[... Well. That was certainly a turn for the worst.
And yet, Chiron doesn't look particularly upset or moved by the conclusions of that trial (though perhaps that's just because it's rather dark in the planetarium, yes this is just their meet-up place now).
Pikachu was an unnecessary loss, of course, but his thoughts have already turned to other concerns, and he's silent by the time Emet-Selch enters, hands fiddling with a small doll in his possession.]
Most likely. This is more or less what I anticipated, if with more... forced detective work involved, but it serves to plant the idea for those who did not already think of it. If nothing else, they will all be on edge.
[Which leads to higher tensions, which leads to... further death.]
And Yona was voted for as well -- I verified with her that she didn't vote for herself.
[Glancing down at the doll in his hands again]
She is well-liked. Now we'll also have many ready to defend her at the slightest provocation.
[A princess protected by knights, all eager to prove the authenticity of their friendship with blood. Even if it was an accident, the seeds have been sown.]
... I know I am only summoned in times of duress, but it is occasionally tiresome.
[Mm, that is very true, and Chiron nods while he silently folds that bit of insight in with his own, also thinking of the rather blatant difference in conduct during the item check...
Though he scoffs out a quiet laugh at that last part.]
It's the balance of things, is it not? They are quickly departed to the afterlife, and so have to make their presence known.
-mine was someone of some import. I have not asked after others, but if the same holds true for yours...
[well. that certainly is something to take first, if so, his brow furrowing at the thought. even more of a concern, then, that he's unaware of what he himself has lost-- it could be anything, and in thousands on thousands of years of memory, he has yet to find the hole.]
[Meaning he has forgotten someone he should not, and it's only through meticulous inspection of his memories does he even have a guess]
I think she was my Master in the previous war... the manner of her clothing does not match ancient greece, and the longer I try to recall who summoned me...
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And yet, Chiron doesn't look particularly upset or moved by the conclusions of that trial (though perhaps that's just because it's rather dark in the planetarium, yes this is just their meet-up place now).
Pikachu was an unnecessary loss, of course, but his thoughts have already turned to other concerns, and he's silent by the time Emet-Selch enters, hands fiddling with a small doll in his possession.]
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[a slight nod to the small doll, as he settles into a spot nearby.]
Have you any thoughts on the matter?
[as a whole, not just the gifts-- just thoughts in general.]
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[So. In regards to everything that happened during trial? He is not optimistic in the slightest.]
One killed. Another will likely follow, even if it's just in fear of dying first.
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[Which leads to higher tensions, which leads to... further death.]
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And Yona was voted for as well -- I verified with her that she didn't vote for herself.
[Glancing down at the doll in his hands again]
She is well-liked. Now we'll also have many ready to defend her at the slightest provocation.
[A princess protected by knights, all eager to prove the authenticity of their friendship with blood. Even if it was an accident, the seeds have been sown.]
... I know I am only summoned in times of duress, but it is occasionally tiresome.
[A quiet admission]
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[unless he's far more of the type for it than he seems. that, for now, will remain a mystery.]
And such a defense has already happened. I expect it would have been so even if she hadn't received a vote.
[emet-selch, staring tiredly back at item check...
but, well. he exhales a slow breath.]
Ephemeral as they are, they are always entirely too good at being exhausting.
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Though he scoffs out a quiet laugh at that last part.]
It's the balance of things, is it not? They are quickly departed to the afterlife, and so have to make their presence known.
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['get off my lawn' grandpa...
he's quiet a moment, then glances back over to chiron.]
Ah, but speaking of the tally. What did you choose?
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Ah, but that question:]
Virid. Because of his actions, and because he would not drastically split the vote.
[Chiron had brought up those concerns for a reason, even if it had indeed spread panic]
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[he's fairly sure most of them chose virid, after, you know. murdering the... not-quite-universally-beloved mascot of the game.]
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[All of that nonsense that felt more like a game of mockery than anything. But Emet-Selch's asking, so--]
Until the benefits or disadvantages have been made clear, I did not offer answers. [Hm]
And of you? If you are asking, did you wish to cross-reference your own choices?
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[it's nonsense, but it's nonsense he's seeing if he can't mess with a bit.]
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Perhaps the Realm will favor those who have the insight to answer such questions. Do let me know if it ends favorably for you.
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[normally, yes, he's be careful and watch, but. testing needs to be done.]
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[With a tight, rueful smile]
Given this will likely happen again, should the same challenge be offered to us, I will participate then, and give you my results.
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[because yes, he assumes the same... it's likely to be tedious.]
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But eventually, almost an afterthought:]
Do you know what it is the Realm took from you? Your memories, I mean.
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I do not. Either it failed to actually happen, or I have yet to come across it.
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His eyes drop to the doll.]
I do not recognize who this is meant to be, even though I was gifted it.
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[well. that certainly is something to take first, if so, his brow furrowing at the thought. even more of a concern, then, that he's unaware of what he himself has lost-- it could be anything, and in thousands on thousands of years of memory, he has yet to find the hole.]
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[Meaning he has forgotten someone he should not, and it's only through meticulous inspection of his memories does he even have a guess]
I think she was my Master in the previous war... the manner of her clothing does not match ancient greece, and the longer I try to recall who summoned me...
[Nothing comes up. It's hazy.]
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[there is no guarantee of any kind of reasonable progression, here, from the sounds of it.]
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[Really, he has no right to be so calm about this, but it's as he's told others -- he's made his peace with the ugly truths of this Realm.
... Even if he wishes the first memory had been something... gentler]
In any case, I only meant to warn you. The memories taken from us can be a heavy cost.