Channelknight Fadran Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Fallapede said: "I apologize for my intrusiveness, but on what terms, exactly, were you separated from these friends of yours?" "I... had a promise to keep, but that turned out to be a mistake." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfetessaOscura Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "I let you take me." 1 hour ago, Fallapede said: "I apologize for my intrusiveness, but on what terms, exactly, were you separated from these friends of yours?" Vespyr nodded, as if this was to be expected. "I was a scion of the Qhoral Queen," Vespyr began, "tasked with retrieving a deserter with whom the Queen had invested significant time, power, and energy. I returned the deserter to the Queen, but the punishment vested on the child was too severe. I stole the deserter and fled, touching down on what I assume must have been your rock. It was perhaps the most foolish mistake of my existence." Life. The proper word was life. He wasn't an object. Or, at least, he wasn't supposed to be one now. "Perhaps the best mistake. We shall see." He looked at Janice, and almost seemed childish in their spat. "You didn't have to let me for my mission to have succeeded." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ProfetessaOscura said: Vespyr nodded, as if this was to be expected. "I was a scion of the Qhoral Queen," Vespyr began, "tasked with retrieving a deserter with whom the Queen had invested significant time, power, and energy. I returned the deserter to the Queen, but the punishment vested on the child was too severe. I stole the deserter and fled, touching down on what I assume must have been your rock. It was perhaps the most foolish mistake of my existence." Life. The proper word was life. He wasn't an object. Or, at least, he wasn't supposed to be one now. "Perhaps the best mistake. We shall see." He looked at Janice, and almost seemed childish in their spat. "You didn't have to let me for my mission to have succeeded." "I want to go back to my friends! My real family, not some random mom and dad or someone!" Edited January 25, 2021 by Channelknight Fadran 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfetessaOscura Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "I want to go back to my friends! My real family, not some random mom and dad or someone!" "While a rabid dog could accurately assess the intelligence of that plan, that's your decision and not mine to make," Vespyr snapped. Oh no. That was a little too human. Too harsh. He dialed it back. "I apologize." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, ProfetessaOscura said: "While a rabid dog could accurately assess the intelligence of that plan, that's your decision and not mine to make," Vespyr snapped. Oh no. That was a little too human. Too harsh. He dialed it back. "I apologize." Janice whimpered lightly, then swallowed and tried to hold back her pain. "'s okay. I just... I don't want to leave my friends behind for something like safety. I've never been safe, and I'll never be safe. So if safety isn't an option, then I might as well be with my friends while I hide." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfetessaOscura Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: Janice whimpered lightly, then swallowed and tried to hold back her pain. "'s okay. I just... I don't want to leave my friends behind for something like safety. I've never been safe, and I'll never be safe. So if safety isn't an option, then I might as well be with my friends while I hide." He nodded. Although he couldn't possibly agree with her decision, he could accept it. He wasn't human enough to understand why other humans could behave so foolishly. Not yet. Then again... he had played the fool in saving the child. Maybe he understood more than he realized. Maybe humans were just naturally stupid. The thought made him relax, slightly. Perhaps saving her had been a mistake, but maybe mistakes were just a part of nature. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, ProfetessaOscura said: He nodded. Although he couldn't possibly agree with her decision, he could accept it. He wasn't human enough to understand why other humans could behave so foolishly. Not yet. Then again... he had played the fool in saving the child. Maybe he understood more than he realized. Maybe humans were just naturally stupid. The thought made him relax, slightly. Perhaps saving her had been a mistake, but maybe mistakes were just a part of nature. "So... you're not going to stop me?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfetessaOscura Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, Channelknight Fadran said: "So... you're not going to stop me?" Vespyr shrugged. "I'll keep you alive until I die. Regardless of if I die in 5 days or live longer, you will eventually make your way back. My time constraint is not effective enough to stop you, so I might as well follow along until death arrives." He sank back into the couch. Heavens. Was this what an afterlife might be, all soft? Well... not for him. He'd killed enough that saving one child wasn't much of a redemption. He could only hope that there was nothing after death. "Talk with the Sparrow," he advised, "He might not take too kindly to me, now." After all... he had just admitted to being a monster of the Queen's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallapede Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, ProfetessaOscura said: Vespyr shrugged. "I'll keep you alive until I die. Regardless of if I die in 5 days or live longer, you will eventually make your way back. My time constraint is not effective enough to stop you, so I might as well follow along until death arrives." He sank back into the couch. Heavens. Was this what an afterlife might be, all soft? Well... not for him. He'd killed enough that saving one child wasn't much of a redemption. He could only hope that there was nothing after death. "Talk with the Sparrow," he advised, "He might not take too kindly to me, now." After all... he had just admitted to being a monster of the Queen's. Quote Were y'all whispering or something? Brother Sparrow's like 4 feet away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, ProfetessaOscura said: Vespyr shrugged. "I'll keep you alive until I die. Regardless of if I die in 5 days or live longer, you will eventually make your way back. My time constraint is not effective enough to stop you, so I might as well follow along until death arrives." He sank back into the couch. Heavens. Was this what an afterlife might be, all soft? Well... not for him. He'd killed enough that saving one child wasn't much of a redemption. He could only hope that there was nothing after death. "Talk with the Sparrow," he advised, "He might not take too kindly to me, now." After all... he had just admitted to being a monster of the Queen's. "Why would you die in five days?" Just now, Fallapede said: Quote Dunno Janice looked at Sparrow. "Sir, if it's all right with you, I'd like to leave as soon as possible." Quote Knight, what's the name of Lena's island? @Knight of Iron 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Iron Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, Channelknight Fadran said: "Why would you die in five days?" Janice looked at Sparrow. "Sir, if it's all right with you, I'd like to leave as soon as possible." @Knight of Iron Quote It would be Lacion Island, or just Lacion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfetessaOscura Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Vespyr swished a bottle of nectar, as if that was the appropriate answer and response. 5 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "Why would you die in five days?" 7 minutes ago, Fallapede said: They most certainly were not whispering. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, ProfetessaOscura said: Vespyr swished a bottle of nectar, as if that was the appropriate answer and response. "What's... that?" Quote School would be a very good option for Janice, but she'd never actively seek it out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallapede Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, ProfetessaOscura said: Vespyr swished a bottle of nectar, as if that was the appropriate answer and response. "I must request that you be as conservative of those as possible. Attempting to wean you with such a small supply will be difficult enough as it is. As for you, child, I shall do my best to arrange transport to wherever you need to go, but I must prioritize Vespyr's treatment. I hope that you will understand." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fallapede said: "I must request that you be as conservative of those as possible. Attempting to wean you with such a small supply will be difficult enough as it is. As for you, child, I shall do my best to arrange transport to wherever you need to go, but I must prioritize Vespyr's treatment. I hope that you will understand." Janice nodded. "Okay." She frowned as her stomach growled. "You wouldn't happen to have anything to eat, would you?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ward's Guard Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Knight of Iron said: Cruz was back at Lacion Island, and took a deep breath of air. He was still very starving, as he had recently done a significant amount of healing which had drained him of his energy. He caught himself thinking longingly of the granola bar that still lay in a hidden compartment underneath the barrel of his right pistol, but he shook his head, clearing his mind. He would have to focus if he wanted a... chance. "Can I get my lawyer arrangements sometimes soon?" he asked the colonel, "I know a law firm in town, and I want to have a chance to talk with one." @The Ward's Guard The colonel regarded Cruz critically, "I've said it before, I''m military, not law enforcement. The first thing I'll do is turn you over to law enforcement, and then I'll let them deal with you. Is that clear?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallapede Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: Janice nodded. "Okay." She frowned as her stomach growled. "You wouldn't happen to have anything to eat, would you?" "Unfortunately, my supply is rather limited. Since I am frequently absent from this domicile for long periods of time, I tend to keep food that does not spoil. I regret that it may be rather unappetizing." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Fallapede said: "Unfortunately, my supply is rather limited. Since I am frequently absent from this domicile for long periods of time, I tend to keep food that does not spoil. I regret that it may be rather unappetizing." "That's okay. I'm used to eating out of dumpsters." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfetessaOscura Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "That's okay. I'm used to eating out of dumpsters." Vespyr stood. "I will fetch some fish," he said, and ducked out of the cabin. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, ProfetessaOscura said: Vespyr stood. "I will fetch some fish," he said, and ducked out of the cabin. Quote That's not a sentence I expected to read today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Iron Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 43 minutes ago, The Ward's Guard said: The colonel regarded Cruz critically, "I've said it before, I''m military, not law enforcement. The first thing I'll do is turn you over to law enforcement, and then I'll let them deal with you. Is that clear?" Cruz chuckled a bit. "You do know my mentor is the noblewoman of the island, right?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ward's Guard Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Knight of Iron said: Cruz chuckled a bit. "You do know my mentor is the noblewoman of the island, right?" The colonel raised an eyebrow, "then I would think that she would be very disappointed in you. Especially since you and Trace attacked this island; if I knew any better, I'd say that you tried to kill Lady Lacion." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Iron Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 33 minutes ago, The Ward's Guard said: The colonel raised an eyebrow, "then I would think that she would be very disappointed in you. Especially since you and Trace attacked this island; if I knew any better, I'd say that you tried to kill Lady Lacion." "We did, actually, but we've reconciled now. In fact, I said goodbye to her just before surrendering myself to you." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ward's Guard Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 19 minutes ago, Knight of Iron said: "We did, actually, but we've reconciled now. In fact, I said goodbye to her just before surrendering myself to you." "Oh really?' The colonel seemed surprised by this statement, "was the she the one who convinced you to turn yourself in?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Iron Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, The Ward's Guard said: "Oh really?' The colonel seemed surprised by this statement, "was the she the one who convinced you to turn yourself in?" "She did help me to do that, yes," said Cruz, "though I'd still say the choice was my own." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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