18th moon [voice]

[vibrafinal]

Rosa Farrell has left Luceti.

[It comes abruptly, harshly, flatly. Cecil does not sound in terrible pain as he did the last time he had to make such an announcement. In fact, he sounds very much as though he's forgotten how to inflect.]

...She's left roses and notes for everyone she's met here. Please come pick them up when you have the time.

[That's all he has the energy to say.]

Comments

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[paladinlost]

Especially for the children, or those that come from more peaceful worlds. They should not have to learn such lessons so quickly.

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[cladinthedark]

[He just nods, quiet and thoughtful.]

To think that our more tumultous history could prove such an odd boon... The universe is a strange place. But then, even we are not immune to their cruelty.

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[paladinlost]

Can anyone truly be, even if they commit such cruelty themselves?

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[cladinthedark]

Only if they have somehow managed to kill their emotions completely... Or gone quite mad.

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[paladinlost]

...Neither of those possibilities can be dismissed.

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[cladinthedark]

About the Malnosso, or about our fellow captives?

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[paladinlost]

Both. Mostly the Malnosso, but both.

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[cladinthedark]

What a pleasant thought.

[Sarcasm practically drips from Golbez's voice as he gives a mild snort.]

Of course, you're quite right.

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[paladinlost]

I would rather not be, but that cannot be helped at the moment.

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[cladinthedark]

No, it can't. It can only be dealt with.

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[paladinlost]

...It will be. I only need some time.

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[cladinthedark]

And the support of all those who would stand behind you.

[He pats Cecil's shoulder.] Myself among them, of course.

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[paladinlost]

Thank you. I appreciate it, truly.