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[ imagine having energy.
he joins her, leaning his elbows on the railing and looking outwards at the VOID. he doesn't like it. ]
It does... doesn't it? Not sure if it's comforting or if it just makes me angry, you know? Knowing people want to take away what it is we worked so hard to achieve.
he joins her, leaning his elbows on the railing and looking outwards at the VOID. he doesn't like it. ]
It does... doesn't it? Not sure if it's comforting or if it just makes me angry, you know? Knowing people want to take away what it is we worked so hard to achieve.
A little bit of both, it takes all kinds of evil to make something that heinous. So what if we survived - what do we have to prove to them?
[ a sigh. ]
Nothing. We don't owe them anything... but to make sure everything remains as it should be, we have to be aligned and agree to play as a whole.
[ he looks to her, a thin smile on his lips. ]
But if we did it once, what's to say we can't do it again. The bones of the game are the same. We have the will, the way will come.
[ a sigh. ]
Nothing. We don't owe them anything... but to make sure everything remains as it should be, we have to be aligned and agree to play as a whole.
[ he looks to her, a thin smile on his lips. ]
But if we did it once, what's to say we can't do it again. The bones of the game are the same. We have the will, the way will come.
Edited 2025-06-01 04:49 (UTC)
...I do hope so. I know I'm much better prepared now, but I bet they'll find ways to pull the rug from under us even so. There's only so much we can predict and prepare for.
[She hesitates. Then comes up to join him proper at his side.]
So. The best plan I can think of for now is find ways to trust one another. Even if that trust might get betrayed later, by our own doing or...some kind of crazy possession again.
I know that just because we came from the same place before doesn't mean we can assume anything about each other. Especially if we're all going to be split into teams, somehow. But I'd like to get to know you for real this time, Artemy. Would that be all right?
[She hesitates. Then comes up to join him proper at his side.]
So. The best plan I can think of for now is find ways to trust one another. Even if that trust might get betrayed later, by our own doing or...some kind of crazy possession again.
I know that just because we came from the same place before doesn't mean we can assume anything about each other. Especially if we're all going to be split into teams, somehow. But I'd like to get to know you for real this time, Artemy. Would that be all right?
[ glancing to her and offering a slightly strained smile. he has so many things going through his head right now, the idea that they most likely won't be placed together, that they'll have to work with and against each other simultaneously.
it's a lot to take in. to balance. but it must be done. ]
Trust is what we have, [ looking outwards ] as a Menkhu, I believe our connections are the strongest things that we have as beings of thought and emotion. Our desire to become interconnected with one another is what makes us strong.
[ as she says that last part however, his expression softens towards her, and maybe there's the faintest bit of a smile there. ]
Only if it would be alright that I do the same. [ his eyes lower ] You fought like hell every day aboard the ship. I hold nothing but respect for your spirit - your Lines are strong. I don't have to see them to know that.
it's a lot to take in. to balance. but it must be done. ]
Trust is what we have, [ looking outwards ] as a Menkhu, I believe our connections are the strongest things that we have as beings of thought and emotion. Our desire to become interconnected with one another is what makes us strong.
[ as she says that last part however, his expression softens towards her, and maybe there's the faintest bit of a smile there. ]
Only if it would be alright that I do the same. [ his eyes lower ] You fought like hell every day aboard the ship. I hold nothing but respect for your spirit - your Lines are strong. I don't have to see them to know that.
Menkhu? [She cants her head, curious.] I do agree. It's what makes life worth living, making friends and finding family. Or just spending time with the family you have? Things are different for everyone, depends on the situation.
[There's a slight fluster at his kind words. She glances away, tucking a hair behind her ear.]
I don't know if I'd say that. I was very...unsettled. I really made a mess of things back then.
But I know much better now. About many things. And we've all been through quite a lot, so I think we can be at least a little prepared for what might be coming.
[There's a slight fluster at his kind words. She glances away, tucking a hair behind her ear.]
I don't know if I'd say that. I was very...unsettled. I really made a mess of things back then.
But I know much better now. About many things. And we've all been through quite a lot, so I think we can be at least a little prepared for what might be coming.
"One who knows the Lines" ... someone who sees the interconnectedness of life. Bodies. People. Things. It is a title given to the equivalent of a surgeon to the Kin where I am from...
[ he certainly doesn't get to see those lines now, which is frustrating as all hell, but he's dealing with it. he's been without before, he can be without again. he waves his hand a little bit. ]
And we all made our own messes, you cannot be at fault for everything, and shouldn't hold yourself to that... but you cannot deny your own tenacity. And kindness.
[ a light nudge, shoulder to shoulder. there's remorse there. ]
But you're right - we can take what we've learned and apply it. As much as I hate that we're going through this once again, we at least know the name of the game. Maybe none of its rules just yet, but we know there will be, and that's half of what we need to walk into this.
[ he certainly doesn't get to see those lines now, which is frustrating as all hell, but he's dealing with it. he's been without before, he can be without again. he waves his hand a little bit. ]
And we all made our own messes, you cannot be at fault for everything, and shouldn't hold yourself to that... but you cannot deny your own tenacity. And kindness.
[ a light nudge, shoulder to shoulder. there's remorse there. ]
But you're right - we can take what we've learned and apply it. As much as I hate that we're going through this once again, we at least know the name of the game. Maybe none of its rules just yet, but we know there will be, and that's half of what we need to walk into this.
[ artemy can be found out by the flight deck photosynthesizing under the blue sky with the plants and benches. he does make the rounds of some locations - the relaxation area or xpress shop to browse the books or congratulations because he loves Steak - but this is by far the place he comes back to.
he's enjoying a hot cup of tea right now, eyes closed, brow furrowless, but when he opens them and sees rosamund, perhaps passing by or on her way over, he gives a little nod. ]
Afternoon... come to get a bit of fresh air?
[ pat pat pats the seat beside him on the bench. ]
he's enjoying a hot cup of tea right now, eyes closed, brow furrowless, but when he opens them and sees rosamund, perhaps passing by or on her way over, he gives a little nod. ]
Afternoon... come to get a bit of fresh air?
[ pat pat pats the seat beside him on the bench. ]
[she also loves steak. However she doesn't love steak seven days a week. She is not Ron Swanson.
For now it's fine though. She also likes to come look at the (forbidden), also comes with a little cup of tea, but touting one of those broad cafe chocolate chip cookies in the other hand.]
What serves as fresh air in this place, yes.
[She'll smile and take the seat, cracking the cookie in two and holding one piece to him. Halvsies?]
For now it's fine though. She also likes to come look at the (forbidden), also comes with a little cup of tea, but touting one of those broad cafe chocolate chip cookies in the other hand.]
What serves as fresh air in this place, yes.
[She'll smile and take the seat, cracking the cookie in two and holding one piece to him. Halvsies?]
[ meanwhile artemy is like no this is actually the best thing they could have offered me. steak constantly. i'm about it. ]
It's the only place we have for it, I'll take the view of the sky where I can get it, you know?
[ because otherwise it's just murder terminal! he needs to touch some plants and have some blue skies overhead. even if they're fake. he hasn't figured that out yet. they feel real?
but oh... a cookie... he will very carefully take the offered half from her. he has never turned down a bite of food in his entire life. ]
At last the food here's not too bad. Could do with variety, but... we're just getting started.
[ at least it's not just. vending machine food.... oh god.... ]
It's the only place we have for it, I'll take the view of the sky where I can get it, you know?
[ because otherwise it's just murder terminal! he needs to touch some plants and have some blue skies overhead. even if they're fake. he hasn't figured that out yet. they feel real?
but oh... a cookie... he will very carefully take the offered half from her. he has never turned down a bite of food in his entire life. ]
At last the food here's not too bad. Could do with variety, but... we're just getting started.
[ at least it's not just. vending machine food.... oh god.... ]
Edited 2025-06-03 10:51 (UTC)
That sounds a bit like being a witch. Like my friend Timothy! Though it's not quite the same thing, just that magic can give you a very different perspective on things. Understanding, too.
[Aaaaah no this is too nice. She ducks her head away, smiling.]
...Thank you, Artemy. You're really too much. You know, it only makes me regret not trying harder to speak to you before, but again! I'll stop apologizing.
We can make it. Get our prizes back and everything. I know it.
[Aaaaah no this is too nice. She ducks her head away, smiling.]
...Thank you, Artemy. You're really too much. You know, it only makes me regret not trying harder to speak to you before, but again! I'll stop apologizing.
We can make it. Get our prizes back and everything. I know it.
Probably something we'll encounter in time. If it anything like the other "games" people have been in, we'll likely see more variety.
[ it's like the worst game of earn your enrichment for next week suffer 9 hours now ]
If you want something different, at least the kitchen's open. We could make something if you want more than cookies and steak.
[ it's like the worst game of earn your enrichment for next week suffer 9 hours now ]
If you want something different, at least the kitchen's open. We could make something if you want more than cookies and steak.
[ hello happy monday it's a day to explore the various offerings here in the terminal so a noble stroll it is, though artemy lingers a little at the shopping mall because he probably could use some Different clothes.
sometimes you are tired of laundering the same blue sweater and green army pants every damn day. ]
Wanna have a look around? See if there's anything decent to grab?
[ hands currently tucked into his pockets, his posture is a little rigid right now, uncertain, but hey that's fine. we're getting into the thick of it, totally normal to be this tense. ]
sometimes you are tired of laundering the same blue sweater and green army pants every damn day. ]
Wanna have a look around? See if there's anything decent to grab?
[ hands currently tucked into his pockets, his posture is a little rigid right now, uncertain, but hey that's fine. we're getting into the thick of it, totally normal to be this tense. ]
Have to take advantage of what good were given, right? There's a fair amount of trouble to be had here in the way of dressing up.
[ places paw on her hand briefly with a pat and nods inwards. the tension he has does ease somewhat. ]
There's plenty here to choose from... a little overwhelming really.
[ places paw on her hand briefly with a pat and nods inwards. the tension he has does ease somewhat. ]
There's plenty here to choose from... a little overwhelming really.
No, usually I tag along with someone else, never been one for it myself though. Mm... [ as for what he's looking for? ] I don't want to overwear my sweater. A dear friend made it for me. So something similar enough that I don't have to wash it every day and wear it out worse.
[ he is such a simple guy. thankfully his sweater's not in a sorry state, but it definitely is Worn, like it's his most favorite thing in the entire world, actually. it's been patched at the elbows with a little leather very carefully already. ]
Royal tailors? Would they make you whatever it is you chose, or did they sort of dress you up themselves?
[ he is such a simple guy. thankfully his sweater's not in a sorry state, but it definitely is Worn, like it's his most favorite thing in the entire world, actually. it's been patched at the elbows with a little leather very carefully already. ]
Royal tailors? Would they make you whatever it is you chose, or did they sort of dress you up themselves?
[ joining her on the flight deck with the balded flowers and the insane flower garland shrine, his hands resting in his pockets, he'll settle at her side and look outwards as well. ]
I know we've been told people will die in this game without fail, feels like insult to injury. Every death does, but...
[ you know. it's like you really went after someone on cyoa! (people are so evil you're all evil ♥) ]
Yeah. It's cruel.
I know we've been told people will die in this game without fail, feels like insult to injury. Every death does, but...
[ you know. it's like you really went after someone on cyoa! (people are so evil you're all evil ♥) ]
Yeah. It's cruel.
Edited 2025-06-13 21:55 (UTC)
[what we need to do is witchhunt the cyoa runner for they are surely the culprit]
It'll only get worse as the numbers dwindle. And it...forgive me, but I think it does hurt a little more this time? I know there's always people who come together, who share a home in the first place. But picking us all from games where we went through this already, where we shared these fears and these fights, and making us face them a second time?
It's harder not to take them personally. [A beat.] I'm worried about Kaworu the most. He just seems like such a lonely boy. Anders was...it sounds like he was a lifeline to him.
It'll only get worse as the numbers dwindle. And it...forgive me, but I think it does hurt a little more this time? I know there's always people who come together, who share a home in the first place. But picking us all from games where we went through this already, where we shared these fears and these fights, and making us face them a second time?
It's harder not to take them personally. [A beat.] I'm worried about Kaworu the most. He just seems like such a lonely boy. Anders was...it sounds like he was a lifeline to him.
Don't see what needs forgiving - [ she isn't wrong at all. ] - it feels worse... that I can agree with. If they want to test us and see that we've won fairly, makes me afraid of what pulling out all of the stops looks like.
[ his voice softens, unhappy with the thought. ]
The longer we get to spend in this mess together, the closer we get, the harder it is to see someone wind up dead on Friday and another whose blood may as well be on everyone's hands...
[ this is not said in a bad way, just in a "they really make us watch what we've done after all is said and finished" kind of way. even worse, the person who is standing down there always has a godawful time. ]
Tomorrow will be trying for him... so we'll have to be patient.
[ his voice softens, unhappy with the thought. ]
The longer we get to spend in this mess together, the closer we get, the harder it is to see someone wind up dead on Friday and another whose blood may as well be on everyone's hands...
[ this is not said in a bad way, just in a "they really make us watch what we've done after all is said and finished" kind of way. even worse, the person who is standing down there always has a godawful time. ]
Tomorrow will be trying for him... so we'll have to be patient.
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