[This one's audio though, not text. The sound of the river can be heard in the background, ice cracking slightly. He sounds.. perfectly normal.]
In light of Emet-Selch's loss of his fae bond, I volunteered you to take her place. It would, I think, do him good to have one of his own kind instead of another mortal as a link, especially given the rest of them can't be relied on.
[Since audio is the method, Elidibus responds in kind. He is somewhere quiet and likely secure as he uses his own voice]
I have no objections. It will be interesting to see how the Warrior of Light reaction, should he accept the proposal. I have recently confirmed my true identity to her.
Given I am fairly certain she is entirely the source of Emet-Selch's ongoing peculiarly hostile behavior, I care not what her opinion is. Though I must wonder if upon revealing yourself, her attitude toward you changed rather quickly into pointless pettiness.
She does appear to be keeping some matter of import from me. After going out of her way to stage a... relatively elaborate invitation, she seemed quite adamant that I then contrive to pull the illusion back over her eyes as though nothing had occurred.
[There is a pause.]
I could see why you have such difficulty in handling her nature. Though I did think to suggest that perhaps she should cease such behavior when addressing you.
She will not alter her behavior. We are after all the enemy, and though she speaks in sweet words about wishing to understand us she only uses it to cause harm. Any information she's kept dangling is likely some contrivance intended to keep her feeling in control and little else, so we must come a-beggaring information from she who claims to have rendered us extinct. Beware such inelegant manipulations.
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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Another brief message!
Date: 24 Feb 2021 18:45 (UTC)In light of Emet-Selch's loss of his fae bond, I volunteered you to take her place. It would, I think, do him good to have one of his own kind instead of another mortal as a link, especially given the rest of them can't be relied on.
Re: Another brief message!
Date: 25 Feb 2021 17:51 (UTC)I have no objections. It will be interesting to see how the Warrior of Light reaction, should he accept the proposal. I have recently confirmed my true identity to her.
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Date: 25 Feb 2021 18:12 (UTC)no subject
Date: 25 Feb 2021 18:26 (UTC)[There is a pause.]
I could see why you have such difficulty in handling her nature. Though I did think to suggest that perhaps she should cease such behavior when addressing you.
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Date: 25 Feb 2021 18:42 (UTC)She will not alter her behavior. We are after all the enemy, and though she speaks in sweet words about wishing to understand us she only uses it to cause harm. Any information she's kept dangling is likely some contrivance intended to keep her feeling in control and little else, so we must come a-beggaring information from she who claims to have rendered us extinct. Beware such inelegant manipulations.
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Date: 25 Feb 2021 19:42 (UTC)[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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Date: 25 Feb 2021 20:31 (UTC)2/2
Date: 25 Feb 2021 21:02 (UTC)no subject
Date: 25 Feb 2021 22:21 (UTC)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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Date: 28 Feb 2021 18:50 (UTC)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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Date: 28 Feb 2021 23:10 (UTC)