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[weenwoon]

[You are greeted with the sound of randomly disrupted static, at the end of which three melodic beeping signals are heard. Yep, that's your cue to leave a message!]

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[rainshaveceased]

I doubt any of us are. Rather, we might be frightened of causing you pain.

[weenwoon]

[Unfortunately, games.]

Mm. Or fear that I would reject or despise you, perhaps?

[rainshaveceased]

[nods]

The things we have had to do, the things we have chosen to do... have changed us. We are not as innocent or kind as we once were.

[weenwoon]

[Judging by his expression, Levity is not exactly happy about that! But it seems more like he's upset that it had to happen, not that he's angry at the Ascians. He nods slowly, giving Dignity a sorrowful look.]

... I have had to gather as much. But it does not mean you should stay so forever, does it? Kindness can be an effort, not simply an innate quality.

[rainshaveceased]

Is it that easy? After everything, do you think we can simply go back?

[weenwoon]

[He shakes his head.]

I do not believe that it is easy. But I do not want to think that you cannot go back at all. But perhaps a better question is whether you want to.

[rainshaveceased]

...

[haha wow he has no idea how to even begin answering that]

[weenwoon]

[wwwwwwWWWWHY ARE YOU ALL FUCKING LIKE THIS!!! tries not to scream internally]

Forgive me. I know these are not easy questions, and to spring them upon you so soon after your arrival... I do not wish to add to your burdens. You needn't answer if you are not ready.

[rainshaveceased]

...I do not even remember what going back would mean, to be honest. It's not as though I have any inkling of who I used to be.

[weenwoon]

[HAHA!!!]

... Lahabrea and Emet-Selch did tell me you'd... lost your self. Over the years.

[rainshaveceased]

...I would ask you not to worry about it.

[weenwoon]

[haha.]

I'm not certain I can not worry.

[He stays awkwardly silent for a bit.]

I have... some memories of you. If you ever have interest, I could play them for you.

[rainshaveceased]

...Thank you, but I have no interest.

[well, that's not entirely correct, but]

[weenwoon]

[god for a blessed week Levity forgot that he had depression and now you're here.]

Of course. Whether to recover that identity or be who you are now is up to you.

[At least, he's trying to be positive,]

In fact, it may do you good to speak with Emet-Selch on the subject. He, too, tries to look to the future rather than who he was.

[rainshaveceased]

I will consider it.

[hhh taking a deep breath]

I am sorry for troubling you with so many things at once.

[weenwoon]

[He blinks, a little surprised.]

Oh--no, it's no trouble, truly. If anything, I'm glad to have you here. Even if in the end we may not see eye to eye, at least we are on the same unit.

[He smiles apologetically, brushing his hair back briefly.]

Emet-Selch and Lahabrea keep to themselves, so at times I feel somewhat... surplus to requirements.

[rainshaveceased]

I expect they simply do not wish to burden you. But I definitely understand the desire to feel useful, so I would rather keep you involved in matters.

[weenwoon]

[holy shit ok scratch everything elidibus is the best ascian now

There's further surprise on Levity's features, but also? happy??]

Ah--I would certainly prefer to be useful, indeed. Although I cannot say how useful I would be, given that I am rather weaker than the rest of you.

[rainshaveceased]

[damn right he is the best ascian >:3]

You and I have access to the exact same set of abilities here, do we not?

[weenwoon]

[you're his cool dad now who lets him do things]

Indeed, but I meant more in the sense of... mental resilience.

[aka hyth doesn't know how to do murder.]

[rainshaveceased]

Ah. Well, there are different types of resilience.

[weenwoon]

... Yes, I suppose so.

[He sounds thoughtful for a moment, almost as though he's remembering something.]

Oh, but that aside - I meant to ask if there was anything you wanted from me. I assume simply revealing your identity was not the only purpose for the visit?

[rainshaveceased]

That was the main purpose. Otherwise, I simply wanted to touch base and ascertain what our circumstances are.

And... I would like to get to know you.

[weenwoon]

[CUTE,,,,,!!!!! Levity can't help smiling at that, relieved.]

Oh--certainly! I suppose it has been a very long time since we last saw one another, not counting memories and lack thereof. I would certainly love to be friends.

[But. also. ascian issues.]

Our circumstances are perhaps... a little more complicated than is good for any of us. Not through ill will on any side, simply... a complicated situation for us all. Or maybe simply for me.

[He gives another smile, apologetic this time.]

We likely could have benefited from your skill as the Emissary, truly.

[rainshaveceased]

It is complicated for us all. Between all of us, not just you.

[let's not talk about how awkward his interactions with the other ascians have been]

I wish I could have been here to provide guidance earlier, but I will do what I can to make up for the absence.