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[ Dramatic. But it made her laugh, didn't it? He smirks and claps his hands together once. ]

Wonderful! Then if you're feeling better, perhaps I shall tell you what I would not mind trying if you do wish to bed me again.

[A very pointed perking of her ears as she shifts her weight, attention fully captured.]

Oh? I'm listening.

[ He hums, drawing out the moment by tapping a finger against his chin as if thinking. ]

We-ell... I wouldn't mind trying a cock ring. [ He makes an 'O' with thumb and forefinger as if it needs illustrating. ] It worked so well on the other one. I don't quite trust you enough to deprive my senses whilst we have sex however.

You could do it to me.

[A cheerful and enthusiastic suggestion, if a bit sly.]

Let me tell you, I have a hard enough time finding people who will do that because they don't want to hurt me or some such. Though I imagine those two suggestions may have to be done separately...

Heh. You liked that buildup when you were restricted from getting off, didn't you?

[ He hums and his smirk widens but he does not give a definitive answer. ]

Hero, I don't know what you've done to lead anyone to believe you need to be treated like glass whilst restrained and vulnerable, but I shall certainly not be giving you any mercy.

I've been asked to pass along information from Jophrey Lethe regarding the man known as Emet-Selch:

Emet-Selch struck a deal with the Creator of LIEs to use some sort of power from your world that he possesses in exchange for the Creator preventing all Warriors of Light currently in Duplicity from leaving. I don't have proof of this. Jophrey's incapable of confirming. I don't have any interest in discussing it or the politics. I'm just passing along a message.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?!

Is Jophrey okay?

[Again, Jon thought he was being very clear here.]

That is the extent of the information I have.

As far as I'm aware, Jophrey is fine, he just can't talk about it.
We only spoke over the network, though.

Dear Madam

We have not met, but I pray this missive finds you well and is not too grave an imposition.
My name is Azwel, and I write on a matter regarding one known to both of us, a one Jophrey Lethe. He requested that I employ my skills to track his aether and escry the events concerning his return to this world from the Void. I have done so and what I have found is most distressing.

It appears an individual known as Emet-Selch has struck a deal with the Creator to insure that none of the Warriors of Light from his world are able to return home. I doubt this Creator's capacity to honour any kind of bargain, but I do not doubt his cruelty, which would easily insure that he does prevent such a return, if through nothing more than mean-spiritedness.

I would advise caution in pursuing this matter with Emet-Selch, if only for Jophrey's sake.
Whilst tracking his aether I discovered it is bound inextricably to that of Emet-Selch.
Their souls are literally bound, the implications of which are disturbing.

Futhermore, Jophrey himself has been in some way ensorcelled so that he cannot speak directly of these events. A fraught situation, indeed! However, should you require aid or further information I am at your disposal.

Yours,
Azwel

Oh, Twelve help me.

I recall that the "attempt" the Creator made to send someone home ended up being a hoax intended to win our favor, but is it possible he really could do the opposite instead...?

Even so, I can't just sit here and let him run around doing whatever he wants to us. Jophrey not least of all, but I... had really been looking forward to the day I finally got to return home. I will not let him take that away from us.

I appreciate the contact. Thank you. He's otherwise unharmed, though, right? Just a bit weakened?

With the kind of technology or magick or whatever combination of the two they have at their disposal it might be wise to err on the side of caution and assume that he can.

You're quite welcome. And, indeed, Jophrey appeared relatively unharmed when I saw him last.

Hoy, Irhya.
Guessing you've already heard what we've all been told.
Checked in with the other two as well.
I'm not sure what to make of this situation outside of a confrontation with Emmy, but I don't know how much good that will do.
You alright?

Yeah, I heard.

Already done it. His reasoning is stupid and I'm still pissed at him. Absolute arsehole thought he was killing two birds with one stone by helping Elidibus and "protecting" us from a death he wasn't certain we could avoid, from the sound of it.

But I'll manage.

Did he conveniently forget that time for you lot isn't going to be moving anyway?
All he's done is kept you here indefinitely, without any chance of your time progressing without you.
Elidibus can't do shite if there's no time to move himself into.
Unless that was part of his deal... to keep time moving without you in your world.
Even after all these moons, I can't understand him.
What did you say to him?

Maybe that was the whole point, to keep us here without time moving.

I told him initially he doesn't get to inflict the same misery onto us, just because he'll never see his home again. But the way he explained it almost sounded more like it had nothing to do with Elidibus. Like he just wanted us here where he could... I don't know. Keep an eye on us. Or keep us from dying, as he tried to spin it.

I still don't know if I should believe him or not.

Elidibus is a shite excuse. For someone who doesn't lie, he knows how to bend his truth.
I think he's holding onto you all because you all mean something to him in a way that he'll never, ever have again once you leave.
Otherwise, why would it just be you three?
When he says all of our kind are fragmented and incomplete?

[ As much as she disagrees with what he did, she has a feeling this is where it's coming from. ]

How are you feeling?
I know you Warriors of Light like to act big and tough, but
It's not good to keep it in, aye?

That was my thought, as well. He doesn't want to admit it... and I suppose neither do we, for various reasons. It is intrinsically complicated in ways I can't put in words.

Well... I know, but I've been away from my world for probably close to two years now, even if not all those moons have been spent here. I'm upset, of course I am, but I have to start thinking of a potential bargaining chip we might be able to use with the Creator, one that can even overpower his. It will pass with time.

Suppose you'd know best.
The Exarch and I are just the observers here.
I'm more concerned with any other Warriors of Light that show up here, though.
Would this apply to them as well?
Or was it just you three?
It just feels like a waste all the same.

Give your mind some peace, though, lass.
Think you've already been through enough.
You're not going to be able to think of anything when you're stressed.
Where've you even been, anyroad?

I assume so, though I hope for their sakes they aren't caught in the web, however this system of taking in people works.

Ah, around, I suppose. I've stayed in the past few days, though as to the moons I have not seen you, I've just been doing what I can to keep my hands busy. Crafting or otherwise, as necessary.

I've always been torn about going home if the cost was all of my memories of the places I've been. I don't want to lose them, but I want to return, too... I've yet to decide which is the greater loss, but now it feels like a pointless question to ask at all.

Sounds like a rough situation, but I've been away from home for almost over a turn now.
Besides the one time that I felt that I saw it.
These memories, though—
Are you sure you want to carry them all when you return?
Seems like it would be too heavy, even for a Warrior of Light.

You think...? I've always felt that they're defining enough that losing them would be a step backward. Even the bad things. Even things like Fort Harmony, or the various conflicts, or all the compulsory sex.

Is it really that strange?

I'm not sure I want to carry the weight of being imprisoned and miserable with me back home
That's not a burden I want on my husband and tribe, aye?
And thinking of the friends I've lost here to their returns home...
Imagine going home remembering them, knowing there's no chance of ever seeing them again.
It'd be too much.
But I suppose that'd make you stronger, if you can carry those and move forward.
I'd just feel like if I'm trusting a hero, I'd want them to be at peace, too.

I am not so much bothered by the possibility of never seeing them again... I've had plenty such partings in my life. Sometimes, people are simply not meant to meet a second time.

I guess you have a point, though. I just,

I don't think I can remember the last time I was at peace with things here. If ever. But it's not like I can just put it all down and walk away, either.

[ Immediately after this conversation, Irhya gets a voice message.

Jophrey's voice is strangely dull and without cadence. ]

'Twould seem I have you to thank for Emet-Selch demanding more of me than he has already. You have my gratitude.

[ And then he hangs up. ]

Edited 2020-02-04 03:39 (UTC)

For Valentiones, Irhya will receive a small, decorative gift bag of dark chocolate cookies sprinkled with dried raspberries. They are quite clearly handmade, and come accompanied by a small, handwritten notecard.

Beautiful Irhya,

How I wish there were words to convey the depth of what I feel when I behold you. Would that we could have more time together, so that I might learn to better convey the hope and joy your smile gives me. I fear a handful of cookies is a paltry token of my appreciation, yet I hope you will enjoy them.

Yours,
G'raha

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