[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!]
If I say lavender or lilies, would that be too on the nose? But I suppose I did like the flowers I saw in that memory of Elpis. And in fact... In a way it's about that that I wanted to ask.
[He'll usher him to the garden room and find a vase for the bouquet. The silly straws are definitely staying in there.]
But I imagine you have something on your mind too? Who should go first, you or me?
[He smiles softly at the sight of him keeping the silly straws. A younger him would have scoffed at such as an editions, but what is a lack of shame after a few thousand lifetimes.
Also the smile he received was well worth the effort.]
I was talking with Elidibus about some things... Namely what to do with the followers of Hydaelyn and how to prevent Her from being summoned again after we return. One of his suggestions was to kill the summoner.
[His expression softens a little. Sitting down next to him]
I'm sorry. I know it's not an easy topic, but a necessary one, I believe. I'm not in favour of killing her, to tell you the truth... I did wonder if we could simply use our wishes to make her a follower of Zodiark instead.
We would have to make all of them, her and her followers. The plan is not without merit.
However, I wish to dream of a future where we don't have to force our people. Where we once again learn that our similarities are more important than our differences. When we used to listen.
I was going to use my wish to give us all the power to move between stars.
[Elbowing him slightly.]
You as well. You have many people you wish to visit, hmmm?
[Feeling him relax is very fulfilling, actually. Tfw you love your husband very much.]
Mm. You have twelve millennia of work to rest from, I have twelve millennia of inaction to make up for. But do not think that you would be safe from my nagging even in your rest.
[... opens mouth. Closes mouth. Well, this is sudden...]
... I don't rightly know. I don't want to sell my soul off, but neither do I want to be parted from the rest of you, and I know you're going to use your wishes. Yet there are things that I want that I can't achieve on my own.
Ideally, by the time I leave this place... We'll have found a way to dismantle it and turn it to our advantage.
Oh, you know. Returning to our world before the Final Days. Making certain they never come to pass. Bringing the people I care for with me, granting them our immortality as well.
You make it sound terrible when you say it like that.
I'm going ahead is a better term. I'm not abandoning our cause. Our people. I'm not abandoning you, either.
In fact, I came here to tell you that I will be taking Hell's wish which means you can send me messages whenever you fancy it. I will come whenever I am able.
I'm not losing you again. Not when you are so recently returned to me.
[Don't mind him, he'll just squeeze Emet's hand really tightly as all this sinks in. Fortunately, it does help to put it as "going ahead".]
You'd better. I don't know what I would do if they really took you away from me.
[Breathe in, breathe out, okay he can be Not weird about this.]
Well, you better write to me every day. And visit as much as you can, yes? I admit, it's rather... stifling to realize that I can't simply track you down whenever I want, unlike in the old days.
[Maybe he's a little weird about this, but nothing out of the ordinary for Ascians.]
[Without breaking their joined hands, he gets into his lap and with his free hand tilts Hythlodaeus' chin up.]
We made promises together so long ago. It feels like an almost distant memory. But those those promises I did not make lightly back then and I do not treat lightly now.
[He immediately wraps his own free arm around Emet, holding on tightly.]
You... promise, yes? And nothing will happen, will it? I don't think Hell is the most trustworthy place, nor the safest one. But--you'll be fine, right?
Many have graduated before myself. Why, I'll even got bother Absinthe until he grows sick and tired of company. To amuse myself.
[He kisses him softly.]
Of course, I promise. How can I give you anything less? And you can still reach me, I will simply have limited access to the events that happen here. But I expect you to call on me the moment you are lonely, want to gossip or even find a new recipe.
And my wish is to give you and others the ability to travel the stars. So you will easily be able to track me down just like the 'good old days'.
[That does soothe him! He smiles, resting his head on Emet's shoulder (at least Emet sitting in his lap puts them on about the same height).]
Good. Because I will if you try to hide away from me. But... regardless, I will miss seeing you around. And I imagine Lahabrea won't take it too well, either... Actually, have you spoken with him about it? I could imagine him pretending to be fine and then hiding away in his room and snapping at everyone.
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Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 04:48 am (UTC)How sweet! Garden it is, then. And it's perhaps a good thing that you came by - there's something I've been meaning to ask you.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 04:52 am (UTC)What is on your mind? Though I suppose I don't know what your favorite flower is.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 05:42 am (UTC)[He'll usher him to the garden room and find a vase for the bouquet. The silly straws are definitely staying in there.]
But I imagine you have something on your mind too? Who should go first, you or me?
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 10:52 am (UTC)The ones that change with one's mood?
[He smiles softly at the sight of him keeping the silly straws. A younger him would have scoffed at such as an editions, but what is a lack of shame after a few thousand lifetimes.
Also the smile he received was well worth the effort.]
Observant as ever, but why don't you start first?
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 11:11 am (UTC)[His tone is a little teasing, but very affectionate all the same. Unfortunately the thing he wants to bring up is less positive.]
... And, well. I wanted to ask if you know who it was that summoned Hydaelyn.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 01:02 pm (UTC)[He tilts his head in question.]
Venat. Former Azem.
Why?
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Date: 2022-10-18 01:21 pm (UTC)Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 01:54 pm (UTC)Honestly, I've been avoiding thinking about the topic. While reasoning with her would be the best solution, I'm not sure I want to leave it to chance.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 02:16 pm (UTC)I'm sorry. I know it's not an easy topic, but a necessary one, I believe. I'm not in favour of killing her, to tell you the truth... I did wonder if we could simply use our wishes to make her a follower of Zodiark instead.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 03:32 pm (UTC)We would have to make all of them, her and her followers. The plan is not without merit.
However, I wish to dream of a future where we don't have to force our people. Where we once again learn that our similarities are more important than our differences. When we used to listen.
I was going to use my wish to give us all the power to move between stars.
[Elbowing him slightly.]
You as well. You have many people you wish to visit, hmmm?
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 03:56 pm (UTC)[He smiles, wrapping an arm around Emet's waist and resting his head on his in turn.]
Of course. Though I will also bring some people with me, too.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-18 05:38 pm (UTC)[He closes his eyes and relaxes letting the stress seep out of him.]
Delightful. I expect it. Be a grand tour guide. You always did have more energy than I and friends besides. This old man is going to need rest.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 02:23 am (UTC)Mm. You have twelve millennia of work to rest from, I have twelve millennia of inaction to make up for. But do not think that you would be safe from my nagging even in your rest.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 05:23 am (UTC)Though before I tell you what is on my mind, what would you wish for, what path would you take if you were offered graduation?
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 05:47 am (UTC)... I don't rightly know. I don't want to sell my soul off, but neither do I want to be parted from the rest of you, and I know you're going to use your wishes. Yet there are things that I want that I can't achieve on my own.
Ideally, by the time I leave this place... We'll have found a way to dismantle it and turn it to our advantage.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 05:54 am (UTC)[He takes his hand firmly in his own.]
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 05:59 am (UTC)Oh, you know. Returning to our world before the Final Days. Making certain they never come to pass. Bringing the people I care for with me, granting them our immortality as well.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 06:04 am (UTC)[He kisses his knuckles.]
I've been offered a chance at graduation.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 06:08 am (UTC)[The kiss is cute but he freezes at the news. Give him a bit to process this.]
You're... leaving?
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 06:17 am (UTC)I'm going ahead is a better term. I'm not abandoning our cause. Our people. I'm not abandoning you, either.
In fact, I came here to tell you that I will be taking Hell's wish which means you can send me messages whenever you fancy it. I will come whenever I am able.
I'm not losing you again. Not when you are so recently returned to me.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 06:27 am (UTC)You'd better. I don't know what I would do if they really took you away from me.
[Breathe in, breathe out, okay he can be Not weird about this.]
Well, you better write to me every day. And visit as much as you can, yes? I admit, it's rather... stifling to realize that I can't simply track you down whenever I want, unlike in the old days.
[Maybe he's a little weird about this, but nothing out of the ordinary for Ascians.]
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 06:33 am (UTC)We made promises together so long ago. It feels like an almost distant memory. But those those promises I did not make lightly back then and I do not treat lightly now.
Together. I will not part from you.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 06:39 am (UTC)You... promise, yes? And nothing will happen, will it? I don't think Hell is the most trustworthy place, nor the safest one. But--you'll be fine, right?
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 06:49 am (UTC)[He kisses him softly.]
Of course, I promise. How can I give you anything less? And you can still reach me, I will simply have limited access to the events that happen here. But I expect you to call on me the moment you are lonely, want to gossip or even find a new recipe.
And my wish is to give you and others the ability to travel the stars. So you will easily be able to track me down just like the 'good old days'.
Re: 507
Date: 2022-10-19 07:07 am (UTC)Good. Because I will if you try to hide away from me. But... regardless, I will miss seeing you around. And I imagine Lahabrea won't take it too well, either... Actually, have you spoken with him about it? I could imagine him pretending to be fine and then hiding away in his room and snapping at everyone.
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