AUDIENCE FOR: Emet-Selch

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[ they shrug... ]

's not my dream, so, I can't. Sweet of you to offer, though.

[ktiseos]

I see. Well, in that case, if there is anything you would prefer...

[he supposes he can take requests.]

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I've kinda got work to do.

[ they seem a little distracted, actually. ] But you can show me something cool, if you want.

[ktiseos]

Surely you can spare some time out of your busy schedule-- there's enough of it yet, before the next week begins.

[he'll change the scene, though; not amaurot this time but elpis, a series of floating islands covered in beautiful greenery, with a waterfall flowing over the edge of one of the higher isles. various creatures wander the grounds, here.]

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Do you really want me to?

[ that's said casually, almost, as they tilt their head in emet's direction, but then loll it back to look out at the dream space itself. pretty... ]

The last place was home. What's this?

[ktiseos]

I invited you here, did I not?

[equally casual, there.]

This is Elpis, where our researchers evaluate approved creations for their suitability in the wild.

[guestservices]

I wonder why.

[ idle. they glance at the scenery, but, they still seem fairly distracted. ]

Mmm. Do you spend a lot of time here?

[ktiseos]

It is where I last was, before coming here-- but it was my first journey to Elpis.

Is something troubling you, Aquila?

[guestservices]

Not particularly, no! Can't say I was particularly sleepy when you called me over here, 's all. Did you have any reason for it besides this?

[ktiseos]

Mm. You seem preoccupied, is all.

[which he fully expects they'll just answer with 'things to do', but.]

There is little time left, by my understanding. I wished to speak before the week begins, as I assume you shall likely be busier then. [a pause, before-] You've still been seeing to the others, I trust. [all these injured fucks not that he's ever mildly concerned or anything]

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Yeah. All of us are pretty busy, today. That's weird, huh.

[ they tilt their head. ]

And I have, yeah! [ and wiggle their healing fingers. ] Gotta dispense the old healing hands, considering everyone keeps getting fucked up beyond all recognition. They tapped me out again this week.

[ktiseos]

They truly do-- though I suppose at least there were fewer this time.

[a small miracle...]

Do you have more preparations than usual, then?

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Nope.

[ they pop the 'p'. ] Well. Sort of. Weird, but all of us got called in to meet with you guys in a dream at the same time. Crazy, huh?

[ktiseos]

Well, I've no control over what the rest of them do here. I suppose they had their own reasons they wished to speak; it isn't as if we've much contact with everyone, now.

[guestservices]

Reasons, yeah.

[ weird! ]

I hear people don't like being talked to on false pretenses.


[ this is


such a thing to say and they're completely aware of it, actually ]

[ktiseos]

Do you? How strange. I have heard something quite similar.

[it truly is such a thing to say.]

I have also heard that people dislike speaking around matters.

[guestservices]

Hmm, yeah. Can't say I've ever really had a problem with it. Tend to be pretty direct.

[ okay ]

[ktiseos]

Is that so? You do seem to be having a measure of difficulty with it, today.

[guestservices]

One gives vague answers to vague questions.

[ktiseos]

You are feeling stubborn, in other words.

[guestservices]

Aw, baby, you like it when I'm stubborn.

[ktiseos]

Do not call me 'baby'.

[guestservices]

Whoops. Too sweet, big guy? My bad.

[ C: ]

[ktiseos]

It is wholly ridiculous.

["emet-selch why does aquila call you babygirl?" "let's stop talking now"]

[guestservices]

Maybe you're a "darling" guy. Love? [ a beat. they laugh. ] Maybe 'good boy'.