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[purrtagonist]

Soooo how's everyone feeling?

[THIS MESSAGE HAS A PURPOSE HE SWEARS]

Serious question, by the way. I talked to Astoria as soon as we got back, and she was pretty worried about the way I. . . felt to her?

[GOD PUTTING IT THAT WAY SOUND WEIRD]

She said that I brought something back with me from Struxta. Something dark, evil, heavy. . . wrong? I don't know about you guys but absolutely none of that is confidence inspiring. Wonder why.

[AHA]

She also told me that the wilting plants around the temple aren't normal. "Everything here seems to be just here. Present, alive, blooming," is what she said, word for word. She's never seen anything here die before.

[. . .]

I don't really know what she's talking about, especially because I feel just fine. I don't think she does yet either, though I imagine she's going to investigate. Just be careful, all right? And if you notice anything off about yourself, let me or someone else know.






Because if we all came back possessed by space demons or infected by robot tuberculosis I'm gonna be pretty pissed.

Comments

[purrtagonist]

At least four by now. Twice when we first arrived, once after El Minha, and once after Struxta. She has a lot to say; don't write her off.

And you've got a point there.

[teratias]

Believe me, I wouldn't think to write off someone who can manipulate time and space.

Mm. I can try and cobble something together but it isn't gonna be as sophisticated as we need.

[purrtagonist]

Yeah. I wouldn't think so. But some people don't trust her-- which is understandable, actually-- so.

[he can't blame anyone who doesn't trust or like her for their whole. . . kidnapping situation, to be honest]

I'd be impressed if you could cobble together even something primitive.

[teratias]

Well, those same abilities do inspire some level of distrust and, to be blunt, mild fear.

[He's...just saying.]

Well, if I can find a lot of glass....

[purrtagonist]

Considering she's the reason we're all here in the first place. . .

[anyway]

You might be able to ask the shadows for materials.

[teratias]

....Yeah that sounds like the start of a horror novel, Akira.

[purrtagonist]

Horror or high-fantasy?

[teratias]

Both?

[purrtagonist]

All right, that's fair.

[teratias]

Do you want to come with me to see which way it goes?

[purrtagonist]

Sure.

[he doesn't have much else to do right now, does he?]

I'm personally hoping for high-fantasy.

[teratias]

Well, don't hope too much, you'll get the opposite of what you want.

[purrtagonist]

[sighs]

That is usually how it goes.

[teratias]

Horror it is then

[purrtagonist]

Make sure you bring a hatchet.

[teratias]

Why do I have hatchet duty?!

[purrtagonist]

Because I don't own a hatchet.

[teratias]

But I don't either!

[purrtagonist]

[a gentle snort]

We can add that to our list of things to request from the shadow servants.

[teratias]

Nope, no way. If that hatchet has something bad happen, then it's our faults for bringing it into the Circle. No hatchet request.

[purrtagonist]

Aw :(

[teratias]

Seriously, bad idea!

[purrtagonist]

:( :( :(

[now he's just being obnoxious on purpose]

[teratias]

Just...meet me near the arena and let's get this done, okay?!

[purrtagonist]

Aye aye, Waver.







[and, as promised! he will be at the fighting ring, waiting patiently, whenever Waver arrives]