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[ this shitpost scares me.
but they'll come greet flat in the solar, fox daemon skittering up to greet his. ]
I appreciate you checking up on me, but I'll be alright. It's just... unexpected, is all. What about you? Are you okay?
[ how is flat handling it? ]
but they'll come greet flat in the solar, fox daemon skittering up to greet his. ]
I appreciate you checking up on me, but I'll be alright. It's just... unexpected, is all. What about you? Are you okay?
[ how is flat handling it? ]
[ at least i didnt give you the art that becks used for our pc catchall
jack, in the form of a crow, seems to be playful today. it hops around the fox happily, as if inviting it to play. ]
I mean, that was more than unexpected...Baraqiel looked really upset, too. An eye for an eye is a bit inefficient, in my opinion. Especially when it means taking a life.
[ he laughs nervously. ]
I'm fine! I mean, people dying is awful, but it could be worse.
jack, in the form of a crow, seems to be playful today. it hops around the fox happily, as if inviting it to play. ]
I mean, that was more than unexpected...Baraqiel looked really upset, too. An eye for an eye is a bit inefficient, in my opinion. Especially when it means taking a life.
[ he laughs nervously. ]
I'm fine! I mean, people dying is awful, but it could be worse.
[ nooooo that one's worse
the fox bounces, making as if to play fight. play time! ]
It's more than inefficient, it's wrong. [ but they offer a little smile. ] But I'm glad you're okay. As much as I hate to agree, Qi Rong was... a threat to everyone, if he really meant those things he said.
the fox bounces, making as if to play fight. play time! ]
It's more than inefficient, it's wrong. [ but they offer a little smile. ] But I'm glad you're okay. As much as I hate to agree, Qi Rong was... a threat to everyone, if he really meant those things he said.
Hmmm...is there any chance I can put a request for someone or do they have to come to you? I think they're shy, because they asked me to keep it a secret, but I really don't want to get injured again.
[ he shows them his bandaged hand, before putting it back in his pocket. ]
[ he shows them his bandaged hand, before putting it back in his pocket. ]
[ oh... it takes a second, but they nod. ]
If they need it to survive, I think it's alright. But I'd like them to know that we won't judge them for something like that.
[ as usual, there's a shimmer of gold dust and moonlight as a pack of blood appears in their hand. it's carefully wrapped in a silver cloth. ]
If they're shy, I thought maybe covering it would help...?
[ unsure. ]
If they need it to survive, I think it's alright. But I'd like them to know that we won't judge them for something like that.
[ as usual, there's a shimmer of gold dust and moonlight as a pack of blood appears in their hand. it's carefully wrapped in a silver cloth. ]
If they're shy, I thought maybe covering it would help...?
[ unsure. ]
!!! Thank you! Thank you thank you thank you!
[ suriel you are getting HUGGED.
just for a quick second, though, before flat realizes and pulls back and takes the bag and the cloth. ]
You're a lifesaver-- literally!
[ jack, still playing with the fox, caws happily as it rolls over on its back. ]
I'll do my best to get them to thank you personally!
[ suriel you are getting HUGGED.
just for a quick second, though, before flat realizes and pulls back and takes the bag and the cloth. ]
You're a lifesaver-- literally!
[ jack, still playing with the fox, caws happily as it rolls over on its back. ]
I'll do my best to get them to thank you personally!
In the end, that doesn't change anything. Someone still died.
[ but he's not angry. no, he could never feel something as strong and righteous as anger. not the same way that xie lian or akira or even rin can...
in moments like these, he simply feels nothing. ]
They want the same thing as you guys. The Temporal Watchers, I mean.
[ but he's not angry. no, he could never feel something as strong and righteous as anger. not the same way that xie lian or akira or even rin can...
in moments like these, he simply feels nothing. ]
They want the same thing as you guys. The Temporal Watchers, I mean.
Yes.
[ he says this with confidence and a gravitas that's unusual for him. ]
I'm not sure if this means that there's something else that you guys aren't seeing, but I don't think that they're the bad guys. Spike told me that the Temporals think that their method will save countless worlds and the universe-- the same thing you told me! You guys are being put against each other by...by I don't know! Someone bad.
[ he says this with confidence and a gravitas that's unusual for him. ]
I'm not sure if this means that there's something else that you guys aren't seeing, but I don't think that they're the bad guys. Spike told me that the Temporals think that their method will save countless worlds and the universe-- the same thing you told me! You guys are being put against each other by...by I don't know! Someone bad.
[ there's no immediate answer to that. what could they even say, faced with the suggestion that they're being lied to, manipulated, used? as they turn away, the only indication of how they feel is the way they hug themselves, arms tight around their waist.
when they speak, it's with a likewise uncharacteristic solemnity, devoid of their usual cheer. ]
We can't help anyone without knowing the truth. [ a slight hesitation, before they continue. ] I think... we're going to try to find answers for ourselves soon - more than the little pieces they've been giving us. I don't know what else we can do, when we're still under so many restrictions.
when they speak, it's with a likewise uncharacteristic solemnity, devoid of their usual cheer. ]
We can't help anyone without knowing the truth. [ a slight hesitation, before they continue. ] I think... we're going to try to find answers for ourselves soon - more than the little pieces they've been giving us. I don't know what else we can do, when we're still under so many restrictions.
You can help us [ he points to himself ] help you. [ he points to them. ]
[ ... ]
From what I heard from him, I think Bertolt was being manipulated, I think. Mental suggestion--it's something like hypnosis. I mean, it might not be that exact thing, but I think that it might be similar? And he said that it was another Angel that did this. Is that not enough truth?
[ ... ]
From what I heard from him, I think Bertolt was being manipulated, I think. Mental suggestion--it's something like hypnosis. I mean, it might not be that exact thing, but I think that it might be similar? And he said that it was another Angel that did this. Is that not enough truth?
That's what he said! And not hypnosis it's like--!! It's like--!!
[ wild hand gestures?!?!?!?!?! ]
It's like if I whispered in your ear "you should kill Nine so you can go home quickly" while you were sleeping! And you woke up with the idea "huh, I should go kill Nine so I can go back home quickly" because you were influenced by me! Except he was awake, I think. So he did it, but not completely out of his own will. That idea was implanted into him!
[ wild hand gestures?!?!?!?!?! ]
It's like if I whispered in your ear "you should kill Nine so you can go home quickly" while you were sleeping! And you woke up with the idea "huh, I should go kill Nine so I can go back home quickly" because you were influenced by me! Except he was awake, I think. So he did it, but not completely out of his own will. That idea was implanted into him!
[ WHAT are these gestures?! they try to mimic them like it'll help understand. ]
So it's like a sort of mind control? They never told us that would be part of it!
[ they haven't told the watchers a lot of things, apparently, but it doesn't stop suriel from being especially upset about this one. ]
So it's like a sort of mind control? They never told us that would be part of it!
[ they haven't told the watchers a lot of things, apparently, but it doesn't stop suriel from being especially upset about this one. ]
Suriel have you not noticed that you've all been scammed?!
[ gOOD JOB HE'S??? ANNOYED?????? ]
Like, horribly!? This is like getting one of those e-mails from a Nigerian Prince that's going to send you millions of dollars if you reply! It's that bad!
[ gOOD JOB HE'S??? ANNOYED?????? ]
Like, horribly!? This is like getting one of those e-mails from a Nigerian Prince that's going to send you millions of dollars if you reply! It's that bad!
I know that! I'm just trying to think of a way to help everyone, okay?!
[ aaaaaAAAAAAAAAAA ]
But maybe it's still a good thing that we're here. If none of us had agreed, you'd all be on your own, still dealing with something this stuff. [ shakes their head. ] There has to be something else we can do. We just have to find it.
[ aaaaaAAAAAAAAAAA ]
But maybe it's still a good thing that we're here. If none of us had agreed, you'd all be on your own, still dealing with something this stuff. [ shakes their head. ] There has to be something else we can do. We just have to find it.
Well, at least you're aware.......
[ he rubs the back of his neck, quickly calming down. ]
But you don't have to do it by yourself, you know? Talk to the rest of your team, at least. Just because you're going to be a Hero doesn't mean that you have to work alone. Heroes have allies and sidekicks too.
[ and speaking of allies... ]
I... told Xie Lian that I wanted to make a Temporal-Celestial alliance between us, but I still don't know who would be a trustworthy Temporal. Heck, I don't even know who's a Temporal that isn't dead or going to be dead in the first place.
[ he rubs the back of his neck, quickly calming down. ]
But you don't have to do it by yourself, you know? Talk to the rest of your team, at least. Just because you're going to be a Hero doesn't mean that you have to work alone. Heroes have allies and sidekicks too.
[ and speaking of allies... ]
I... told Xie Lian that I wanted to make a Temporal-Celestial alliance between us, but I still don't know who would be a trustworthy Temporal. Heck, I don't even know who's a Temporal that isn't dead or going to be dead in the first place.
Thank you.
We can't tell you anyone's team outright. But there aren't any rules about something like this.
[ they turn it over so the feathered side faces up in their palm. there's a little burst of silver light, a flicker of dust, and when they hand it back, flat will find that there is another, simple symbol in the metal: two small circles, one stacked above the other. ]
Find someone with that symbol, and they're on our team. But I can only do this with people who come to me, so finding someone without it won't automatically mean they're a Temporal. I'm sorry, but this is the best I can do.
We can't tell you anyone's team outright. But there aren't any rules about something like this.
[ they turn it over so the feathered side faces up in their palm. there's a little burst of silver light, a flicker of dust, and when they hand it back, flat will find that there is another, simple symbol in the metal: two small circles, one stacked above the other. ]
Find someone with that symbol, and they're on our team. But I can only do this with people who come to me, so finding someone without it won't automatically mean they're a Temporal. I'm sorry, but this is the best I can do.
[ flat's eyes widen at the sight of the--magecraft? magic?--spell, and he observes his coin with heightened interest as puts it to memory. ]
Please, don't apologize! This hint is still a big help, and you're putting yourself at risk for us too.
[ he smiles brightly, pocketing the coin. ]
I think you're gonna be a great Hero, Suriel.
Please, don't apologize! This hint is still a big help, and you're putting yourself at risk for us too.
[ he smiles brightly, pocketing the coin. ]
I think you're gonna be a great Hero, Suriel.
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