2nd Interlude (Archive)

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Rory wrote:: "It's making all of our lives miserable," Konrad makes a bitter plea. "It killed my family. It left some alive, but not out of any goodness in its heart - it has no such thing. And it doesn't plan on stopping. What do you think it will do after it's finished with us? It'll move on to someone else. It'll terrorize humanity...so, how does that make you feel?"

Diplomacy
Konrad is still unsure of the statues' intentions regarding humans, so he's trying to convince it to care.

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Kolson wrote:: Steve remains silent, ready to jump in if needed. He doesn't feel like he can do any better than Konrad's or Mihai's earnest pleas.

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Zeiss wrote:: The statue doesn't answer immediately. It doesn't move either, so none of you knows if it is even going to deign to say anything else. Blackcliff appears at the edge of the plaza with Felix flying at his side. The registration paperwork must not have taken that long. They spot the party, but make no move toward them.

"Do you think she's going to help us?" Breeze whispers.

"No idea," Fedler says. "We don't even know if it can."

"We can," the Healer suddenly interjects. "But the assistance we can offer would be minimal. You already have the means to defeat him, although we are not sure how it will manifest."

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K wrote:: "Minimal is better than none. If you can so much as tell us what we can do, it's as good as i could hope."

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Kolson wrote:: "If we possess the means then what we lack is the context to use it well. If you can provide insight into that, we would be most grateful."

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Rory wrote:: "Indeed. Whatever you know would be very helpful. We'll figure the rest out on our own."

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Zeiss wrote:: Fedler has crossed her arms and is waiting for an answer, which the Healer swiftly provides. "The fairy at your side can contain the entity you identify as ‘Snicker’."

The blue-haired girl is surprised to hear this. "But... I don't know how!"

There is another pause. "Fairies are born from desperation. It is logical to think that you'll gain the means to defeat Snicker only when you are in a state of desperation."

Fedler scoffs. "You said you don't even know what will happen when Breeze gains that ability. How are you so sure that she can defeat him?"

"Just like you know that your arrows can kill another human, we know that fairies can kill the Endless."

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K wrote:: "If we get to the point where Breeze is driven desperate, i hate to think what would have happened to the rest of us. Do we still have no choice but to wait for him to come to us and rain down another horror show?"

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Zeiss wrote:: "You will indeed have to fall into his trap. But we will give to the fairy the ability to sense the Endless' presence, so you can mentally prepare yourselves."

"You... you can do that?" Breeze inquires.

"Yes."

"...Is it going to hurt?"

"No."

"Oh good." She is much more reassured now.

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K wrote:: "Mentally prepare? Is there any way we can hinder him reading us?"

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Rory wrote:: Konrad squints at the word "Endless". "That's not such a far leap. She can already sense people who are possessed. So, that thing you call him, why do you call him that? Are there more like him? Can you tell us anything else about them? Everything, actually. So that we can compare it to what we know?"

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Zeiss wrote:: "We are Endless. We are are born in cradles that are sent from other worlds, near other stars. We wake up here, and choose our role in this world. The three of us serve humans. ‘Snicker’ wishes to rule over them. He threatens our place in this world, which is why we are helping you."

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K wrote:: Mihai twitches when he realizes the entity in front of him is brethren to Snicker, but regains his calm in short order - "He may not be the last. It seems more Phenomena are being born into this world evil, of late."

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Rory wrote:: Konrad is speechless. Snicker is not just one phenomenon, but one of many of the same, and they all came from somewhere in the stars beyond Dust.

"Really... Not from beyond the known world, but from a cradle in the stars... But why confine yourselves to mere statues? If you want to protect people, why don't you mingle with them?"

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Zeiss wrote:: To Mihai. "Is stepping on a colony of ants ‘evil’? No. But fairies enjoy the company of these ants, namely you. To ensure our survival, we have decided to nurture humanity."

To Konrad. "Maybe one day. We are still learning."

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K wrote:: Mihai shrugs - "Depends on how you see them. Snicker isn't stepping, though. He's tearing the legs off one by one and delighting in it. Plain difference; i'm not in it for the moral preaching."

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Rory wrote:: "These 'ants' have thoughts and feelings, you know." Konrad is quite pleased his little speech got through to them. "Well, we appreciate the help. Do you have a name, or will the one on the plaque nearby do just fine?"

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Zeiss wrote:: "If you wish to. Names are ephemeral. We are Endless."

Breeze decides to pipe up. "Can you do your thing now? So I can feel Snicker's presence."

"Give me a moment." A few seconds pass. "It is done."

"What, really?" The blue-haired girl examines her body. "But I didn't feel anything!"

"It is a painless procedure."

"Can I detect Snicker's presence now?"

"You should be able to detect my presence."

The fairy squints her eyes at the statue, and her eyes suddenly widen. "You're right! I can!"

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Rory wrote:: "If that is all, I think Robert would like to know what we've learned about your kind today."

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K wrote:: Mihai sighs - "He's just upset because he's an ant to you. I could care less; we got what we came for."

Mihai will turn to leave, if all business be concluded.

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Zeiss wrote:: The voice changes. It is now kind and warm. "I wish you good luck."

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K wrote:: At the unexpected warmth, Mihai decides to offer something - "I heard there are more like you in the Feathers."

Mihai will turn to leave, if all business be concluded.

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Kolson wrote:: "Thanks. We are going to need it, it seems. Goodbye." Steve tips his hat and walks off with his friends.

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Kolson wrote:: Steve will suggest they visit the fairies of Zest's Gate while they are there and will do so with anyone interested. He'll also buy some tea and candy for Zelk as a gift. Something that will last a while since he doesn't know when she'll be home next. He'll leave them in the cookie jar they use to leave gifts and notes for each other.

Other than that he'll try to spend time with his friends to cheer them up, especially Fedler and Konrad. Even if it's a standing dinner thing or whatever at a ramen stand or the like.

He'll also keep working on his poetry and music, deciding to focus on the guitar, since they already bought him one to practice on and he likes the sound it makes and the songs you can play with it. And it travels!

Edit: While they are in Zest's Gate, Steve will make a point of walking around for exercise, but also to say hello to the Endless. When he passes one of their statues he'll say something like "S'up Alvo?" or "Looking good, Breanna." He'll talk to them if they answer back but otherwise continue on his business.