... We had a nice chat. And he told me about his time wandering alone with no one to hear him until he met your hero. So obviously I ended up sympathizing with him.
A truly unique predicament. Though not unheard of. Giving up one’s flesh to travel between shards is always risky. I believe he did anyway. I was resting at the time.
But I imagine the Hero was able to see him because he was a part of their soul.
... Are you sure you don't want to get drunk with me after all? I'm up for changing my mind on the whole company is enough stance, if you feel like it.
I will get drunk if you would like to be drunk together, but I hardly need to. I’ve seen their scattered existence thousands of times. ‘Tis not a new experience.
[He kisses the top of his head.]
Will you get along with him, I wonder? Regardless, he doesn’t remember me anyway. He can not.
[ He's thought about it before, how it must have felt for Emet to face a shard of someone he once loved, over and over again. But it's one thing to think about it and see it happen. New or not, well ... ]
I can't imagine it's pleasant regardless.
I've already said I'm going to kill and bury him where no one else can find him before he can make good on that deal of his if I have reason to believe he'll make things difficult for you.
But I'll admit he made a good impression and I've enjoyed his company. He said he would have done the same in your shoes. And seems willing to cooperate.
I gave him your idea actually. Different timelines to be divided between us. Perhaps a world where two identical stars existed. One fractured. One not.
Ever have they been hopeful. And ever do I hope for them.
But Azem alone cannot be the example for the shard. They would need to ban together to make that which is worthwhile. I believe that is why Cardinal’s star is the way it is. There are those that care passionately, but not enough. Not the whole.
And besides.
[He takes his hands and brings one up to kiss the knuckles.]
I have a new hope. Just in case you didn’t understand the weight of your importance to me.
But do enjoy his company. I think your life would be enriched for it. Even if you have to bury him in the end. For which all you need is ask for assistance.
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[ a pause at the proposal, though ]
I could ask him if he has any powers himself. I've always wondered.
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[He taps his chin.]
That would explain his skill at teaching you. But if you could ask him anything, what would it be?
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If there is anything he actually ever enjoyed in his life. If he was ever happy.
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You do care.
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That you can fix.
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You're not suggesting I give him points for memories.
Are you?
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The trick will be not making it a wasted investment. And if he is interested.
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[ but. it's true. he wants answer and that could provide them ]
This is a terrible idea.
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I could help. It seems important.
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And I don't even know how much I can afford to give him.
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An opportunity then. To take or not is your choice, but I for one am fond of having options.
Though I’m not certain if he can give you a satisfactory answer.
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Thank you.
... There is another matter I wanted to ask you about. I met Ardbert.
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[He seems to be caught off guard.]
How did you—— never mind. I was going to tell you tomorrow, your father’s appearance taking precedence.
[Also the magic number is 5000 points for Five]
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I had a drink in his company as well. He recognized the earring and our connection came up.
Are you all right?
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It’s complicated. Not the answer you want to here I imagine. But whenever the soul with that color arrives it truly is the only answer.
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And what is special about his soul color, exactly? I would have assumed things were complicated because, well. He's here and has made a deal.
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First, being a shard aside, what did you think of them?
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But I imagine the Hero was able to see him because he was a part of their soul.
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oh ]
... Are you sure you don't want to get drunk with me after all? I'm up for changing my mind on the whole company is enough stance, if you feel like it.
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[He kisses the top of his head.]
Will you get along with him, I wonder? Regardless, he doesn’t remember me anyway. He can not.
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I can't imagine it's pleasant regardless.
I've already said I'm going to kill and bury him where no one else can find him before he can make good on that deal of his if I have reason to believe he'll make things difficult for you.
But I'll admit he made a good impression and I've enjoyed his company. He said he would have done the same in your shoes. And seems willing to cooperate.
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Ever have they been hopeful. And ever do I hope for them.
But Azem alone cannot be the example for the shard. They would need to ban together to make that which is worthwhile. I believe that is why Cardinal’s star is the way it is. There are those that care passionately, but not enough. Not the whole.
And besides.
[He takes his hands and brings one up to kiss the knuckles.]
I have a new hope. Just in case you didn’t understand the weight of your importance to me.
But do enjoy his company. I think your life would be enriched for it. Even if you have to bury him in the end. For which all you need is ask for assistance.
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... Knowing he is part of Azem does make things feel somewhat heavy, I'll admit.
Will you really be fine?
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