anyway axel's getting dragged off like, immediately to get fussed over. if temenos is mouthing the words to an ominous batman monologue so he doesn't have to actually say it out loud by the time they get back to the dorms, shut up.
once they're settled inside, he herds him over to go sit somewhere. ]
...Well, we were brought to this place where we had powers to see into the future. Just so you know. Myself and Tama, that is.
[ Axel is letting him fuss over, because well...it's Tem. And it's simultaneously warming his heart but also surprising him the level of concern. All the same it's met without much fuss on his end. ]
We had to prevent a few disasters. First at the school from two teachers stabbing each other, and then a bomb at the mall. Then followed by...
[ Hm. Should he say? But no if he doesn't, then ]
My death, which was gonna happen on my birthday. But, it was kinda weird since we weren't like, exactly ourselves? Kind of like supposed to be students. And a part of a duo called the Breakers.
well, he's an attentive audience, at least. temenos seems to be waiting for the explanation, for the most part - he listens as always, frowning at him as he comes over with a glass of water and sets it down before taking a seat.
and this is! a lot. his expression gets noticeably more frowny the minute axel mentions his own death, but he doesn't jump to any conclusions. ] The Breakers.
[ okay. there's a pause. ]
...Well? Did you prevent it? [ all of the disasters, of course: but the last one, in particular, though he won't say it. ]
Axel is at least doing his best to relay the information, because boy it sure is a time. Now, as Tem goes ahead with getting a glass of water...wait, for him?
His expression softens at that as he takes it into his hand and has a sip. ]
That's exactly right.
[ He gives a nod. He keeps talking like everything is normal, but he begins to reach into his vest pocket for something. ]
...Yeah, barely. Fortunately, Sigrun and Saya were willing to listen to reason, rather than the guy ordering them to kill me. The guy said it was for the good, that it'd motivate 'Tama' into becoming a person who could save thousands of people.
[ His expression briefly becomes serious as he pulls out a piece of paper from his vest pocket to show to Temenos:
"If any one of these teams would be entirely wiped, those teams will become part of this world. Every member will believe they have always lived in this world, forgetting where they hail from. They'll become citizens who will be powerless and clueless during the next cycle." ]
[ there's a very slight relief that flickers across his expression - good, he's glad he didn't have to die? please do not die. and as he's settling back in on the couch, he looks a little curious, taking the note...
... and any emotion falls away but thoughtfulness. temenos, more than anything, is a logical planner, a thinker, a detective - you can see his thought process across his face as his focus narrows to a fine, fine point. ]
...The citizens. [ the implications of this note. even that obnoxious merchant, from the other week, that means... ] ... Just how many 'cycles' have there been...?
[ well that's
bad.
his gaze flicks back up to axel's. ]
... We need to make this information available to others as much as possible - though we must be sneaky about it. Too many listening eyes and ears in public places, I believe. Have you shown anyone else?
temenos nods, brows knitted together as he slowly brings his hand to his chin. ]
And the others in your group saw it, as well? That would cover Phoenix, Snake, Rabbit, Goat, Ox... So Mouse and Tiger would still need to hear of it, just to be sure. Perhaps Ryuki... and Nimona, as well.
In case anyone is attempting to act - as it seems, we are required to do it once a week, per the other notes. That should help to keep any sorts of casualities as low as possible.
...Though, I find it curious, in a sense. If their teams were eliminated, they're still alive. Are they the last survivors? Or... with the way this is worded, is it possible our mysterious overseer of this circus has the capability to return them to life?
That's right. I'm thinking Tama will at least go ahead and tell Ryuki, which should cover Mouse already for sure.
...I'd hope the same, actually. Like we don't want somebody rampaging throughout the week just because they can.
[ Not that they'd want that normally, of course, but you know. At this point it kind of feels like a given. ]
You know what? I'm not really sure. I think for that, we'd have to end up asking 'em about that. But, there was also like...four more of them, right? But they definitely died, and they hadn't found the mysterious villain they saw that was responsible for that too. Could be it's all related somehow?
he nods, though - these are all good points, and looks even more thoughtful, frowning. ]
Hmmm. And I doubt, somehow, they'd have much useful to say. With no memory, I wonder if there's even any way to jog it - I'm no expert in such things. [ where's castti when you need her. ]
...I think it's very likely they're related, my dear Axel. We've got quite the mystery unraveling in our hands.
...In my experience, there's always a way to jog these sort of things. Forgotten names, places, things, even if they seem to suddenly kinda stop existing.
We'd just need something to 'trigger' that sort of thing.
[ Axel just says this like it's a normal thing, but hey in Kingdom Hearts memories being overwritten about people or places has happened. Even to him.
Like him forgetting Xion, and her forgetting about him and his friends. Only to recall those memories at a certain point. ]
You've got that right, though. Guess we have a lot of things to ask about or look into. Including the identity of this mysterious villain guy.
[ as axel talks about memories, temenos makes an understanding noise, though his gaze slides over to him for a moment, quietly studying, reading the underlying. so, it is something familiar. what does that mean, for axel, specifically? compared to castti? what sort of things has he been through?
... for now, he lets the curiosity spiral off into nothing. there are bigger problems. ]
Yes. Our mysterious 'man in white'. I'd like to ask Rabbit about this man's connection to the moon, to find out if there's any mythology behind it, but we've a long night ahead of us, and it's been a long day. For you, perhaps in particular.
[ this time, when he looks over at axel, it's more purposeful - gaze sweeping his outfit briefly, but also that he's checking him over. ]
...Was there anything else of note, in your adventure? Short of what you all got upon your return.
Though, when Temenos points out the fact about how it's been a long day, the red head moves to rub a hand sheepishly at the back of his neck. ]
...You can say that again. Maybe he's connected to the moon because he's some kind of lunatic. Rabbit also said we should be talking to the other leaders too, so I'll pick one at random at some point.
[ Anyway, when the other sweeps his gaze over at him, he blinks and looks down at himself before heaving a sigh, and shaking his head. ]
And I've got to get myself out of this clothing. Totally not my style, but it had something to do with avoiding getting brutally murdered.
Anyway, at the end when we agreed that it'd be great not to kill me because some guy said so, he made an appearance and whined about it. Though, I remember these...questions popping up in my head, y'know? They were:
'Do you believe in fate? Would you sacrifice another's life to save many more? Is it better to save lives in the moment and not worry about future complications, or focus on the bigger picture and save more people overall?'
...Then, when we answered he was like 'okay I'll accept it and maybe we'll meet in another life', seeming to be kinda okay with everything? It was weird. That's when it all came to an end too. Got it all memorized?
you ever just leave a tag open in a tab for an entire day
[ this pun. it's unfortunate that it makes him smirk, amused. ]
Mmm. I've met many a person associated with the moon who turned out to be lacking in mental faculties. [ sometimes there's a moon cult in your canon. it's fine. ] So, you may be onto something. As for other leaders, I find Snake to be quite enjoyable - we're rather similar, at least in some aspects. Or, I suppose Phoenix, should they still not be angry with us. Perhaps an olive branch.
[ he sounds just slightly judgy at the idea of phoenix being judgy but it's only a little.
after that though, he listens, raising an eyebrow at the outfit again (without having to say it: lol) but otherwise allowing him to continue. the bit about fate, and saving lives, and helping people... he looks a bit more thoughtful, letting those words wash over him. ]
Yes, I think so. [ the catchphrase: yeah, he's got it. ] What did you say?
[ Axel's already patting himself on the back for his punmeister success. Thank you, thank you, he'll do this all day.
...And, well. Considering Organization XIII centered around a heart-shaped moon? Axel believes it's more evidence to support these facts. ]
See? It's all gotta be related; not a coincidence at all.
Hmm...I don't think Crimson Phoenix's angry with us, because that one seems like there's a sense of humor about 'em, but I was thinking between him or someone else. I could go contact somebody neither of us have spoken to.
I'll let you guys know what I find out if I've got anything new when I decide.
[ Axel would be amused at the judginess (actually he is), thinking it to be not a drawback at all (endearing, if anything.)
Though, his cheeks color a little if Temenos is squinting when an eyebrow raise happens. But it fades soon enough. ]
I said, 'Nah, believing in fate is for losers,' then, 'Sacrificing another's life to save many more seems like it could be sus', and lastly, 'What's the point in not saving people at the moment and looking cool in doing it?'
[ ...
Axel saying this with a grin on his face, amusement in his eyes. He is apparently being himself again. ]
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w2, thursday
anyway axel's getting dragged off like, immediately to get fussed over. if temenos is mouthing the words to an ominous batman monologue so he doesn't have to actually say it out loud by the time they get back to the dorms, shut up.
once they're settled inside, he herds him over to go sit somewhere. ]
What happened? [ fuss. ]
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[ Axel is letting him fuss over, because well...it's Tem. And it's simultaneously warming his heart but also surprising him the level of concern. All the same it's met without much fuss on his end. ]
We had to prevent a few disasters. First at the school from two teachers stabbing each other, and then a bomb at the mall. Then followed by...
[ Hm. Should he say? But no if he doesn't, then ]
My death, which was gonna happen on my birthday. But, it was kinda weird since we weren't like, exactly ourselves? Kind of like supposed to be students. And a part of a duo called the Breakers.
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well, he's an attentive audience, at least. temenos seems to be waiting for the explanation, for the most part - he listens as always, frowning at him as he comes over with a glass of water and sets it down before taking a seat.
and this is! a lot. his expression gets noticeably more frowny the minute axel mentions his own death, but he doesn't jump to any conclusions. ] The Breakers.
[ okay. there's a pause. ]
...Well? Did you prevent it? [ all of the disasters, of course: but the last one, in particular, though he won't say it. ]
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Axel is at least doing his best to relay the information, because boy it sure is a time. Now, as Tem goes ahead with getting a glass of water...wait, for him?
His expression softens at that as he takes it into his hand and has a sip. ]
That's exactly right.
[ He gives a nod. He keeps talking like everything is normal, but he begins to reach into his vest pocket for something. ]
...Yeah, barely. Fortunately, Sigrun and Saya were willing to listen to reason, rather than the guy ordering them to kill me. The guy said it was for the good, that it'd motivate 'Tama' into becoming a person who could save thousands of people.
[ His expression briefly becomes serious as he pulls out a piece of paper from his vest pocket to show to Temenos:
"If any one of these teams would be entirely wiped, those teams will become part of this world. Every member will believe they have always lived in this world, forgetting where they hail from. They'll become citizens who will be powerless and clueless during the next cycle." ]
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... and any emotion falls away but thoughtfulness. temenos, more than anything, is a logical planner, a thinker, a detective - you can see his thought process across his face as his focus narrows to a fine, fine point. ]
...The citizens. [ the implications of this note. even that obnoxious merchant, from the other week, that means... ] ... Just how many 'cycles' have there been...?
[ well that's
bad.
his gaze flicks back up to axel's. ]
... We need to make this information available to others as much as possible - though we must be sneaky about it. Too many listening eyes and ears in public places, I believe. Have you shown anyone else?
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Axel isn't so much as a detective like Temenos, but... ]
Dunno, but I've got a hunch it's at least two.
...Anyway, no one else yet. I was thinking of showing it to a few others, like at least on our team, you know?
Then, after that, maybe Albedo, and Adlet. Will too.
[ But other than that, he has no other names that immediately come up. ]
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temenos nods, brows knitted together as he slowly brings his hand to his chin. ]
And the others in your group saw it, as well? That would cover Phoenix, Snake, Rabbit, Goat, Ox... So Mouse and Tiger would still need to hear of it, just to be sure. Perhaps Ryuki... and Nimona, as well.
In case anyone is attempting to act - as it seems, we are required to do it once a week, per the other notes. That should help to keep any sorts of casualities as low as possible.
...Though, I find it curious, in a sense. If their teams were eliminated, they're still alive. Are they the last survivors? Or... with the way this is worded, is it possible our mysterious overseer of this circus has the capability to return them to life?
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That's right. I'm thinking Tama will at least go ahead and tell Ryuki, which should cover Mouse already for sure.
...I'd hope the same, actually. Like we don't want somebody rampaging throughout the week just because they can.
[ Not that they'd want that normally, of course, but you know. At this point it kind of feels like a given. ]
You know what? I'm not really sure. I think for that, we'd have to end up asking 'em about that. But, there was also like...four more of them, right? But they definitely died, and they hadn't found the mysterious villain they saw that was responsible for that too. Could be it's all related somehow?
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he nods, though - these are all good points, and looks even more thoughtful, frowning. ]
Hmmm. And I doubt, somehow, they'd have much useful to say. With no memory, I wonder if there's even any way to jog it - I'm no expert in such things. [ where's castti when you need her. ]
...I think it's very likely they're related, my dear Axel. We've got quite the mystery unraveling in our hands.
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...In my experience, there's always a way to jog these sort of things. Forgotten names, places, things, even if they seem to suddenly kinda stop existing.
We'd just need something to 'trigger' that sort of thing.
[ Axel just says this like it's a normal thing, but hey in Kingdom Hearts memories being overwritten about people or places has happened. Even to him.
Like him forgetting Xion, and her forgetting about him and his friends. Only to recall those memories at a certain point. ]
You've got that right, though. Guess we have a lot of things to ask about or look into. Including the identity of this mysterious villain guy.
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... for now, he lets the curiosity spiral off into nothing. there are bigger problems. ]
Yes. Our mysterious 'man in white'. I'd like to ask Rabbit about this man's connection to the moon, to find out if there's any mythology behind it, but we've a long night ahead of us, and it's been a long day. For you, perhaps in particular.
[ this time, when he looks over at axel, it's more purposeful - gaze sweeping his outfit briefly, but also that he's checking him over. ]
...Was there anything else of note, in your adventure? Short of what you all got upon your return.
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Though, when Temenos points out the fact about how it's been a long day, the red head moves to rub a hand sheepishly at the back of his neck. ]
...You can say that again. Maybe he's connected to the moon because he's some kind of lunatic. Rabbit also said we should be talking to the other leaders too, so I'll pick one at random at some point.
[ Anyway, when the other sweeps his gaze over at him, he blinks and looks down at himself before heaving a sigh, and shaking his head. ]
And I've got to get myself out of this clothing. Totally not my style, but it had something to do with avoiding getting brutally murdered.
Anyway, at the end when we agreed that it'd be great not to kill me because some guy said so, he made an appearance and whined about it. Though, I remember these...questions popping up in my head, y'know? They were:
'Do you believe in fate? Would you sacrifice another's life to save many more? Is it better to save lives in the moment and not worry about future complications, or focus on the bigger picture and save more people overall?'
...Then, when we answered he was like 'okay I'll accept it and maybe we'll meet in another life', seeming to be kinda okay with everything? It was weird. That's when it all came to an end too. Got it all memorized?
you ever just leave a tag open in a tab for an entire day
Mmm. I've met many a person associated with the moon who turned out to be lacking in mental faculties. [ sometimes there's a moon cult in your canon. it's fine. ] So, you may be onto something. As for other leaders, I find Snake to be quite enjoyable - we're rather similar, at least in some aspects. Or, I suppose Phoenix, should they still not be angry with us. Perhaps an olive branch.
[ he sounds just slightly judgy at the idea of phoenix being judgy but it's only a little.
after that though, he listens, raising an eyebrow at the outfit again (without having to say it: lol) but otherwise allowing him to continue. the bit about fate, and saving lives, and helping people... he looks a bit more thoughtful, letting those words wash over him. ]
Yes, I think so. [ the catchphrase: yeah, he's got it. ] What did you say?
All good, all good \o/
...And, well. Considering Organization XIII centered around a heart-shaped moon? Axel believes it's more evidence to support these facts. ]
See? It's all gotta be related; not a coincidence at all.
Hmm...I don't think Crimson Phoenix's angry with us, because that one seems like there's a sense of humor about 'em, but I was thinking between him or someone else. I could go contact somebody neither of us have spoken to.
I'll let you guys know what I find out if I've got anything new when I decide.
[ Axel would be amused at the judginess (actually he is), thinking it to be not a drawback at all (endearing, if anything.)
Though, his cheeks color a little if Temenos is squinting when an eyebrow raise happens. But it fades soon enough. ]
I said, 'Nah, believing in fate is for losers,' then, 'Sacrificing another's life to save many more seems like it could be sus', and lastly, 'What's the point in not saving people at the moment and looking cool in doing it?'
[ ...
Axel saying this with a grin on his face, amusement in his eyes. He is apparently being himself again. ]