NameIess Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, The Aspiring Archivist said: "You cannot stop me. I'm sorry. Rue can explain it to you later." "Look, surely there's something we can do. Could we disable TAAron's powers? Make it so that he can't use them to disrupt things?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: "Look, surely there's something we can do. Could we disable TAAron's powers? Make it so that he can't use them to disrupt things?" Quote How does he know the reason? "I don't think that's possible. I can't interact with his magic, and it can at times act on its own, even if he doesn't actively choose to use it."
NameIess Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 1 minute ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "I don't think that's possible. I can't interact with his magic, and it can at times act on its own, even if he doesn't actively choose to use it." Quote Reading Rue's mind. "Alright, is there anything your master wants? An item, a quest, something we could do?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: "Alright, is there anything your master wants? An item, a quest, something we could do?" "Nothing that I couldn't do or get for him."
NameIess Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 1 minute ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Nothing that I couldn't do or get for him." "I... I can't just lose him! Not like this. Please, is there anything I can do?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Nameless* said: "I... I can't just lose him! Not like this. Please, is there anything I can do?" He shook his head solemnly. "I'm sorry. There are three possibilities, and two are unacceptable."
NameIess Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 1 minute ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: He shook his head solemnly. "I'm sorry. There are three possibilities, and two are unacceptable." Nameless looked up sharply. "What are the possibilities?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: Nameless looked up sharply. "What are the possibilities?" "Let Malum wreak havoc on the underworld. Unjustifiably destroy the souls of two gods. Or this."
NameIess Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 1 minute ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Let Malum wreak havoc on the underworld. Unjustifiably destroy the souls of two gods. Or this." "Oh." Nameless sighed. "Are you sure I can't fight you? You're not lying about that, are you?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: "Oh." Nameless sighed. "Are you sure I can't fight you? You're not lying about that, are you?" "I am quite sure."
NameIess Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 1 minute ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "I am quite sure." Nameless closed his eyes, feeling numb inside. "I thought this was all behind us. The amnesia, Malum. I should've known better."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: Nameless closed his eyes, feeling numb inside. "I thought this was all behind us. The amnesia, Malum. I should've known better." "I am sorry." Lerac rubbed his eyes. "Would you two like to say goodbye?"
Edema Rue she/her Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 34 minutes ago, Cash67 said: Pic drew ten lines in the air, forming a grand staff. The familiar noncommital humming began to fill the space as he watched Rue intensely, waiting for the first note. @Edema Rue @Nameless* 29 minutes ago, Nameless* said: Nameless accepted the circle and allowed Rue to lead, shuddering at the flood of thoughts and emotions that came with it. "Goodbye? What do you mean goodbye? I..." Nameless noticed the knife in Lerac's hand and, glancing at Rue, realized what was going on. "You can't kill him." "What do you want me to do?" Rue asked, shuddering slightly at the feeling of so much power. She let a single drop of pain float to the surface of her soul. 1 minute ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "I am sorry." Lerac rubbed his eyes. "Would you two like to say goodbye?" "You aren't going to take him."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Edema Rue said: "What do you want me to do?" Rue asked, shuddering slightly at the feeling of so much power. She let a single drop of pain float to the surface of her soul. "You aren't going to take him." "Rue, please. This is over. Yes or no?" Edited November 3, 2023 by The Aspiring Archivist gosh darn it, TLT is corrupting me
Cash67 Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Edema Rue said: "What do you want me to do?" Rue asked, shuddering slightly at the feeling of so much power. She let a single drop of pain float to the surface of her soul. "Express. I want you to know what you want, and vocalize it. Words are not needed, merely Intent." The hum attuned to Rue and searched for an expression of her pain.
NameIess Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Rue, please. This is over. Yes or no?" "Yes, I'd like to say goodbye."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: "Yes, I'd like to say goodbye." TAAron unfroze. "Wha- Hi Nameless. What's going on?" @Edema Rue
NameIess Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: TAAron unfroze. "Wha- Hi Nameless. What's going on?" @Edema Rue Nameless hesitated. "Lerac's here. He says... he says you're going to die."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Nameless* said: Nameless hesitated. "Lerac's here. He says... he says you're going to die." TAAron's eyes widened. "I'm what?" Lerac waved his hand, and TAAron seemed to calm down. "...Oh."
Edema Rue she/her Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, Cash67 said: "Express. I want you to know what you want, and vocalize it. Words are not needed, merely Intent." The hum attuned to Rue and searched for an expression of her pain. Rue tried again, letting out a pang regret for the broken oath rod. 16 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: TAAron unfroze. "Wha- Hi Nameless. What's going on?" @Edema Rue "That's a lovely question," Rue snapped. "What is all this?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, Edema Rue said: "That's a lovely question," Rue snapped. "What is all this?" "I'm sorry that it's ending this way, Rue." Tears filled TAAron's eyes.
Edema Rue she/her Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "I'm sorry that it's ending this way, Rue." Tears filled TAAron's eyes. "It isn't," Rue snapped.
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, Edema Rue said: "It isn't," Rue snapped. TAAron embraced her.
Edema Rue she/her Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, The Aspiring Archivist said: TAAron embraced her. Rue froze, everything in her screaming to pull away, to attack, to run...she hugged him back, then finally pushed him away. "What kind of idiots make a deal with death?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, Edema Rue said: Rue froze, everything in her screaming to pull away, to attack, to run...she hugged him back, then finally pushed him away. "What kind of idiots make a deal with death?" "Who did?" He wiped away the tears, though they kept flowing.
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