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[it's a nice day today back by the fire and thinking about how they might all be incredibly doomed. but she's here and she's reading over the posters for their four new acquaintances when she speaks up.]
So. How much do you think we can learn from them now that they've arrived?
So. How much do you think we can learn from them now that they've arrived?
[ he'd decided to come for the peaceful vibes that the fire offers, so he's not really expecting someone to talk to him here. he looks startled for just a second before glancing back into the flames, thoughtful. ]
They say they don't want us to become the sacrifices we were brought here to be. So they have no reason to hold back if we have questions, do they?
[ a bit simplistic but he's not much for nuance. ]
They say they don't want us to become the sacrifices we were brought here to be. So they have no reason to hold back if we have questions, do they?
[ a bit simplistic but he's not much for nuance. ]
[surprise, aerith will always end up talking to whoever is close by. she doesn't mind the lack of eye contact, and instead continues studying the posters while he does that.]
Guess that depends on how much they can say. They are still cultists, supposedly.
Guess that depends on how much they can say. They are still cultists, supposedly.
It is a start. [she agrees with that at least.] We might still be on our own for finding the way ourselves. Especially if it's too dangerous for them to actually give us an exact idea.
I expect we will be. They did say they can't offer much for us.
[ the problem being that iwatooshi knows his strengths and handling situations like this are not it
still! ] The first step in any battle is reconnaissance. We still don't know much about this place, or this cult that brought us here. Maybe these powers we've been given will help with that.
[ the problem being that iwatooshi knows his strengths and handling situations like this are not it
still! ] The first step in any battle is reconnaissance. We still don't know much about this place, or this cult that brought us here. Maybe these powers we've been given will help with that.
I hope you're right about that. We don't even really know how it works yet, but if we each have a partner and everyone has a different affinity...that's at least twenty different powers that we could try to use to figure something out. Maybe there's a power for seeing through the fog, or flying so we can get a look from above. Something that could help us know more about our surroundings at least.
Maybe something to decipher that Bible, too. [ whenever it's not missing that is. ] The windows of that church do seem to picture some kind of ritual, don't they? It may be related.
Something to see through the fog would be useful, too... though I wonder if that wouldn't frustrate the ones using it, if they're still unable to leave.
Something to see through the fog would be useful, too... though I wonder if that wouldn't frustrate the ones using it, if they're still unable to leave.
Yeah. We were looking at them earlier and knowing what we know now they kind of make a little more sense. Not a complete picture, but a little less weird.
[hum...] It might be frustrating, but it could help them prepare, too. The fog can't keep us here forever. There has to be a way to break through it.
[hum...] It might be frustrating, but it could help them prepare, too. The fog can't keep us here forever. There has to be a way to break through it.
...I admit that I still don't quite understand it. I haven't heard of such things, where I'm from, and while I know of gods, summoning them is something different entirely, and does not require sacrifice.
[ would he even be here, if that were the cost? ]
That is true. It shifted enough to let us meet our overseers, so things could still change. And perhaps, if they were to find to find their match, the power boost would allow them to make their way through the fog themselves, too. It would be useful.
[ would he even be here, if that were the cost? ]
That is true. It shifted enough to let us meet our overseers, so things could still change. And perhaps, if they were to find to find their match, the power boost would allow them to make their way through the fog themselves, too. It would be useful.
Maybe there's a way for them to summon this god without the sacrifice if it's possible for other worlds. [that would be nice. that would be very nice.]
...do you think the power boosting thing is true? [it's what she asks, but what she means is "do you think it's worth it."]
...do you think the power boosting thing is true? [it's what she asks, but what she means is "do you think it's worth it."]
War-dono said they believed there should be. However, they seemed to be at a bit of a loss when it comes to what actions to take just yet.
[ tilts his head for a second. ]
I don't see any reason not to believe it, for now. There is... a restlessness, here in my chest. [ gently touching the place above his heart. ] While It's hard to imagine having any partner besides Imanotsurugi, I'm not so worried about my life being tied to another's.
But I hesitate to put anyone else at risk if they aren't prepared for something so dangerous. I wouldn't blame anyone for deciding against it.
[ tilts his head for a second. ]
I don't see any reason not to believe it, for now. There is... a restlessness, here in my chest. [ gently touching the place above his heart. ] While It's hard to imagine having any partner besides Imanotsurugi, I'm not so worried about my life being tied to another's.
But I hesitate to put anyone else at risk if they aren't prepared for something so dangerous. I wouldn't blame anyone for deciding against it.
[this all makes sense, yeah. no reason not to believe it when they don't have proof otherwise, but it does mean she has a lot of things to consider.]
Guess this monster thing and having a match explains the feeling some of us have been experiencing for the last few days. That connection. [her own hands come up, clasped almost in pray as she thinks. it's hard to ignore it now, and especially when she considers there's someone out there that shares something with her.]
That's one of the things I'm worried about, too. It's one thing to decide for yourself, but if your partner is someone who can't defend themselves well, or they're young...it's a lot of responsibility making sure they're safe, too. Not everyone will be able to handle that either.
Guess this monster thing and having a match explains the feeling some of us have been experiencing for the last few days. That connection. [her own hands come up, clasped almost in pray as she thinks. it's hard to ignore it now, and especially when she considers there's someone out there that shares something with her.]
That's one of the things I'm worried about, too. It's one thing to decide for yourself, but if your partner is someone who can't defend themselves well, or they're young...it's a lot of responsibility making sure they're safe, too. Not everyone will be able to handle that either.
Right... It seems we're "incomplete" without the other, but it's up to us to decide whether it's worthwhile to fix that. It's tempting, if only to make that feeling go away.
That's true, too. Not everyone is able to protect another. I have faith that I can, if they need it, but our situation seems too complicated to make a decision on that alone. [ a heavy sigh. ] I'm not always good at understanding what my partner needs most, either. Maybe it would be best to let them decide what they want and continue to support them.
[ he doesn't really need to know who they are to do that, anyway. it's the easiest way forward. ]
That's true, too. Not everyone is able to protect another. I have faith that I can, if they need it, but our situation seems too complicated to make a decision on that alone. [ a heavy sigh. ] I'm not always good at understanding what my partner needs most, either. Maybe it would be best to let them decide what they want and continue to support them.
[ he doesn't really need to know who they are to do that, anyway. it's the easiest way forward. ]
And some people might be tempted by power alone. [aerith does not specify what kind of person she is or her thoughts on this though.]
Maybe there's an easier way to find out who would and wouldn't want to find their match. Like if we had a list of volunteers or people who said they'd be open to it, and people who weren't could avoid being asked to share their alignment. We'd know who we'd still have to protect, but we'd have an idea of who's willing to take a risk. [she frowns then.] But that still feels complicated, and you're right. It doesn't really make the feeling go away.
...it's hard to say there's one solution to this at all.
Maybe there's an easier way to find out who would and wouldn't want to find their match. Like if we had a list of volunteers or people who said they'd be open to it, and people who weren't could avoid being asked to share their alignment. We'd know who we'd still have to protect, but we'd have an idea of who's willing to take a risk. [she frowns then.] But that still feels complicated, and you're right. It doesn't really make the feeling go away.
...it's hard to say there's one solution to this at all.
Depending on what the power is, that may be understandable. I'm afraid I don't understand mine well enough to make a decision on that. My partner may even feel the same.
There isn't. [ one solution, that is. it's too complicated, when lives are intertwined. ] But your idea is a good one. It's somewhere to start, as we try to decide what the right decision could be. Some may even find courage in it, knowing their match may be looking for them.
There isn't. [ one solution, that is. it's too complicated, when lives are intertwined. ] But your idea is a good one. It's somewhere to start, as we try to decide what the right decision could be. Some may even find courage in it, knowing their match may be looking for them.
It might be easier to understand the longer we're here. People are likely going to start using them to figure out their limits, or maybe even using them to try and signal to their match to come find them. [like a hidden message.]
Maybe that's something I'll think about, too. Give it some time so that we can settle with them and think about the choice, and then put up a list. It can't hurt if it's voluntary.
Maybe that's something I'll think about, too. Give it some time so that we can settle with them and think about the choice, and then put up a list. It can't hurt if it's voluntary.
[ a slow nod. ]
You must be right. [ then again he could easily spend a whole game completely clueless to how these powers work. we shall see. ] It sounds like we'll be here for some time, so it shouldn't hurt to think about it for a little longer.
What do you think, Aerith-dono? Would it be worthwhile, for you, to find your partner?
You must be right. [ then again he could easily spend a whole game completely clueless to how these powers work. we shall see. ] It sounds like we'll be here for some time, so it shouldn't hurt to think about it for a little longer.
What do you think, Aerith-dono? Would it be worthwhile, for you, to find your partner?
[i love and support anything iwa does and so does she.]
Yeah. There's no rush yet if all we're doing now is waiting for them to be ready for their ritual. [murder is going to ruin everyone so bad. the question isn't surprising to her though and she seems to think it over carefully.]
Right now? No, I don't think so. Maybe the boost in power would help us, but...the idea of sharing your fate with someone else is pretty complicated. Especially when we don't know what the cult really plans for us in terms of a sacrifice, or how people will respond in the meantime. I don't want to bring anyone down with me if something were to happen that I couldn't stop.
Yeah. There's no rush yet if all we're doing now is waiting for them to be ready for their ritual. [murder is going to ruin everyone so bad. the question isn't surprising to her though and she seems to think it over carefully.]
Right now? No, I don't think so. Maybe the boost in power would help us, but...the idea of sharing your fate with someone else is pretty complicated. Especially when we don't know what the cult really plans for us in terms of a sacrifice, or how people will respond in the meantime. I don't want to bring anyone down with me if something were to happen that I couldn't stop.
I am thinking of going to speak with our overseers a bit more, in the meantime... It seems that talking with them in public like today is more difficult for them.
[ iwatooshi listens, solemn, and nods along. aerith's answer isn't unexpected, but all the same, there's something in how she words it that makes his brow furrow. ]
You believe that something would happen to you, Aerith-dono?
[ she seems to think any trouble would be because of her...? ]
[ iwatooshi listens, solemn, and nods along. aerith's answer isn't unexpected, but all the same, there's something in how she words it that makes his brow furrow. ]
You believe that something would happen to you, Aerith-dono?
[ she seems to think any trouble would be because of her...? ]
[a nod of agreement. yeah. talking to the overseers in private is the best shot they have at actually getting anywhere, she thinks, because there are a lot of problems and questions that may be more personal for some people than others. to the actual question though...
well. yes. but actually saying that seems to be something she's less sure of.]
I think something can happen to any of us at any time. Don't you? I don't think any of us thought we could be brought here against our will to be a part of this ritual before it actually happened.
well. yes. but actually saying that seems to be something she's less sure of.]
I think something can happen to any of us at any time. Don't you? I don't think any of us thought we could be brought here against our will to be a part of this ritual before it actually happened.
I've been summoned before.
[ that part's not exactly new. but... the ritual, yes. ]
That is the way of battle. But you made it sound as if you think it's inevitable, somehow, that you would be the one responsible for bringing your partner down.
[ a pause, and then he shakes his head. ]
I must be reading too far into what you've said. I'm sorry.
[ that part's not exactly new. but... the ritual, yes. ]
That is the way of battle. But you made it sound as if you think it's inevitable, somehow, that you would be the one responsible for bringing your partner down.
[ a pause, and then he shakes his head. ]
I must be reading too far into what you've said. I'm sorry.
[she shakes her head.]
It's alright. [mostly because, well, he's right, but she does not want to touch on that when iwa's generally been very nice.] I wish it wasn't like this, but it may be that we won't know until something happens.
[let's gently redirect the conversation though.]
When you say you've been summoned before...what do you mean?
It's alright. [mostly because, well, he's right, but she does not want to touch on that when iwa's generally been very nice.] I wish it wasn't like this, but it may be that we won't know until something happens.
[let's gently redirect the conversation though.]
When you say you've been summoned before...what do you mean?
We won't. I don't want to believe it's guaranteed for something bad to happen, either. You're all very smart. Many of us are quite strong, enough to protect the others. There is time to sort everything out.
[ it's best to hold onto hope for now, he thinks. ]
Ah. [ a small smile. ] My current master summoned me with this body. Normally, this [ shifts the naginata slightly ] is my only body, my true form.
[ it's best to hold onto hope for now, he thinks. ]
Ah. [ a small smile. ] My current master summoned me with this body. Normally, this [ shifts the naginata slightly ] is my only body, my true form.
There's definitely time. [she does firmly believe this. time is going to have to be enough, even with other unknown factors.] With enough time, we can resolve anything before it can happen.
[and yet she's still very much going to be thinking about these things. instead of fixating on that, she's looking at the naginata curiously.]
So...it's like having a little more freedom than where you were before. Are you ever going to have to go back to your true form?
[and yet she's still very much going to be thinking about these things. instead of fixating on that, she's looking at the naginata curiously.]
So...it's like having a little more freedom than where you were before. Are you ever going to have to go back to your true form?
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