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[alborada]

[ The look on Sylvarie’s face could be nothing other than apprehension as she looks down at her slate resting on the floor between them, chewing her lip softly. ]

Do you think this is a good idea? Should we maybe ask the Director first? Or even Mogaruru?

[ Lean shakes his head in response, regarding Sylvarie with a slightly amused expression. ]


It’s okay. Given the circumstances, we’re doing them a favour. Press the button when you’re ready.

[ Well, could she really be ready given they have absolutely no reference for who they are dealing with other than a dislike of Comic Sans (a wise choice)? Breathing out, Sylvarie looks to Lean straight in the eyes despite the low lighting of her bedroom. ]

If anything happens to my slate, may I borrow yours? [ Either way, her finger is hovering over that button. ]

[ There’s a moment where the young man visibly hesitates, feeling uncomfortable with the notion of sharing his personal data with someone else… but seeing no other options, Lean eventually agrees.]

F-fair enough. As fair as I know, Moogles can fix anything on the spot, though. [ Either way, he’d rather hope nothing happens, commenting with a nod. ] Go on.

[ Then the real message begins and their feed goes live, in text format to start for the sake of politeness. ]

> Excuse us, um..

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We do not mean to disturb you if it is a late hour where you are. We were simply wondering if, as someone with whom we share this Linkshell, you may be willing to discuss some questions with us? Regarding the greyed names.

> We have been aware of your presence for a long while now, yet you have decided not to reveal your true self. Why? What is your purpose?

[ Lean, you are getting a Look. ]

And if this format doesn’t work for you, we may do video instead? ヽ(´o｀；

[ What? An emogi might help relax them all. ]

((ooc: though addressing killerofworlds specifically, you are welcome to threadjack and add a few questions! fellow coworkers, feel free to seek out your night owls. ))

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[alborada]

[ !!!!

So while Sylvarie is in a rush to track Lean down for this most important of exchanges, she sets up a private filter for them to communicate. After all, she wouldn’t want others to come in and be inflicted with spam instead. ]

I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were that busy. For the future when would be the best times to contact you? Or if it works better for you, you can contact me instead. I’m only a young representative to Curti Center, but I’ll give you my best efforts. (^-^)

And between us, I agree with the opinion about comic sans

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[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

[ The private lock gets removed with next reply. Any attempts to put it back on will fail. ]

There's no real good time to message me. I won't reply every time. I'm replying now because it's the first decent attempt at contacting me. It's nice after having been ignored for months (◕︵◕)

I'm just very happy that you let me look at your conversations these past couple months. Makes things a bit less boring ヾ(〃^∇^)ﾉ

No need to make this conversation private btw (✿◠‿◠) If someone want to reply, let them. I'm not spiteful enough to flood everyone's inbox with spam.

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[alborada]

[ The thread being unlocked immediately was surprising, but... who was she to argue? ]

I thought it might be better to ease in slowly, I’m not sure how many are locking into this but it can be overwhelming to be asked so many questions by so many different people at once. But if you’re okay with it, we’ll keep it open. (シ_ _)シ

[ Speaking from personal experience and all! ]

I can understand how these conversations would make things less boring, there are so many different experiences out there. What sort of work do you do?

I’m sorry for the loneliness, I hadn’t realised you had been feeling that way all these months. A message from a friend when you’re alone can mean the world. （；へ；）

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[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

You are very kind.

It doesn't really surprise me though ＼(＾▽＾)／ If more people were like you, perhaps thing could be different. It's sad in a way, I really wish your sacrifice would have changed things.

But some things never change (>_<)

[alborada]

[ It doesn’t escape her that the question about work had gone unanswered, and she is blushing about being called kind, but...

What was this about sacrifice? ]

I don’t consider watching over the outworlders a sacrifice, I chose to do what I could to protect them. Maybe they can help our world and society for the better as other outworlders have in the past.

Some have been truly kind and patient, I can’t say I regret the opportunity Sir Chandius gave me.

Maybe one could even help with the change you are implying?

[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

That's not what I was talking about.

You don't remember yet, but you will soon. I'd forgotten too.

I remembered quite awhile ago. And then it all made sense (✿◠‿◠)

Though sometimes I wish I hadn't remembered.

[alborada]

[ Great, now she’s thinking long and hard about what she could have possibly forgotten. ]

Is it lonely, remembering something everyone has forgotten?

If we knew each other in the past, I’m sorry for forgetting you. Unless I haven’t? Σ('◉⌓◉’)

Forgive my rudeness, I’ve not even asked your name or what you want to be called by! My name is Sylvarie Aila Jue, but I understand if you’d rather use a nickname. (✿◠‿◠)

[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

Everyone has forgotten, don't worry.

That's for the best. The day I remembered, I tried to, well.

It doesn't matter, I couldn't go through it in the end.

You're stronger though. Always have been. You'll be fine (* ^ ω ^)

[alborada]

[ That... ]

Even if I don’t remember, I can’t think I wouldn’t be saddened if you were gone. You seem to know and remember me, and offer such kind words.

I want to know you, too.

I’m not sure how to pronounce your screen name, unless you really are okay with being called ‘killerofworlds’? (･･;)

If you don’t want to provide a name, would A2 work? (・・?)

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[promiselisting]

Huh. I was gonna ask if you minded a random question from passers by but you kind of answered that already.

So uh. Just curious.

Where'd you learn that code? And why that name?

[ Futaba's leaving the diplomatic approach to Sylvarie. She's just gonna dive right in for answers. ]

[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

Learnt it when studying. As for your other question,

That's the name of my Job ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶

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The hair on the back of Futaba’s neck is suddenly standing up on end. ]

Just so we’re clear

Your Job

Like JOB Job, the same way mine is Astrologian and Puppetmaster

Is killerofworlds?

They make a Job for that??????

[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

Well it's not a regular Job. It happens when you put two Jobs together.

Onion Knight and Calamity Knight. You probably heard of the later as "Warlock."

It used to be that when you put two Jobs together, you could create an Advanced Job. Vaikuntha's locked that out to prevent the past from repeating itself. Guess it didn't quite work on me though (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ

[promiselisting]

[ Holy shit there is a fair to unpack in that and she takes just a second to do just that. ]

You're from Crystallis.

[ It's a statement, not a question. The link between the two worlds is... all but confirmed now, in her mind. ]

So what makes you the exception? Seems kind of weird to be breaking rules of reality or something like that.

[ And one final thing to say. One last question. This one makes her fingers shake a bit, for all that it's implying. Could imply. And maybe a bit of sleep deprivation too. ]

I thought the Calamity was supposed to be gone. Transformed into a new world. This one.

[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

You're contradicting yourself. Which one is it?

Is the Calamity gone? (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

Or did it transform into something else? （ミ￣ー￣ミ）

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[promiselisting]

[ s i g h don’t get cheeky ]

Will you just answer me? The Calamity was from Crystallis. Which means it shouldn’t exist as this... super destructive force anymore. It shouldn’t be able to be weaponized.

[ She thinks. Hopes. ]

[regisrex]

Please forgive me the interjection, but when you say that *Vaikuntha* has locked it out, do you mean the world itself, or some entity or entities with sufficient power to whom Vaikuntha is relevant?

[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

Is there a difference between the two options you propose?

(*^ω^)八(⌒▽⌒)八(-‿‿- )ヽ

[regisrex]

Yes, a rather large one.

[ Eos has the Astrals and the Crystal, after all, and they are quite different from what the star itself would be, could it protect itself. ]

[acceptedlife]

[It takes him 35 minutes to respond to this, and he has to fix so many spelling errors before sending it; his hands are shaking in an anger that wants to leak out; a rage that has been held back by the power of light for months.

Warlock...]

If that's the case, then how have you managed to equip them together here?

Also, does the term Seeker of the End mean anything to you?

[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

Hi Ira ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ

I don't know if that means anything to me, but it sure does to you (＠_＠)

[einspine]

JUST TO BE CLEAR... KILLER OF WORLDS ISN'T A LITERAL THING, IS IT? BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE. UNPLEASANT.

HOWEVER! I AM NOT JUDGING YOU! I AM SURE YOU ARE A GREAT PERSON.

ALSO, HOW DO YOU DO THOSE FACES? IS THIS THE NEW, HIP LINGO????

[a2lsbgvyb2z3b3jsza]

That's why I wish I could have been friend with some of you.

But here's a piece of advice. Don't try to always see the good in people

Sometimes you'll find it. But even when you can find it, they may still kill you ●︿●

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[desertbloomed]

What have you done with the Princess?

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[shinra_dog]

[Reno had read the public responses as they came in.]

Kalki or not, I'm sure you remember me. And I'd rather continue to exist with pain than not to exist at all. Because pain gives us the perspective to appreciate what is good.

I'd go through the pain of leaving my homeworld again for the good I have found outside it. So you can take that and choke on it.