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[ what an exciting sunday! temenos is sitting on the edge of his capsule bed, the curtain drawn back, phone in his lap, and peeling the wrapper delicately off of a muffin to eat after all of that, and when he spots axel, he gets a friendly smile. ]
So. What did you think of our leader, Mr. Reliable?
So. What did you think of our leader, Mr. Reliable?
[ Exciting indee-dy. Axel can't say he expected a whole slew of...leaders? Or whatever kind of heroic superhero team they called themselves.
And now, they're here. He's raising a casual hand up, going to take up position against a wall nearby, back to it. ]
Heh. Where do I even start? Rabbit looks plenty laid-back, a bit bold, annnnd experienced. Definitely not the type who seems easily thrown off-guard.
Oh yeah and, totally mysterious. Is that about the same vibe you got, Lucky Tem? Or was there more you'd have liked to add?
And now, they're here. He's raising a casual hand up, going to take up position against a wall nearby, back to it. ]
Heh. Where do I even start? Rabbit looks plenty laid-back, a bit bold, annnnd experienced. Definitely not the type who seems easily thrown off-guard.
Oh yeah and, totally mysterious. Is that about the same vibe you got, Lucky Tem? Or was there more you'd have liked to add?
[ there's a little hum as he considers axel's answer, tilting his head side to side. ]
I believe I see why they're leading the four of us, and that it has not quite so much to do with their flattery. [ the whole team Intelligent and Beautiful which like, yeah! but also! there's a very certain vibe to these four people being put together when you add the leader. ] All in all, quite an interesting person.
Mystery, in particular, is right. I'm not sure how much I believe of how much or little they know or don't know quite yet; there still remains much to be seen.
I believe I see why they're leading the four of us, and that it has not quite so much to do with their flattery. [ the whole team Intelligent and Beautiful which like, yeah! but also! there's a very certain vibe to these four people being put together when you add the leader. ] All in all, quite an interesting person.
Mystery, in particular, is right. I'm not sure how much I believe of how much or little they know or don't know quite yet; there still remains much to be seen.
[ Definitely an entire vibe there. He imagines that they weren't selected and added to whichever team at random for sure. ]
Oh, yeah, for sure. While I'm not the most paranoid guy who'd scream to the skies about distrusting every single word they say, I'm not about to insta-believe just yet that there's not at least something more.
[ There's gotta be more info. Like, definitely. ]
Speaking of which, isn't it kind of interesting they apparently got brought here like us? And then decided to stay here, for whatever reason? I know I'd have bailed this place soon as I got a chance.
Oh, yeah, for sure. While I'm not the most paranoid guy who'd scream to the skies about distrusting every single word they say, I'm not about to insta-believe just yet that there's not at least something more.
[ There's gotta be more info. Like, definitely. ]
Speaking of which, isn't it kind of interesting they apparently got brought here like us? And then decided to stay here, for whatever reason? I know I'd have bailed this place soon as I got a chance.
That's good to hear - a heaping spoonful of doubt is quite healthy, after all.
[ says the guy whose profile quote is "doubt is what i do"
anyway. he makes a noise at that, an 'ahh' of agreement, hand to his chin. ] Indeed. Perhaps their terms of arrival were a bit different than ours, so to speak. This business of holding worlds over our heads must apply to them in a larger context, if they claim not to be locals. And considering they've had their powers supposedly changed and taken, as well...
[ yeah. man, he doesn't mind playing along in this little game as long as things at home really are in stasis and [redacted] isn't doing [redacted problems], but for six months? ]
I can't help but wonder who, or what, is above our intrepid leaders, to make it so.
[ says the guy whose profile quote is "doubt is what i do"
anyway. he makes a noise at that, an 'ahh' of agreement, hand to his chin. ] Indeed. Perhaps their terms of arrival were a bit different than ours, so to speak. This business of holding worlds over our heads must apply to them in a larger context, if they claim not to be locals. And considering they've had their powers supposedly changed and taken, as well...
[ yeah. man, he doesn't mind playing along in this little game as long as things at home really are in stasis and [redacted] isn't doing [redacted problems], but for six months? ]
I can't help but wonder who, or what, is above our intrepid leaders, to make it so.
[ They really are in good company here, huh?
That said, what the other's saying warrants more than a simple amount of consideration. ]
Different terms and conditions, eh?
[ Interesting. Potentially underhanded if the leaders and themselves were being handed a separate set, but how else better to control people? It's how Organization XIII functioned in some ways with its members. ]
I can believe that. Who or what's pretty important, but also, if they've got someone or something above their heads...does this potential mysterious individual above them all got another hidden incentive? Our intrepid leaders seem capable enough to handle problems here, so I have a hard time believing that they wouldn't be able to keep up the job. Not that I mind helping out for some time.
That said, what the other's saying warrants more than a simple amount of consideration. ]
Different terms and conditions, eh?
[ Interesting. Potentially underhanded if the leaders and themselves were being handed a separate set, but how else better to control people? It's how Organization XIII functioned in some ways with its members. ]
I can believe that. Who or what's pretty important, but also, if they've got someone or something above their heads...does this potential mysterious individual above them all got another hidden incentive? Our intrepid leaders seem capable enough to handle problems here, so I have a hard time believing that they wouldn't be able to keep up the job. Not that I mind helping out for some time.
[ i got so distracted by our 20 other threads i missed the PC one
ANYWAY
WOW!!! we're back at the dorm after all of that - temenos walked mostly in silence the long way back, quiet and reflective, and by the time they're in the door, he takes a long moment just to lean against it and closes his eyes. ]
Anything that could be said feels like an understatement.
[ WOW!!!!! ]
ANYWAY
WOW!!! we're back at the dorm after all of that - temenos walked mostly in silence the long way back, quiet and reflective, and by the time they're in the door, he takes a long moment just to lean against it and closes his eyes. ]
Anything that could be said feels like an understatement.
[ WOW!!!!! ]
[ It's okay, life in the murdergame times is hard.
Axel happened to be silent as well but only because there were thinky thoughts to try to lighten the mood somewhat, and yet it's hard to find any for obvious reasons. Because boy. ]
Tell me about it. [ Beat. ] Which you totally can by the way.
...But, an execution? After all of those details got out? I was thinkin' more — something not that, y'know?
[ He's seen some shit, done some shit, but something about this...stinks. And he has not a good feeling about what it means for all of them, Mika included. ]
Axel happened to be silent as well but only because there were thinky thoughts to try to lighten the mood somewhat, and yet it's hard to find any for obvious reasons. Because boy. ]
Tell me about it. [ Beat. ] Which you totally can by the way.
...But, an execution? After all of those details got out? I was thinkin' more — something not that, y'know?
[ He's seen some shit, done some shit, but something about this...stinks. And he has not a good feeling about what it means for all of them, Mika included. ]
[ he doesn't address the first part with anything beyond a wry half smile - that's his job, to listen! - but shakes his head, slowly. ]
...The punishment doesn't really fit the crime. Nor does the verbiage - they called her a 'villain'. For something that she believes at least to have been entirely accidental, and I am inclined to believe her.
[ something about this VERY much stinks. ] Even the leaders seemed shocked.
...The punishment doesn't really fit the crime. Nor does the verbiage - they called her a 'villain'. For something that she believes at least to have been entirely accidental, and I am inclined to believe her.
[ something about this VERY much stinks. ] Even the leaders seemed shocked.
At that point since we'd figured everything out, and it was obviously pointing to her—not to mention everyone was bound to be voting for her anyway—it'd make no sense for her to just go and lie 'bout it too.
[ ...So, even if Axel isn't exactly someone who considers himself easily believing the things people say, looking at it all in retrospect? He doesn't think himself as somebody (heh) who'd doubt her words. Girl's, what, 17? One year away from 18, but still pretty much a young teenager. ]
And hey — they were talking all about villains who'd been locked up before in the trial. [ Even if indirectly, etc. ] Even if she didn't deserve to be called that, if that's the label they're assigning her...there's got to be people who did worse than her, right?
[ Yet no executions for them? What's up with that? ]
[ ...So, even if Axel isn't exactly someone who considers himself easily believing the things people say, looking at it all in retrospect? He doesn't think himself as somebody (heh) who'd doubt her words. Girl's, what, 17? One year away from 18, but still pretty much a young teenager. ]
And hey — they were talking all about villains who'd been locked up before in the trial. [ Even if indirectly, etc. ] Even if she didn't deserve to be called that, if that's the label they're assigning her...there's got to be people who did worse than her, right?
[ Yet no executions for them? What's up with that? ]
[ yeah. they're on the same page in that regard, too - he gives a little nod of approval, folding his arms across his chest, mouth pulling further to a frown. ]
...I'm sure that is the case. Many of the ones mentioned did silly crimes: locking people in boxes, for example, mostly just sounds annoying. I'm quite curious to know what happened to the 'villains' who killed the four heroes that were a part of the leaders' group before.
[ it's obvious in his tone, here: something smells fishy. ]
...To me, it seems as if an example is to be made of Mika. This circus we've found ourselves participating in was the start of it, and now, the public wants its grand finale.
...I'm sure that is the case. Many of the ones mentioned did silly crimes: locking people in boxes, for example, mostly just sounds annoying. I'm quite curious to know what happened to the 'villains' who killed the four heroes that were a part of the leaders' group before.
[ it's obvious in his tone, here: something smells fishy. ]
...To me, it seems as if an example is to be made of Mika. This circus we've found ourselves participating in was the start of it, and now, the public wants its grand finale.
[ Villains and heroes, what a time. Sus vibes were already off the charts, but he doesn't think any of them could foresee this kind of exact scenario. ]
Yeah. Kinda like they were waiting for the chance for something like this to happen.
Normally I'd be like, 'maybe they want to go nutso on the consequences to keep the peace', but I'm not getting that vibe either.
[ Might be because they were pulled entirely from another world, so anything feel like it's on the table. ]
Could be good to check if they went through something like this before with those 'villains'. We know our esteemed leaders came from different worlds, like us, so who's to say — them included — we're the only ones? ...Oh yeah, since we're talkin' business, want a snack? I've got some lying around for sure.
Yeah. Kinda like they were waiting for the chance for something like this to happen.
Normally I'd be like, 'maybe they want to go nutso on the consequences to keep the peace', but I'm not getting that vibe either.
[ Might be because they were pulled entirely from another world, so anything feel like it's on the table. ]
Could be good to check if they went through something like this before with those 'villains'. We know our esteemed leaders came from different worlds, like us, so who's to say — them included — we're the only ones? ...Oh yeah, since we're talkin' business, want a snack? I've got some lying around for sure.
Edited (me like they walked the way back) 2023-09-24 17:02 (UTC)
If you didn't pull it from your pocket, yes, I think I'd like one.
[ DON'T BULLY
but teasing aside he pushes off of the wall and nods to axel, making a gesture with one hand to tell him to lead the way. once they get moving, he returns to the topic at hand. ]
Rabbit says it's likely that the mayor and all are uninvolved: something of a face. That may be a place for us to start, in terms of looking for people with similar experiences, and if nothing else, may yet confirm some suspicions.
You've got a good nose for this, Mr. Reliable. Well done.
[ DON'T BULLY
but teasing aside he pushes off of the wall and nods to axel, making a gesture with one hand to tell him to lead the way. once they get moving, he returns to the topic at hand. ]
Rabbit says it's likely that the mayor and all are uninvolved: something of a face. That may be a place for us to start, in terms of looking for people with similar experiences, and if nothing else, may yet confirm some suspicions.
You've got a good nose for this, Mr. Reliable. Well done.
Trust me when I say this one won't have lint on it, promise. And I always keep those.
[ He's saying in a jocular manner, though he is mildly serious about promises...link hot pocket episode 2 is cancelled— ]
Something of a face, eh? ...You know, that gives me some vibes. But, going into full conspiracy mode about the situation without anymore information just yet is kinda premature. Though, I'm definitely thinkin' we and our leaders are definitely in for a ride. And not the fun kind.
[ Yet, he brightens up because that's definitely a compliment. Axel's going right ahead with a spring in his step, snapping a finger, you name it. ]
Thaaaaat's just like me. Being reliable from beginning to end. Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all day.
[ He's saying in a jocular manner, though he is mildly serious about promises...link hot pocket episode 2 is cancelled— ]
Something of a face, eh? ...You know, that gives me some vibes. But, going into full conspiracy mode about the situation without anymore information just yet is kinda premature. Though, I'm definitely thinkin' we and our leaders are definitely in for a ride. And not the fun kind.
[ Yet, he brightens up because that's definitely a compliment. Axel's going right ahead with a spring in his step, snapping a finger, you name it. ]
Thaaaaat's just like me. Being reliable from beginning to end. Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all day.
Not a fan of a good conspiracy?
[ there's a chuckle there, matching his energy - just lightly amused. sometimes it's hard to tell with temenos, if he's serious or not, if he believes in a conspiracy or not. whos to say! ]
I would agree with you. I've started to uncover a bit of information here and there: have you talked much to the others about what happened prior to our arrival?
[ also, the compliment reaction gets a roll of his eyes, but it's affectionate. please ]
[ there's a chuckle there, matching his energy - just lightly amused. sometimes it's hard to tell with temenos, if he's serious or not, if he believes in a conspiracy or not. whos to say! ]
I would agree with you. I've started to uncover a bit of information here and there: have you talked much to the others about what happened prior to our arrival?
[ also, the compliment reaction gets a roll of his eyes, but it's affectionate. please ]
Heh, when I'm personally potentially smack dab in the middle of one? Nope.
[ Either way he takes the energy in good humor. Axel crossing his fingers hoping it's something simpler, though. But...is anything ever really simple?
When he sees the affectionate rolling of his eyes, he grins and lightly tries to nudge him with an elbow for fun. Though he does happen to have an answer for his question. ]
I'll have to confess to you, o Holy Tem. I hadn't gotten 'round to asking anybody anything about what happened previously just yet. Though you can say given what we just went through not too long ago? I'm gonna hop [ heh ] on that ASAP.
Anyway, did you end up doing something like that?
[ Either way he takes the energy in good humor. Axel crossing his fingers hoping it's something simpler, though. But...is anything ever really simple?
When he sees the affectionate rolling of his eyes, he grins and lightly tries to nudge him with an elbow for fun. Though he does happen to have an answer for his question. ]
I'll have to confess to you, o Holy Tem. I hadn't gotten 'round to asking anybody anything about what happened previously just yet. Though you can say given what we just went through not too long ago? I'm gonna hop [ heh ] on that ASAP.
Anyway, did you end up doing something like that?
[ ask and you shall receive
by which i mean temenos is just MINDING HIS BUSINESS going for a walk and exploring the new areas, staff of judgement in his hand, other arm in a sling. it is a nice normal monday! and as he happens to be walking somewhere at least in line of sight of axel, one of the SUPER trains comes by right as temenos is walking over the grate.
which means his nice priestly robes do one of these. he has trousers on underneath it apparently but he does not have a hand to stem it, currently, which means he just makes a less than dignified - ] Ack! [ - and attempts to pull it back down.
bad luck. surely no one saw that ]
by which i mean temenos is just MINDING HIS BUSINESS going for a walk and exploring the new areas, staff of judgement in his hand, other arm in a sling. it is a nice normal monday! and as he happens to be walking somewhere at least in line of sight of axel, one of the SUPER trains comes by right as temenos is walking over the grate.
which means his nice priestly robes do one of these. he has trousers on underneath it apparently but he does not have a hand to stem it, currently, which means he just makes a less than dignified - ] Ack! [ - and attempts to pull it back down.
bad luck. surely no one saw that ]
[ Well, today's a nice sun-shiney day. One filled with maybe a spot of fortunate and misfortune.
...But, it looks like Temenos is going to be slotted in the latter. Along with those robes that easily blow in the wind.
He can't help but manage to give a snort at that. Sorry, he couldn't help himself, just a little. ]
Man, today's just not your day, is it? But, if you need a hand at any time, just let me know.
[ Or they can just wait for the train to completely pass...that too. ]
...But, it looks like Temenos is going to be slotted in the latter. Along with those robes that easily blow in the wind.
He can't help but manage to give a snort at that. Sorry, he couldn't help himself, just a little. ]
Man, today's just not your day, is it? But, if you need a hand at any time, just let me know.
[ Or they can just wait for the train to completely pass...that too. ]
[ temenos is the kind of guy who is always composed. like. always. even in the execution arena, he was composed, never showing a single crack of his own emotions short of calm and compassion, and right now
right now his ears are starting to turn red and he looks very flustered as he manages to bobble the staff of judgement enough to not drop it and try and keep the material down. at least he has on pants.
he gives axel a withering look that lacks all the heat because again, his ears are red. ]
It is - how long is this train going to go.
[ EMBARRASSING!!!!! ]
right now his ears are starting to turn red and he looks very flustered as he manages to bobble the staff of judgement enough to not drop it and try and keep the material down. at least he has on pants.
he gives axel a withering look that lacks all the heat because again, his ears are red. ]
It is - how long is this train going to go.
[ EMBARRASSING!!!!! ]
[ That's probably the thing about it. It's like seeing a whole new side to Temenos...and the way he's getting incredibly flustered and all red? It's kind of really endearing too.
At least he does indeed have on pants. Wouldn't it be terrible luck for another train to pass soon after this one has... ]
I dunno. Seems like it's going to be awhile.
[ But, the balancing act's going to be an exercise in f(faith)utility for while, he imagines. Especially with that sling. There's a light smile on his face, and even though his tone's good-natured teasing, he's going to slide an actual, better offer in there with: ]
Sooooo, want me to just, yank you over here, or you really think you'd be able to deal with that for a bit longer?
At least he does indeed have on pants. Wouldn't it be terrible luck for another train to pass soon after this one has... ]
I dunno. Seems like it's going to be awhile.
[ But, the balancing act's going to be an exercise in f(faith)utility for while, he imagines. Especially with that sling. There's a light smile on his face, and even though his tone's good-natured teasing, he's going to slide an actual, better offer in there with: ]
Sooooo, want me to just, yank you over here, or you really think you'd be able to deal with that for a bit longer?
[ this is mortifying, actually. it's mostly mortifying because it's ridiculous. he's going to say something especially sassy, at the first part, because there's a second where the wind starts to die down. ]
Don't -
[ count your chickens before they hatch, he's going to say, and yeah, wow. it sure would be bad luck, wouldn't it! which means that when he takes exactly one step, a second train comes right through and does the exact same thing, sending his cassock flying right back up with a whoosh.
mortifying. temenos shuts his mouth for once in his life and manages to shove his hand down to keep the fabric from billowing up yet again, and says goodbye to his dignity with bright red cheeks and a final: ] Just - please.
[ FLUSTERED!!!! help. ]
Don't -
[ count your chickens before they hatch, he's going to say, and yeah, wow. it sure would be bad luck, wouldn't it! which means that when he takes exactly one step, a second train comes right through and does the exact same thing, sending his cassock flying right back up with a whoosh.
mortifying. temenos shuts his mouth for once in his life and manages to shove his hand down to keep the fabric from billowing up yet again, and says goodbye to his dignity with bright red cheeks and a final: ] Just - please.
[ FLUSTERED!!!! help. ]
[ Even Axel can feel it in the force that there is undoubtedly a sassy remark potentially forthcoming, but...
Rip in rest, Temenos. Look at that wind velocity. The weather should've warned for excessive bad-luck-infused turbulence above grates. He's raising a hand to cover his mouth temporary because god. ]
Heheh, yeah, yeah...
Fortunately, I'm really the type of guy who doesn't leave people hangin' when they're in need. Even if their clothes might.
[ He thought that was a funny one but he reaches out for Temenos' uninjured shoulder, and his other hand to the other man's opposite side to brace him after he pulls him with a hefty tug back onto his side. Grateless.
Almost completely letting go, but not without a warm shoulder pat. ]
There we go. Maybe try avoiding grates for the rest of the day?
Rip in rest, Temenos. Look at that wind velocity. The weather should've warned for excessive bad-luck-infused turbulence above grates. He's raising a hand to cover his mouth temporary because god. ]
Heheh, yeah, yeah...
Fortunately, I'm really the type of guy who doesn't leave people hangin' when they're in need. Even if their clothes might.
[ He thought that was a funny one but he reaches out for Temenos' uninjured shoulder, and his other hand to the other man's opposite side to brace him after he pulls him with a hefty tug back onto his side. Grateless.
Almost completely letting go, but not without a warm shoulder pat. ]
There we go. Maybe try avoiding grates for the rest of the day?
[ oh very funny. you are not funny!!!!! not funny at all! well, its not like he can do anything btu suffer the indignity of it all at the moment so he just rolls his eyes. thankfully for them both, he is as light as a feather and not difficult to move, and with relief and a modicum of effort on his own end, axel is able to easily pull him to sweet non-windy freedom. hope this very shoujo moment doesn't awaken anything in me.
the heavy fabric of his cassock drops, and he sighs, reaching to smooth his hand over the front of it and try and get unruffled. his ears are still very red. ]
Noted. [ this is dryer than it should be but it is also lacking heat mostly because he is lacking dignity.
a beat. ] Thank you.
the heavy fabric of his cassock drops, and he sighs, reaching to smooth his hand over the front of it and try and get unruffled. his ears are still very red. ]
Noted. [ this is dryer than it should be but it is also lacking heat mostly because he is lacking dignity.
a beat. ] Thank you.
[ Axel's even considering the rolling of eyes endearing. At least it really isn't like trying to move a boulder, or anything like that, though Temenos placing that bit of effort does favors. Shoujo moment definitely could have done with more bubbles—
Jokes aside, he lets out another chuckle, good-natured, and fond, of course. But he doesn't offer any further teases as the other straightens himself out a bit more. ]
Anytime.
You used to running into situations like this back home?
[ Axel's absolutely seen his fair share of trains. Namely because of Twilight Town. ]
Jokes aside, he lets out another chuckle, good-natured, and fond, of course. But he doesn't offer any further teases as the other straightens himself out a bit more. ]
Anytime.
You used to running into situations like this back home?
[ Axel's absolutely seen his fair share of trains. Namely because of Twilight Town. ]
[ mortifying. once he's satisfied with his general appearance, he will take the moment to compose himself back to his usual self as the red starts to fade to pink. sheesh. ]
Errant gusts of wind? Sure. Errant gusts of winds from below, not so much.
[ giving the grate a look that's a little withering. ] A badly thrown soulstone could've caused the same reaction, but the only locomotive I've ever seen does not function underground.
I don't suppose I could ask you to forget this happened?
Errant gusts of wind? Sure. Errant gusts of winds from below, not so much.
[ giving the grate a look that's a little withering. ] A badly thrown soulstone could've caused the same reaction, but the only locomotive I've ever seen does not function underground.
I don't suppose I could ask you to forget this happened?
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