the first meeting

[dalmascanecrol]

[ It almost seemed the Primal had beckoned them. Alphinaud, Papalymo, Yda and Urianger had come to investigate Alexander, and there had been a large open passage. They'd all entered together, and there was a city. After a bit of navigation, though...

...there was a Primal standing in the center of the town. Well, it looked like a Primal to all those who could see it, the four who presented themselves inside. They looked like a being of pure Light, eying the four.

But it seems they won't make the first move. Not yet. ]

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[readypunch]

[She'd been very curious about the city- but they're trying to find something!

Still- seeing someone- a Primal with this much Light- it's overbearing. Yda stops, taking a deep breath, and glances at the others.]. I wasn't expecting this- were any of you? Should we say hello?

[she… well. she takes a step forward, raising a hand.]. Hi! ARe- are you Alexander?

[dalmascanecrol]

[ The others glance back, agreeing they hadn't. But Alphinaud seems to be beginning to step back. For its' part, the Primal doesn't notice that - but does notice being spoken to.

And stares. It almost feels like multiple eyes are staring back, taking in the sight. A Sphinx with a heavy mask on, a strange unicorn-Au Ra, a demon who should be dead, and... the most normal out of them, a harpy. ] Alexander is pacified.

[readypunch]

[Yda shifts in front of him a little- so this is the one Alphinaud fought? They're… they seem pretty weird! Even after everything they've been experiencing at home.

She fluffs up a little, gently, worried.] Pacified? So, uh. Does that mean he can't help us?

[dalmascanecrol]

[ The Primal of Light doesn't seem to walk, but does move closer. They've got an axe, it seems, glowing as part of them. But for now, they watch. ] ...I can help you.

[ Papalymo shoots Yda a look, and a whisper. ] Watch out - I think it's planning something!

[readypunch]

[That's… kind of impressive and still pretty spooky!] Help…? Help how? I mean, we haven't even told you who we're looking for!

[she gives Papalymo a nod, keeping her eyes on the Primal.]. I- really, I don't want to hurt you! Or be hurt, really.

[dalmascanecrol]

Don't lie! [ There's almost a bit of desperation in the voice of the Primal. Almost sounding... Spoken. But it fades. ] Please...

I can see Diabolos with you. And besides, you're all-- you're Voidsent.

[readypunch]

I'm not! I- I mean this place is really nice and all- [she does want to nibble a bit] -but I just want to get her home.

Um. Yes? And you're a Primal?

[dalmascanecrol]

Who. I could-- [ They say, moving closer. Staring. But then frowning... and snarling. ]

I am not a Primal. Well, I am, but I'm not dangerous.

[readypunch]

You can't- uh, I guess not, if you're asking. [she flutters her wings a little, edging back.]

Well- you're pretty good at looking it though! But that's- it's possible here. Right? We're not trying to cause trouble either!

[dalmascanecrol]

I can't let you go. Any o-of you. [ There's that stutter again - but they swing their axe. Light is bleeding from it. And-- huh. They whisper as they strike. ]

I'm sorry.

[readypunch]

But-

[she knows they have the axe, but she's still slow to get out of the way, taking a bad blow.]

I jsut want to get her back- I don't want to fight you.

[…she'll try, if she has to- getting ready with her fists. Oh- she doesn't like this, but maybe. If they can get this Primal down enough to stop fighting…]

[dalmascanecrol]

You're all-- you're all so angry. I don't want... [ His voice grows angrier, as he watches her bleed. As he watches her injury, and begins to limp forward.

Until Urianger blocks his path, still masked. Tails swishing. ] This Primal is confusing... are you okay? [ His voice is a growl, but the Primal seems to pause. Clear for a punching? Yes. ]

[readypunch]

We're just trying to find her! [she's. kind of angry now, though.

She reaches out to Urianger for a moment.]. I will be. [she's just going to take that opportunity to strike.]. Get back!

[aurifex]

[ The path though Alexander was oddly calm - as if Cid had opened it for them. But another door opened...

...to a realm filled with Light. Very bright, very warm. If they hadn't fed already, those from the realm of Darkness would be overwhelmed. (Though Urianger slid his goggles back on - it was too bright for him.) Cordis looked back to them, on the shoreline of Silvertear Lake. Where the Primal had moved to rest. ]

...She'd be a little away. I'll-- teleport us.

[ But before Cordis does, he pauses. Looking to them, so gently. Hands shaking a little. ] Do you-- stay here for a little. I'll be back quickly.

[ Huh. Cordis seems a little nervous, walking away a little. Before whistling for a Griffin, and sort of. Soaring off.

It's Papalymo who speaks up, the Kirin moving to hold Yda. Alphinaud has moved into the shades, and, well. Urianger is still feeding his kitten. ]

I doubt he's just leaving us here. Still--! This is Mor Dhona, isn't it?

[readypunch]

Whoa…

[she's definitely glad she had, although she still winces a little, reaching for the others.]

Okay. We'll be here!

[A Griffin… she wants to chirp, but. Well, they're occupied! Later!

She shifts to hold onto Papalymo in turn, nuzzling him.]

Yeah. He doesn't seem like that kind of person- I'm sure there's something. Yeah- I mean, it looks a little different! But everything still seems to be here!

[aurifex]

[ Papalymo smiled a little. He's glad she didn't chirp - she's a voidsent, that one is of this place. Still, he wraps his tail around her, playfully moving it against her back. ]

They have a Primal-- Deity-- whatever in Silvertear Lake. [ Papalymo says, frowning. ] That can't be good for the aether.

[readypunch]

[That's nice, and she lets out a little happy sound, beginning to rub Papalymo's back, too.]

It's… definitely weird! D'you think maybe it's feeding aether back in…?

[aurifex]

[ Cute and romantic! ]

I'd hope so. Otherwise this is a ticking time bomb - and so close to people.

Are they people? [ Alphinaud asks, so casually. ]

[readypunch]

…they must've thought about it. Right?

That's- they're people, Alphinaud. There's probably people who aren't deities around here, too.

[aurifex]

Hopefully. [ Papalymo can't help but look over at Alphinaud, though, his fangs out. He's thinking, grumpy. ]

To them, we're monsters. Wouldn't it be the same...? They've tried to kill me before, if you recall correctly.

[readypunch]

I know- but we made friends, right? We can probably do that again- and I mean, that's probably what he was thinking about just then.

[aurifex]

Yes. They're pathetic. Ruled by the thoughts of others.

[ Oh. alphinaud is sneering. what a cute proud boy. until papalymo speaks, giving Yda a little smooch on the chin. ] I'm certain you can befriend them - that's what you're best at. Better then declaring war on them or the such.

[readypunch]

That's… it's pretty bad! I don't like it.

[she ruffles his hair, purring when Papalymo smooches her.]. Yeah! If they're anything like our friends- they've got to be nice! It'd be pretty weird if we did that.

[aurifex]

It would. [ Papalymo says, looking right at Alphinaud--

--until there's a flapping, and Cordis is back. Holding... robes? ] --Uh, Um. Sorry for rushing off. Realised that y'all can't just walk around housin' wards. Bein' voidsent and all.

[readypunch]

Right- I guess we do kinda stand out! So you got us clothes to help fit in? Are they- is one gonna fit Urianger- Urianger, can you manage?

[she reaches out to touch him gently.]