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[AND A HOP TIMESKIP LATER he's at their place. They'll be able to tell this is a serious matter since he's not bearing his usual carefree grin, his expression set in a thin line, brows furrowed.
There isn't going to be much in the way of pleasantries, either, as there isn't any reason to delay what he's come to tell them much longer. So whenever they're all settled...]
So I'll just get straight to the point—Velvet plans on going after one of the Arehtei.
[Can't be more straightforward than that.]
[AND A HOP TIMESKIP LATER he's at their place. They'll be able to tell this is a serious matter since he's not bearing his usual carefree grin, his expression set in a thin line, brows furrowed.
There isn't going to be much in the way of pleasantries, either, as there isn't any reason to delay what he's come to tell them much longer. So whenever they're all settled...]
So I'll just get straight to the point—Velvet plans on going after one of the Arehtei.
[Can't be more straightforward than that.]
... She's what? [ Scratch that - she shouldn't be surprised. This is Velvet. Velvet, who's practically an expert at doing reckless and seemingly impossible things.
But... what suddenly brought this on? ]
What gave her this idea?
[ Eleanor already knows - when Velvet has an idea, she's not going to stop until she gets her way - whether she's alone or not. ]
But... what suddenly brought this on? ]
What gave her this idea?
[ Eleanor already knows - when Velvet has an idea, she's not going to stop until she gets her way - whether she's alone or not. ]
She's -- I mean. I know she....she's been frustrated, especially with Elios, after all that, but.
[But still. That does seem, well. Fittingly extreme an ambition, which is exactly like Velvet. Given her goal back home. Laphicet is concerned, mostly on what repercussions this might have, since he's pretty sure Velvet wouldn't be able to manage that without some opposing her. Let alone those aligned to whichever particular Arehtei she went after, what might happen to them.]
There's no point trying to stop her. We know how she is. But still. This....won't be easy.
[But still. That does seem, well. Fittingly extreme an ambition, which is exactly like Velvet. Given her goal back home. Laphicet is concerned, mostly on what repercussions this might have, since he's pretty sure Velvet wouldn't be able to manage that without some opposing her. Let alone those aligned to whichever particular Arehtei she went after, what might happen to them.]
There's no point trying to stop her. We know how she is. But still. This....won't be easy.
[He just sighs.]
Pretty sure it's been a build up, but I believe Sync leaving was the last straw. She's basically against how we're brought here against our will and have no choice whether we want to stay or go, and she thinks killing an Arehtei or more will "wake up" whatever power is controlling it.
[Fingertips go to his brow as he rubs them.]
Even I can see that this is extreme and don't think there is such a power. But whether this works or not, she wants change and answers and believes that kind of action is needed to bring it about. What she plans beyond this—[A shrug.]
Pretty sure it's been a build up, but I believe Sync leaving was the last straw. She's basically against how we're brought here against our will and have no choice whether we want to stay or go, and she thinks killing an Arehtei or more will "wake up" whatever power is controlling it.
[Fingertips go to his brow as he rubs them.]
Even I can see that this is extreme and don't think there is such a power. But whether this works or not, she wants change and answers and believes that kind of action is needed to bring it about. What she plans beyond this—[A shrug.]
[ So, that's how it is. She knows that she's been unhappy about how things are done here - but she doesn't agree with this plan. ]
Extreme is putting it lightly. [ Eleanor frowns, brows furrowing. ]
There has to be a better way to go about doing this. Not only that, but who knows what'll happen to this world if it's even possible to kill them.
Extreme is putting it lightly. [ Eleanor frowns, brows furrowing. ]
There has to be a better way to go about doing this. Not only that, but who knows what'll happen to this world if it's even possible to kill them.
Sync.....I miss him too. A lot of friends have gone home. I understand how she feels. I do.
[So many had gone. Even those from home. Magilou, Eizen, Bienfu....let alone others like Sync. That he never would have met if he hadn't ended up in Verens.]
I'm not sure what will happen, if something were to happen to one of the Arehtei, but. I'm not sure there's much chance of her changing her mind to be talked down from this.
[So many had gone. Even those from home. Magilou, Eizen, Bienfu....let alone others like Sync. That he never would have met if he hadn't ended up in Verens.]
I'm not sure what will happen, if something were to happen to one of the Arehtei, but. I'm not sure there's much chance of her changing her mind to be talked down from this.
I know. [To all of it.] Things is, I've actually been sparring with Thras. [Is anyone surprised?] There's no way she's going to be able to actually kill an Arehtei, and honestly? I think she knows that, too.
So I agree with Laphicet—there's no way she's going to change her mind. We all know how she is once she's decided on something. Even so...
[He looks at the two of them.]
I was hoping you guys might be able to try, see if you can sway her somehow. She won't be happy I told you, but—[Shrugs.] I'll deal with it. But if she doesn't change her mind... What are you guys going to do?
[He can guess what Laphicet will do, but he's looking pointedly at Eleanor.]
So I agree with Laphicet—there's no way she's going to change her mind. We all know how she is once she's decided on something. Even so...
[He looks at the two of them.]
I was hoping you guys might be able to try, see if you can sway her somehow. She won't be happy I told you, but—[Shrugs.] I'll deal with it. But if she doesn't change her mind... What are you guys going to do?
[He can guess what Laphicet will do, but he's looking pointedly at Eleanor.]
Thank you for telling us. [ The only thing that can happen from this is a disaster, but... that isn't something that Velvet will want to hear. ]
I'm not sure if I can be the one to sway her... but, I'll try. This is putting it lightly, but she's always been stubborn.
... I'll try to stop her, if it comes to that.
What will you do, Rokurou?
I'm not sure if I can be the one to sway her... but, I'll try. This is putting it lightly, but she's always been stubborn.
... I'll try to stop her, if it comes to that.
What will you do, Rokurou?
[Laphicet raises an eyebrow at that but really. It's actually not all that surprising. Mostly because....it's Rokurou. Of course he would go and spar or challenge the Arehtei. Of course he would.]
I mean. We can try talk to her, if you aren't too worried about her knowing you told us but. I wouldn't expect her to stand down from this. As for me? I just don't want her or anyone else getting killed with this. If I can manage to help that much.
[Which is probably about what Eleanor and Rokurou expect from him. As loyal to Velvet as he is, though at the same time, as stubborn as Laphicet himself could be if he disagreed.]
I mean. We can try talk to her, if you aren't too worried about her knowing you told us but. I wouldn't expect her to stand down from this. As for me? I just don't want her or anyone else getting killed with this. If I can manage to help that much.
[Which is probably about what Eleanor and Rokurou expect from him. As loyal to Velvet as he is, though at the same time, as stubborn as Laphicet himself could be if he disagreed.]
[Look Thras is a dragon and an Arehtei, of course he'd like to take a few swings!
But as for what he'll do... Brrrpppppt.]
I already told her I'd follow her. I still owe her and at the very least I can protect her from both the inevitable army of heroes and from the Arehtei if things get really crazy. Honestly I think that group of "heroes" will probably stop things before it gets that far.
[Of course he doesn't mind fighting them, either, nor is he really going to mind too much if he has to kill to fulfill his duty. Not that he actually plans on it, but that's just reality.
However...hrrrm.]
Of course if she knows I told you guys then she'll probably won't want me around. [Which...would kind of ruin his initial intentions.
Crap.]
But as for what he'll do... Brrrpppppt.]
I already told her I'd follow her. I still owe her and at the very least I can protect her from both the inevitable army of heroes and from the Arehtei if things get really crazy. Honestly I think that group of "heroes" will probably stop things before it gets that far.
[Of course he doesn't mind fighting them, either, nor is he really going to mind too much if he has to kill to fulfill his duty. Not that he actually plans on it, but that's just reality.
However...hrrrm.]
Of course if she knows I told you guys then she'll probably won't want me around. [Which...would kind of ruin his initial intentions.
Crap.]
... Laphicet, if you go - then I'll be there, too. [ She doesn't need to say it, but she'll be there as his vessel. ]
She might not stand a chance against some of the people here. I don't think I need to say it, but we don't know what sort of abilities they have, and... I doubt that the majority of people in this world will agree with this.
[ Rokuro seems conflicted... ]
We'll do what we can. ... And, if worse comes to worse, we'll keep a close eye on her, and do what we can to stop her.
She might not stand a chance against some of the people here. I don't think I need to say it, but we don't know what sort of abilities they have, and... I doubt that the majority of people in this world will agree with this.
[ Rokuro seems conflicted... ]
We'll do what we can. ... And, if worse comes to worse, we'll keep a close eye on her, and do what we can to stop her.
...Right. I guess we'll see. But still. Thanks. Rokourou, for telling us. And Eleanor. For agreeing to be there, at least. Together, we'll figure something. We always have before. Even when she was stubborn and reckless. It's not like this is anything new.
[This time it just isn't Artorius or Innominat she is after. It's the Arehtei. Still, Rokurou has a point. If they went to Velvet about this beforehand, she'd know Rokorou told them.]
Maybe if we don't say anything to her then? I don't know. I don't want to get you in trouble, but this is....
[Well. Pretty extreme measures from Velvet.]
[This time it just isn't Artorius or Innominat she is after. It's the Arehtei. Still, Rokurou has a point. If they went to Velvet about this beforehand, she'd know Rokorou told them.]
Maybe if we don't say anything to her then? I don't know. I don't want to get you in trouble, but this is....
[Well. Pretty extreme measures from Velvet.]
[He mulls it over before sighing.]
Man I wish Eizen were here, or even Magilou. [One who could actually talk sense and the other to sacrifice to the Lord of Calamity. Okay no, even Magilou might be able to say or do something to at least help them if not Velvet.]
What if you said I told you, but just that? I could have easily thought that Laphicet was in on this and Eleanor happened to hear. After that, you moved on your own.
[He glances at both of them.]
That should cover me since it'll seem like it was more of an accident than on purpose, and I'll be able to stick with her. That will leave you guys to do whatever you want.
[It's the best "scheme" he can come up with and be the most plausible. There's no way they can stop her and even if they tried by fighting, it would probably just make things worse. So in his eyes it's probably easier to take the fall and ride it out while ensuring nothing actually happens to Velvet. If it works, he can protect her and bank on Eleanor, Laphicet, and the heroes to prevent something catastrophic from happening.]
Man I wish Eizen were here, or even Magilou. [One who could actually talk sense and the other to sacrifice to the Lord of Calamity. Okay no, even Magilou might be able to say or do something to at least help them if not Velvet.]
What if you said I told you, but just that? I could have easily thought that Laphicet was in on this and Eleanor happened to hear. After that, you moved on your own.
[He glances at both of them.]
That should cover me since it'll seem like it was more of an accident than on purpose, and I'll be able to stick with her. That will leave you guys to do whatever you want.
[It's the best "scheme" he can come up with and be the most plausible. There's no way they can stop her and even if they tried by fighting, it would probably just make things worse. So in his eyes it's probably easier to take the fall and ride it out while ensuring nothing actually happens to Velvet. If it works, he can protect her and bank on Eleanor, Laphicet, and the heroes to prevent something catastrophic from happening.]
True - at the least, Eizen would be able to talk some sense into her.
[ He always was a voice of reason for their group... Eleanor misses him. She misses Magilou, too. Their group doesn't really feel the same without them. ]
I don't think it's a bad idea. It's not ideal, but... it's better than the alternative where she pushes us all away.
[ There's still a chance that she might, but... at least, like this, there's a chance that she won't. That they all have a chance to talk her down. ]
[ He always was a voice of reason for their group... Eleanor misses him. She misses Magilou, too. Their group doesn't really feel the same without them. ]
I don't think it's a bad idea. It's not ideal, but... it's better than the alternative where she pushes us all away.
[ There's still a chance that she might, but... at least, like this, there's a chance that she won't. That they all have a chance to talk her down. ]
I'm not sure any of us could. Though I guess....either me or Eizen would probably be the ones most likely to talk her down. Still, it's...up to you, Rokurou. I don't want you getting in trouble over this but at the same time.
[Trouble is kind of their thing. And Velvet is always mad about something. Most of the time. That and, well. Laphicet is sure if it came down to it, she could defeat Laphicet himself. If she could actually bring herself to fight against him now. He just hopes this doesn't explode from what she plans. ]
[Trouble is kind of their thing. And Velvet is always mad about something. Most of the time. That and, well. Laphicet is sure if it came down to it, she could defeat Laphicet himself. If she could actually bring herself to fight against him now. He just hopes this doesn't explode from what she plans. ]
[He just laughs.]
Hey, I'm a daemon. Getting into trouble is part of the lifestyle. Besides, she knows I'm a useful asset, and despite my reservations I'll still follow her. I can't deny that I'm curious to see if something will come of all this.
[Plus all the potential fighting.]
But to make things easier it might be better if she didn't know I kind of sent you guys. She might figure it out, anyway, but can't hurt.
Hey, I'm a daemon. Getting into trouble is part of the lifestyle. Besides, she knows I'm a useful asset, and despite my reservations I'll still follow her. I can't deny that I'm curious to see if something will come of all this.
[Plus all the potential fighting.]
But to make things easier it might be better if she didn't know I kind of sent you guys. She might figure it out, anyway, but can't hurt.
... I'm not entirely sure that anything can good can come of this. It feels like angering them is the last thing we want to do.
[ Still, Laphicet is right. Trouble is... kind of what the group's gotten into since even before she joined them. ]
Right. We won't tell her.
[ Still, Laphicet is right. Trouble is... kind of what the group's gotten into since even before she joined them. ]
Right. We won't tell her.
Since when has 'good' been part of Velvet's goals though? At the least, if we're there with her we can try mitigate the damage. A little.
[Which is about all they could hope for given the situation. Given how stubborn and determined Velvet was when she has her sights set on something or someone for that matter. Laphicet gives a nod of agreement.]
I won't either. Maybe if you just message us closer to the time. And I'll try stick closer to her for now.
[Since of the three, Laphicet was obviously the one most likely and that she was most comfortable being around in general. The one she would be least suspicious of with him usually following her around like a lost duckling anyway. Even if he still had some time to himself to do his own thing as well, now.]
[Which is about all they could hope for given the situation. Given how stubborn and determined Velvet was when she has her sights set on something or someone for that matter. Laphicet gives a nod of agreement.]
I won't either. Maybe if you just message us closer to the time. And I'll try stick closer to her for now.
[Since of the three, Laphicet was obviously the one most likely and that she was most comfortable being around in general. The one she would be least suspicious of with him usually following her around like a lost duckling anyway. Even if he still had some time to himself to do his own thing as well, now.]
Who knows, but this is about as good of a "damage control" plan we can do. In the meantime, I'll keep an eye on her and let you guys know of any updates.
[Man. He is definitely hitting the bars after this. ...And probably go and train or fight something. There are other things he'll probably have to do in the coming days, too, hmmm.
But since it seems they've reached the end, Rokurou stands, preparing to take his leave.]
Let me know what you guys end up doing, too.
[Man. He is definitely hitting the bars after this. ...And probably go and train or fight something. There are other things he'll probably have to do in the coming days, too, hmmm.
But since it seems they've reached the end, Rokurou stands, preparing to take his leave.]
Let me know what you guys end up doing, too.
... You have a good point, Laphicet. [ They've always been trouble, to say the least - fighting for what they believe in. For Velvet - this... really isn't any different, in a sense. ]
We will, Rokurou. We'll let you know as soon as we talk to Velvet.
We will, Rokurou. We'll let you know as soon as we talk to Velvet.
[Just one final nod.]
Good luck, guys. ...We're gonna need it.
[And then he's off to probably get a drink or something, think about what affairs he may have to tend to before the inevitable showdown. But he does feel a little better after talking with Eleanor and Laphicet.]
Good luck, guys. ...We're gonna need it.
[And then he's off to probably get a drink or something, think about what affairs he may have to tend to before the inevitable showdown. But he does feel a little better after talking with Eleanor and Laphicet.]
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