Well. He informed me that after the death of his sister and her husband, he discovered that beings were limited by their flesh and blood, and that humanity was the root of all monstrosity. Something along the lines of "if everyone is freed from their flesh through distortion" - which is the warping of human bodies into monsters and horrors, "then they'd realize the beauty of it all."
[ Axel's expression turns into a scowl, then it settles. It's not simple, people become twisted by tragedy all the time. But it does not absolve them of their actions. He knows that better than anyone. ]
People really think that it's really convenient to heap blame on humans as a whole.
[ The red head raises a hand to rub at the back of his own neck, just a little. ]
I think what's really beautiful is whenever humans come together and have fun. Not get warped or turned into monsters. You'd think people would realize that's never a good road, even if life was a bummer before then. Know what I mean?
[ there's something about that point of view that's - well, it's refreshingly familiar. he huffs, a little bit of a laugh, and the smile on his face returns. ]
Mmm. I agree. [ it sounds like partitio, like agnea, like every lighter fare of the party at home. he's not an optimist, no, but... that's the sort of belief that temenos carries, too. especially after what he's faced. ]
One must always keep their face turned towards the light. There's always something, small as it may yet be.
[ heh. ] But, no matter. It does feel as if we solved both, today, even if we have no answers for the first. Perhaps that's a bit of light, in and of itself.
[ There we go. These are tough times, but if Axel can bring a smile onto that face, being unapologetically himself is always worth it.
In addition, there is something about hearing that sort of initial response from Temenos which puts him at ease. He's very cool at keeping under pressure, yet...hmm. He doesn't know how to explain, but the situation reminds him increasingly of being in Organization XIII. He manages to crack a smile himself even if slight. ]
Heh. Yeah...that's exactly the kind of saying I'd want to be hearing. I think a friend or two of mine back home might like it too.
[ A light lazy hand wave motion. ]
That too. I guess even if that's still a little up in the air, it is a relief no one innocent got voted off. Life's a bit difficult as it is.
[ deep kingdom hearts lore voice like THE LIGHT!!!!!!! ]
The job of the cleric. [ he returns the small smile with one of his own, a soft huff of a laugh. who is he if not the one to deliver the comfort people want to hear? except half the time he's the one saying things off the cuff, but that's besides the point.
he slows a bit, just to enjoy the walk. ]
Yes. I don't really feel much sympathy, for Argalia, but it is a marked improvement over last week. In the end, the truth was uncovered. [ a beat, and then, teasing: ] And all because someone was willing to get down and do dirty work.
[ Though, Axel always has to wonder, even if the cleric is perfect for the type of thing, is there ever anyone prepared to be there to support that person as well? But then again, does he have to wonder? He's here, looking after in his own way. Regardless, he's not expecting the praise that follows.
A chuckle leaves him this time, albeit more soft as Axel feels the embarrassment rise gently to his own ears first, and he's rubbing the back of his head this time. ]
It might surprise you, but I'm actually used to getting my hands dirty...as in, standing on the front-lines. [ Though he gives him a winning smile. ] And like I said, seein' you working hard was inspiring, even while I was kinda chilling from time to time. I'm not the type of person to leave those who need help hanging.
axel is the kind of person who has fun reactions, which means he's temenos's favorite kind of person. the slight embarrassment, the rubbing of the back of his neck - he huffs, smile a bit fond when he turns it in axel's direction. ]
I can't say that surprises me that much. [ though he doesn't specify if it's the being on the front lines or the being helpful part. he's got that kind of energy. ] Now there's something I'll be relying on you for quite often in the future, I imagine: it is a good quality to have.
[ helping people, in the end, is all they can really do. ]
Tomorrow will be another spectacle, likely, and then the whole circus will start once again.
[ Good thing Temenos hasn't said that because Axel might have started shouting 'whoop whoop' and all kinds of ridiculousness on this still-calm walk back to the dorms.
Though, the little smile might have (definitely) widened when the other looks back at him with one, and the red head folds his arms casually behind his head. ]
Oh yeah, some continuous well-deserved praise, here it comes...but from you, I feel like it should be counted as not something to take lightly. So, I'll take care to keep it to heart.
[ It still settles warmly within him, and even if it's embarrassing like this, Axel hopes to hear it again. He lowers his arms though, reaching out for a light pat on the other's shoulder. Then a glance up at the night sky, at the moon hanging above them. ]
Haha. That's right, but tomorrow hasn't come just yet. Though even if our future's looking pretty uncertain, but one foot in front of the other, we'll overcome the darkness together.
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Or was he like, still 'hey I'm totally sane but what I'm saying is absolutely crazy'.
[ He guesses it really was that a psycho ended up killing someone. ]
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[ he delivers this like
so deadpan.
so yeah! ]
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People really think that it's really convenient to heap blame on humans as a whole.
[ The red head raises a hand to rub at the back of his own neck, just a little. ]
I think what's really beautiful is whenever humans come together and have fun. Not get warped or turned into monsters. You'd think people would realize that's never a good road, even if life was a bummer before then. Know what I mean?
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Mmm. I agree. [ it sounds like partitio, like agnea, like every lighter fare of the party at home. he's not an optimist, no, but... that's the sort of belief that temenos carries, too. especially after what he's faced. ]
One must always keep their face turned towards the light. There's always something, small as it may yet be.
[ heh. ] But, no matter. It does feel as if we solved both, today, even if we have no answers for the first. Perhaps that's a bit of light, in and of itself.
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In addition, there is something about hearing that sort of initial response from Temenos which puts him at ease. He's very cool at keeping under pressure, yet...hmm. He doesn't know how to explain, but the situation reminds him increasingly of being in Organization XIII. He manages to crack a smile himself even if slight. ]
Heh. Yeah...that's exactly the kind of saying I'd want to be hearing. I think a friend or two of mine back home might like it too.
[ A light lazy hand wave motion. ]
That too. I guess even if that's still a little up in the air, it is a relief no one innocent got voted off. Life's a bit difficult as it is.
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The job of the cleric. [ he returns the small smile with one of his own, a soft huff of a laugh. who is he if not the one to deliver the comfort people want to hear? except half the time he's the one saying things off the cuff, but that's besides the point.
he slows a bit, just to enjoy the walk. ]
Yes. I don't really feel much sympathy, for Argalia, but it is a marked improvement over last week. In the end, the truth was uncovered. [ a beat, and then, teasing: ] And all because someone was willing to get down and do dirty work.
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I'll be countin' my blessings for sure.
[ Though, Axel always has to wonder, even if the cleric is perfect for the type of thing, is there ever anyone prepared to be there to support that person as well? But then again, does he have to wonder? He's here, looking after in his own way. Regardless, he's not expecting the praise that follows.
A chuckle leaves him this time, albeit more soft as Axel feels the embarrassment rise gently to his own ears first, and he's rubbing the back of his head this time. ]
It might surprise you, but I'm actually used to getting my hands dirty...as in, standing on the front-lines. [ Though he gives him a winning smile. ] And like I said, seein' you working hard was inspiring, even while I was kinda chilling from time to time. I'm not the type of person to leave those who need help hanging.
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axel is the kind of person who has fun reactions, which means he's temenos's favorite kind of person. the slight embarrassment, the rubbing of the back of his neck - he huffs, smile a bit fond when he turns it in axel's direction. ]
I can't say that surprises me that much. [ though he doesn't specify if it's the being on the front lines or the being helpful part. he's got that kind of energy. ] Now there's something I'll be relying on you for quite often in the future, I imagine: it is a good quality to have.
[ helping people, in the end, is all they can really do. ]
Tomorrow will be another spectacle, likely, and then the whole circus will start once again.
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Though, the little smile might have (definitely) widened when the other looks back at him with one, and the red head folds his arms casually behind his head. ]
Oh yeah, some continuous well-deserved praise, here it comes...but from you, I feel like it should be counted as not something to take lightly. So, I'll take care to keep it to heart.
[ It still settles warmly within him, and even if it's embarrassing like this, Axel hopes to hear it again. He lowers his arms though, reaching out for a light pat on the other's shoulder. Then a glance up at the night sky, at the moon hanging above them. ]
Haha. That's right, but tomorrow hasn't come just yet. Though even if our future's looking pretty uncertain, but one foot in front of the other, we'll overcome the darkness together.