easiest one. And that they would leave me in the dark on top of that... I've had moments when I was quite frustrated.
[He shakes his head.]
But, ah, it's not about my grievances. I... did want to ask how you came to have that body you arrived in. Lahabrea has told me some things about shedding one's physical form...
[He trails off awkwardly because, that, is still not very fun,,,]
but unfortunately it IS a weird topic. shifts awkwardly,]
Thank you. It means rather more to me than you might think. I seem to be the only one of us who lacks his memories, and the journey to recover them has not been the easiest one. And that they would leave me in the dark on top of that... I've had moments when I was quite frustrated.
[He shakes his head.]
But, ah, it's not about my grievances. I... did want to ask how you came to have that body you arrived in. Lahabrea has told me some things about shedding one's physical form...
[He trails off awkwardly because, that, is still not very fun,,,]
[nods and begins to speak slowly and carefully]
For much of our long work, we dwelt in the aetherial rift with no bodies of our own. However, it sometimes became necessary to... borrow one in order to interact with the physical world. Lahabrea and Emet-Selch would usually take ones that were still living, while I preferred to utilise the dead. The vessel I was in before was one such corpse.
[glancing over to him to see how he's reacting so far,]
For much of our long work, we dwelt in the aetherial rift with no bodies of our own. However, it sometimes became necessary to... borrow one in order to interact with the physical world. Lahabrea and Emet-Selch would usually take ones that were still living, while I preferred to utilise the dead. The vessel I was in before was one such corpse.
[glancing over to him to see how he's reacting so far,]
I... do not recall.
[which is partly true and partly not, he really doesn't remember the exact details of what it's like for them, but,]
[which is partly true and partly not, he really doesn't remember the exact details of what it's like for them, but,]
[haha!]
I see.
[He pauses for a bit, gathering his thoughts.]
You... said the body was a corpse. I've met the man it belonged to. He was here on WILD CITY briefly, and... from what I understood, he and Emet-Selch in particular had been enemies. When you first arrived, too, Ha--Emet-Selch bade me to try and take care of you, because it is rather more awkward for him, given that in his words him and you - that is, Ardbert... - spent most of their time trying to kill one another.
[Levity absolutely has like, a cork board with lots of notes and conspiracy theories about whatever the hell was happening with the Ascians, based on what little he's managed to get out of them.]
I see.
[He pauses for a bit, gathering his thoughts.]
You... said the body was a corpse. I've met the man it belonged to. He was here on WILD CITY briefly, and... from what I understood, he and Emet-Selch in particular had been enemies. When you first arrived, too, Ha--Emet-Selch bade me to try and take care of you, because it is rather more awkward for him, given that in his words him and you - that is, Ardbert... - spent most of their time trying to kill one another.
[Levity absolutely has like, a cork board with lots of notes and conspiracy theories about whatever the hell was happening with the Ascians, based on what little he's managed to get out of them.]
Ardbert was a Warrior of Light of the First, one chosen by Hydaelyn. He and his were indeed opposed to our goals, as is often the case with those of his kind.
Why Emet-Selch seems to hold such complex feelings regarding him is a mystery to me. In my recollection, the two of them never actually met while Ardbert was still alive.
Why Emet-Selch seems to hold such complex feelings regarding him is a mystery to me. In my recollection, the two of them never actually met while Ardbert was still alive.
[,
pats his hand? how does comfort???]
It has never been easy, but we have not - will not - give up hope. And success should be right around the corner.
pats his hand? how does comfort???]
It has never been easy, but we have not - will not - give up hope. And success should be right around the corner.
[why would he need comfort he's Fine???]
It is an extremely sound one. Safer and more expedient by far than the method we have relied on in the past. I would have made the same choice on my own had I arrived here before them.
It is an extremely sound one. Safer and more expedient by far than the method we have relied on in the past. I would have made the same choice on my own had I arrived here before them.
[nnnnnnods]
Yes, it does seem quite good, doesn't it? Although I will admit I have my reservations regarding the price we pay for those wishes. The masters of this place are very capricious. I wish to return home as much as all of us, but I would still prefer not to rely on the wishes as our only way out, not unless we know in detail how they work and what they may cost us.
[He's seen too much of Imeeji to just take the Producers at their word ok!!]
Yes, it does seem quite good, doesn't it? Although I will admit I have my reservations regarding the price we pay for those wishes. The masters of this place are very capricious. I wish to return home as much as all of us, but I would still prefer not to rely on the wishes as our only way out, not unless we know in detail how they work and what they may cost us.
[He's seen too much of Imeeji to just take the Producers at their word ok!!]
The Producers may be powerful, but I highly doubt they can oppose Lord Zodiark at His full might. Once He has been restored, we will have nothing to fear.
Of course I do. That is, and ever has been, my most important duty.
Edited 2021-12-14 07:29 (UTC)
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please hold your elidibus has encountered a logic error and needs to reboot,]
please hold your elidibus has encountered a logic error and needs to reboot,]
[listen having a primal's designated purpose but also being tempered to that same primal is a wild fucking ride]
I- I'm sorry, what were you saying...?
I- I'm sorry, what were you saying...?
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