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𝓐𝓴𝓾𝓪 𝓢𝓪𝓱𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓷 ([personal profile] wolof) wrote in [community profile] aionchat2022-08-10 06:12 pm

[PLEROMA] | I heard a rumor...

[ The communion is clear, practiced, and clipped. Business-like. ]

We have quite a few new arrivals, so... Welcome to the Pleroma. I am sure we will all have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you, but it's often polite to introduce oneself, isn't it? My name is Akua Sahelian, and I speak to you now of what I wish were a warm welcome, but instead, of serious tidings.

I do not know how many of you have been introduced to the wider group, or how much information you've been presented, so allow me to give you all a basics, hm?

If you can hear this, you have accepted the Pleroma. You may have already met one, or many of them, but regardless if you met them before -- we oppose the Kenoma -- perhaps not the individuals, but the... force of kenoma itself. Pleroma and Kenoma are no mere forces of Good and Evil -- The Kenoma would destroy this world -- and all worlds -- to rebirth a world of their own making from the ashes. If you have joined with us, then you have found perhaps something to save here -- or perhaps you believe that your world is still out there. Some do, but I will not promise that which I cannot see with my own eyes. Whatever has brought you to us, I'm afraid that I cannot promise an easy fight -- or an easy existence here. Even now, the Kenoma have captured two of our own, and I have no doubt that they will come out with an experience that only a True Villain by the name of the Regent could craft. [ In communion, it sounds like a Title, a Name. ]

We will have to rescue them, and though I wish I could say that only those that are willing to fight should come, the truth of it is that we must collectively join together. There is no choice, and we will need every willing person to join in, to save our allies. If you have experienced combat before -- of any sort -- your experience will be more than welcome. If you do not, please reach out to one us, and we will find a place for you. We all have...grand and great talents, and we'll need every single one, to find victory when our allies are eventually retrieved. You will be needed, no matter what your experience was before you arrived, you will be able to find some use of your unique talents. Please, if you are new, speak up, tell us about yourselves, and ask your questions. I'm sure someone will answer it. Even the smallest of talents, can mean the difference between losing more of our allies an assets, or victory.

I cannot provide details at this time -- no plans have been set -- but I will tell you to be ready.

Speaking of being ready, however... I must turn a part of our discussion to something just as serious, but in a different vein. I think it clear, that we will have to continue to fight those who have signed on to the Kenoma, and while it's an inevitability, particularly in these times -- we need to assess our enemies. We will want to share the names, the abilities, and the demeanors of our enemies, those in the Kenoma who may be a threat, those who would be weak to physical threat, or...

[ A pause, then. ]

I was...dissipated recently. As I regrew, I... knew something. [ Her voice now almost sounds...authoritative. Like she is Speaking something of great import, the communion gives her words an emphasis that she can only imagine, as it would not work in person. ]

While no Sovereign, they are sovereign in this land, and though their plans have been thwarted in some small ways, they have been given a gift. The gift of knowing the true hearts of their followers, one way or the other. They have no use for the frail and the convictionless, after all. Venera and Godsblood are not the only ones that face culling, as the light of the Sovereign fades.

I believe... there may be individuals within the kenoma that have less conviction than others. They may be willing to help, or even defect, although we will be racing against the Regent's own touch. We may wish to seek them out, and free them from the Kenoma, they may come willingly, but they may also come by force. If you have spoken to those who lack conviction for their Sect, please, share that as well. It may be invaluable. If we know who lacks the resolve to stay with them, we can then pursue them, convince them, or bring them to our bases, to be convinced. I know some may find that unpleasant work -- but... Well, let's just say occasionally, capturing your enemy and teaching them of your perspective works.

I'd know.

[ A pause, before: ] Well, now. Please chime in, I shouldn't do all of the talking.
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[personal profile] locumstudentesquire 2022-08-12 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh jeez. This is hitting him like a bolt out of the blue, in the best/worst way. There's a long, confused silence while he tries to assess and make sure he's not just hearing things, before he finally manages to stammer the most predictable reply:]

...M... MISS LUMINE??????!!!

[Sorry she has to get used to Communion all over again, because she's getting a crash course in the emotional aspect via the explosion of Ryunosuke's abject shock/joy/disbelief now.]

You... You're here... You came back...? I-- I...

[Get it together now, Ryunosuke.]

It's. It's so good to hear from you again!
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[personal profile] stellium 2022-08-12 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"And you!" Or that's what I would say if I could remember. ( SORRY. oh there's so many emotions, what is she supposed to do with these. ) I did come back, but I don't remember anything from before. Or that I was here at all.
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[personal profile] locumstudentesquire 2022-08-13 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Ah. Just like that, the cascade of emotions comes to an abrupt halt, and then there is only confusion. And even blessed silence! Until....]

W.... WHAAAT!??

S-sorry! Sorry, I don't... I don't mean to shout, I just... None of it? Truly?

[Not that he thinks she's lying he's just... That's so difficult to grapple with? And it hurts a little to be forgotten, truthfully, though he can hardly blame take it personally if she'd forgotten EVERYTHING about Horos...]

I... Well I suppose we can catch up more later. More to the point... Yes. Kaeya, he's... With the Kenoma, I'm afraid.
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[personal profile] stellium 2022-08-22 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
I see. Thank you for letting me know.

( the DISAPPOINTMENT is radiating from her. )

None of it. Don't worry, though, I'm not going to avoid you or anything. Just the opposite -- maybe by spending time with the people I knew I can start to remember!
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[personal profile] locumstudentesquire 2022-08-24 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
That's true... If you make your way to Greentruth, please don't hesitate to reach out. It'll be wonderful to have you back, memories or not.

[He's warm at that first bit, but for the next he's much more serious:]

Regarding Kaeya... You seem awfully surprised about his alignment with the Kenoma. I take it that's fairly far outside his usual pattern of behavior, then? Associating himself with that sort of... Ideology?
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[personal profile] stellium 2022-08-30 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll be certain to do so.

( hmmmm. )

Only if it meant manipulating people for the outcome he wants. He may not act above board, but he does-- did? He did it for the greater good.