firstworldproblem | IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

[His tone turns a little flippant. The subject a sore one rather than Levity's question.]

Zodiark is a concept, but he does have a heart. One of our own on the Convocation was best suited for the task though none of us truly wanted to see it through. But again, such options we were not given the luxury of having.

[Well! So we sure turned someone ELSE into Zodiark! Nice!

Just. Give him a moment.]

... Is that why you say he is going to be needed? So we can bring that person back?

He will be needed because there is no other way to ensure the star not fall into ruin. His Presence, His Summoning did solve the problem. And I would not waste another solution on conjecture. He is needed.

But as I said, the source of aether I would like to find another solution for. So that it not need a heart.

[...]

Without a heart, would we still be able to communicate with it? With him?

[He just laughs.]

Now you are getting into the fine details. None of which can be explored here. Merely conjecture. But if He is unable to communicate His needs to us that would make it rather moot, would it not? Similarly if we were not able to communicate to Him.

... I am simply worried about yet more reason for our people to stand divided again. Which might happen if we have little opportunity to communicate with him, to assure people that there is no need to fear of Zodiark being out of our control.

Those that stand against Him have no place in my world. They can go enjoy life on one of the shards.

[That actually makes Levity draw back.]

Hades, you shouldn't say such things.

Am I supposed to forgive them? Take their concerns into consideration after all they have wrought?

But they are still our people! And if they acted out of fear and misunderstanding, I think they deserve a chance for forgiveness.

Then they should have done what we always did and come speak to us. Instead they summoned Hydaelyn.

[He opens his mouth to reply, but it occurs to him that maybe there is little point to try and convince Emet otherwise right now, as the anger still burns in him. He exhales softly, raising a hand to cup Emet's cheek.]

I'm sorry. But I am certain we will find a way to be at peace once more.

[He takes a moment to calm himself down.]

One problem at a time. We do ourselves no favors by taking on too much at once.

Does it help at least? Give you focus in the short term.

[Can he... try to pet Emet's hair.]

It does. Thank you, Hades.

[He grumbles at the hair petting because it is him. It has zero bite.]

Good. Give yourself time. You are such a busybody you'll find someone other plight in which to stick your fingers in.

[Who's a grumpy little Architect, you are, yes you are!]

Oh, without a doubt. But you know that however many pies I may have my proverbial and literal fingers in, it's never quite enough to occupy all of my attention.

In that, you are too much like Cosmo.

And thus I would recommend getting some hobbies.

But all jesting aside, I am glad it is better. One day at a time. That is all we can do.

A busybody like Cosmo and a pessimist like you... I suppose I combine the worst of both worlds, hmm?

I suppose there really is not more we can do than take it one day at a time. Though I admit that in this place days stretch like years sometimes.

They can. And it has been a bit quiet as of late.

But I have no doubts excitement of the kind you do not favor will come by eventually. Until then, relax. Try to make sense of your circling mind.

And if you still find yourself with too much energy, go run with Cardinal. I imagine they also need to burn it out.

[He falls silent at the mention of the kind of excitement he does not favor, face grim, and doesn't even answer the rest of it.]

Mm.

[He bumps his shoulder with his own.]

No getting lost in your thoughts now.

[That's clearly an invitation to slump against Emet, right.]

You should entertain me, then.

[His voice is just that kind of ambiguous where it's hard to tell if he's genuinely playing along with Emet's lighter dialogue or if he's just trying to mask his own worries.]

Was the sandwich competition not enough?

[He puts an arm around him.]

I could read to you, if you like.

[Yes, good, more hugs. He wiggles a bit, getting comfortable.]

Only if you do the voices.

Only because you asked so nicely.

[He'll get comfortable trying not to jostle Levity too much in the process. The book, mostly likely a flavor of Shakespeare, is on his phone so there will be a lot of scrolling. But! He will start on act one and indeed do voices for each of the characters as he reads.

He does look over at Levity from time to time to see how he is doing.]

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