[ Hades had seemed so bitter but what Rhea'li says makes sense. Even after everything that has happened, Azem couldn't see him ever giving up on his duty to the star. ]
I see.
[ It's after all of that that a thought occurs to them. ]
Out of curiosity, how is it he helped you from beyond?
[Hm, he hadn't thought about it too deeply after the fact. But...]
I know not for certain... But if I were to hazard a guess, mayhap the strong sense of duty allowed him to linger for a longer time in the Lifestream as himself. And...
[He reaches into his pocket. When he holds out his hand and unfurls his fingers, he reveals a crystal bearing a very familiar mark, resting upon his palm.]
...I suppose even after all this time, he would always answer the call of your magic.
[ They could see him stubbornly hanging on until whatever task was seen to completion. ]
Huh?
[ Azem blinks and looks down at the orange stone in his hand. Sure enough, it was their symbol, that of the sun, though not a crystal they themself recognized. After all, they hadn't created it. ]
I see. [ They find themself reaching out, not to take the crystal but simply to trace their fingers over its edges as they smily softly. ]
He and Hythlodaeus, aye? 'Twas our friend who suggested I masquerade as your familiar.
[And what an interesting experience that was! So many of the people in Elpis readily accepted his perceived strangeness the moment he mentioned he was Azem's familiar. Though there were those who seemed to share a similar gift to Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus...]
Though I was once enemies with your coworkers, we have made our peace with each other. [A small smile.] I cannot say that I forgive them, but... we must move ever forward, yes?
I do remember hearing something of a wayward familiar of mine, though had no recollection of sending one to Elpis.
[ They chuckle. ] I imagine it went over quite well.
[ They hum in response. ]
Having not lived those experiences I don't feel there is anything I can forgive, I can only accept what has been said. But, aye, we can only move forward.
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Date: 2024-08-04 01:28 am (UTC)I see.
[ It's after all of that that a thought occurs to them. ]
Out of curiosity, how is it he helped you from beyond?
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Date: 2024-08-04 04:30 pm (UTC)I know not for certain... But if I were to hazard a guess, mayhap the strong sense of duty allowed him to linger for a longer time in the Lifestream as himself. And...
[He reaches into his pocket. When he holds out his hand and unfurls his fingers, he reveals a crystal bearing a very familiar mark, resting upon his palm.]
...I suppose even after all this time, he would always answer the call of your magic.
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Date: 2024-08-08 04:05 am (UTC)[ They could see him stubbornly hanging on until whatever task was seen to completion. ]
Huh?
[ Azem blinks and looks down at the orange stone in his hand. Sure enough, it was their symbol, that of the sun, though not a crystal they themself recognized. After all, they hadn't created it. ]
I see. [ They find themself reaching out, not to take the crystal but simply to trace their fingers over its edges as they smily softly. ]
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Date: 2024-08-08 04:14 am (UTC)I know not if he spoke of it... but we share the same soul. Or at least, I, part of it.
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Date: 2024-08-08 04:21 am (UTC)[ They draw their hand back and offers a lopsided smile. ]
I wouldn't have believed him if not for his gift.
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Date: 2024-08-08 05:34 am (UTC)[And what an interesting experience that was! So many of the people in Elpis readily accepted his perceived strangeness the moment he mentioned he was Azem's familiar. Though there were those who seemed to share a similar gift to Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus...]
Though I was once enemies with your coworkers, we have made our peace with each other. [A small smile.] I cannot say that I forgive them, but... we must move ever forward, yes?
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Date: 2024-08-08 05:38 am (UTC)[ They chuckle. ] I imagine it went over quite well.
[ They hum in response. ]
Having not lived those experiences I don't feel there is anything I can forgive, I can only accept what has been said. But, aye, we can only move forward.
However, I first need some time to myself.
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Date: 2024-08-08 05:57 am (UTC)Of course. If you have more questions later, you need only ask and I will answer.
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Date: 2024-08-08 06:05 am (UTC)Now... to decide which way to wander first.