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[crystallinelore]

INEVITABLE SPOILERS WITHIN, LOOK UPON AT YOUR OWN RISK

in any case we can do like, game aus, or "exarch summoned your character from another fuckin dimension", or THERE'S A WEIRD TOWER MADE OF CRYSTAL HERE NOW, WTF, or maybe it's been there as long as anyone can remember, or,

look feel free to comment with a pitch or make me pick or just make a starter, we can do whatever

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[crystalbody]

[this Exarch quickly raises a hand in polite refusal]

Oh, no, I could not bear to keep you from your home longer than necessary. If we are in similar positions, then you've your own work to do.

[AND CAN I JUST NOT EXPLAIN THAT YOU HAVE THE SAME AETHER, I JUST KINDA GRABBED THE WRONG ONE]

[crystallinelore]

I believe circumstances are actually somewhat less dire in my home, currently.

[crystalbody]

That is... good to know.

[and that's a lot of relief, to know the plan works out one way or another]

Though perhaps I should avoid asking as to the particulars. [pauses] Did any of the Scions die?

[crystallinelore]

...We had some scares. But no.

[not permanently, anyway, but internal screaming about Y'shtola.]

[crystalbody]

[he takes a slow, deep breath before letting it out just as slowly]

I see. I have much to aspire to in my future.

I'm glad for you.

[whew. w h e w. that's a heavy burden. it's a relief but also a lot of work to look toward]

[crystallinelore]

[... softly, stepping forward.]

May I ask who you are?

[crystalbody]

[very nearly rocks backward in surprise, but long years of practice and harsher realities have him staying steady and still on his feet. and really, this request isn't a total surprise

but time changes people in some ways, so he inclines his head and very solemnly:]

You may ask.

[crystallinelore]

[That gets an amused huff, a quirk of a smile.]

It sounds as though my question wouldn't be answered. But what reason have you to hide from me?

[crystalbody]

[he drops his head a bare inch or two with a soft huff of a laugh. it's almost familiar, so close, and yet...]

[he lifts his head, face still hidden by the hood]

I would not... do not wish to burden you with such things.

[crystallinelore]

If you are anything like me...

[pauses]

No, you must be, to be like this. Then... You must also feel that you must do everything that is in your power by yourself. To shoulder every burden alone.

[crystalbody]

[there's the slightest tilt to his head to acknowledge that]

Not all burdens are such. [of that he can admit] But in this, yes.

[crystallinelore]

But you needn't.

[crystalbody]

[long silence. one could even think it was a considering one. but]

As per our conversation before, would you prefer a room here in the Tower?