[ he's fine! though it's definitely like "I Am Forcing Myself to Be Fine" fine, if they're super observant. his expression is a little tight and he comes in with a swish of his cloak and vestments, barely even paying attention to the surroundings.
[ Just closing the door behind him and giving a sigh as she sees nothing is wrong with him physically so. This isn't a sigh of relief just it would be troublesome for the team or something, right? ]
I'm assuming this is about the change in abilities. It's not limited to just you, dear, so I'm assuming it'll be something similar to when we all couldn't curse. That may last a few days or a week.
[ It is still quite new and they aren't even going to touch on how much she put her hands on him last week. ]
It doesn't take a brilliant scholar to realize that the ability I likely have is Kogitsunemaru's, considering my experimentation with it. Tell me, how little use is it to me if my magic is with someone else? Tell me. If either of them have it, then how is that even remotely useful to me?
[ he's still Smiling and just like, ignoring the first part entirely, which is probably for the best.
when your identity is made up of three things - two of them so intrinsically tied together that they're practically one - what do you do, when they're taken away? who is the person left behind? does he even exist? it's not about the power. it's about the fact that temenos mistral's white magic isn't just a skill he's learned, it's the representation of his entire life. it's the connection he has with aelfric. it's the connection he has with the pontiff. with roi.
and now it's gone. ]
Should I be happy, that my dear teammates are guarding it for me? Is that what you want me to say?
[ he takes a step backwards, immediately, when she tries to touch him. ]
Don't. [ it's no longer affection week and he is not happy, and this does not help. this is a dual meaning don't, too - it covers the touch and the question. there's not a chance in hell he's going to answer it - in fact, the very tone she asks that in makes it even worse.
he never stops smiling. ]
Is there something I can purchase from Amazoom to return them to me?
[ That does answer things for her. She will let her hand drop again, which is good because flames start flicking out again. Putting her hand behind her back as she watches him ]
You're more than welcome to try, shepherd. I don't want to get your hopes up or lie to you. It likely won't do anything.
I'd rather that you didn't. [ get his hopes up, so at least there's that. it offsets like two degrees worth of the ice cold unhappiness he was practically radiating off of him a second ago, so there's that? it's not a lot, but it's something. it should make it immediately more clear that it's not rabbit's fault, really - that she hasn't done anything wrong.
she's trying to help, but there's little to be done. logically, he knows that. logically, he knows this is just another stupid weekly thing, the same way last week he let people into his space, like he let his guard down. he let his guard down. and this place came and stole something from him that's more precious than any belonging he could ever have.
his composure doesn't crack, but he does turn, starting to reach for the door handle again, shoulders setting back firm and tense as he takes in a deep breath. inhale. exhale. it's just temporary. ]
I will just have to find another answer. [ but logically, realistically, he knows there likely isn't one. ]
[ If only one could see into another's heart much easier, but that is also a double edged sword for both the owner of the heart and the viewer.
Wang Wu still watches for a crevice or a piece of something, but can't really glean much beyond what is obvious by his behavior.
She isn't prepared to exam why she wants to do something for him beyond it being what you should do for those under you. It's unfair how he's actually her favorite despite her words and actions. There is almost an itch there of wanting to place her hand on his back, but she won't. She isn't sure how much control she has over the flames and doesn't want to scare him away further. ]
I do hope you find the answers, Temenos. If you can't find your answers, come back to find me.
[ being burned might actually be preferable to having to talk about his feelings.
this is who temenos is. unbreakable - so placid that even the head of the moonshade order commented on his composure. he's only ever cracked it once, but today, he's close. it's taking a lot of his strength to be the cleric, right now, and not to be temenos mistral. not that he feels like he can really be either. not without the pull of his magic, warm and his like an old friend.
he pulls the door open and there's a brief moment where he looks back, at "come back to me", before he shakes it off and turns back. right now, what matters is finding the answers.
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no powers! it'd be real obvious. ]
Well?
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I'm assuming this is about the change in abilities. It's not limited to just you, dear, so I'm assuming it'll be something similar to when we all couldn't curse. That may last a few days or a week.
[ It is still quite new and they aren't even going to touch on how much she put her hands on him last week. ]
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[ oooooh he is smiling but he is NOT happy and that is blatantly obvious now. ]
Have I not had enough stolen from me?
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I dragged you here to offer you a place of refuge if needed.
[ In case it's embarrassing or something. She lifts her hand up before letting it fall and crossing her arms. ]
I'd offer you a comforting hand, dear, but I may accidentally burn you.
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[ that's like, bitingly sharp. calm, but bitter. ] Nor do I need a place to hide. What I need is my magic back.
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[ They won't touch on what they think he may need because the same could be flipped. Let's skip that for now. ]
Though you may be able to locate it if you wish. Someone here has your ability just as you now have another's.
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[ he's still Smiling and just like, ignoring the first part entirely, which is probably for the best.
when your identity is made up of three things - two of them so intrinsically tied together that they're practically one - what do you do, when they're taken away? who is the person left behind? does he even exist? it's not about the power. it's about the fact that temenos mistral's white magic isn't just a skill he's learned, it's the representation of his entire life. it's the connection he has with aelfric. it's the connection he has with the pontiff. with roi.
and now it's gone. ]
Should I be happy, that my dear teammates are guarding it for me? Is that what you want me to say?
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I would never assume you should feel one way or another about it. Just that they may need help figuring it out.
[ Can't wait for [ redacted ] to accidentally a hole in the floor or blind people.
Wang Wu does touch his face this time if he'll allow. ]
What is it that you're actually upset about? How dear are your powers to you, dearest?
[ Out with it ]
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Don't. [ it's no longer affection week and he is not happy, and this does not help. this is a dual meaning don't, too - it covers the touch and the question. there's not a chance in hell he's going to answer it - in fact, the very tone she asks that in makes it even worse.
he never stops smiling. ]
Is there something I can purchase from Amazoom to return them to me?
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You're more than welcome to try, shepherd. I don't want to get your hopes up or lie to you. It likely won't do anything.
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she's trying to help, but there's little to be done. logically, he knows that. logically, he knows this is just another stupid weekly thing, the same way last week he let people into his space, like he let his guard down. he let his guard down. and this place came and stole something from him that's more precious than any belonging he could ever have.
his composure doesn't crack, but he does turn, starting to reach for the door handle again, shoulders setting back firm and tense as he takes in a deep breath. inhale. exhale. it's just temporary. ]
I will just have to find another answer. [ but logically, realistically, he knows there likely isn't one. ]
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Wang Wu still watches for a crevice or a piece of something, but can't really glean much beyond what is obvious by his behavior.
She isn't prepared to exam why she wants to do something for him beyond it being what you should do for those under you. It's unfair how he's actually her favorite despite her words and actions. There is almost an itch there of wanting to place her hand on his back, but she won't. She isn't sure how much control she has over the flames and doesn't want to scare him away further. ]
I do hope you find the answers, Temenos. If you can't find your answers, come back to find me.
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this is who temenos is. unbreakable - so placid that even the head of the moonshade order commented on his composure. he's only ever cracked it once, but today, he's close. it's taking a lot of his strength to be the cleric, right now, and not to be temenos mistral. not that he feels like he can really be either. not without the pull of his magic, warm and his like an old friend.
he pulls the door open and there's a brief moment where he looks back, at "come back to me", before he shakes it off and turns back. right now, what matters is finding the answers.
... and maybe calm down, too. ]
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