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aionchat2022-04-13 10:40 pm
coerthantorment) wrote in aionchat2022-04-13 10:40 pm
PLEROMA | VOICE, ALSO FORWARD DATED TO AROUND THEN
[Estinien still isn't sure how he feels about this method of communication, but now that it seems like something may be on the horizon, he'll sacrifice his mental well-being to get it done. He pushes inexpertly into the psychic realm, reaching out to all of those touched by the Pleroma.
It comes through roughly like his voice, but with a persistent sense of wary anticipation tinging it.]
Hail. This is Estinien Wyrmblood... with any luck, I have been able to reach you.
My dreams have been plagued by queer echoes of the selfsame vision we all had upon our arrival. It feels as if the shrines are once again stirring, and that more lost souls have fallen within their hold. If so, we can be sure that the Regent and their new thralls will one more move to claim the victims as prisoners.
We cannot allow this to happen. This time, I plan to meet the Kenoma's forces head-on, challenging them for the strategic positions around the shrines they took for granted last time. I know that not all of us have the training or abilities required to fight against such odds, but for those that do, I implore you to join me. 'Tis possible that we can spare these new arrivals the same dire fate.
Regardless of whether you join me on the field, I would find great value in knowing everything you can offer concerning the nature of the Kenoma's Aion forces. I fought a handful of them in the caverns, but many more escaped my focus.
For those that will lend their strength, but who have gone to the city... it is now within our power to guide you to our more secure location. There are those we can confer here that will help us plan our best way forward.
[At this point, he will let his message drift. Compiling information and threadjacking are very much welcomed! We are shamelessly ripping off the Kenoma here.]
It comes through roughly like his voice, but with a persistent sense of wary anticipation tinging it.]
Hail. This is Estinien Wyrmblood... with any luck, I have been able to reach you.
My dreams have been plagued by queer echoes of the selfsame vision we all had upon our arrival. It feels as if the shrines are once again stirring, and that more lost souls have fallen within their hold. If so, we can be sure that the Regent and their new thralls will one more move to claim the victims as prisoners.
We cannot allow this to happen. This time, I plan to meet the Kenoma's forces head-on, challenging them for the strategic positions around the shrines they took for granted last time. I know that not all of us have the training or abilities required to fight against such odds, but for those that do, I implore you to join me. 'Tis possible that we can spare these new arrivals the same dire fate.
Regardless of whether you join me on the field, I would find great value in knowing everything you can offer concerning the nature of the Kenoma's Aion forces. I fought a handful of them in the caverns, but many more escaped my focus.
For those that will lend their strength, but who have gone to the city... it is now within our power to guide you to our more secure location. There are those we can confer here that will help us plan our best way forward.
[At this point, he will let his message drift. Compiling information and threadjacking are very much welcomed! We are shamelessly ripping off the Kenoma here.]
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The one who needs to be worried about returning safely is you.
[ Abel's a pain in the ass but damn it all, that's their pain in the ass!!
Hm. Ernesto's buddy system idea comes to mind. ]
Take someone with you this time. Shit, I'll do it if it'll stop you from getting your face beaten in.
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there is a notable pause before Abel can formulate his reply - and a marked absence of any of the emotional trappings that had accompanied the prior message. being cared for is a double-edged sword, especially around someone like Dokja; it means a great deal to the priest, endears him all the more to his friend - and it also makes his stomach twist with a special sort of guilt.
but his reply is easy and light: ]
Ah-- are you worried about me getting my pretty face bruised again~? How very thoughtful, Mr. Dokja~! I had the sneaking suspicion you cared... but you really shouldn't be concerned, mm? I'm not exactly a fan of having my nose broken, so I'll be quite motivated to ensure there's not a repeat of that particular performance...! I could probably manage a teleport spell or something of the like-- you know, from a safe distance? A very safe distance. Far, far distance. Away. From nose-breakers.
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But wow, this does not reassure him at all? In fact, it's something Dokja would try and pull if someone approached him in a similar manner. It's probably why there's a lengthy pause on his end, like he's entertaining the idea of letting Abel get away with it.
It's what Dokja would've wanted if their positions were reversed. ]
Abel, I want to actually talk about this with you.
[ Too bad he's a massive hypocrite. ]
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his heart sinks a bit when Dokja doesn't take the bait; birds of a feather, is that it--? Abel's grimace is not visible, thankfully enough. this man... ]
Are you worried...? A-ah, I really am touched!
...But please don't be, Mr. Dokja. All joking aside-- I am not the sort who enjoys getting my face turned inside out, just in case that needed stating. I have every intention of helping our sleepyheads out of the shrines and getting them to safety-- that's all. Aren't you of the same mind?
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He desperately holds back that thought. How is he supposed to explain that there's so little room left in the shattered remains of his heart, and that he'd already filled up the vacancies with people he doesn't want to see hurt?
In true Dokja fashion, he doesn't care about a bunch of nameless, faceless individuals who are soon to appear. He cares about the people he's decided he cares about. ]
I... [ He wavers, unsteady with his emotions as he's always been. ] I'll do what I can.
[ For the ones he knows. ]
So you do the same to come back in one piece.
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Can I ask where you plan to go, Mr. Dokja?
[ is he heading to the shrines? is he taking someone with him? ...Abel is just as concerned for Dokja as Dokja seems for Abel, especially considering the reckless abandon for his own well-being he fought with against
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No, he's not really sure just yet either. The... the... shrine that he came from would probably be... dangerous... ]
I was thinking of going to the Martyr's shrine, but...
[ She Might Be There. This is definitely a worry that can be felt. ]
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ah.
the sense of trepidation that carries along with Dokja's words is felt rather than heard - and Abel is making a face on his end he is glad Dokja can't see. o-oh, my goodness. ]
The Martyr's shrine was-- ah. Well, there were a good few of us, right? If it is a popular place for Aions to wake, it might be a good idea to head there together.
[ together. for practicality's sake. to save fledgling Aions, not because Dokja is scared of Ciel and Abel will
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He can't shake his restlessness from this stupid connection. Not only had she bested him in combat, she'd also just. Seen him at one of his lowest points and had gone so far as to draw it out even more. Like, who does that?
But... together... does have an okay ring to it. And he did say he'd go with Abel to keep him safe. ]
If that's where you've decided on, then okay. I'll go with you.
[ Hey, maybe she won't even be there. ]
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I have. Talking it out with you helped me come to a peace of mind about it, so-- that's what we'll do, alright?
[ he sounds surprisingly confident!! ]
Long as you're up for it, of course-- you could always help with teleporting and that sort of thing instead, Mr. Dokja?
[ does Dokja want an out...... how much is he Scared, ]
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Also share a little bit of that confidence please. ]
No, it's fine. There's no reason for me not to give it my all.
[ Especially when Abel is going to be out there!! Potentially doing stupid things!! Might as well have two idiots doing stupid things together so that way it'll cancel out. ]
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You know, you didn't sound especially sure of yourself before... is it possible that my being there is giving you strength~?
[ can he feel the Smug Satisfaction coming down the communion line, ]
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Wow, how terribly shameless of you.
[ The smug satisfaction is being read loud and clear. Here's a withering sort of disbelief in return.
It's not a no, though. ]
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Dokja~? Just so you know, you give me strength too.
[ gross. it's Friendship and warm, disgustingly fuzzy feelings of camaraderie. ]
I don't like being alone, you know? So please stick by my side and I'll make sure to bring you back safe and sound~! I'm getting quite good at using those teleporting spells in a pinch!
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...H-hello? Dokjaaaa. Mr. Dokja, are you there...?
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He is never going to psychologically recover from this. ]
I'm here.
[ Feeling sick to his stomach, tbh. ]
I'll see you when we start heading out.
[ GOOD BYE!!! ]
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