but if somebody WAS doin sumthing like that itd probly hafta do wit teh locals not lettin us n nemore and the whole cursed wintr wonderland thing goin on
If someone was getting that for me, I’d have to give her a gift of some kind too Especially if she’s giving them to the whole house Maybe drag her over for a special feast or something
If only Will could see what he's incited, but alas, it's text, so he's going to miss Nao popping out of the covers and pacing excitedly for all of three seconds before she remembers the floor is lavaice. It'll take her a second to get adjusted in the blankets again. ]
hypotheticaly tat sounds like a lot of fun!! maybe just teh thing tlift the spirits given everyting thats happened
I'll talk with the others and we'll decide. Even so. I'm pretty sure you're welcome over for dinner anytime. But Basilio is the cook, so he really gets final say. [...]
He'll say Fidelio should get final say, but he's the cook.
[ Her stomach didn't just growl like a creature from the depths. Hunger pang. Hunger pang and an unsuppressed appetite since she hasn't had gotten her hands on any coffee since before she arrived at the clinic so many days ago. Last... month???
Oh, that makes it sound worse. ]
i could see that u know them pretty well huh?? ('∀')
no, not all of them im not sure which word tis thing is translatin or wat his definiton of "demon' is
but evn speakin of the most hostile demons many r happy bein left well enough alone
an sum have good reasn 4 teir hostility
aftr all a person who thinks like that would enslave them treat them as things, devalue their lives destroy their homes wit no respect 4 the natural order
take their freedom
if im right an "people" means humans y would they evr be friendly tward them if its us vs them an he murders n cold blood
[ At some point while Nao is over at Furryhouse for the Idlesweek dinner, she presents Will with a package. No wrapping paper, unfortunately, but it seems Nao made do using layers of colorful string to neatly tie the contents together and topped it off with a bow she knitted.
The package contains the following:
1 x full length single breasted deep navy winter coat securable with convenient, large black snap buttons and a tie-off at the waist for extra security. Nothing between the tops of his shoes and his chin will be left exposed to the elements. It's well insulated and comfortable, heavier than light, but not so much it would slow him down if he needed to make a run for it for any reason. It comes with deep pockets! 1 x proper knitted sweater for additional layering; this one's an easy, cozy pullover made of the stuff of a cold person's warmest dreams. It's patterned white and grey so as not to clash with his usual outfit. It has a very small collar on the right side of which appears to be an embroidered pair of silver fairy wings. 1 x pair of the warmest black socks ever for general wear and inside the cottage to offset cold hardwood floors. They're just thick enough to be used as the lightest cabin socks ever invented whilst still fitting comfortably in regular shoes!
There's a handwritten note attached to the bow that reads:
"Will,
I don't know what to say! You look like you're cold all the time all bundled up like you always are, so I hope you don't mind that I made you some additional layers. Keep warm and stay calm, amirite?
lol i wonder if they are actually happy about being there or not
BB heard there are quests you can do. Like this is some RPG game lmao. Apparently anyways.
Have you seen em??? Do any of them grab your attention?
If u can carry out one of the requested listings, BB just wants to see what they give you - if anything - and hear a report back about what it was like. Anything and everything counts. You up for it? ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧
Yeah I just wanna study it & check it out. I don't really need items. If anything ,I want to study it to see if I can recreate it later with my abilities, that's why.
BB likely cant but she still wants the deets
also info about what the world is like and insight on why they are askin' for quests
[ Incoming! There's a picture of a certain someone from a certain meeting that happened not too terribly long ago in the day. It would appear he ran into some kind of trouble if the prominent handlebar mustache complete with curl and the word "newb" drawn on his forehead are any indication. He appears to be grasping... nothing? With one hand, and he's clearly flustered. His coat also seems to be missing a button. How curious.
Accompanying this image is the following innocuous text: ]
Oh we both signed up for the army and met each other at recruitment. And then we were sent on a suicide mission as bait and were the only ones to survive. So we've been kind of close since then.
It was part of this larger conspiracy and stuff. We were bait to lure in a human and prove they were dangerous and close to the city. But instead we killed it!
There's this guy in our world who's behind a lot of terrible things. We have to kill him.
[ It's a good fifteenish minutes later than Nao rounds the Crystal and waves at Will. Did she stop and grab a couple of snacks for them? She stopped and grabbed a couple of snacks for them, but she has one free hand to wave. ]
Will, hey! [ As though she isn't about to ask him about serious matters. ]
[ She hands over the large sweet roll she nabbed for him at one of the stalls under way. They've definitely got a glaze. Maybe a bright tasting filling? At least it comes with a good quality paper by which to hold it. ]
Try it!
[ She's already taken a bite out of hers by the looks of things. She was excited, okay? ]
[He's fond of that. He can brush off the hostility, but... he gets tired.
She finally asks and he just sighs. He reaches into his bag and pulls out a folded piece of paper with a drawing of a human on it. He spent more time on this one than the one he showed BB.]
I thought someone was going to ask, so. [He hands the drawing to her.] This is the one me and Strohl fought that first time.
On Earth, and there's apparently a lot of Earths in different universes where this is true, the dominant species' scientific name is homo sapien, otherwise known as humans. There's different races, people with different eye and skin colors, and people have fought about that a lot throughout history, but they're still humans.
There's other races and beings, too, but most of mankind has kind of lost the ability to perceive them. Like me, I'm part human, part youkai. I think it translates here as something like... demon, spirit, monster, supernatural being -- that kind of thing.
[ She continues to look at the picture, taking another bite of her sweet roll and chewing thoughtfully. No wonder Fidelio makes faces when she says "human". She just made a face herself. She's making it again. ]
That's definitely not what I mean when I say "human".
[Homo sapien.... not so unlike the names of the humans he's run into. Hm.]
I'm sure Basilio has told you about our tribes. [He rubs his chin thoughtfully. Part youkai? He's never heard of that, but...] Everyone in my world has magic to some extent.
[He also bites his sweet roll. He can't help but giggle at her face with a quiet snort. But his expression falls under a moment.]
There's some smaller ones too, but the big ones make the most impression. Not a lot of people can kill a human.
Words with the same root usually have a connection. Don't think too hard about it, yeah?
[ Let her do the thinking. She does way more of it than any one person has a right or should and she's usually pretty good at it. In cases surrounding his world, she just might have to ask a few questions, but for now, she pushes past that. ]
So you and Strohl defeated this thing?
[ She points at the paper instead of tapping it with a finger. She has another question, but she holds it for the moment. ]
[ That sounds... kind of romantic actually. Tapping into a special kind of magic to defeat something so much more powerful than them and save Strohl's life... ]
[ What is it with everyone picking at her typing lately? It didn't used to be a problem. She does want to communicate properly, though, and this sure isn't the Internet proper. ]
I'd prefer you didn't fight him after that either, but I'm glad to hear it.
But he's made it pretty clear he acts as a tyrant to his people, and has no qualms about using his powers against people. Or anyone he doesn't see as "people".
[ She isn't as quick to reply as she usually is. No, she's thinking. "Bad" is a subjective word. She learned that a long, long time ago and she's conscious about its use now. This thing with Kazuya is tangled with something very personal for Will. How does she...? ]
You're a candidate for Euchronia's kingship, right?
[The day winds down to a close, and with it comes peaceful silence in their residence. It's the perfect time to ask Will out on a walk - the preamble for a very important conversation.
But first, he wants to ease things out. Especially when it's such a beautiful evening.]
The stars are quite bright out today, aren't they?
[Who is he to turn Strohl down? Given their tendency for near-death experiences here, Will tends to stick closely to his clemar friend. As if one of them being apart might mean their doom.
It is a nice evening, though.]
They're different stars than Euchronia. [And don't have nearly as many shooting stars.] Still. It's nice.
[Oh, he's really mad, huh. Although he probably should have expected this.]
All the more reason for me to fight him - if I win, we can ensure that he won't hurt any of us ever again. And.... [He closes his eyes.] even if I lose, I can ensure the same. I convinced him not to take my life in exchange for something else.
It's foolish, I know. But this is the best way I can keep everybody safe, no matter the circumstance.
And I will win this. We can't go set out what we want to do if I can't solve such a measely thing in comparison.
[Because he does want to travel with Will. Go around the world, helping everyone out with their troubles. But he can't do that if he's so weak he can't topple a demon lord by his own.]
[His smile accompanies with the crinkling of his eyes.]
I'm afraid not. To do so would be a betrayal of my heart.
[If only he could give comfort to Will, to assure him that he would be safe. But the best he could do is to hold his hands, to remind his captain that he will still be here no matter what.]
I know it is beyond me to ask for your blessing, but I ask for it regardless. You are...you are all important to me, and if there is an opportunity that shall guarantee your safety, then I must take it.
[He wonders if, he really pushed his authority, Strohl would listen. But he doesn't want to be that person, especially not here.
Still. This is a terrible, terrible idea.]
I don't like this. [He's got to be upfront about that.] But... if Kazuya is in his right mind-- [Which is giving him the benefit of the doubt that the, ah, incident was a result of crystal interference] --He wouldn't be able to protest you bringing a healer along for afterwards. I can bring one of those Archetypes, so.
[He lets Strohl take his hand, frowning and staring down at their clasped hands. His chest tightens and his stomach flips with more than a few feelings he can't describe.]
[Maybe he shouldn't laugh about a threat to his life, but he can't help it with the way Will phrases it. His chuckle is light and airy, as if there's nothing wrong in the world.]
Silly Will. You can't kill someone who is already killed!
I suppose I'd just have to wait for you in the afterlife, no?
[Poor Strohl still doesn't know you can come back from the dead in this place. For now that's no concern though, as he just enjoys Will's company underneath the stars. In fact, he can't help himself but slowly intertwine his fingers against Will's. He's been slowly getting used to holding them as of late.]
[He allows them both the indulgence of intertwining their fingers. Will leans more against Strohl, letting their shoulders press together and share the warmth in the chilly night. He's clung to Strohl in bed when seeking warmth before, but this is different.]
Don't do anything stupid. My heart couldn't take it.
Alas, you know me, Will. I shouldn't make promises I can keep.
[Their foreheads touch like this, Will's warmth intermingling with his own. It stirs an emotion within Strohl.]
But I'll make sure not to do anything too stupid. Sound good to you?
[Will looks so beautiful like this, glowing underneath the starlit night. He can't help but feel enticed to come even closer, to close the distance between them...]
[This feels like a scene out of a novel, romance blooming in gentle moonlight. Will lets his eyes flutter shut, leaning in as well, wanting nothing more than to let himself go and just kiss Strohl...
But instead, he presses his fingers to Strohl's lips before they can close the distance. His eyes are still half-lidded in a faint smirk, waiting for Strohl to look up at him.]
Not yet. [He moves his hand away, instead stroking Strohl's cheek.] You need the extra motivation for the fight.
[It takes him by surprise, his attempt of a kiss reaching fingers instead of lips. And then he sees that mischievous smile at Will, and he could almost feel his heart melting.
This truly is the captain he has sworn is life to.]
Alright. [Strohl finally relents, cheeks dusted pink.] I'll make sure you won't wait for long.
[Strohl's lips on his fingers still make his heart race, his mind only partially processing what they've stumbled into. But it feels inevitable, after everything.
He tries not to let his giddiness overwhelm him, trying to keep an even head for Strohl.] You better not. Now you have a reason to survive, and win.
[It's hard, isn't it, to keep things somber when there is so much faith and hope that comes from being with one another. Even Strohl can't help himself from smiling.
He makes no motion to remove Will's fingers from his lips.]
And I will be triumphant. We would need a reason to celebrate afterwards, yes?
[ Nao has been patient -- some might say generously so considering the state Will and Strohl were in the latter half of February. She hadn't asked on the occasions she boosted their systems and visited them because she'd wanted them focused on resting and recovering from the wounds they suffered during their fight with Kazuya. They're healed, rested, and at least physically recovered now, enough that when she shared news of her acquisition of the farm on the sixth, she'd batted her lashes at them to help out, too.
Perhaps foolishly, she gave them time to bring up matters themselves. Today's the day, though. Time's up, Will! ]
[ She's going to breeze right past Will's initial statement because she would be in total agreement with him about it and that's not helpful in this situation. ]
Like maybe I'm just thinking of those romances in the stories, and I've tricked myself into something I don't know... these things are more complicated than they seem, right?
Your head thinks. It thinks things through. It logical; it analyzes info and presents you with consequences. The heart is wild. It's feeling, emotions, intuition. It doesn't think. It does; it feels.
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TEXT | un: pink.cloud | 12/5, sometime after the magus brothers chats
hey look
LISTEN!!!
this is SUPR important!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ∑(; °Д°)
[ That was the first text. Another follows after twenty seconds. ]
wat r ur measurements (◕ᗜ◕✿)
text; un: savethefairies
Huh?
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u gotta tell me them （✿ ͡◕ v◕)つ━━✫・*。
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Are you casting a spell on me?
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not atm but ill keep u posted OK
[ And she messes with him. ]
frfr tho
i need ur clothes measurements 4 no raisins at all 乁༼☯‿☯✿༽ㄏ
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Oh! That kind of measurement.]
I didn't really want raisins, so I guess that's fine.
One second.
[It's a few moments until his next reply, as if he was double checking his clothes]
Small.
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OK thats not actually
u dont kno the numbers?? (◕ ɔ ◕✿)
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Oh wait, I think I remember!
156
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Are you getting clothes for me? You don't have to.
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but if somebody WAS doin sumthing like that
itd probly hafta do wit teh locals not lettin us n nemore
and the whole cursed wintr wonderland thing goin on
probly
i mean
thatd B my guess 'V'
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If someone was getting that for me, I’d have to give her a gift of some kind too
Especially if she’s giving them to the whole house
Maybe drag her over for a special feast or something
Hypothetically of course
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2/3
If only Will could see what he's incited, but alas, it's text, so he's going to miss Nao popping out of the covers and pacing excitedly for all of three seconds before she remembers the floor is
lavaice. It'll take her a second to get adjusted in the blankets again. ]hypotheticaly
tat sounds like a lot of fun!!
maybe just teh thing tlift the spirits
given everyting thats happened
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is sumthin like a feast a good idea??
we dont kno how long thingsll B like this
an u guys got a lotta mouths tfeed
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I'll talk with the others and we'll decide.
Even so. I'm pretty sure you're welcome over for dinner anytime.
But Basilio is the cook, so he really gets final say.
[...]
He'll say Fidelio should get final say, but he's the cook.
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Oh, that makes it sound worse. ]
i could see that
u know them pretty well huh?? ('∀')
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We spent some time traveling together before we ended up here.
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so ur from the same world!!
thats neat! (＾▽＾)
and wat luck tat all 3 of youd get abducted 2gether!!!
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u kno what i mean
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I haven't known them for that long though.
And you know how Fidelio can be by now.
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hes prickly (❀>◞౪◟<)ﾟ
ill wear him down tho
just u wait n see
so wait
u guys just happend 2 meet by random chance?? (ʃ⌣́ ,⌣́ ƪ)
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Sort of.
They're bodyguards for a friend of mine, so they insisted on coming with us.
And we work for the same guy, so it made sense to team up.
[....He doesn't want to get into Louis here.]
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that makes sense
sprobly easier 4 every1 tat way
whos ur friend?? r am i Bing 2 nosy?? (✿◕ v ◕)
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Her name's Junah. They've known her for longer than I.
She's a songstress.
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what kinda songs does she sing?
come 2 think of it
wats music like in ur world???
i dont think its come up!! (゜。゜)
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It's good music.
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will
tat can mean so many tings (◑ ○◑)
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a lot of ppl dont!!
if only i had my phone on me
we could figur out teh kinda music u kno （￢o￢）
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That'd make things so much easier.
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i wish i could ask her about it
like how it works
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It's really nice for long traveling days.
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is it her own music? (⁀ᗢ⁀)
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Gallica knows secret fairy things so maybe they are.
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is she a friend of urs?
a fairy frend?? (゜o゜)
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I don't know why people don't take fairies more seriously.
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isnt tat like rly dangerous???
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This one guy here incinerated one and then acted like I was weird for being upset.
Frowny face.
[Wait give him a second. He knows how to do this.]
:c
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thats a lil more than rude will
i hope u taught him a lesson hell nevr forget
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It doesn't help that he's some demon king and I still don't have my powers back
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And he's... temperamental.
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Demi-Fiend is weird but nice enough.
It's that Kazuya guy.
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do u know his un??
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cats?????????????????
like nyaa (^≗ω≗^)??????????????????????????????
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I think it used to be a bunch of weird numbers.
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I think he doesn't want to hurt "people".
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he souns liek a prick
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"Demons" too.
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did he giv u bitter old guy vibes????
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Maybe demons age differently? Like rhoag
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like (ー_ーゞ
do all teh tribes age the same??
have teh same features an talents?
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Everyone else ages the same? I think.
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well idk if hes from teh same world as me but
Dmons come n all shapes and sizes
with all sorts of bio traits and abilites
some age slow
some age rly fast
som age bout teh same rate as a human
it rly depends!! ｡：ﾟﾟ(´∀｀)･｡
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Or however he put it.
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im not sure which word tis thing is translatin
or wat his definiton of "demon' is
but evn speakin of the most hostile demons
many r happy bein left well enough alone
an sum have good reasn 4 teir hostility
aftr all
a person who thinks like that would enslave them
treat them as things, devalue their lives
destroy their homes wit no respect 4 the natural order
take their freedom
if im right an "people" means humans
y would they evr be friendly tward them
if its us vs them an he murders n cold blood
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And sometimes just because one person says someone's bad or dangerous
Doesn't mean they are
[After all, the church says a lot of terrible made up shit about elda...]
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Glad I'm not the only sane one here.
Thanks Nao! c:
[Total mood shift.]
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idk if id say sane
but ur welcome, Will! d(･∀･○)
say, are you free today or tomorrow??
u can come over here or i can come there
and we can get ur measurements knocked out
it wont take long, promise!! (nᴗn✿)
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I have to finish cleaning or these dust bunnies will eat me alive.
cw: cannibalism mentionish
Friend, not food. ]
OK no prob!!
lemme know when ur otw (◕ᴗ◕✿)
🎁 DELIVERY: 12/25
The package contains the following:
There's a handwritten note attached to the bow that reads:
"Will,
I don't know what to say! You look like you're cold all the time all bundled up like you always are, so I hope you don't mind that I made you some additional layers. Keep warm and stay calm, amirite?
Merry Christmas and Happy Idlesweek!
水下 直"
UN: mooncancer | Text | 1/6th ish
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What's the job?
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BB heard there are quests you can do. Like this is some RPG game lmao. Apparently anyways.
Have you seen em??? Do any of them grab your attention?
If u can carry out one of the requested listings, BB just wants to see what they give you - if anything - and hear a report back about what it was like. Anything and everything counts. You up for it? ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧
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I was going to look into them anyway. I'll bring one of my friends along, it'll be easy.
[Surely there won't be any complications in a future planned log or anything. Haha.]
But I get to keep the reward, right?
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Yeah I just wanna study it & check it out. I don't really need items. If anything ,I want to study it to see if I can recreate it later with my abilities, that's why.
BB likely cant but she still wants the deets
also info about what the world is like and insight on why they are askin' for quests
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They probably just need the help and think we'd do it for payment. And they're not wrong.
But you're suspicious, I get it. Better safe than sorry.
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TEXT | un: pink.cloud | 1/8
Accompanying this image is the following innocuous text: ]
so i found tis clemar
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His first response is accidental, hitting the keys in surprise]
bjh
[His second response is a bit more comprehensible.]
That's one of my friends! Where are you ?????
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Ask him about sandworms.
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i split a lil while ago ｡：ﾟﾟ(´∀｀)･｡
why sandworms???
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Did you draw that stuff on him?
...
What else did you do to him?
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i am HURT tat youd ask
do u rly tink so lil of me tat yod assume i was responsibl 4 tis?? ( Ŏ艸Ŏ)
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probly not!! (☛´∀｀*)☛
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Strohl is nice. He just makes impulsive decisions.
[Not like he's one to talk.]
Be nice to him.
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[ She's... pretty sure? ]
if he manhndles me again
all bets r off
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I'll tell him to be more polite.
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so
howd u 2 meet?? (⁀ᗢ⁀)
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And then we were sent on a suicide mission as bait and were the only ones to survive.
So we've been kind of close since then.
Also we've got the same enemy so it worked out.
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It takes her an unusual minute to reply. ]
tat sounds real lucky
y were u sent on a suicde mission?
and whaddya mean by "teh same enemy'?
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We were bait to lure in a human and prove they were dangerous and close to the city.
But instead we killed it!
There's this guy in our world who's behind a lot of terrible things.
We have to kill him.
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fidelio makes a face netime i use teh word so
ive ben tryin 2 use elda nstead
ur bein pretty vague will
wat
did he kil teh king or sumthin?
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He settles for something simpler.]
It might be easier to explain all this stuff to you in person
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where r u now?
[ If he didn't mean now, that's just too bad. ]
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The new place. I'll be by the crystal.
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Will, hey! [ As though she isn't about to ask him about serious matters. ]
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He does brighten up at the sight of snacks.]
Hey! [He offers to take some, to free up her hands.] You know this could've waited until later.
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[ She hands over the large sweet roll she nabbed for him at one of the stalls under way. They've definitely got a glaze. Maybe a bright tasting filling? At least it comes with a good quality paper by which to hold it. ]
Try it!
[ She's already taken a bite out of hers by the looks of things. She was excited, okay? ]
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I've got to come here more often.
[He's not gonna bring up the stuff she was asking about until she does.]
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[ She takes another bite of her sweet roll. She at least has the decency to conceal her still chewing mouth with a hand. ]
So, what's a human? Let's start there.
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[He's fond of that. He can brush off the hostility, but... he gets tired.
She finally asks and he just sighs. He reaches into his bag and pulls out a folded piece of paper with a drawing of a human on it. He spent more time on this one than the one he showed BB.]
I thought someone was going to ask, so. [He hands the drawing to her.] This is the one me and Strohl fought that first time.
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I have no idea why everyone here calls elda "human". It's weird.
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There's other races and beings, too, but most of mankind has kind of lost the ability to perceive them. Like me, I'm part human, part youkai. I think it translates here as something like... demon, spirit, monster, supernatural being -- that kind of thing.
[ She continues to look at the picture, taking another bite of her sweet roll and chewing thoughtfully. No wonder Fidelio makes faces when she says "human". She just made a face herself. She's making it again. ]
That's definitely not what I mean when I say "human".
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I'm sure Basilio has told you about our tribes. [He rubs his chin thoughtfully. Part youkai? He's never heard of that, but...] Everyone in my world has magic to some extent.
[He also bites his sweet roll. He can't help but giggle at her face with a quiet snort. But his expression falls under a moment.]
There's some smaller ones too, but the big ones make the most impression. Not a lot of people can kill a human.
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It's kinda weird, right? That it's the same word. I mean, what are the odds of that?
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Maybe it's just a weird coincidence. Like similar root words, uh... like how elda sounds like "elder". But that doesn't relate at all.
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[ Let her do the thinking. She does way more of it than any one person has a right or should and she's usually pretty good at it. In cases surrounding his world, she just might have to ask a few questions, but for now, she pushes past that. ]
So you and Strohl defeated this thing?
[ She points at the paper instead of tapping it with a finger. She has another question, but she holds it for the moment. ]
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Anyway.]
Technically just me. It's kind of a long story, but I had to tap into a special kind of magic. Strohl would've died otherwise.
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You two must be pretty close.
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[Strohl was nice to him, respected him for no reason when so many others didn't bother. Will's not quick to forget that kind of thing.]
I'm not sure whether I should be happy or sad that he's stuck here too.
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Well, how do you feel?
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Well, if things won't change at home from us being here, I guess it's not so bad. It's nice to see my friends again.
I LOST THIS TAG SOMEHOW??
Don't forget he made some kind of wish to wind up here in the first place. I wonder what it was?
NOT HERE
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TEXT | un: pink.cloud | 2/3 | 3:11 AM
how come u wanna fite kazuyuk so bad??
glad this is the same day as the not-date
I don't want to fight him. I'm not stupid.
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about teh fightin part i mean
id like 2 point out he doesn kno tat either (゜-゜)
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He's way more powerful than any of us and willing to use it, so I'm not going to fight him.
At least not until I have my magic back.
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I'd prefer you didn't fight him after that either, but I'm glad to hear it.
Why do you want to fight him, anyway?
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But he's made it pretty clear he acts as a tyrant to his people, and has no qualms about using his powers against people.
Or anyone he doesn't see as "people".
I can't abide that.
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And if you were to defeat him?
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I don't think he's doing anything actively right now that needs to be stopped, but...
[Well.]
I don't think he's entirely far gone, unlike some people.
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Some people?
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[At least, as far as he knows. He hopes not.]
There's some bad people in my world. People who will never change their minds.
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You're a candidate for Euchronia's kingship, right?
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It's complicated, but kind of. Why?
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But first, he wants to ease things out. Especially when it's such a beautiful evening.]
The stars are quite bright out today, aren't they?
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It is a nice evening, though.]
They're different stars than Euchronia. [And don't have nearly as many shooting stars.] Still. It's nice.
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It makes you feel small, doesn't it? The fact that there's other stars out there that we cannot see - it makes one want to visit more places.
[Strohl's not much of a travelling person before this, but it's a life he wouldn't mind if he has Will by his side.
As it turns out, just having Will with him gives him courage in a lot of him, such as...]
I have a request. And...there's something I need to tell you.
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How far do you think we'd have to travel, back home, to see different stars?
[...His gaze turns back down to Strohl, his head tilting just a touch.] Sure. What is it?
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[But that is not the reason he called out Will today. He takes a deep breath, bracing himself.]
I challenged Kazuya to a duel. I must ask for you to be our witness.
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Will's eye's widen. He's hit by a rush of emotions and can't fully seperate any of them.]
You did WHAT? When? Wh-- Why? [He holds up his hands at an utter loss.] Strohl, are you mad?
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From the first moment we met. I told him that we would have a proper duel once I get my powers back. And I don't intent to take that promise back.
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And you didn't think our incident was worth calling it off? [Of course not. Strohl is too proud, damn him.] How do you know he won't just kill you?
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All the more reason for me to fight him - if I win, we can ensure that he won't hurt any of us ever again. And.... [He closes his eyes.] even if I lose, I can ensure the same. I convinced him not to take my life in exchange for something else.
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Strohl. Strohl. Do you hear yourself?
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It's foolish, I know. But this is the best way I can keep everybody safe, no matter the circumstance.
And I will win this. We can't go set out what we want to do if I can't solve such a measely thing in comparison.
[Because he does want to travel with Will. Go around the world, helping everyone out with their troubles. But he can't do that if he's so weak he can't topple a demon lord by his own.]
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I'm not talking you out of this, am I? Even if I gave you an order as your captain.
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I'm afraid not. To do so would be a betrayal of my heart.
[If only he could give comfort to Will, to assure him that he would be safe. But the best he could do is to hold his hands, to remind his captain that he will still be here no matter what.]
I know it is beyond me to ask for your blessing, but I ask for it regardless. You are...you are all important to me, and if there is an opportunity that shall guarantee your safety, then I must take it.
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Still. This is a terrible, terrible idea.]
I don't like this. [He's got to be upfront about that.] But... if Kazuya is in his right mind-- [Which is giving him the benefit of the doubt that the, ah, incident was a result of crystal interference] --He wouldn't be able to protest you bringing a healer along for afterwards. I can bring one of those Archetypes, so.
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Yes - death is not the goal, after all. I'm sure he would allow it.
[Whether Will wants to heal Kazuya afterwards as well is up to him, but Strohl wouldn't be against it.]
Wait - if you're bringing an Archetype...do you still have Masked Dancer, perchance? I have a plan.
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Unless...]
You said you had a plan. [Carefully. He can start to see it laid out. What will Kazuya do if he catches them being underhanded? Hmm.] It might work.
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[He doesn't even need to explain his strategy. That's good.]
While I may have to fight on my own, it doesn't mean that you can't lend a hand or two. I truly believe I can do anything with you by my side.
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...I'm only agreeing because I know you'll do it regardless of what I say.
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I'm sorry. But I swear I will return home safe.
[And just to make sure he means it, he reaches out to hold Will's hand. That's what he's been told to do, right? To be honest and hold him close?]
We've been through many a turmoil together. This would just be another one of those.
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It better be. If you die, I'll kill you. Okay?
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Silly Will. You can't kill someone who is already killed!
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I'll find a way. Stranger things have happened!
[It's nice. Almost like forgetting, for a moment.]
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[Poor Strohl still doesn't know you can come back from the dead in this place. For now that's no concern though, as he just enjoys Will's company underneath the stars. In fact, he can't help himself but slowly intertwine his fingers against Will's. He's been slowly getting used to holding them as of late.]
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[He allows them both the indulgence of intertwining their fingers. Will leans more against Strohl, letting their shoulders press together and share the warmth in the chilly night. He's clung to Strohl in bed when seeking warmth before, but this is different.]
Don't do anything stupid. My heart couldn't take it.
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[Their foreheads touch like this, Will's warmth intermingling with his own. It stirs an emotion within Strohl.]
But I'll make sure not to do anything too stupid. Sound good to you?
[Will looks so beautiful like this, glowing underneath the starlit night. He can't help but feel enticed to come even closer, to close the distance between them...]
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But instead, he presses his fingers to Strohl's lips before they can close the distance. His eyes are still half-lidded in a faint smirk, waiting for Strohl to look up at him.]
Not yet. [He moves his hand away, instead stroking Strohl's cheek.] You need the extra motivation for the fight.
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This truly is the captain he has sworn is life to.]
Alright. [Strohl finally relents, cheeks dusted pink.] I'll make sure you won't wait for long.
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He tries not to let his giddiness overwhelm him, trying to keep an even head for Strohl.] You better not. Now you have a reason to survive, and win.
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He makes no motion to remove Will's fingers from his lips.]
And I will be triumphant. We would need a reason to celebrate afterwards, yes?
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Perhaps foolishly, she gave them time to bring up matters themselves. Today's the day, though. Time's up, Will! ]
So, you and Strohl.
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I told you, the fight was self-defense. I'm not actually stupid enough to pick a fight on my own like that without good reason
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Have you two even held hands yet??
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Wait where are you going with this
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Here.
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Us
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Or at least held his hand?
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Besides that's not necessarily what this is! I mean. Things are complicated
I think
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OK then. Let's
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My only real knowledge about relationships is from books and stuff.
So maybe I'm just projecting...
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I don't know... these things are more complicated than they seem, right?
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Is that what your head thinks or what your heart feels?
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Your head thinks. It thinks things through. It logical; it analyzes info and presents you with consequences. The heart is wild. It's feeling, emotions, intuition. It doesn't think. It does; it feels.
Does that make sense?
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What if I just think I should feel this? I've never felt like this before. Not even about the Prince
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Oh, Will. The heart doesn't care what the head thinks.
How DO you feel about Strohl? If you feel like telling me, I mean. You don't have to.