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aionchat2022-08-02 07:15 pm
coerthantorment) wrote in aionchat2022-08-02 07:15 pm
PLEROMA | FRIENDS LOST (END OF SOVISERI)
[Estinien can be felt in the communion space, after having essentially gone missing during the final days of the mission. He's only just now returning to Greentruth in the company of friends. The tone of his psychic transmission is fraught with sorrow and anger in kind.]
Himeka and Abel have been taken by the Kenoma. They... are the Regent's prisoners.
[His presence becomes distant for a few beats after, like he has to steady himself.]
The creature of Innocence we found in Venera... its hold on me is far greater than I ever realized. I was drawn into a battle with the Kenoma, in the defense of other Pleroma, and when I found myself outnumbered and trapped... it came to my aid. Yet, 'twas at a cost I would not have willingly paid.
Angered by their broken "promise", it lashed out at those that bore its mark. 'Twas this moment of weakness that allowed them to be captured. It struck Ryunosuke and Alphinaud as well... Ryunosuke is safe. Alphinaud... has vanished somewhere I cannot reach.
[He's doing his best to give an objective account, something he became skilled in doing as a soldier. It's clear how much this is weighing on him, though.]
The... creature has been attempting to enthrall me. To change my body and steal my memories... it told me that Alphinaud was 'among the light', and that he had no further need for me. That Himeka and Abel had chosen to suffer in this world. I...
[And finally, the anger takes precedent, a fire wrought with misery.]
I will take them back. No matter what it demands of me. I... will bring them home.
Himeka and Abel have been taken by the Kenoma. They... are the Regent's prisoners.
[His presence becomes distant for a few beats after, like he has to steady himself.]
The creature of Innocence we found in Venera... its hold on me is far greater than I ever realized. I was drawn into a battle with the Kenoma, in the defense of other Pleroma, and when I found myself outnumbered and trapped... it came to my aid. Yet, 'twas at a cost I would not have willingly paid.
Angered by their broken "promise", it lashed out at those that bore its mark. 'Twas this moment of weakness that allowed them to be captured. It struck Ryunosuke and Alphinaud as well... Ryunosuke is safe. Alphinaud... has vanished somewhere I cannot reach.
[He's doing his best to give an objective account, something he became skilled in doing as a soldier. It's clear how much this is weighing on him, though.]
The... creature has been attempting to enthrall me. To change my body and steal my memories... it told me that Alphinaud was 'among the light', and that he had no further need for me. That Himeka and Abel had chosen to suffer in this world. I...
[And finally, the anger takes precedent, a fire wrought with misery.]
I will take them back. No matter what it demands of me. I... will bring them home.
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You certainly don't have to convince me. Just remember that trust extends to you as well--it's a risk we will all take, together.
[Protecting their own isn't a burden for only one of them, even if he understands that temptation more than anything.
But, well, do as he says not as he does. It's easy advice to give anyway.]
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[That he can't deny. He knows that many of the others might feel the same way. If they could take the hit for the rest... maybe in this situation he's just in the position that offers the most reward for doing so. Pragmatically speaking, he has a chance they do not.
At the same time, he'd like to honour their wishes. It's complicated, working as part of a group.]
I appreciate your understanding, nevertheless.
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Of course. [He leans forward, to briefly clap a reassuring hand on Estinien's shoulder.
And then he moves to nudge the basket of food closer across the table.]