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d | a november catchall
WHO: d & others
WHERE: stygia mostly probably
WHEN: nov.
WHAT: general meetups, notice board things, etc.
WARNINGS: me freezing spoon's comment so i can laugh every time i see it, reference to csa (laurent), snake imagery (augustine)
OOC plotting post
WHERE: stygia mostly probably
WHEN: nov.
WHAT: general meetups, notice board things, etc.
WARNINGS: me freezing spoon's comment so i can laugh every time i see it, reference to csa (laurent), snake imagery (augustine)
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[ Cedrik folds his arms over his chest, brow furrowing as he repeats for D the questions that have haunted him since first learning about the problem. ]
Is it only the soul, or is the mind trapped as well? Even if they are unaware, it's still no better than death--worse than, in fact. We are asked to hold back 'Oblivium's' call, but we literally objectify our fellows...for what? To be reduced to such a state is only barely better than the nothingness we are all trying to stop.
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Do you intend to find a new way to exchange goods and services here? To introduce it to them if you find it?
[The higher ups seem more concerned with defenses, with helping them adjust.
Who knows if they are searching for ways not souls outside of what academics may find.]
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[ He says it reflexively even if he knows it won't be simple for someone like him. The task may well be beyond him--he never thought he'd see the day he wished Rowena was near. The woman's relentless with her business, new revenues and increasing profits always on her mind and it makes her a nightmare to work for...but she'd solve the matter handily, he's sure. ]
The trouble is permanence...I barter my services whenever possible, but few other Restless are willing to trade goods they know will decay before long. Finding a means to replace soulsteel is the only way.
[ Wasn't there something new on the notice board, lately? Something about a fallen star out in the Hinterlands? ]
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No one has found another method in all this time, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.
[As long as they can keep searching for a way.]
The library or the academy may have clues. Where do you plan to start?
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[ His smile turns more confident as he says it, and a little fond, thinking of all the 'impossible' feats he saw accomplished in his living days. The most impressive of those miracles were all collaborative efforts, taking long years of work...
Cedrik will likely not find the answer on his own but, however he can help, he shall. ]
The library, I think. There must have been a time before soulsteel's invention and if records yet remain, there may be clues to be found in how it was developed or potential alternatives that were discarded.
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The records of history are curated by those with the power to do so. Sometimes, history is even lost. Or, sometimes, it isn't as old as we think. [He peers from the ledger up to Cedrik's face.] It wouldn't hurt to reach farther back than what's offered to us on the surface.
[Maybe they can be a little naughty in forbidden sections of the library.]
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At D's suggestion, something mischievous lights up Cedrik's features. ]
A fine point. If this search isn't a thorough one, why bother at all?
[ And if they do, at least they won't have trouble reaching the top shelves. No levitation spells needed with D around.
...
Now he misses G'raha again. ]
Do you have any plans, by chance?
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I would like to continue searching for a way back, if possible, [he admits honestly.] Through whatever avenues are available.
[The library, the academy, the Palace, even the Labyrinth, or the Far Shores no one will speak anything about.]
But I believe to do so, we'll first have to find the truth to this place.
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A frown like a flinch crosses Cedrik's features. There and gone in an instant.
...it wouldn't be so bad, to return to where he's supposed to be. The aetherial sea may erode his memories over time, but from there he could be reborn...
Yes. It's a worthy goal, D has settled on. ]
Agreed. Whatever secrets we find can only lead us closer to the whole truth. And the sooner we begin, the better.
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Were you planning on searching by yourself?
[Truly, he isn't trying to shove himself into the equation or get in Cedrik's way. (He knows Cedrik would probably never say he's getting in the way, silly bun). And he typically does everything alone; of course he does.
But if they wanted to compare notes...]
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The moment of Shadowy discomfort is nudged aside, Cedrik taking on a warm and slightly self-deprecating grin. ]
This may come as a surprise to you, D, but I'm not actually much of a scholar... Whenever I've delved into libraries before, it's always been with friends of mine who are. If nothing else, a second set of eyes ensure that nothing of import is missed.
[ halp ]
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It’s just surprising when very rarely was his company ever received without fear and prejudice. Even people immediately infatuated by his looks understood it wasn’t natural at all, that it was frightening.]
I’ll meet you there another time when you’re free then. So you have someone to help you turn the pages.
[A… joke…?!]
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His mouth opens in surprise at D's reply--and then he laughs, brief but warm as he leans back in his seat. ]
You are most kind! We have an agreement. I will send word over the Netherwork when the time is right.
[ It's a date? ]