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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[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.]

[dalmascanecrol]

[ Urianger looks up, pawing at her a little - before tilting his head. ]

Oh, right - I asked Nald'thal and she got some we had around for Roegadyn! Uh, and then cut it open. She wanted to ask for more time but we don't have it, do we?

...Nald'thal. [ Urianger repeats, staring a little. ] Nald'thal, Gods of Commerce and the Afterlife, enjoy craft?

They're not ruled by their deity. Well, they still embody 'em, but they're not them. They've still got their old minds in there. It's-- good.

[readypunch]

Okay- that'll do, won't it? [she shakes her head.] Maybe later! Once we've met everyone.

Well- with commerce, it makes a little sense, right? But- oh, so you mean- the person who became them… likes that? [her expression softens a little, as she reaches out to Cordis.] I guess it would be. Who… are they, I guess?

[dalmascanecrol]

[ Well, the others are getting dressed, Cordis preparing to teleport. But he still replies. ] Tataru. She was one of the earliest to awaken. She still... works for the Scions. It must be tiring for her as well.

[readypunch]

Tataru…? She must have a lot on her plate, with those realms…. But it's good she's there, right?

[she settles her own robes over herself, and nods- reaching out to squeeze Cordis' arm gently.]

[dalmascanecrol]

...I don't know what I'd do without her. If I lost any of them - I don't know what I'd do. [ There's some emotion in that voice, as they teleport. Some... fear? Sadness.

For a moment, as they teleport, Cordis feels... wrong. Like pure Light, the burning sort. But it fades...

...and they're in Ishgard, outside a mansion. Cordis coughs a few times. ]

Igeyorhm always liked this most out of my houses. If your sister is anywhere, it'd be here.

[readypunch]

But- we'll look after each other, right? [she wants to reassure Cordis, settle him- though she's not sure what to reassure them against.

She holds onto Cordis a little tighter for a moment.]

Wow- so you have a few? That's nice! And- you think so? Let's head in, then!

[dalmascanecrol]

Let's - I have one in each district. Everybody... needs places to rest.

[ But as they move towards the door, well. There's a crying terrified Lalafell there, who tries to stop crying as soon as the group approaches. Cordis looks to the group. ] Ah-- you'll need to go ahead of me. [ to the lalafell: ] Lahabrea, what happened?

[ The Lalafell huffs. Igeyorhm tried to use White Auracite on him, he mumbles, as Cordis sits down to cuddle up to the... Ascian-robed Lalafell. The door is open, now! ]

[readypunch]

Oh- that's very nice! And everyone can stay where they want, huh?

[she stops for a moment, watching.]

Ah- she used Auracite-? I'm going ahead! I'll see you inside! [she heads in, looking for- ah, she'll look like Igeyorhm right now, won't she? But it's still Lyse!]

[lyse]

[ It won't take long for her to find the room - the door is open, there's a lot of notes. And the blue-haired lady is sitting in the middle of the room.

Holding Auracite, shaking. Crying. She's made things better... she thinks. She sent them somebody who's useful. Not like her. And she still feels so hungry for what she can do. Her body still looks fine. Well, Igeyorhms beautiful body, in a soft black gown. ]

[readypunch]

[She hesitates at the door for a moment- she doesn't know exactly what happened, but Lyse doesn't look any happier. She moves into the room, reaching for her.]

Lyse? Come here.

[lyse]

[ Lyse shudders when she hears the voice. Doesn't respond at first, holding the Auracite close. ]

...Why did you come here? It can't have been easy - and things were fine.

[ She eventually asks. Sounding... like she's been crying a lot. Her throat is sore. ]

[readypunch]

Hey, hey. Come on- it's not the same without my sister. [she reaches out to wrap her arms around Lyse, pulling her close.] Do you need some water? I can get that- or, uh, ask the others where to get one.

[lyse]

[ lyse lets out a little whine as she's held, holding the crystal closer. But she does sort of. Tug some of the feathers. ] You didn't need me for years.

[ She doesn't answer the question. ]

[readypunch]

[She makes a soft sound, but she leans into Lyse.]. I didn't think I could. I'm sorry.

…is that why you thought we'd be okay?

[lyse]

...I learned-- you all told me the Auracite was bad. [ She whimpered, as she held it close. She was obsessing over it, wasn't she. ] I didn't want to hurt any of you. And-- I wanted to send somebody who could help all of you.

I mean, with all that devouring reality stuff.

[readypunch]

Yeah, but- I thought we'd be able to work something out together. I wanted to do that. [She glances at the Auracite, worried- trying to hug between it and Lyse, a little.] We'd try and make sure you didn't. And- I dunno, I think she could, but- it was weird and unsettling, to know it wasn't you.

[she nods.]. I think- maybe the others here can help, too.

[lyse]

I-- didn't want to risk you. Or anybody. [ The Auracite is flickering. It's still active. ] I had no place with the Scions - I told you, didn't I? [ that bitter smile. that broken smile.

but she places her forehead to Yda, even if she doesn't look like Lyse. She feels like her. ] They're very smart here. And good at punching. I tried-- I tried to absorb that little Lalafell in an Ascian cloak. Because Ascian are still dangerous.