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Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 26

"Mikleo, I really don't think there's anything down there. I didn't bring you here just for us to go down a hole."

He's hesitant. He remembers that this was basically a mouth waiting to devour anyone who fell in.

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 26

"... Let's go in."

He turns around, deadpan. He's not kidding, he truly wishes to go explore the depths.

If his hypothesis is right, the fall shouldn't be too difficult, it's /where/ they will end up that might cause confusion.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 25

Now Shiro's thinking about what's going on with Mikleo. He knows there was an earthpulse point here, he had to come here because of that in the past, when...

"Mikleo, careful. I don't think there's a bottom. If you remember this feeling from before coming here...could it explain how you got here?"

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 25

Now Shiro's thinking about what's going on with Mikleo. He knows there was an earthpulse point here, he had to come here because of that in the past, when...

"Mikleo, careful. I don't think there's a bottom. If you remember this feeling from before coming here...could it explain how you got here?"

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 25

"I... cannot say. I believe it was before I ended up here, when I... Hmm..."

He furrows his brow, annoyed at the gap in his memory. He's right on the cusp of remembering too.

Walking up to the side of the hole, he looks down inside. ...! His guts were correct, there's a earthpulse nexus here!

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 25

"I see..."

He has to wonder how Mikleo felt something familiar from these ruins. Does that mean in the future...?

"When? Where did you get this feeling you mentioned?"

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 25

"I see..."

He has to wonder how Mikleo felt something familiar from these ruins. Does that mean in the future...?

"When? Where did you get this feeling you mentioned?"

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 25

"I can say with certitude none of them are mentioned in it."

Mikleo looks back at the shrine. This was... a seal? Ruins from the Era of the gods most likely.

If he had more time to inspect them he could confirm his guess but...

"... I know this feeling! I felt it before, back in my time."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 23

"There's a reason why this hole in particular stands out...it was where an Empyrean used to be sealed away. This Empyrean...they're not the one inside my amulet.

Speaking of which...I imagine the Celestial Record had a few things to say about the Empyreans."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 23

"There's a reason why this hole in particular stands out...it was where an Empyrean used to be sealed away. This Empyrean...they're not the one inside my amulet.

Speaking of which...I imagine the Celestial Record had a few things to say about the Empyreans."

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 23

He's lucky that Mikleo can show some restraints, or else he might have dizzied out the other with the multiple conjectures plaguing his mind right now.

Rather, he will respond with simplicity.

"There's something peculiar about this hole. Does it have to do with what you planned to explain?"

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 23

"I wouldn't know the full history of this place. Anything specific from beyond the past decade, I wouldn't be able to tell you about.

Mikleo, is there anything you picked up from this place that stands out to you?"

Shiro feels like it's a possibility, so it's best to ask.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 23

"I wouldn't know the full history of this place. Anything specific from beyond the past decade, I wouldn't be able to tell you about.

Mikleo, is there anything you picked up from this place that stands out to you?"

Shiro feels like it's a possibility, so it's best to ask.

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 23

"... Huh?"

He was halfway paying attention to the other, snapping back when he heard him speak.

He will investigate the earthpulse later. They came here for Shiro after all.

"That's no surprise. It holds so much history, even at first glance. Those carvings look unfamiliar."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 23

This shrine... He can almost see the memories of that night play out again...almost.

"This is the Shrine of Tranquility. The village elders considered this place holy ground. Nowadays though...there's only ruins and a giant hole in the ground."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 23

This shrine... He can almost see the memories of that night play out again...almost.

"This is the Shrine of Tranquility. The village elders considered this place holy ground. Nowadays though...there's only ruins and a giant hole in the ground."

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 23

"Fascinating!"

The cape, the lovely view on the ocean... Ah, but who cares about that. There are ruins! Now THAT absorbed all of Mikleo's attention.

He made his way closer to the shrine's chasm, but stopped in his track, pinpointing the source of energy he felt a while ago.

"A nexus, here?"

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 23

It is a nice place...it's unfortunate there are some bad memories.

Speaking of which, eventually they make it the cape, with the sea in view...as well as the shrine Shiro mentioned, large hole in the ground is still where he remembers it.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 23

It is a nice place...it's unfortunate there are some bad memories.

Speaking of which, eventually they make it the cape, with the sea in view...as well as the shrine Shiro mentioned, large hole in the ground is still where he remembers it.

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 22

He silently trails behind Shiro, keeping a close eye on him.

If he bothers making this detour, surely it's a place of great importance. He can't be doing this only for the water seraph.

Ah well, no matter the reason, the forest is calm and peaceful. It's truly a bliss to be here.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"Yeah... I'll explain more when we get there."

With each step, he can feel himself getting closer and closer to where everything began for him while passing by where he used to hunt prickleboars with Velvet.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"Yeah... I'll explain more when we get there."

With each step, he can feel himself getting closer and closer to where everything began for him while passing by where he used to hunt prickleboars with Velvet.

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 22

"There's a shrine nearby?"

Now that makes him perk up, ecstasic. He's already envisioning the discoveries for himself.

When they stepped into the woods, though, his senses became more alert. He may not feel the earthpulse points like earth malaks do, but he detects something ahead.

"Mhm..."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"It's past the village and into the woods."

He starts leading the way to the village exit into the Tranquil Woods.

"There's a shrine at the very end."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"It's past the village and into the woods."

He starts leading the way to the village exit into the Tranquil Woods.

"There's a shrine at the very end."

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 22

"Really?"

He tilts his head to the side, hand resting on his chin.

He can't say no to discovering new areas, and his enthusiasm is hard to hide.

"Where to?"

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"It doesn't need to be about whether you have to or not. Just whether or not you want to.

That said, I do have an obligation to fulfill myself. There's one last place I oughta see again before we leave Aball behind."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"It doesn't need to be about whether you have to or not. Just whether or not you want to.

That said, I do have an obligation to fulfill myself. There's one last place I oughta see again before we leave Aball behind."

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 22

"Well-- it's not like I /have/ to."

He huffs a bit, folding his arms. Though, Shiro guessed correctly.

"I have a duty towards my vessel to fulfill."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

He gets the feeling Mikleo is trying to help. That phrasing...he's familiar with what usually gets said there.

"...When I figure out how to put it into words, I'll let you know. I have a feeling you want to try offering a hand...it's what I'd do in your shoes."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

He gets the feeling Mikleo is trying to help. That phrasing...he's familiar with what usually gets said there.

"...When I figure out how to put it into words, I'll let you know. I have a feeling you want to try offering a hand...it's what I'd do in your shoes."

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 22

"I get it's something personal, but..."

He wants to bring up how Shiro doesn't have to bear the burden alone, but, Mikleo never was one to speak his mind clearly.

"Urg! Nevermind."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"...I'm looking for my own answers on something personal. Something that won't just help me, but also people like me."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"...I'm looking for my own answers on something personal. Something that won't just help me, but also people like me."

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 22

Silently furrowing his brows.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"You won't need to worry about that."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

"You won't need to worry about that."

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 22

"... Well, whatever your reason is, don't let it eat you up."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

After some silent contemplation, he speaks.

"Let's just say I have some things I need to figure out for myself."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

After some silent contemplation, he speaks.

"Let's just say I have some things I need to figure out for myself."

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 22

"... You look disoriented."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

...Oh, right. He isn't alone here.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

...Oh, right. He isn't alone here.

.° ｡𝔏𝔲𝔷𝔯𝔬𝔳 ℜ𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔶〰⋆｡˚ @elysiantides.bsky.social · Jun 22

..... ?

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

[Tales]

Of all the people to show up in his dreams...

Still, that confrontation...it raised questions in his mind. Ones he must answer for himself.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 22

[Tales]

Of all the people to show up in his dreams...

Still, that confrontation...it raised questions in his mind. Ones he must answer for himself.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 21

[Tales]

"...Right. They're all still gone."

He says, referring to the ruins of Aball.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · Jun 19

[Tales]

"Things are getting active around here."

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Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · May 24

🛡️: I actually haven't played Xillia yet so don't say anything about whether Jude and Milla are actually a thing or not.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · May 24

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Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · May 24

🛡️: Twitter being broken seems to be the case today.

However I do wanna say that people being less judgey about my ship here than there is kind of what lets me stay sane.

Even if I'm not that active here.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · May 18

🛡️: I don't expect everyone to get this one, I just find the parallels interesting.

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · May 18

>Despise Artorius
>Doubt Artorius
>Understand Artorius
>Become like Arthur

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Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · May 9

[Tales]

Looking after his swords, sharpening them one at a time.

He has a few people in his thoughts during this task.

"...Some things never truly change."

Shiro Ishikawa @strengthprince.bsky.social · May 5

[Tales]

Yet another day where he is awakened from his dreams of someone precious to him.

Dreams...about her.

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