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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 29

wish to do." He's going to save his brilliant ideas for the big reveal. No use giving Kael further 'impressions' about his abilities.

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 29

for now. But first..." The boat. Kael /did/ mention something out a boat outside. As to how far it could take them well...

"If I want to reach the skies, where would you suggest we go? What's the tallest place you can think of that would give us about enough height, so that I may attempt what I--

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Metaphors are not your strongsuit. I'll try to speak more direct from now on." Adjusting his clothes, replacing the pin that was nearly falling off his breast pocket.

"People use metaphors often. It comes across as a way of visualizing and empowering words to appear more impactful. I'll excuse you

｢🛡️｣ Kael @mighty-darknut.bsky.social · Aug 24

"What did I say? I am being upfront. If you want to complicate things by what you hear, I will leave that to you. I am simple."

He genuinely didn't understand what he meant. He can be terribly innocent, not to mention that his mind doesn't go to double entendres. Aside from the »

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 17

and we'll leave this cave together? The hero's adventure is their own, while you can create your own. I'll tell you right now I have zero intention of staying in a world covered by the ocean. I have people that need me."

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 29

loyalty to the Baek family.

"Since you're up here, I won't report you to the guards. Your secret trespass is safe with me."

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Aside from myself? My father and our hundreds of workers. Those who work for our family often find themselves with enough wealth to sustain themselves and their families." Mostly because they have so much they find nothing better to do other than to give more to those that have declared their--

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 17

and we'll leave this cave together? The hero's adventure is their own, while you can create your own. I'll tell you right now I have zero intention of staying in a world covered by the ocean. I have people that need me."

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 17

think set in stone, but once we see light, we venture outside until we discover a world outside the cave. One that makes it clear you have a choice. So, I'll ask you this once, Kael.

Do you wish to stay in the darkness, staring at the writings on the wall? Or are you going to take my hand-

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 17

is proof that he can shatter any shackle that may determine his fate. And if he can break the cycle here for Kael, then he can be the key to ending the hollows back home.

"It's not strange. It's an allusion to something we all go through. The idea of the cave is our world and beliefs that we-

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 17

"You should choose your words better. Many people would take that differently, but I simply don't care enough to make it that big of a deal."

Fate... a word that brings a curl to his lip. Fate is what supposedly gave him this role in the world, but fate did not ordain this encounter. That alone--

｢🛡️｣ Kael @mighty-darknut.bsky.social · Aug 13

"I've never done something like this. I only do what's right in front of me, in this case, that's you."

And he's not even processing how that can easily be misunderstood... However, if it weren't for Dae, Kael would accept whatever fate lay ahead, no matter what it was. But now »

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 11

"That's the spirit. As long as you can assume a role that isn't just accepting your fate and making one for yourself, then I'd say we're off to a great start."

He had a feeling Kael was never one for theatrics, or being seen on the stage. But in order to begin somewhere, one must step onto--

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 11

exit the 'cave' and pave that way for himself.

"Let's start by figuring out /where/ exactly we are. Then we move from there."

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 11

that most people make. When we are bound to a place in particular, it is a 'cave'. We believe nothing else exists outside of what we were made to believe it to be."

The allegory of the cave. a Timeless classic no matter the timeline, no matter the place in the universe. He wants to help Kael--

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 11

the stage, and then step off when they complete their performance. Eventually, even the young wolf will have to do that as well. Which is why he wishes to do his best for New Eridu, for the people that rely on him. His fans that await with hopeful hearts at the news of his feats.

"It's a reference-

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 11

"That's the spirit. As long as you can assume a role that isn't just accepting your fate and making one for yourself, then I'd say we're off to a great start."

He had a feeling Kael was never one for theatrics, or being seen on the stage. But in order to begin somewhere, one must step onto--

｢🛡️｣ Kael @mighty-darknut.bsky.social · Aug 10

"I said I'd like to be the one who paves your way. Though if you want to leave that role for me, I won't refuse it either. Just... Accept it like this. Wholeheartedly as I can."

Dae had to refer to it as 'be seen'. Part of him is realizing he suffers from a fear of exactly that; »

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 4

"Then it's decided, partner. We're going to blaze a trail that helps you decide for yourself. No more hiding on this island! You're going to be seen.

Not as a Darknut, not as a NPC, not as an enemy unit, but as Kael."

His voice holds tones of optimism to offset Kael's own negativity. Sometimes,

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 6

" Well... Is it repeated coincidence if I have been able to survive as many planned hits on me through the most absurd of circumstances? "

𝙇𝙀𝙊𝙉 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙎𝙆𝙄 @spaceassasin.bsky.social · Aug 5

—Good luck, or just repeated coincidences. That's two ways of looking at it.

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jun 19

"I think I have pretty good luck... Or something."

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 4

it's just better to have that somebody to help put you in a different mindscape. Dae would gladly become that voice that helps push away pessimism and cut away those creeping doubts.

"So let's start by leaving the cave. You have yet to see the true sunlight."

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Aug 4

"Then it's decided, partner. We're going to blaze a trail that helps you decide for yourself. No more hiding on this island! You're going to be seen.

Not as a Darknut, not as a NPC, not as an enemy unit, but as Kael."

His voice holds tones of optimism to offset Kael's own negativity. Sometimes,

｢🛡️｣ Kael @mighty-darknut.bsky.social · Jul 15

"I suppose I can accept traveling around here, as long as that’s the destination. Not that I can fly, and neither can you.
I doubt these mountains, or other islands would be much use to us."

Pessimism slips out whenever he gets a chance to speak. Or rather, it’s not »

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 11

hits right. How about 'partner'? Has the right amount of informality but also proximity. We're partners, heading across to help you embrace a new life. A new beginning... A start from 'Zero'."

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𝙇𝙀𝙊𝙉 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙎𝙆𝙄 @spaceassasin.bsky.social · Apr 20

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲, 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻’ 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀?
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⤷ 𝔼𝕤𝕡/𝔼𝕟𝕘.
⤷ 𝕊𝔽𝕎 & ℕ𝕊𝔽𝕎 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪 𝕕𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕟.
⤷ 𝕆ℂℂ 𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕪𝕒𝕝.

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Alessio Toscano @professoral.bsky.social · Oct 20

❝ 𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒁𝒆𝒓𝒐? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀

Alessio Toscano⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
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𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰'𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏. . . ❞

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 20

"The flames I felt far exceed anything you throw at me."

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 11

hits right. How about 'partner'? Has the right amount of informality but also proximity. We're partners, heading across to help you embrace a new life. A new beginning... A start from 'Zero'."

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 11

"Then let's go! On a journey across the sea, beyond the stars. That's where my home lies. But I'd have to figure out how we can take to the skies. Or if there is a way to replicate a rift that will open the way back to my home."

A small, but noticeable smirk.

" My companion? Hmmm... That almost-

｢🛡️｣ Kael @mighty-darknut.bsky.social · Jul 11

"That is, unless you find a way to return to your world, and take me with you. As your companion, or whatever term you prefer."

Kael turns to look at the sea. It’s a beautiful view but it weighs on him, again and again: now that his world has expanded, he has no way of going back »

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 11

NPC-like if I have to be completely honest."

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 11

NPC-like if I have to be completely honest."

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 11

"Leaving? That would mean we would have to find a way out of this place and as far as I can see... There's only the damn sea." His fangs bared for a moment.

"And I'm not sure how easily life in a new world could be for you. You're definitely not giving off main character vibes too. You seem more--

｢🛡️｣ Kael @mighty-darknut.bsky.social · Jul 9

"Indeed, I do have means of leaving. However... I thought your plan was to take me with you.
Dangerous as it might be, I feel I could start from scratch there. And make myself useful."

He shakes his head, seeming resolute on this matter. He doesn’t believe there’s much left for him here.

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 7

"If we're on an island, and you say there may or may not be a vessel here...

Why not travel the seas? I'm sure you have some sort of destiny made out for you." Staring at the darknut before smirking ever so slightly.

"I got it. I should have thought of it before..."

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대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 7

"If we're on an island, and you say there may or may not be a vessel here...

Why not travel the seas? I'm sure you have some sort of destiny made out for you." Staring at the darknut before smirking ever so slightly.

"I got it. I should have thought of it before..."

｢🛡️｣ Kael @mighty-darknut.bsky.social · Jul 7

"Hmph-, d-don't phrase like that."

Folding arms, looking aside.
... He's that transparent, isn't he.

"Well, where to? What will become of me towards you there?"

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jun 23

"Waiting for my return~?" It was a joke mostly. The wolf knew Kael would view it as such... Perhaps.

"Well, time to make well on my promise those months ago."

대하늘 @songofperdition.bsky.social · Jul 6

" I won't let the guards know. You're free to stay here if you want. Not a single person except me usually goes to the roof. They're mostly on the balcony. "

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