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I hold great trust in your word, Emet Selch . . . I will let you know when my own feelings have changed.
Then rest. I will leave you to your dreams.
[And in a swirl of purple and black magic, he takes his leave.]
[And in a swirl of purple and black magic, he takes his leave.]
Thank you for your consideration.
[even if he's gone, just bowing to acknowledge him, and still uncomfortable when she straightens up]
[even if he's gone, just bowing to acknowledge him, and still uncomfortable when she straightens up]
Either her position as oracle or our connection to another kingdom. I and my brother were made prisoners in her absence which I suspect has effected me. Not identical to you, but I still have similar questions.
[honestly, he's glad he knows most of what led up to this. and that none of it had to do with politics or wars.]
So you've been a prisoner since you were a kid, basically.
So you've been a prisoner since you were a kid, basically.
Yes. My circumstances were fraught, though it pains me to admit that. I can only imagine yours were as well. So, the question is what do we do now with that knowledge?
I don't know.
I'm still trying to figure that out. The only thing I can do is manage it.
I'm still trying to figure that out. The only thing I can do is manage it.
... I won't say this is a strings free second chance.
But it's one you can make in whatever way you want. You might as well enjoy what you can.
This place isn't all bad.
But it's one you can make in whatever way you want. You might as well enjoy what you can.
This place isn't all bad.
That seems — Insufficient. Shouldn't I do more to learn about how I have been effected? Challenge myself where I have learned to cope with poor habits?
It's a blank check. You can do whatever you want, however you want.
Whenever you want.
Whenever you want.
To save my world, I would gladly give my life a thousand times over, Jay.
That doesn't change my answer. It sounds like you already have some ideas. What do you think would actually change the outcome?
[he... sort of knows what his answer was. but now that he knows his mind is twisted, he's less certain of it.]
[he... sort of knows what his answer was. but now that he knows his mind is twisted, he's less certain of it.]
I do not wish to change the outcome. Just who I am when I arrive at it.
[holding his hand tighter] I want to know what I wish for at my end.
[holding his hand tighter] I want to know what I wish for at my end.
Do you think being here will let you change that?
[an honest question]
It's a memory, it happened in the past. And the ways of changing that might involve making deals with the devil we'll later regret.
[an honest question]
It's a memory, it happened in the past. And the ways of changing that might involve making deals with the devil we'll later regret.
I hope so. The conditions are less than ideal, but you are right: We do have some degree of liberty here.
[. . . but falling silent when deals with the devil comes up, looking off]
[. . . but falling silent when deals with the devil comes up, looking off]
FIRESTARTER: now still a good time?
Glacies Nox Fleuret: Yes, I'll put some tea on.
[and leave her balcony door open]
[and leave her balcony door open]
[he'll be there shortly, and step inside.]
I appreciate the patience.
I appreciate the patience.
[does put down cup and saucer down for him but also hiding a small yawn into her cup]
Hm?
Hm?
I doubt you want to keep discussing this. Coulda had it out, out there.
[he tilts his head lightly.]
All the dates seem to have treated you right, though.
[he tilts his head lightly.]
All the dates seem to have treated you right, though.
Ah, it isn't any trouble. Pep is mindful of the cameras, though for other reasons.
[getting a seat for herself]
And they were lovely. I had a good time. That is, many good times.
[getting a seat for herself]
And they were lovely. I had a good time. That is, many good times.
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