The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 9 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said: "I wish I could grow old." "Don't let go of hope yet." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 18 hours ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Don't let go of hope yet." "I wish I could age past sixty. Wrinkles. White hair. A mind filled with stories. I have lost hope of this." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 5 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said: "I wish I could age past sixty. Wrinkles. White hair. A mind filled with stories. I have lost hope of this." He smiled. "I meant what I said." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 7 hours ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: He smiled. "I meant what I said." "And I did too. Even if this star were to never fall upon us, still such a life is beyond me. You should reach for it while you still can, Envoy." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 1 minute ago, Lotus Blossom said: "And I did too. Even if this star were to never fall upon us, still such a life is beyond me. You should reach for it while you still can, Envoy." "I cannot, and never was able to." In that moment, Mae saw something for the first time. When Envoy spoke, there was no movement under his mask. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 9 hours ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "I cannot, and never was able to." In that moment, Mae saw something for the first time. When Envoy spoke, there was no movement under his mask. Mae softened her voice. "How long have you been here?" She asked gently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, Lotus Blossom said: Mae softened her voice. "How long have you been here?" She asked gently. "Been where?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 10 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Been where?" "Here. In England, first of all. Then, in this life. How long has it been?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 46 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said: "Here. In England, first of all. Then, in this life. How long has it been?" "I arrived in England the day of the ball. As for my life... that depends on what you can call a life." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "I arrived in England the day of the ball. As for my life... that depends on what you can call a life." "How long have you been in this life. The one I'm in." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 4 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said: "How long have you been in this life. The one I'm in." "I'm still not certain I know what you ask. How long it has been since I was born?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 10 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "I'm still not certain I know what you ask. How long it has been since I was born?" "Not quite. But if you may, speak that answer." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 55 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said: "Not quite. But if you may, speak that answer." "Twenty-four years, one hundred and fifty-seven days, thirteen hours, fifteen minutes, and..." He paused. "Twelve seconds. Give or take. Or, alternatively, a few months." Quote For the record, he doesn't necessarily look either of those ages 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 2 hours ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Twenty-four years, one hundred and fifty-seven days, thirteen hours, fifteen minutes, and..." He paused. "Twelve seconds. Give or take. Or, alternatively, a few months." Quote Mae stared into the distance. There was a moment of silence. "I feel as if I have not ever lived. And yet, simultaneously as if I've lived a million lives and more." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 2 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said: Mae stared into the distance. There was a moment of silence. "I feel as if I have not ever lived. And yet, simultaneously as if I've lived a million lives and more." "I... might know that feeling better than you'd guess." He again looked up at the sky. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "I... might know that feeling better than you'd guess." He again looked up at the sky. "But what of it? I have learned nothing, yet I have learned too much. I have seen only days and nights alike, but then again I've seen everything. I can speak of nothing, write of everything. I know far more than I'd like, but enough to know that I know nothing, really." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 8 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said: "But what of it? I have learned nothing, yet I have learned too much. I have seen only days and nights alike, but then again I've seen everything. I can speak of nothing, write of everything. I know far more than I'd like, but enough to know that I know nothing, really." He looked her in the eyes. "There is value in your self perception. Nothing about that is too different from other people, but understanding it in yourself is good, if... difficult." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 4 hours ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: He looked her in the eyes. "There is value in your self perception. Nothing about that is too different from other people, but understanding it in yourself is good, if... difficult." "I cannot stay here. I cannot stay with him, and I cannot stay with you. I have a ticket, I leave tomorrow evening. To where, I will not say. Regardless if I have a month or a year, I am starting anew, with none of my past behind me. And if my child is born, let my life never influence theirs. And let us go far far away, where no one can find us." She paused for a moment. "But fear not, though I will not contact anyone, my sister will know where I am." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 minute ago, Lotus Blossom said: "I cannot stay here. I cannot stay with him, and I cannot stay with you. I have a ticket, I leave tomorrow evening. To where, I will not say. Regardless if I have a month or a year, I am starting anew, with none of my past behind me. And if my child is born, let my life never influence theirs. And let us go far far away, where no one can find us." She paused for a moment. "But fear not, though I will not contact anyone, my sister will know where I am." For the briefest moment, something new flashed in Envoy's eyes, unmistakable and intense. Fear. It was gone in an instant, but it was there. "I... imagine I cannot convince you to do otherwise. I hope it will be best for you." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 7 hours ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: For the briefest moment, something new flashed in Envoy's eyes, unmistakable and intense. Fear. It was gone in an instant, but it was there. "I... imagine I cannot convince you to do otherwise. I hope it will be best for you." "I will leave this world behind. For as long as I can." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Lotus Blossom said: "I will leave this world behind. For as long as I can." "What exactly to you wish to escape from?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 11 hours ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "What exactly to you wish to escape from?" "Not an escape. A respite." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 21 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said: "Not an escape. A respite." "What do you wish a respite from, then?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Blossom Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "What do you wish a respite from, then?" "Can't you guess? This. All of this. This life. These people. This place. My family, my title, my situation. All of it. I want to be someone else entirely, in the little time I have left." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 4 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said: "Can't you guess? This. All of this. This life. These people. This place. My family, my title, my situation. All of it. I want to be someone else entirely, in the little time I have left." He nodded. "I see. What do you think I should do?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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