∞ 04: Preening

[chikaidestroyer]

As much as I dislike these new appendages, they provide something to do in between reading books and furnishing my room. Though I feel even more bird-like picking at my wings to keep them presentable. Hmph.

At least those annoying flowers are no longer invading ... everything.

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[chikaidestroyer]

I wouldn't know. How much more do I need to emphasize that? (You're right. I don't.)

You can certainly try. You will fail, but you can try. When you realize the futility of your timing, you can take your self-righteous anger and sit on it.

Fool.

[ooc: I almost wish I had the experience. I've got nothing for my characterization. XDDD]

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

I just -- you know, I don't even know why I bother. I guess I figured time just might instill a little bit of, I dunno, humanity in you, but I suppose I overestimated things.

Oh, I will try, and I'll succeed. Unlike some people, I've got no intention of just sitting around and letting these bastards do whatever they want to everyone. We might be at a disadvantage, but sitting around isn't going to fix anything.

[chikaidestroyer]

Seeing as you still have not caught on, I'll just put you out of your misery here and now: The war had just ended for me before I arrived here. Not even a week had gone by. So a good part of your tirade is unwarranted.

Then do what you will. Just don't expect anyone to catch you when things go awry.

[ooc: ... Yikes. Sounds pretty crazy. D:]

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

...oh.

I didn't realize they were capable of pulling people from different times, as well.

Are you really, truly content to live the way things are now?

Don't worry, dear brother -- when I figure a way out of this mess, I won't leave you behind as much as I'd like to sometimes.

[chikaidestroyer]

Hn. I've met someone from our world that came from 10 years prior to the Grassland conflict.

If I was, I would have dismissed you the moment you began ranting.

How very noble of you.

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

How interesting. Were they one of the stars?

I'm... glad to hear you say that. I was beginning to think that you might not be Albert at all, and just some copy the Malnosso created.

Just wait and see, Albert. I'm already finding myself quite busy with organizing things.

[chikaidestroyer]

Again with this Stars nonsense. I suppose it was Viki that sold the idea to you as well?

The Malnosso have not yet shown the ability to do that, but with the alarming amount of knowledge on replicas abound, I wouldn't be surprised.

So I've noticed. You think far too highly of my arrogance.

[ooc: I'm working on the assumption that Albert's never heard about the Stars of Destiny and their influence on wars. So he was kinda "WTF is this mystical crap?" when Viki told him about it. :x]

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

I'd have imagined Luc would have spoken to you of it-- on the other hand, he was probably too busy for idle. Mystical nonsense, sure, but I'll buy it this time. I've talked to too many otherwise sound-minded individuals to discount it as pure fantasy. Believe as you will, though.

Perhaps they'll incorporate it into one of their lovely "plagues". With everything else they're capable of, I'm sure it's within their power.

...you don't think it'll do any good, do you?

[chikaidestroyer]

Stone? Viki explained it as individuals who gather when war arises; whether or not they are the cause of the war, she did not say. She seemed rather adamant that I was a star.

Perhaps. And if it comes to pass, you would do well not to be so confrontational, unless you intend to get yourself killed.

Not against the Malnosso, no. It made it easier to go to war against me, did it not?

[ooc: Leon probably thought it was even more foolish than Albert. XD And he probably wasn't at all impressed with Leknaat reviving Gremio. >> It's amazing enough he passed on the knowledge of Yuber to Albert. u_u]

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

As far as I know, you were. Apparently it had the historians in a tizzy.

Ah, I don't intend on getting myself killed anytime soon -- though, from precedent I can only assume I'd probably just come back to life anyway.

Well, I'll do what I can, regardless.

[chikaidestroyer]

I somehow doubt that historians would acknowledge mysticism like that so readily.

"Come back to life" is hardly the way to think of it. You are here by the Malnosso's whim; by that same fact, you are revived by their whim. If they see fit, they could dispose of you like so much garbage.

Of course. You can make a reputation of offering your services to ragtag bands. How disappointing.

[ooc: Nope. Leon's dabbling into the arcane and summoning Yuber is never explained. And, as far as I know, the legend of the Stars of Destiny aren't mentioned in history. Other than Leknaat and the Qlon monks, I don't think anyone refers to the Stars. :o]

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

Not all historians, no. But historians often write history to favor the people paying them, so who is to say for certain?

As could they dispose of any of us, at any time, rebellious or not. To die fighting rather than live in chains is a popular sentiment of many a warrior, is it not? And who knows? Perhaps to be disposed of here is to return home and continue as if nothing ever happened.

Well, it's worked out so far, hasn't it?