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There was an emerald dragon, there. It’s called the protector of the forest and was said to be around the heart’s perimeter— I can only think that the heart they were talking about was Dewaint Forest, the Fae Court, and it was tied to the first dream we all shared. I even remember what she tastes like.
[ pls disregard context ]
There’re supposedly four dragons that protect the continent. On land, in forest, in air and in sea. There’s one city that might have more answers about the air dragon in the mountains. It’s called Oighir.
There’s one more place a Wilder witch mentioned that sounded off. Faegar.
[ pls disregard context ]
There’re supposedly four dragons that protect the continent. On land, in forest, in air and in sea. There’s one city that might have more answers about the air dragon in the mountains. It’s called Oighir.
There’s one more place a Wilder witch mentioned that sounded off. Faegar.
[ oh, boy. juicy. thankfully, viren only has to think on 'tastes' for half a second before he recognizes what's meant by that. the rest -- certainly raises questions; he hesitates before determining which to first ask.
admittedly, he does have to forcibly push aside any immediate emotion he feels at the mention of dragons, resist sinking his claws into that line of inquiry. he should have a more complete picture first.
so... ]
What about it sounded off to you?
admittedly, he does have to forcibly push aside any immediate emotion he feels at the mention of dragons, resist sinking his claws into that line of inquiry. he should have a more complete picture first.
so... ]
What about it sounded off to you?
The witch said integrity is what separates Aefenglom from places like Faegar. Integrity is bullshit, for starters.
But I asked her bond about it after. It was a rich city that fell because of its vanity, but they either don’t know much about it themselves to add more or they’re not saying enough. Coven heads gifted paintings to each other of it, and they’re in the library. Red wood frames with golden grains.
I don’t trust single sided stories that preach glory.
But I asked her bond about it after. It was a rich city that fell because of its vanity, but they either don’t know much about it themselves to add more or they’re not saying enough. Coven heads gifted paintings to each other of it, and they’re in the library. Red wood frames with golden grains.
I don’t trust single sided stories that preach glory.
[ wow integrity is v importante, who hurt u eren. viren will let that go for the sake of conversation. ]
A reasonable suspicion, yes. But I wonder what that could mean in the grand scheme of things. Do these sources of yours have names? Anything else to them that would make them biased?
A reasonable suspicion, yes. But I wonder what that could mean in the grand scheme of things. Do these sources of yours have names? Anything else to them that would make them biased?
I see...
[ he almost hadn't expected eren to be forthcoming with the names; but then again, he supposes there isn't much of a reason to withhold such a thing. ]
Did they happen to say what these dragons are meant to be protecting the continent from?
[ he almost hadn't expected eren to be forthcoming with the names; but then again, he supposes there isn't much of a reason to withhold such a thing. ]
Did they happen to say what these dragons are meant to be protecting the continent from?
[ he threatened them both, their names are not in his safety— if that were a reason to withhold them. but, they’re a very capable pair!! looking after themselves and all! he has no intention of hurting them if they aren’t . . . well. if they aren’t in the way of something. truth be very told. ]
Sully mentioned that they kept balance and structure to nature. A last resort for the Wilde to correct itself.
Sully mentioned that they kept balance and structure to nature. A last resort for the Wilde to correct itself.
[ well they did a f*ckin terrible job, didn't they!! is what he won't type out. ]
Balance. Of course.
[ a pause. he does feel like he's asked quite a bit of eren at this point, playing twenty questions, but if he could get in a few more, ]
No other leads as to finding these cities, then? Do you think it would be a worthwhile endeavor — that is, assuming that finding any of the dragons would have further answers?
Balance. Of course.
[ a pause. he does feel like he's asked quite a bit of eren at this point, playing twenty questions, but if he could get in a few more, ]
No other leads as to finding these cities, then? Do you think it would be a worthwhile endeavor — that is, assuming that finding any of the dragons would have further answers?
Ideally, if the dragons were to have information that led to returning home...
Then apply it, obviously. Somehow, I doubt they would be the end to this puzzle; they also likely lead elsewhere. But yes, if it involves returning home, it's as you likely recognize: chasing those answers is vital.
Then apply it, obviously. Somehow, I doubt they would be the end to this puzzle; they also likely lead elsewhere. But yes, if it involves returning home, it's as you likely recognize: chasing those answers is vital.
Always good to be prepared for puzzles inside puzzles. But I figured you’d use it to an advantage like that.
[ and me, he guesses silently behind the device screen, but that makes two of them. anything necessary, to get back home. ]
If there’s more from my end, I’ll fill you in.
[ not entirely truthful, but then again! who wasn’t, right? ]
[ and me, he guesses silently behind the device screen, but that makes two of them. anything necessary, to get back home. ]
If there’s more from my end, I’ll fill you in.
[ not entirely truthful, but then again! who wasn’t, right? ]
I do appreciate that, thank you. I will be sure to return the favor.
If we are to find something that leads to Oighir. [ because, yes, viren does like pulling his weight. ] I'm to presume, if it's needed, that you would also like to accompany that expedition?
If we are to find something that leads to Oighir. [ because, yes, viren does like pulling his weight. ] I'm to presume, if it's needed, that you would also like to accompany that expedition?
( from here )
[ there's a flash of disappointment in viren's gaze with the response, eyebrows knitting together; but that's how bonds are, tricky. and, he has to remind himself, that could have gone much more poorly: theseus could have, say, spat in his face or something. not that that alternative makes it a whole bunch better, but hey. ]
Of course.
[ a small smile. he can't hold those for long, unless it's a venomous sort, so it's brief. ]
Now— What had you been saying? Something about socializing...?
[ there's a flash of disappointment in viren's gaze with the response, eyebrows knitting together; but that's how bonds are, tricky. and, he has to remind himself, that could have gone much more poorly: theseus could have, say, spat in his face or something. not that that alternative makes it a whole bunch better, but hey. ]
Of course.
[ a small smile. he can't hold those for long, unless it's a venomous sort, so it's brief. ]
Now— What had you been saying? Something about socializing...?
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( from here )
[ viren takes her look of disbelief, yes, as invitation to continue. .. he doesn't really know the specifics of what makes those things so terrible, but he'll draw inferences as best he can. ]
I've heard them to be oppressive regimes, terrorizing the innocent indiscriminately.
[ he looks pretty serious. ]
As it was put to me, your... peace of mind should be basically destroyed; they plant themselves like an insidious seed, drain the lifeforce from the masses and plague all those that come into contact with them with nothing but suffering.
[ that was the gist of what was said, anyway. he may have lent some slight dramatization to it. ]
[ viren takes her look of disbelief, yes, as invitation to continue. .. he doesn't really know the specifics of what makes those things so terrible, but he'll draw inferences as best he can. ]
I've heard them to be oppressive regimes, terrorizing the innocent indiscriminately.
[ he looks pretty serious. ]
As it was put to me, your... peace of mind should be basically destroyed; they plant themselves like an insidious seed, drain the lifeforce from the masses and plague all those that come into contact with them with nothing but suffering.
[ that was the gist of what was said, anyway. he may have lent some slight dramatization to it. ]
( from here )
Ah. Such faith...
[ he'd snap something back, that it's counterproductive to backstab an ally, but evidently they both know when that might be warranted. there's a little glare at that, his tone clearly unhappy and conveying disagreement.
(wouldn't be the first time someone's voiced that speculation to his face, though.) ]
[ there's a beat, his eyebrows raising - ]
[..] What's this about the agriculture, though? Beyond Cwyld infection, I wasn't sure there was anything amiss.
Ah. Such faith...
[ he'd snap something back, that it's counterproductive to backstab an ally, but evidently they both know when that might be warranted. there's a little glare at that, his tone clearly unhappy and conveying disagreement.
(wouldn't be the first time someone's voiced that speculation to his face, though.) ]
[ there's a beat, his eyebrows raising - ]
[..] What's this about the agriculture, though? Beyond Cwyld infection, I wasn't sure there was anything amiss.
[Continued from here.
He looks slightly curious at Viren's answer.]
Hmm, a waste? Only interested in associating with witches, then?
[Which begs the question why Viren's giving him the time of day, but who knows? It could be similar to how Oda, Dazai, and Ango associated despite their different mafia positions...]
It's good to have goals. [Oda wishes he had at least one.]
He looks slightly curious at Viren's answer.]
Hmm, a waste? Only interested in associating with witches, then?
[Which begs the question why Viren's giving him the time of day, but who knows? It could be similar to how Oda, Dazai, and Ango associated despite their different mafia positions...]
It's good to have goals. [Oda wishes he had at least one.]
Paying your gold back with gold Viren.
[She winked, and took a sip of wine. At least she was being upfront with him rather then pretending everything was all roses now. He might be grumpy now, but at least he was still able to think.]
They don't have much in the way of protection, nor do they have much in the way of ensuring that their lands will continue to produce.
I also just like the idea of having alchemical plants on hand for useful potions and such. Make the rare things less rare and more viable. So-roof top gardens, or better, community gardens, would be a good way to ensure we have supplies on hand.
[She winked, and took a sip of wine. At least she was being upfront with him rather then pretending everything was all roses now. He might be grumpy now, but at least he was still able to think.]
They don't have much in the way of protection, nor do they have much in the way of ensuring that their lands will continue to produce.
I also just like the idea of having alchemical plants on hand for useful potions and such. Make the rare things less rare and more viable. So-roof top gardens, or better, community gardens, would be a good way to ensure we have supplies on hand.
[ viren's frown deepens at that, but he remains silent in lieu of listening to her explanation. his fingers tap against the side of his glass -- indeed, able to properly think now, the gesture lacking any irritation and instead contemplative. ]
[ he makes a noise of understanding. then, with a little tilt of his head, ]
You've come to specialize in alchemy, then?
[ more of a probing question than an assumption; when they had met in dorchacht, he doesn't think she had yet decided on an area of magic to narrow her focus in. ]
[ he makes a noise of understanding. then, with a little tilt of his head, ]
You've come to specialize in alchemy, then?
[ more of a probing question than an assumption; when they had met in dorchacht, he doesn't think she had yet decided on an area of magic to narrow her focus in. ]
Ideally a Monster should have multiple Witch bonds, yes?
[ ... even if one is likely enough. regardless, viren's eyebrows raise, tilting his head as if he expects oda to agree. ]
[ and then they lower. he frowns. ]
You haven't found one, yet? [ whether he means a bond or a goal, is up to oda to decide. ]
[ ... even if one is likely enough. regardless, viren's eyebrows raise, tilting his head as if he expects oda to agree. ]
[ and then they lower. he frowns. ]
You haven't found one, yet? [ whether he means a bond or a goal, is up to oda to decide. ]
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