If I have to prove it! " huffing; his chest was puffing out for a bit. Here and there, the wolf was showing his annoyance.
" Huh? " The boat caught his attention.
" A boat? We can take a look for ourselves and maybe I'll fix it. In return you can... look pretty while we sail the seas, assuming... "
handsome... wolf? canine or some sort. Armored or not, was able to distract him from his burning doubts and unease.
" did I say I want you to tell the weather? I was simply noting the conditions... And I'm not afraid! I'll strip and walk out there right now while strapping a steel bar to my chest!
conditions would yield much fruit. Not to mention, the absence of a blade in his hand made him feel unsettled. Did he drop it in the ocean upon coming to this watery world? The thought weighted heavily and the price to pay was already manifested.
Yes, not even the appearance of this rather-
" confidence is a key factor in determining the strong. However, I have proven it many times back where I come from. I just wish I could prove it here... " his eyes turn to the skies, golden gaze tracing each rumbling stormcloud. It would be a fool's errand to think sailing in such treacherous--
" Alright. Show's over~ "
𝖬𝗎𝗌𝖾 𝖨𝗇𝖿𝗈
𝖴𝗉𝗈𝗇 𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝗅𝗂𝖾 𝖺 𝖻𝗎𝗋𝖽𝖾𝗇 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗐𝖾𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽, 𝗒𝖾𝗍 𝗁𝗈𝗉𝖾 𝖻𝗅𝖺𝗓𝖾𝗌 𝖻𝗋𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝗂𝗇 𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝗌. 𝖧𝖾 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗐𝖺𝗋𝖽, 𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗂𝗅𝖻𝗅𝖺𝗓𝗂𝗇𝗀, 𝗉𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖾𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖻𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺 𝖻𝖾𝖺𝖼𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝗈 𝖺𝗅𝗅.
𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙬𝙚'𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙖 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬.
of storms from me simply pointing out that approaching storm? I've faced deadly hollows and ethereals before! I'm not afraid of anything!
Though I won't mind some 'care' from a large and strong guy like you! "
in the record time.
" No need to look up to tell what the weather will be. I'll just use my pho-- " They're in the middle of bum nowhere. There is no such thing as internet in this world and that's where the wolf would find his world start to crash and burn.
" How did you gather me being afraid--
for two with the way these two have their brains wired. Both can be a bit clueless when reading into each other's words. But is that not the beauty of language? Decoding each other is just a way to understand each other better. Obviously not accounting for misinterpretation and ruining a friendship-
" I speak with the confidence I carry. After all, I am a pretty big deal and I can show and prove it~. "
All to be suddenly confused at Kael's mention of falling and hurting himself.
" Err...? Why would you get hurt? I guess I could catch you if you were to fall. " It might just be a match made--
pretty damn tall and far away. Like... Like a beacon kinda, but it's all obscured in the distance. Did the weather forecast predict a storm on the seas? Those clouds look pretty ominous for starters..." He points to the rumbling storm clouds that were approaching them.
their job as cleaning maid. It definitely felt less desolate and depressing, and more... lively? If that makes sense...
"Who said I'm jumping? I value living, you know. And I know New Eridu won't be what awaits me if I make a smear on the ground."
He looks away, staring at the tower.
"Woah. It's
" Who said I want to trick you? You shouldn't read too far into these kinds of things. It's not good when you should be making friends!"
He follows Kael downstairs, taking in the sight of the fortress and what could possibly await him. At least it was clean and tidy! Looks like someone was doing--
"You're all I can think of."
ooc.
So I am totally guilty of disappearing, but I will make an effort to stay longer and give replies to what I owe.
𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓬𝓪𝓷 𝓳𝓾𝓼𝓽 𝓬𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓶𝓮 𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓽𝔂 𝓫𝓸𝔂~
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ℑ𝔡𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔦𝔱𝔶: Gay cis man
wish to do." He's going to save his brilliant ideas for the big reveal. No use giving Kael further 'impressions' about his abilities.
for now. But first..." The boat. Kael /did/ mention something out a boat outside. As to how far it could take them well...
"If I want to reach the skies, where would you suggest we go? What's the tallest place you can think of that would give us about enough height, so that I may attempt what I--
"Metaphors are not your strongsuit. I'll try to speak more direct from now on." Adjusting his clothes, replacing the pin that was nearly falling off his breast pocket.
"People use metaphors often. It comes across as a way of visualizing and empowering words to appear more impactful. I'll excuse you
loyalty to the Baek family.
"Since you're up here, I won't report you to the guards. Your secret trespass is safe with me."
"Aside from myself? My father and our hundreds of workers. Those who work for our family often find themselves with enough wealth to sustain themselves and their families." Mostly because they have so much they find nothing better to do other than to give more to those that have declared their--
and we'll leave this cave together? The hero's adventure is their own, while you can create your own. I'll tell you right now I have zero intention of staying in a world covered by the ocean. I have people that need me."
think set in stone, but once we see light, we venture outside until we discover a world outside the cave. One that makes it clear you have a choice. So, I'll ask you this once, Kael.
Do you wish to stay in the darkness, staring at the writings on the wall? Or are you going to take my hand-
is proof that he can shatter any shackle that may determine his fate. And if he can break the cycle here for Kael, then he can be the key to ending the hollows back home.
"It's not strange. It's an allusion to something we all go through. The idea of the cave is our world and beliefs that we-
"You should choose your words better. Many people would take that differently, but I simply don't care enough to make it that big of a deal."
Fate... a word that brings a curl to his lip. Fate is what supposedly gave him this role in the world, but fate did not ordain this encounter. That alone--
exit the 'cave' and pave that way for himself.
"Let's start by figuring out /where/ exactly we are. Then we move from there."
that most people make. When we are bound to a place in particular, it is a 'cave'. We believe nothing else exists outside of what we were made to believe it to be."
The allegory of the cave. a Timeless classic no matter the timeline, no matter the place in the universe. He wants to help Kael--
