[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!]
This particular shard did perish and walked as a ghost on the First for quite some time. I imagine the isolation can be overbearing at times. So if he is feeling rather down, I would care to know.
I really do wish you would be more open with me, Hades. It gets quite tiring to feel like a pawn in your schemes, being the only one who lacks context for what's going on. And it's not even as though I can say no to you, and it makes me feel all the more helpless.
[He has to pause to think about this because he was being as straightforward as this man is capable.]
The complications for us rise from, well, doing our best to kill one another. Even if we understand each other, 'tis still difficult. Luckily, it a path we no longer have to travel, and thus the healing can begin, but it will take time.
Outside of that, have you other questions on my motives? He is undoubtedly lonely considering his circumstances, and past history has shown not only you two to be compatible, but even thrive in each's other company. You can say as little or as much as you want to me about how things are faring. 'Tis your relationship with each other. I'm simply encouraging a start.
Levity nods thoughtfully, seemingly satisfied with the answer.]
I see. I believe that as long as you both remember that there is no need for that forced animosity, you should be fine. And for my part... I'll do my best to stay out of your relationship too, then.
[After a moment, though, he looks thoughtful again.]
But... I will admit that something feels a little off to me. He is different from the man we knew on WILD CITY. You were right to say that he seems less certain of himself, and... in the little time I've spoken with him, there was the feeling I got that he was looking to determine a place for himself. A way to act, perhaps, a... role to fulfill. Seeking a sense of belonging, much as I was at the start. As I still do.
[He crosses his legs, staring at the sand.]
That was why I did not think he was an audition. It's hard to properly quantify and describe, of course, merely a gut feeling. But I do wonder if this version of him did not live through a different past. These things can happen here, don't they?
The one on Wild City did not share my same history. I doubt this one would be the same. This one might simply be wayward in a different manner.
But truthfully, I am less worried about that and more worried about making him comfortable as he can be here. And thus you see why I have turned to you for assistance.
... Well, with any luck he doesn't share my pacifist views, so hopefully it will already be easier on him to be here. But don't worry, I'll do my best to support him. But make sure to check in at times as well.
[He smiles a little.]
You know, when I introduced myself to him he chose to call me Hythlodaeus over Levity. The first person to do so, apart from you and Lahabrea, of course.
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I wonder if one day one of you will arrive with a corruption that forces you to be honest. That would be a nice change of pace for me.
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But I think socializing would do wonders for you both. Awkward as it might be from time to time.
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And I imagine you'll expect regular reports from me on his state, hmm?
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This particular shard did perish and walked as a ghost on the First for quite some time. I imagine the isolation can be overbearing at times. So if he is feeling rather down, I would care to know.
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You would care to merely know or actually do something about it?
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[He sighs, drawing a random pattern in the sand.]
I really do wish you would be more open with me, Hades. It gets quite tiring to feel like a pawn in your schemes, being the only one who lacks context for what's going on. And it's not even as though I can say no to you, and it makes me feel all the more helpless.
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The complications for us rise from, well, doing our best to kill one another. Even if we understand each other, 'tis still difficult. Luckily, it a path we no longer have to travel, and thus the healing can begin, but it will take time.
Outside of that, have you other questions on my motives? He is undoubtedly lonely considering his circumstances, and past history has shown not only you two to be compatible, but even thrive in each's other company. You can say as little or as much as you want to me about how things are faring. 'Tis your relationship with each other. I'm simply encouraging a start.
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Levity nods thoughtfully, seemingly satisfied with the answer.]
I see. I believe that as long as you both remember that there is no need for that forced animosity, you should be fine. And for my part... I'll do my best to stay out of your relationship too, then.
[After a moment, though, he looks thoughtful again.]
But... I will admit that something feels a little off to me. He is different from the man we knew on WILD CITY. You were right to say that he seems less certain of himself, and... in the little time I've spoken with him, there was the feeling I got that he was looking to determine a place for himself. A way to act, perhaps, a... role to fulfill. Seeking a sense of belonging, much as I was at the start. As I still do.
[He crosses his legs, staring at the sand.]
That was why I did not think he was an audition. It's hard to properly quantify and describe, of course, merely a gut feeling. But I do wonder if this version of him did not live through a different past. These things can happen here, don't they?
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But truthfully, I am less worried about that and more worried about making him comfortable as he can be here. And thus you see why I have turned to you for assistance.
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... Well, with any luck he doesn't share my pacifist views, so hopefully it will already be easier on him to be here. But don't worry, I'll do my best to support him. But make sure to check in at times as well.
[He smiles a little.]
You know, when I introduced myself to him he chose to call me Hythlodaeus over Levity. The first person to do so, apart from you and Lahabrea, of course.
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Pacifist, no. Optimistic, yes.
[He thinks about it for a moment.]
Why do you think he decided that?
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Mm, I'm not certain. But if we are from the same world, would it not make sense for him to be drawn to the name, even if instinctively?
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But ever were they large of heart. Accepting.
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Hades, I really don't think you should try and predict the actions of others based on what you would do.
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I'm only terrible a fraction of the time. Truly.
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If you don't specify which fraction, I'll assume you mean at the very least half the time. Or three fourths of the time.
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Besides, you very know the answer already.
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Why can't you?
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[Don't mind him, he'll just start working on burying Emet's legs under the sand.]
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And what would you do with this newfound power besides bury your friend in the sand?
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Who said I would do anything with it? Maybe I would just have it. You know I like knowing things for the sake of knowing them.
[A gossip, in other words.]
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Ah. Like a busybody.
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Yes, and?
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