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kenoscomm2024-01-19 12:14 pm
envoyoftwilight) wrote in kenoscomm2024-01-19 12:14 pm
Open to All | Communion
[Communion begins and despite the source, it's strained. At least, in a way that perhaps it shouldn't be, especially considering that it involves Midna, who seems like one of the most nonchalant individuals in this world. She hasn't, in truth, addressed much of anything or anyone since the Harbinger incident, her death, her relocation to Highstorm, and that is beginning to bite her in the Twili backside.
Of course, if she were less prideful, she might actually address that. But maybe it all comes across in something about her, or what feels like wavering conviction, an otherwise kind of weakness she wouldn't ever intentionally display.]
Poor Springstar. There couldn't have been a better time for me to get out of there.
[Never mind that the discord a Meridian experiences in opposing atmosphere is a real contender. Perhaps Midna will turn as monstrous as those attacking the city of infinite light, except to her understanding, they aren't real monsters. No. Her discord is already manifesting in its own way.]
That said, surely we're keeping it all under control, no? The lot of us perfectly capable. If these little obstacles we go through for the Oracles don't hinder us, I find it hard to believe that a bit of chaos and murder is going to stop us. Well, those of us eager to throw ourselves into the fray that is.
[...So... people who aren't her?]
I'm sure I'll be making a little visit over there eventually, but that's not why I'm here now. Since I've made Highstorm my darling little home, I'd like to learn a bit more about it. It's beautiful, there are some nice places to eat, but I'm afraid I just don't know the area well enough. And I've been asked if I'll be decorating my home. I don't suppose there's a nice place to go shopping or some decorative ideas. Much as I'd love to fill my place with paintings, I've discerning taste.
I promise if I can get a little self-indulgence out of the way, I'll certainly be more helpful to my fellow Meridians.
[Which she may, or may not be. Either way, she thinks she's doing a great job pretending to be... well. Herself. But she's probably laying it on too thick this time.]
Of course, if she were less prideful, she might actually address that. But maybe it all comes across in something about her, or what feels like wavering conviction, an otherwise kind of weakness she wouldn't ever intentionally display.]
Poor Springstar. There couldn't have been a better time for me to get out of there.
[Never mind that the discord a Meridian experiences in opposing atmosphere is a real contender. Perhaps Midna will turn as monstrous as those attacking the city of infinite light, except to her understanding, they aren't real monsters. No. Her discord is already manifesting in its own way.]
That said, surely we're keeping it all under control, no? The lot of us perfectly capable. If these little obstacles we go through for the Oracles don't hinder us, I find it hard to believe that a bit of chaos and murder is going to stop us. Well, those of us eager to throw ourselves into the fray that is.
[...So... people who aren't her?]
I'm sure I'll be making a little visit over there eventually, but that's not why I'm here now. Since I've made Highstorm my darling little home, I'd like to learn a bit more about it. It's beautiful, there are some nice places to eat, but I'm afraid I just don't know the area well enough. And I've been asked if I'll be decorating my home. I don't suppose there's a nice place to go shopping or some decorative ideas. Much as I'd love to fill my place with paintings, I've discerning taste.
I promise if I can get a little self-indulgence out of the way, I'll certainly be more helpful to my fellow Meridians.
[Which she may, or may not be. Either way, she thinks she's doing a great job pretending to be... well. Herself. But she's probably laying it on too thick this time.]
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[But probably not, if her observation has been any indication.]
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[ there are people who know more truthful details about that time, and her feelings on both factions. but none of those people would care enough to contradict her, so she can sidestep honestly as much as she pleases. ]
Once I felt I could safely return, and Set promised me a future with him, I could go back to Meridian. But, if I'd stayed in Highstorm, I'm sure there would have been resentment from both sides... I-I know I can't be trusted, after all.
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Midna... didn't even know that was possible. Is that what happened with Link, perhaps? Did someone else take advantage of his complicated feelings? It's not like she can just ask him. It's not like she would either. Still, an interesting to take into consideration. What's the likelihood of her living in Highstorm that she might eventually fall into something similar?
Surely living here will have other effects on her aside from discord.
Regardless—]
Ah. Set. He is a persuasive sort, isn't he. [When one looks the way Set does, it would be difficult to turn down the potential of having a future with him. Whatever that might mean.] If I may, none of us can really be trusted. It would be foolish to think otherwise. A wiser person would question everything they hear in this world.
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[ no, Midna is right – it's just that the kind of character Ruby has established for herself is too stupid to agree with that statement. she has to be trusting to the point of baring her throat, a dumb and helpless animal. ]
Maybe I should phrase it more as – my "conviction" can't be trusted. Some people are devoted to their faction, so you can trust that they'll always act on those interests. Right? But I'm a traitor twice over now, so...
Apologies for being so late. I had some IRL emergency things come up.
[It's certainly more real than how she, herself, postures. Midna has her own insecurities and she would not willingly share them with really anyone here or back in the Twilight. Ruby is either much more brave or an idiot. Quite possibly both.]
Although I can see how others would struggle with trusting you. Perhaps you should be figuring yourself out before you start placing your devotion anywhere. Yet it seems Set still believes in you, no? That must count for something.