Doesn't this seem worse than average, though? At least going by what people have described to me before. The crystal is damaged, the labyrinth and the castle are gone, and it's like... reality itself is starting to fall apart.
[It's actually more like a dungeon collapsing, like Mithrun and the Canaries described.]
I guess I'm just worried everyone's gotten too used to this place.
[His attention had deviated to something off screen, for a moment and-
That comment makes it shift back.
Compliance is a disease and the majority of people are infected. It's an uphill battle to fight against. People are content, and try to thrive instead of fight.
He keeps his smile steady, tone neutral and pleasant.]
Yes, I do agree with you. The world is becoming erratic and broken. Even time itself is distorting to a large degree and dragging us with it.
People accept it, and move on with their lives after every event. Continue as is nothing happened, much like the creatures under this reality's heel. It's baffling.
[He's so mad! Actually! ]
It almost makes you wonder if some captives are working with him. Wouldn't that be interesting?
[A beat, he moves something off screen and-]
Or perhaps it's as simple as this reality being unable to handle this many intruders, and we'll be ejected into another one.
I wondered that, too, but it's not like I have any proof.
[That people are working Vaeros, that is. Certainly, compliance is a kind of passive cooperation all of its own, if nothing else, and it makes him anxious.]
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, anyway. And for helping me out when we were kids. [If Akechi remembers it! He appreciates people who were kind to him then all the same.]
[Proof is in compliance - in parties, weddings, those taking positions of powers and doing nothing with it.]
Keep an eye out, I suppose. Everyone slips eventually - it's a matter of being at the right place, at the right time, and witnessing lips running loose.
[But it deviates. Talk of kids and Akechi's expression -
Doesn't shift in the slightest. Thoughts turning. He-]
As for your gratitude, I have to admit that I don't remember, but I'm happy to know I provided some use to you. I imagine your company delighted me, so I would like to thank you as well.
[He remembers everything fucking moment lmao. Chooses to play ignorant. No, he doesn't recall being a kid, altered, etc.]
[It's a shame he doesn't remember, and brief disappointment registers on Kabru's face, almost like he was hoping he did. Undeterred, though, he smiles as he recalls--]
Well, if I'm remembering right, you told us to shout something for help that would summon some kind of legendary hero. What was it... [An extra drawn out pause. He might be milking this a little.]
[The world stills - Akechi's expression along with it. A smile plastered, ever present, ever perfect.
This is why he prefers text.
The words fly over his head, persistent static in his skull melting the horrific embarrassment away over that shit situation. He hates this goddamn reality.
He waves his free hand - coating wrath with a veneer of false amusement.]
Ah, that does sound like me. I was somewhat obsessed with a show called 'Featherman' as a child. I hope it wasn't too irritating for you.
I see. My situation was the same, and it seems most follow a similar trend. A short period, once.
[IT'S IRRITATING, ACTUALLY. Akechi hasn't stopped flip flopping since this fucking event started, but he's not about to own up to it.]
It's fortunate you found someone to look after you. This world can be dangerous after all - I would hate for any misfortune to befall you or any child pulled into this world unwittingly.
[Speaking of - ]
Though I suppose we should give back and provide assistance to children we find in turn. Perhaps I'll go look to make sure none are wandering around now.
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[It's actually more like a dungeon collapsing, like Mithrun and the Canaries described.]
I guess I'm just worried everyone's gotten too used to this place.
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That comment makes it shift back.
Compliance is a disease and the majority of people are infected. It's an uphill battle to fight against. People are content, and try to thrive instead of fight.
He keeps his smile steady, tone neutral and pleasant.]
Yes, I do agree with you. The world is becoming erratic and broken. Even time itself is distorting to a large degree and dragging us with it.
People accept it, and move on with their lives after every event. Continue as is nothing happened, much like the creatures under this reality's heel. It's baffling.
[He's so mad! Actually! ]
It almost makes you wonder if some captives are working with him. Wouldn't that be interesting?
[A beat, he moves something off screen and-]
Or perhaps it's as simple as this reality being unable to handle this many intruders, and we'll be ejected into another one.
I suppose we'll find out soon enough.
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[That people are working Vaeros, that is. Certainly, compliance is a kind of passive cooperation all of its own, if nothing else, and it makes him anxious.]
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, anyway. And for helping me out when we were kids. [If Akechi remembers it! He appreciates people who were kind to him then all the same.]
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Keep an eye out, I suppose. Everyone slips eventually - it's a matter of being at the right place, at the right time, and witnessing lips running loose.
[But it deviates. Talk of kids and Akechi's expression -
Doesn't shift in the slightest. Thoughts turning. He-]
As for your gratitude, I have to admit that I don't remember, but I'm happy to know I provided some use to you. I imagine your company delighted me, so I would like to thank you as well.
[He remembers everything fucking moment lmao. Chooses to play ignorant. No, he doesn't recall being a kid, altered, etc.]
This place never ceases to amaze.
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Well, if I'm remembering right, you told us to shout something for help that would summon some kind of legendary hero. What was it... [An extra drawn out pause. He might be milking this a little.]
Ah, that's right! 'Fly, Fly, Feather Condor!'
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This is why he prefers text.
The words fly over his head, persistent static in his skull melting the horrific embarrassment away over that shit situation. He hates this goddamn reality.
He waves his free hand - coating wrath with a veneer of false amusement.]
Ah, that does sound like me. I was somewhat obsessed with a show called 'Featherman' as a child. I hope it wasn't too irritating for you.
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There's no need to be embarassed, Akechi. It wasn't irritating at all -- if anything, I thought it was fun.
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Then I'm glad. If it was fun, then that's all I could hope for. If I may - how long were you stuck as a child?
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[It's Mithrun. He's talking about Mithrun.]
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[IT'S IRRITATING, ACTUALLY. Akechi hasn't stopped flip flopping since this fucking event started, but he's not about to own up to it.]
It's fortunate you found someone to look after you. This world can be dangerous after all - I would hate for any misfortune to befall you or any child pulled into this world unwittingly.
[Speaking of - ]
Though I suppose we should give back and provide assistance to children we find in turn. Perhaps I'll go look to make sure none are wandering around now.
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I'm sure I don't need to remind you, but be careful, Akechi.
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Please feel free to contact me should you need assistance. We'll talk soon.
[And he would not, in fact, go search the town for children.]