Laudna

[residentflorist]

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Hyacinthus
Fabled to have sprung from the blood of Hyakinthos, a youth accidentally slain by Apollo
Playfulness, constancy, sincerity

Comments

[residentflorist]

And with the fog right now, our chances of getting there aren't very high. I wouldn't say they're impossible, but for now they've really boxed us in. [and she's not too happy about it. nevertheless...] Could be that whatever powers we get might be able to help us there though. Even if we're matched with someone else, that's twenty individual abilities we can try to work with.

[undread]

...That's a decent enough point. I'm not certain it's a good idea. Being matched to someone else. Even for the power promised, it seems like a risk.

[residentflorist]

I don't think there's anything wrong with feeling that way. [aerith herself feels that way, she's just not saying so.] ...but the good part is we don't have to match right away. There's time to think it over and make a decision as we learn more about this place. Maybe people who want a partner now will change their minds later or even the other way around.

[undread]

...Yes. I suppose it would be a waste to sit around and not make any effort, but a commitment this early would hardly be wise.

[residentflorist]

It's been a few days since we even came here. I don't think anyone's going to blame anyone else for wanting to make the best decision for themselves. And if they do, then is that a person you want to be matched with anyway?

[undread]

I suppose I also worry they will not want to be tethered to me.

[residentflorist]

[hmmm....]

Can I ask if there's another reason why besides what you mentioned before? [the. being dead thing. what is your worldview on yourself, ms. laudna, because so far this isn't looking so hot.]

[undread]

Well, if you're hoping to choose someone with prospects, I have a poor track record.

[residentflorist]

Depends on what sort of prospects you're thinking. People have different goals and values in mind, don't they?

[undread]

I suppose, but most don't have the goal of death in mind.

[residentflorist]

[well. fair.]

Being dead doesn't mean you're going to die again here. So I think that changes things just a little, even if it feels confusing.

[undread]

It doesn't, know. I don't intend to.

[she's just used to feeling like a bit of a dead end.]

[residentflorist]

Good. [there's a slight smile.] It'd be a shame to lose you while we were here before we could get to know each other better anyway.

[even if they aren't partners, just in general.]

[undread]

[aerith nooooo so sweet.]

Aren't you simply a darling. [she's touched!] I do hope so.

[residentflorist]

[she means it! she wants to know everyone! and with laudna especially she's very curious to learn more about her and the circumstances that have led her to thinking the way she does.]

The good thing is we have some more time than I thought. As long as we use that to our advantage, we should be okay. [she knows not of future murder.]