Yes. Her efforts were... clumsy at best. I gave no quarter to her request for delusion. I suspect she wishes me to fall in line with her perceived reality of what the Warrior of Light should be.
[There is a slight pause. One might think it was a moment of cynical humor indulged if it weren't Elidibus.]
She is not one for nuance. I wonder how my counterpart of your timeline found dealing with her. Regardless, I will wait and see if she decides to divulge her 'secret'. We shall continue to deal with one another, as whatever other failings she has, this Warrior of Light is proficient in craftsmanship.
...Are you not already doing so? Aiding the helpless masses, meddling in affairs to improve lives around you in your act? What else could you possibly be doing?
[This brings a longer delay before an answer arrives. Elidibus clearly reviewed the scenario in his head. The words are slowly spoken.]
The way she spoke suggested she wanted me to be Ardbert.
[He sounds utterly perplexed. It is clear he finds the theory utterly preposterous no matter how it seems to fit. He also doesn't get what she really wanted, however. Irhya didn't want him to BE Ardbert... His voice smooths out once again.]
It matters little. We have a truce and it is unlikely she will act to publicly denounce me for the time being. And as I am known, a Bond with Emet-Selch will only seem a natural step. We will be capable of exploring a Bond's capacity further and provide more... adequate support in times of need.
[It's a general 'we', probably applying to the Unsundered in general.]
I intended to continue to visit Emet-Selch and his companion while they recover. I'm certain the opportunity to bring the matter up will present itself.
As that's rather impossible, tis best she and her notions be put aside. Bring the matter up quickly, lest he find some other mortal to attach himself to.
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[There is a slight pause. One might think it was a moment of cynical humor indulged if it weren't Elidibus.]
She is not one for nuance. I wonder how my counterpart of your timeline found dealing with her. Regardless, I will wait and see if she decides to divulge her 'secret'. We shall continue to deal with one another, as whatever other failings she has, this Warrior of Light is proficient in craftsmanship.
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The way she spoke suggested she wanted me to be Ardbert.
[He sounds utterly perplexed. It is clear he finds the theory utterly preposterous no matter how it seems to fit. He also doesn't get what she really wanted, however. Irhya didn't want him to BE Ardbert... His voice smooths out once again.]
It matters little. We have a truce and it is unlikely she will act to publicly denounce me for the time being. And as I am known, a Bond with Emet-Selch will only seem a natural step. We will be capable of exploring a Bond's capacity further and provide more... adequate support in times of need.
[It's a general 'we', probably applying to the Unsundered in general.]
I intended to continue to visit Emet-Selch and his companion while they recover. I'm certain the opportunity to bring the matter up will present itself.
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As that's rather impossible, tis best she and her notions be put aside. Bring the matter up quickly, lest he find some other mortal to attach himself to.
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