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aionchat2022-05-30 07:00 pm
devilmancrybaby) wrote in aionchat2022-05-30 07:00 pm
KENOMA // voice+memory
[ This takes place the evening after the first event described in the Event Wrap Up post, the entity having withdrawn its influence from Venera.
Binghe is in a bit of a bad mood, having had to haul Makoto's unconscious body out of the street when he would have preferred to drop him in the ocean, and as things are currently he can't really be bothered to pretend that he's not. There's some attempt to be polite, but mostly he sounds kind of tired and cranky. ]
My apologies for the interruption. I am Luo Binghe. No doubt many of you have heard at least a little of what has happened lately in Venera. I was there for the event at the heart of it, so I thought perhaps it would be of some use to share a few of the details.
I am sure it will not come as any great shock to learn it seems to have been the fault of that dog Estinien Wyrmblood. The spirit that seems to have been responsible for what has been happening was so angered by his death that it appeared to smite anyone who tried to keep it from... I don't know, I think it wanted his shard. I don't know what it would have done with it. Kept him as a pet, perhaps, in one of its illusions.
If I am honest, whatever this thing was it seemed rather simple, like the ghost of a child, but it clearly possessed immense power. The Aions of Pleroma who were there, their unconvincing promises about—taking care of him in its stead, that kind of thing. That was enough to convince it to retreat.
I think it did something to them, though. I'll show you.
[ He shares his memory of this moment, when the mass of wings demanded that those gathered keep their promise, grasping onto those closest to it with its ethereal hands.
The image fades and Binghe's voice resumes: ]
So the problem has been solved, but only temporarily. The spirit was not destroyed, and it seems if these Aions fail to fulfil its whims it may return with something worse. It might not be so easy to persuade next time.
Binghe is in a bit of a bad mood, having had to haul Makoto's unconscious body out of the street when he would have preferred to drop him in the ocean, and as things are currently he can't really be bothered to pretend that he's not. There's some attempt to be polite, but mostly he sounds kind of tired and cranky. ]
My apologies for the interruption. I am Luo Binghe. No doubt many of you have heard at least a little of what has happened lately in Venera. I was there for the event at the heart of it, so I thought perhaps it would be of some use to share a few of the details.
I am sure it will not come as any great shock to learn it seems to have been the fault of that dog Estinien Wyrmblood. The spirit that seems to have been responsible for what has been happening was so angered by his death that it appeared to smite anyone who tried to keep it from... I don't know, I think it wanted his shard. I don't know what it would have done with it. Kept him as a pet, perhaps, in one of its illusions.
If I am honest, whatever this thing was it seemed rather simple, like the ghost of a child, but it clearly possessed immense power. The Aions of Pleroma who were there, their unconvincing promises about—taking care of him in its stead, that kind of thing. That was enough to convince it to retreat.
I think it did something to them, though. I'll show you.
[ He shares his memory of this moment, when the mass of wings demanded that those gathered keep their promise, grasping onto those closest to it with its ethereal hands.
The image fades and Binghe's voice resumes: ]
So the problem has been solved, but only temporarily. The spirit was not destroyed, and it seems if these Aions fail to fulfil its whims it may return with something worse. It might not be so easy to persuade next time.
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You are free to continue that story at your leisure.
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The creature attacked one of our teammates and appeared to be attacking another person. I shot it.
[ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ That's all there is to it. He sounds completely unbothered in his reply. ]
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It attacked them how?
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I don't know the specifics but it hit M with a beam of light that struck him down and left him unconscious. It also had arms that were protruding from another man's body, in what might have been an attempt to reach Estinien's shard.
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[ They can share memories through Communion. Given the lack of articulation here, perhaps that is the best way forward. ]
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Everything goes black after that. ]
You'll have to ask Kaeya or Luo Binghe for the rest.
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[ A gentle sigh. And that's where he intends to leave it. ]
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[Only professional and productive takeaways, here.]
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Louisoix Leveilleur's grandson. Louisoix was a respected Sage of Old Sharlyan and part of those who wished to see their homeland united. From what I gather, it seems he may share in that dream.
Some time ago, the boy even tried to start his own little faction to unite the people of Eorzea, and his inexperience allowed those same faction members to betray him. I heard it was quite the entertaining debacle. The 'Crystal Braves', was it? [ Oh, he seems so tickled by that. ]
His combat skills are magically inclined. Elemental spells, some healing skills, and the like. He seems to prefer fighting with the aid of well-crafted words.
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What is the grandson's name, for reference? [Because as neat as his grandpa's name is, they're not dealing with the lad's grandpa here.] Would you know more about what led to that betrayal, and were the... 'Crystal Braves' still an organization, last you heard? [More than it presenting a weakness, it sounds gossipy. Judging from Emet's tone alone, maybe he'd be inclined to talk more about it out of sheer
dunkingamusement?]Would you say he excels at offense, support, or is skilled at both?
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Must you assume that everyone from the same place is so intimately acquainted?
[ He'd only berated the boy in person once and give him a vague acknowledgement besides. The rest is second-hand knowledge from Garlemald, rumors, and observations. But suppose it's better than nothing. Now excuse him as he complains about being unfamiliar and proceeds to speak at extreme length.]
Alphinaud Leveilleur. Current member of the "Scions of the Seventh Dawn" - An organization to wit Estinien also claims membership. He has a twin sister; Alisaie Leveilleur. I imagine he would feel her absence most keenly.
The boy founded the Crystal Braves with the intention of Uniting Eorzea. However, his inexperience at the time did not afford him the wherewithal in judging loyalties. Most of his member's allegiance had been purchased by a political leader who used them for their own ends. It afforded them the perfect opportunity to make the Scions into a scapegoat for their ploys.
I gather he has become wiser during the interim. Why, he even attempted to serve as a representative with hostile nations in hopes of organizing some semblance of peace betwixt the two. How delightfully admirable!
[ It almost makes for a perfect target for their own brand of cross-faction discussins, doesn't it? ]
His skills are that of the "Academician". They primarily provide healing as well as shields to protect those in harm's way. Along with a few other elemental magics besides.