March - April Test Drive

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[prayreturn]

[ That much was still true. But... ]

...Even if they hold no power, they have manipulated men and brought darkness for longer then any of us have lived.

[ A deep sigh. She can't do anything. She's unknown to the people here, and her warnings would go unheeded. Still, she has to know: ]

Tell me of them.

[gachatia]

In that, you are absolutely correct.

[He can understand why they did what they did, but that doesn't make any of it good or right.]

From what I am aware of, only two of the most powerful of the Ascians are here. Elidibus you have met, I believe, and while here he seems to keep to himself. The other, whom you may not know, is Emet-Selch. From my point in time, I have...had confrontations with him, let's say.

[The kindest way to put it, really.]

[prayreturn]

[ Her tone does not waver, but she does show recognition at the name Elidibus. ] The white-robed Ascian...

I've not heard of him, no. But I cannot say I would not expect conflict and pain. That is what Ascians do. [ She will keep her eyes out. (but will not connect solus to being emet-selch because shrugs) ] I will not ask for you to recount what happened. I... know how hard it can be for some to speak of such. [ see: thancred ] But know this: even if we did not meet again, I am here for you now. For the sake of lessening their threat and the sake of our shared friend.

[gachatia]

Ah...

[He's. A little surprised by her response? He expected her to press him for questions, but...it's something of a relief she doesn't. She might not be ready to have an entire conversation detailing Heavensward to Endwalker all she would have missed.]

I...thank you, Minfilia. Truly, I would not stand here today without the aid of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn and the Warrior of Light, nor would many others be able to do so. In that respect, I owe your order much and more.

[Even if they were put in danger because of his whaling on WoL gacha summoning attempts, he cannot deny that their presence in the First was essential. Who knows if what remained of that little world would have lasted without everyone's help?]

[prayreturn]

I hope we can meet in person, in time. Not only so that I may thank you somewhere quieter and more personal, but... I must admit, I've many questions.

[ Thanking him for the warning about Ascian, that is. She has no idea he's got so much more they need to talk about.

...but he may be able to tell that she's still uneasy sharing too much, even private. Still, she has one more thing she feels she can discuss with him. ] As I showed earlier, Wild Rose - to give her full name - has the intelligence of a beast tribesman. [ Oh, how the term makes her a little grumpy, but she has to make sure the other understands. ] Is this normal?

[gachatia]

[Ah. Well, on that he can nod, a flicker of understanding in his expression. To say the sentience - or perhaps sapience - of Pokemon was something that dwelled in his thoughts often would be...actually pretty accurate.]

From what I have observed, yes. But I have also observed a bit of the culture of this world, and it is no understatement that Pokemon are dearly beloved and integral to everyday life. The, erm...methods, though. The methods of befriending them are a bit...strange?

[He's trying to be kind, but he's. He is Aware of how kinda not cool it is to put a being in a capsule and keep it. It would be as if he toted around a Mord - er, a Kobold, perhaps, as a companion, but kept them in a container.]

While it seems in their nature to test their strength, I don't see much point in seeking out such challenges, and those with me seem fine enough to battle those who might cross our path with hostility. Likewise, I wouldn't...both of mine were given to me by people of this world, and I don't...I am not fond of the idea of capture. But if we were to meet a Pokemon who wanted to join us, and expressed as much, I would not deny them.

[prayreturn]

[ She grows quiet, before she just says it. ] I worry for those who are never let free. For those imprisoned... it is an utterly different situation, but my mind turns to Dalamud.

[gachatia]

I should like to think no Pokeball is left alone for so long. It would be cruel to do so, but that goes without saying.

[Whenever he finds out about where Pokemon go once people leave, he'll feel a lot more at ease, probably. Knowing that no companion goes uncared for. But it's still a sobering thought.]

[prayreturn]

You know I cannot help but be concerned. Especially with such smart friends.

[ A pause. ]

Ah... I do not know if Krile spoke often of me. But before I took over the duty of ending the primal threat, I focused a little more on tribal welfare. But I had to prioritize...

But a kind world such as this must have people who seek those who've been abandoned.

[gachatia]

She mentioned as much. [Perhaps more, but when your soul gets reshuffled like his has, there's bound to be little details that were left forgotten. He would want to be sure of himself before committing to any definite "Krile said x", and not just because she would never let him hear the end of it if he was wrong.] But I agree. After all, if Pokemon are so integral to society, it makes no sense for them not to be treated with dignity and respect, nor for them to be abandoned in times of need.