Edward Kenway intended to take on the culprits behind the Dark Hour alone.
I attempted to talk him out of it, but I don't know if it worked or he simply told me what he thought I wanted to hear.
I'd suggest keeping a close eye on him.
I attempted to talk him out of it, but I don't know if it worked or he simply told me what he thought I wanted to hear.
I'd suggest keeping a close eye on him.
[ Ah. Well then.
Lapis should've expected this, but that still doesn't change the fact she's pissed on top of everything else. ]
thank you for telling me
i'll keep an eye on him
[ And a word as well. ]
Lapis should've expected this, but that still doesn't change the fact she's pissed on top of everything else. ]
thank you for telling me
i'll keep an eye on him
[ And a word as well. ]
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[When Lapis wakes up from her (well-deserved) nap, she'll find a text from Rose on her phone.]
Veldora told me about what you did to Douman.
Thank you.
Veldora told me about what you did to Douman.
Thank you.
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[ Give Lapis a moment, she needs to figure out how this talk to text works. Moving still burns, and she doesn't want Rose to worry about the pained strain to her voice. ]
He probably made it sound more impressive than what it actually was.
He won't hurt you or anyone else anymore.
He probably made it sound more impressive than what it actually was.
He won't hurt you or anyone else anymore.
[Don't worry, Lapis! Rose is still healing herself, and that's exactly why she's sticking to text right now. She doesn't want to worry anyone else any more. She doesn't want anyone else to see her like this.]
While it's true that Veldora has a habit of exaggerating, I don't doubt what he said was true. You did amazing.
I...know that you and Douman have a personal history, and that was likely a big part of it. But I can't think you enough. Knowing that he's no longer out there helps me to sleep better. I kept hearing those god awful bells in my dreams.
While it's true that Veldora has a habit of exaggerating, I don't doubt what he said was true. You did amazing.
I...know that you and Douman have a personal history, and that was likely a big part of it. But I can't think you enough. Knowing that he's no longer out there helps me to sleep better. I kept hearing those god awful bells in my dreams.
[Once he's sure that Ritsuka's safe:]
Sorry I didn't do this sooner. I had to watch Ritsuka for a while, but she's safe enough now where she is, so: how are you, and where are you so I can have my blade back?
I feel as though I'm walking around in little more than a shirt and breeches with just the one.
Sorry I didn't do this sooner. I had to watch Ritsuka for a while, but she's safe enough now where she is, so: how are you, and where are you so I can have my blade back?
I feel as though I'm walking around in little more than a shirt and breeches with just the one.
it's alright, making sure she was safe took priority. and my dad and jinwoo put me in timeout for a few days anyway, i couldn't move much
im doing way better though. but i still get sad-eyes if i try to go out too much so i'm at home right now [ Address has been sent. ]
i made sure it's all in good condition too, thanks for letting me use it
im doing way better though. but i still get sad-eyes if i try to go out too much so i'm at home right now [ Address has been sent. ]
i made sure it's all in good condition too, thanks for letting me use it
[Not for the first time, he wishes he'd been there to help.]
That's all right. I know how to get there, it'll only take me half an hour. Tell Jinwoo and your father not to worry if they hear someone on the roof, it's only me.
You're welcome. I'm glad it did its job.
That's all right. I know how to get there, it'll only take me half an hour. Tell Jinwoo and your father not to worry if they hear someone on the roof, it's only me.
You're welcome. I'm glad it did its job.
hi renato!
let's see... some nastrine or hazelnut roll break would be amazing, thank you! ♪(´▽｀)
wait
why are you coming to kaisou
let's see... some nastrine or hazelnut roll break would be amazing, thank you! ♪(´▽｀)
wait
why are you coming to kaisou
Okay, I'll do what I can.
Well... let's just say this. Every zealot that's gotten assigned to Kaisou hasn't come back, and that says a lot. And I think I'd like to throw my lot in with people who are as sick of the brass as I am. I'm hardly the only one who feels that way, as well.
I'm not the only one en route, incidentally. Cameron and I will be arriving together.
Well... let's just say this. Every zealot that's gotten assigned to Kaisou hasn't come back, and that says a lot. And I think I'd like to throw my lot in with people who are as sick of the brass as I am. I'm hardly the only one who feels that way, as well.
I'm not the only one en route, incidentally. Cameron and I will be arriving together.
much appreciated!
oooooh, i see. it's good to know we'll get a little more support, i doubt the higher ups will be too happy at us now. still don't regret cutting douman's head off though
[ It was no secret in the Order that he was her mentor, and that she hated him. ]
tell cameron i said hi!! is it just you two, or are there others?
oooooh, i see. it's good to know we'll get a little more support, i doubt the higher ups will be too happy at us now. still don't regret cutting douman's head off though
[ It was no secret in the Order that he was her mentor, and that she hated him. ]
tell cameron i said hi!! is it just you two, or are there others?
Now, I do have to wonder- how is my little Moonpetal doing as of late?
[GIRL SHE HAS HEARD ABOUT THE ZEALOTS GIVE HER THE TEA.]
[GIRL SHE HAS HEARD ABOUT THE ZEALOTS GIVE HER THE TEA.]
[ And despite herself, there's a pleased little giggle at the nickname before she responds. ]
Much better after hearing from you, Cereza. Been really busy though, the Zealots have been more than a little annoying to deal with.
Much better after hearing from you, Cereza. Been really busy though, the Zealots have been more than a little annoying to deal with.
So I've heard, among other things. Word has it that plenty of old, familiar faces haven't exactly returned to headquarters when they've been sent to your little city. I can't help but be incredibly invested.
How would you like to have a visit from little old me sometime soon, Lapis?
How would you like to have a visit from little old me sometime soon, Lapis?
Oh, that's right. I made sure to give Douman an appropriate send-off.
[ And she is still so pleased about it.
But then there's a curious sound from the other end, as if she's perking up. ]
I would very much love a visit from you, Cereza. It'll be nice to see you again.
[ And she is still so pleased about it.
But then there's a curious sound from the other end, as if she's perking up. ]
I would very much love a visit from you, Cereza. It'll be nice to see you again.
[ Husk makes it to the little place he and his family have been given within Ghost City to rest while the heat is very truly on them. He looks exhausted. His wounds have healed by now, but his fur is still scruffier than usual, and his bowtie is crooked. He looks pretty miserable, too- this is not going to be an easy conversation, but it's one they have to have.
He seeks out his daughter, clearing his throat to get her attention. ]
Hey, Kid. We gotta talk.
He seeks out his daughter, clearing his throat to get her attention. ]
Hey, Kid. We gotta talk.
[ Lapis has been a bundle of anxious energy even since the path to the depths of the fortress had been opened up - it's only a matter of time before they face Cu. But right now her focus is on her father, concern flooding her expression when he gets back and looks... miserable.
The fact he needs to talk to her tells her this is most likely not going to be a nice conversation, but she still nods. Not hesitating to shift closer to him, a hand squeezing his arm in an attempt to ease... whatever is bothering him. ]
What's wrong, Dad?
The fact he needs to talk to her tells her this is most likely not going to be a nice conversation, but she still nods. Not hesitating to shift closer to him, a hand squeezing his arm in an attempt to ease... whatever is bothering him. ]
What's wrong, Dad?
[ It's probably noteable that Husk doesn't have a drink in his hand as he's doing this. It's awful, and he will absolutely get wasted at some point after this- once he knows Lapis is as okay as she can be. But for now, he needs to deal with this as close as an approximation of "sober" as he can manage.
He does offer a brief smile at the arm squeeze, though it doesn't meet his eyes. He nods over to a couch, moving for them to sit. Okay. Shit. He can do it. ]
So... you know the fortress was a place being used to keep prisoners down there? People the Order didn't want to or couldn't seal or kill but were too fuckin' dangerous or valuable to be out in the wilds?
[ He taps an unsteady tempo on the arm of the couch. ]
...We found Ginerva down there.
He does offer a brief smile at the arm squeeze, though it doesn't meet his eyes. He nods over to a couch, moving for them to sit. Okay. Shit. He can do it. ]
So... you know the fortress was a place being used to keep prisoners down there? People the Order didn't want to or couldn't seal or kill but were too fuckin' dangerous or valuable to be out in the wilds?
[ He taps an unsteady tempo on the arm of the couch. ]
...We found Ginerva down there.
[ The fact he's doing this as sober as possible does makes her all the more apprenshive - just what did that find down there? But she goes to sit with no fuss, brows furrowed as she listens to him. There's just some nodding, already quietly dreading where this is going.
Then he says that name, a name she hasn't thought about in so long, and it feels like her heart has stopped. ]
Gi - [ She can't even get the name out, her voice catching in her throat. There's... no way it could be her, right? How? Why?
How long has that woman been alive? Does she know Lapis even exists in this lifetime? Why does the Order have her, how long has she been trapped down there?
It feels like she's filled with static, hands twisting into the fabric of her skirt so they don't tremble. She needs to breathe, take a deep breath and gather her thoughts; she's barely even noticed how her breathing has become shallow, the wash of panic so overwhelming that it blocked everything else out. ]
Wh... What happened to her?
Then he says that name, a name she hasn't thought about in so long, and it feels like her heart has stopped. ]
Gi - [ She can't even get the name out, her voice catching in her throat. There's... no way it could be her, right? How? Why?
How long has that woman been alive? Does she know Lapis even exists in this lifetime? Why does the Order have her, how long has she been trapped down there?
It feels like she's filled with static, hands twisting into the fabric of her skirt so they don't tremble. She needs to breathe, take a deep breath and gather her thoughts; she's barely even noticed how her breathing has become shallow, the wash of panic so overwhelming that it blocked everything else out. ]
Wh... What happened to her?
[One good thing about living with Lapis again is that Husk doesn't have to do much work to go find his daughter these days. So at some point of the morning of her birthday- before she heads out on her trip with Jinwoo, he'll be seeking her out. There's a usually shoddily-wrapped gift in his hands as he does so.]
Hey, Kiddo. Happy birthday. Got you somethin'.
Hey, Kiddo. Happy birthday. Got you somethin'.
[ Lapis perks up from where she was double checking some things for the trip, immediately flashing a smile towards her dad. And that smile brightens even more at his words - considering what was happening around her birthday last year, it's nice to be able to celebrate without certain things looming over their head. ]
Oh! Thank you, dad. Let's see... [ She's going to take that gift like it's the most precious thing, examining it curiously before she peels back the paper. ]
Oh! Thank you, dad. Let's see... [ She's going to take that gift like it's the most precious thing, examining it curiously before she peels back the paper. ]
[Last year was a god-awful time. Now a year on they're free- they all have a future that's not tied to the goddamn Order. They can just enjoy the day and that means everything. Husk rolls back on his heels a little, grumbling softly in that way he does when things are getting overly sentimental even if he's feeling it himself. It's that old boomer energy again. ]
Just figured you should have a little somethin' is all. And seen as I got a little more money this time around [because he's spending less on alcohol and gambling] I figured I could get somethin' a little nicer this year.
[When she opens the parcel, she will find a necklace - a pale blue glow emanating from it - some magic from Undertown, clearly. The heart has an inscription on the back- Lapis, you mean the world to me, love Dad. Husk clears his throat, ruffling his wings uncomfortably.]
Anyway... yeah. Happy birthday, Kiddo.
Just figured you should have a little somethin' is all. And seen as I got a little more money this time around [because he's spending less on alcohol and gambling] I figured I could get somethin' a little nicer this year.
[When she opens the parcel, she will find a necklace - a pale blue glow emanating from it - some magic from Undertown, clearly. The heart has an inscription on the back- Lapis, you mean the world to me, love Dad. Husk clears his throat, ruffling his wings uncomfortably.]
Anyway... yeah. Happy birthday, Kiddo.
[ Lapis watches as Husk grumbles and rocks back on his feet, her smile brightening just that little bit more. It's nice, being able to celebrate things like this without another threat looming over their heads and so she lets herself take her time to open up the gift and admire it.
Surprise flickers across her expression as she holds the necklace delicately, handling it carefully and watching as it glows before taking a look at the back of it. Her breath catches for a moment as she reads the inscription, taking in the words before her smile returns - brighter than before as she practically beams over at Husk. ]
Oh, dad... It's beautiful. [ Sorry Husk it's time to get sentimental - her arms quick to wrap around him in a warm hug, squeezing him tightly. ]
I love it, thank you so much...
Surprise flickers across her expression as she holds the necklace delicately, handling it carefully and watching as it glows before taking a look at the back of it. Her breath catches for a moment as she reads the inscription, taking in the words before her smile returns - brighter than before as she practically beams over at Husk. ]
Oh, dad... It's beautiful. [ Sorry Husk it's time to get sentimental - her arms quick to wrap around him in a warm hug, squeezing him tightly. ]
I love it, thank you so much...
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