[ Very suddenly, there’s a sense of Communion touching your character’s mind. However, it’s as if they connect with the mind of a shared Aspect, as they’re not able to block out the brief, but sharp memory that comes to them. ]
Their world deserved its destruction, of that the Shard-Bearer has no doubt. However, on sleepless nights, they wish for just one more day in their previous life, even if it meant facing its challenges again.
[ ooc note — Just to avoid OOC confusion/misinterpretation, the details included in this memory are random and are not necessarily interconnected or plot meaningful beyond a surface level. However, your character is free to interpret this random memory however they’d like! This event will also be touched on somewhat during today’s NPC Communion Post. ]
[ Several hours after Shez's open Communion, Yuri thinks himself unlikely to interrupt any ongoing conversations. The time was an opportunity to evaluate what to say and how to say it, and yet... ]
[ Yes, that's fine. For all that he complains, he thinks it's nice that Yuri cares, though he'd rather not have him so worried. ]
Well, there's a lot to process, that's for sure, so I'm probably still gonna be stewing in my thoughts for a while. But for what it's worth, I think I'm not feeling as lost anymore.
[ A beat. ]
... uh, you know. Figuratively.
[ He actually is kind of lost, now that he's stopped to consider his surroundings... ]
[ There is decidedly a sense of a loud, long-suffering sigh in this mindspace. ]
... maybe?
[ That's Shez-speak for yes, yes he's definitely lost. ]
I didn't have a place to go in mind, so I wasn't really paying attention as I made it to this beach. This is definitely Springstar territory, though, so I can make my way back if I do it the lazy way and use my powers.
[ There's silence on his end, too, and his presence in Communion nearly flickers off into the dark. He does worry about leaving Byleth on his own being sick as a dog like he is, but... he does need to get some things off his chest, and decidedly not within the man's earshot.
Maybe it's a bit selfish, but in the end, Shez is doing it for his sake, too. For all of them. ]
Sure. Let's make it a beach date.
[ Just doing it Yuri-style, an attempt at injecting some of his usual levity back into his (mental) tone. What follows is a shared image of his current view, with a focus on any unique landmarks he can find, and it lingers for a moment or two before he resumes talking. ]
[ Yuri waits patiently, uncertain initially how Shez would respond to his question. He has two friends to worry about and he suspects they both very much don't want to cause him to worry, despite the fact that they each have needs after the Oracle.
The truth is that Yuri would worry regardless, but at least he can do so for the right reasons if and when they let him. ]
Yeah, I think I know the area.
[ Yuri may not be much of the beach-going type, but he did go fishing often enough to be familiar with the shore. After committing the landmarks to memory, he thinks to add— ]
Byleth's all squared here. Fluffy's sticking to him like a bur.
[ And Shez's presence addresses what he himself avoids: that same exhaustion, mental more so than physical. At this point, it's probably needless to say they're all just hanging in there.
Not that this particular topic of conversation helps any, but. ]
I do have that Shard you're asking about, yeah. Promised him I would keep it safe and I did, so don't worry about it.
[ Can the feeling of parting his lips, raising a finger and immediately shutting his mouth be communicated over Communion? Who knows. But the action sure is there. ]
Yeah, well, I dunno if I'd be all that comfortable talking to someone who had killed me, either, so I can't blame the guy. My guess is that you're a Meridian he still trusts, maybe to act like a mediator of sorts?
...yes. We're friends. Or... we are trying to remain so, in any case. I'm glad to hear that you'll be returning it, in any case. If I can help out in any way, please let me know.
[ A commiserating sigh. Shez doesn't even mean it just from his time in Kenos, either. ]
Anyway, you'd probably have to ask him about that, to be honest. It's not like I'm going to try to hurt him or anything, but if he doesn't feel like talking to me, then I doubt he'd be any happier about meeting up with me, at least not one on one. Not so soon.
Yeah, sure. It's not like I have anything to hide, so just say when and I'll be there.
Besides, it's my responsibility to do it. Of course I wouldn't try to harm it-- I didn't even want to kill anyone if I had any other way to stop it. But Link doesn't know me all that well, so it was probably pretty scary for him to think he could lose it. [ Y'know, on top of the whole dying thing. That can't be pleasant. ] I know it doesn't change anything, but I want him to at least know this much.
I'm glad to hear that - and it's what I expected in all honesty. I think that we can lay Link's fears to rest... I will tell him and find out where and when he would like to meet.
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Their world deserved its destruction, of that the Shard-Bearer has no doubt. However, on sleepless nights, they wish for just one more day in their previous life, even if it meant facing its challenges again.
[ ooc note — Just to avoid OOC confusion/misinterpretation, the details included in this memory are random and are not necessarily interconnected or plot meaningful beyond a surface level. However, your character is free to interpret this random memory however they’d like! This event will also be touched on somewhat during today’s NPC Communion Post. ]
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Hey.
[ ...It's a start. ]
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Ah, hey, Yuri. What's up?
[ ... a whole damn lot, that's what. But likewise, it's a start. ]
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I just thought I'd see where you might've gone to. Been a while, yeah?
[ Not that they don't all come and go as they please, but that question over Communion... ]
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Going on a long walk, I guess. Sort of ended up in this beach, and the weather is pretty nice so I'm taking my time.
[ Now, to address the real, unspoken question: ]
I'm okay, for the record. Just needed to get some thoughts in order, that's all.
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How's that going for you? Heard your Communion earlier but I've never been much for crowds.
[ Particularly inside of one's head. ]
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Well, there's a lot to process, that's for sure, so I'm probably still gonna be stewing in my thoughts for a while. But for what it's worth, I think I'm not feeling as lost anymore.
[ A beat. ]
... uh, you know. Figuratively.
[ He actually is kind of lost, now that he's stopped to consider his surroundings... ]
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If Shez got the sorts of answers that he needs right now, Yuri can only be glad for it, but— ]
Any chance you might be lost in the more literal sense of the word?
[ The fact that Shez made the distinction suggests as much to him. ]
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... maybe?
[ That's Shez-speak for yes, yes he's definitely lost. ]
I didn't have a place to go in mind, so I wasn't really paying attention as I made it to this beach. This is definitely Springstar territory, though, so I can make my way back if I do it the lazy way and use my powers.
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Would you be averse to some company?
[ A short pause, during which he thinks to offer clarification— ]
I didn't answer that question of yours, but Communion's not my style.
[ With few exceptions, he prefers good old fashioned talking. ]
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Maybe it's a bit selfish, but in the end, Shez is doing it for his sake, too. For all of them. ]
Sure. Let's make it a beach date.
[ Just doing it Yuri-style, an attempt at injecting some of his usual levity back into his (mental) tone. What follows is a shared image of his current view, with a focus on any unique landmarks he can find, and it lingers for a moment or two before he resumes talking. ]
There. Think you can find it?
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The truth is that Yuri would worry regardless, but at least he can do so for the right reasons if and when they let him. ]
Yeah, I think I know the area.
[ Yuri may not be much of the beach-going type, but he did go fishing often enough to be familiar with the shore. After committing the landmarks to memory, he thinks to add— ]
Byleth's all squared here. Fluffy's sticking to him like a bur.
[ He knows Shez worries too. ]
I'll see you soon.
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Guess he'll be in good paws for a bit.
[ It doesn't do much to ease his concerns, of course, but it's as best as they can do for now. ]
I'll be waiting for you.
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Seasons!
Kenos; post Springstar chaos.
[ Dimitri's touch is weary, but still holding up. Somehow. ]
I needed to ask - do you have a shard in your possession? One you got from Link?
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[ And Shez's presence addresses what he himself avoids: that same exhaustion, mental more so than physical. At this point, it's probably needless to say they're all just hanging in there.
Not that this particular topic of conversation helps any, but. ]
I do have that Shard you're asking about, yeah. Promised him I would keep it safe and I did, so don't worry about it.
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Yeah, well, I dunno if I'd be all that comfortable talking to someone who had killed me, either, so I can't blame the guy. My guess is that you're a Meridian he still trusts, maybe to act like a mediator of sorts?
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...yes. We're friends. Or... we are trying to remain so, in any case. I'm glad to hear that you'll be returning it, in any case. If I can help out in any way, please let me know.
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[ A commiserating sigh. Shez doesn't even mean it just from his time in Kenos, either. ]
Anyway, you'd probably have to ask him about that, to be honest. It's not like I'm going to try to hurt him or anything, but if he doesn't feel like talking to me, then I doubt he'd be any happier about meeting up with me, at least not one on one. Not so soon.
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[ A low sigh. Or the feeling of one, anyway. ]
Either way, I'm glad to know you didn't intend the shard harm.
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Besides, it's my responsibility to do it. Of course I wouldn't try to harm it-- I didn't even want to kill anyone if I had any other way to stop it. But Link doesn't know me all that well, so it was probably pretty scary for him to think he could lose it. [ Y'know, on top of the whole dying thing. That can't be pleasant. ] I know it doesn't change anything, but I want him to at least know this much.
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[ Even though it technically wasn't Shez's request but?? ]
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