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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[gentlegigas]

...Basch. His name is Basch. He's a good man, though his sacrifice was not his choice. We've been together since before our Star fell.

[readypunch]

Basch? That's a good name. I- it was a sacrifice? But- it sounds like you've done well together- you've come this far, after all!

[gentlegigas]

To join with me, he was murdered by his former lover - desperate to awaken me. [ Said so dryly, as Belias goes a little quiet. ]

...The souls have been switched. Soon, your sibling will stir - though her soul is still injured.

[readypunch]

That- um. That's got to be cruel- why was he that desperate? For… your powers?

[she moves to sit beside Lyse- ah, in her own body now- stroking her hair.]

From using the Auracite- right?

[gentlegigas]

Empires are cruel - one was trying to destroy our home back then. There had to be a way to defend them... I think that's what he was thinking.

[ But Belias shifts his thinking, time to focus on Lyse. Who is whimpering a little. ] Yes, from the Auracite. A Hume-- Hyur body cannot handle what she has done already. I have an idea on how to mend this - however, it will also mean she can no longer use Auracite.

[readypunch]

Another one? I… guess I can understand the thinking, a little. Still… wouldn't it have hurt?

[she holds her sister a little closer, eyes dropping.] So she can't- she won't be able to stay like this, will she? I… that might be for the better. I mean- she probably won't want to, but… I'm worried.

[gentlegigas]

Worried...? She is addicted, then. The Stone is cruel, whispering to those who are weak willed. Lying and claiming it will give what one desires. What is it she desires?

[readypunch]

I… I think so. She kept talking- well- I think she wants to be needed. To be someone who can do things- someone who's not just my little sister.

[gentlegigas]

...You smell cursed, as well. [ Belias then says, leaning in close. ] You both carry a burden beyond being tainted with darkness.

[readypunch]

Cursed? I- well- there's seemed to be something weird about our family- some of us sleep really easily, and… well. For a long time.

…I think she wants to fight that, too.

[gentlegigas]

...Hm. That would be frightening. I do not know if I can cure that now... for I do not know the origin. [ huh. even now, belias wishes to help. even with all this sorrow. ] You see where I am, do you not? A Glyph.

[readypunch]

It- it is, yeah. I think I might've lost a couple of years in there…? [she looks a little cheered, though she shakes her head.]. I don't know either- I'm not sure where we'd start. [it's very kind!]. The circle?

[gentlegigas]

I wish to be summoned to figure this out, in your reflection. [ He's looking around a little, making sure they all hear. ] Perhaps I can aid... for if this burden involves Auracite, should I not help? Auracite was birthed on my Star.

[readypunch]

Oh! For us to do that? I see- that'd make it easier, wouldn't it? Thank you. I don't know for certain- but anything you can do, I appreciate it. What did Auracite do there? Aside from whisper to people?

[gentlegigas]

Auracite holds us Esper in check - a prison made by the Occuria, from when we rebelled. But we all wish for our freedom, and so will control and destroy the mind of whoever it can.

...So that we can have them. Though I cannot tell who is within this stone.

[readypunch]

Made to contain you- I get it. And that's… I mean, that's cruel, but I get it…. If someone restrained me, I'd want to fight.

Would that mean… taking her body…? You can't- is there a way to tell?

[gentlegigas]

If we could get it to choose another target, then we could summon the being within-- hm. Your realm is one of Darkness, is it not?

[readypunch]

That's- yeah, I'm pretty sure we are! We're… looked after more by Zodiark, anyhow. But who would we get it to choose?

[gentlegigas]

It would need to be a living being...

If I may? [ It's Igeyorhm, who's begun to stir, but she's yawning - stretching her fingers, glad to be back. ] I know somebody who'd be fine with it... in this reflection.

[readypunch]

…that makes sense. Something with a will to take over, huh…

Here? Is that- would that be okay?

[icywarmth]

We simply need them to disconnect from your sibling, correct? It doesn't matter where it happens.

[readypunch]

I think so- I mean, that sounds right, to me. And her being here wouldn't make any difference?

[icywarmth]

We'd just need to take the stone to my friend - it may be safer to leave Lyse behind.

[readypunch]

You're sure? [she rubs her head, humming a little.] I think… I mean, I'm sure she won't like it, but- she wouldn't be there to get angry.

…she can be angry at me later. I'm okay with that.

[icywarmth]

...Then we shall go, just you and I?

Wait-- you're gonna go like that? [ Nymeia asks. ] Not gonna bring Belias for protection--

--No. My friend is an enemy to most. Just as I am.