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ᴘʀᴏᴍᴘᴛᴏ ᴀʀɢᴇɴᴛᴜᴍ (xpro) wrote in arrivedic,
@ 2019-01-08 20:14:00

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!network, dragon age: fenris, final fantasy: noctis lucis caelum, final fantasy: nyx ulric, final fantasy: prompto argentum

network post ➢ Prompto
There's always something kinda sad about the holidays being over, like we have to go back to our real lives and that part never really stops sucking, does it?

[Praespero filter]

Now we're all back together, I think it's time we talked about going after Valgardson. Let everyone kinda weigh in on it like usual.

Even with the fact we could use his desperation against him, it's still not gonna be easy. He's not gonna make it easy, but it would be worth stopping him from hurting anyone else. On the other hand, it's going to be dangerous, so I hope no one feels obligated to go after him either.

Thoughts?

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broody
2019-01-13 04:10 pm UTC (link)

Magical.

PRAESPERO:

Better. Choose someone from your team to do this. A betrayal for financial gain is a language men like him speak; use it to your advantage, and turn his game against him.

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xpro
2019-01-13 06:23 pm UTC (link)

Did your surprise have anything to do with magic?? Are you telling me I have accomplished the mystical and elusive accidental pun?

[PRAESPERO]

That's a good point. He'd probably jump at that. I think it'd have to be someone he'd recognize though, which limits it to anyone who was there for the mission.

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broody
2019-01-13 07:12 pm UTC (link)

In a manner of speaking. Less to do with magic, and more to do with a mage.

PRAESPERO:

It should be someone who can speak convincingly and remain calm under pressure. They may need to provide proof, which is easily done. It will be luring Valgardson out to collect that will be difficult to negotiate.

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xpro
2019-01-13 07:27 pm UTC (link)

Dude. After I'm done high fiving myself for the pun, you're gonna have to tell me all about it.

[PRAESPERO

Is that you offering? The proof won't be that difficult. Everyone knows about the bar code I have. Flashing that at him would be more than enough that it's me, and we'd only have to make sure he believes I'm locked up. He's not the only one out there looking for me, so we could use that to our advantage. He's angry enough that I think the idea of someone else killing me isn't going to sit well with him.

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broody
2019-01-13 08:18 pm UTC (link)

~~You want to hear what happened?~~ There isn't much to tell, but you're welcome to hear it. Perhaps after we celebrate your mastery of puns.

PRAESPERO:

I [...] would do it if you asked. We should see what the others think first. This is no small mission.

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xpro
2019-01-13 08:23 pm UTC (link)

I only need about five more minutes for the pun thing, then I'm all ears for whatever you wanna share.

[PRAESPERO]

Well, this is me formally asking you then. If you want to. And we can run it by them, but knowing Taeliyah, she's been updating everyone each time we reply.

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broody
2019-01-13 09:09 pm UTC (link)

That just sounds earresponsible.

PRAESPERO:

Very well. If the vote passes, we can begin preparation. You'll need to act convicingly, too.

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xpro
2019-01-13 09:14 pm UTC (link)

I need another minute to appreciate that pun too.

[PRAESPERO]

I think almost everyone has voted yes. I think it's only Jed who's left and honestly, I'm pretty sure it's because he doesn't check messages ever. I'll have to see if Ira is down there with him.

Are you slamming my acting skills, Fen? #rude

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broody
2019-01-13 11:44 pm UTC (link)

I am here to entertain.

PRAESPERO:

Then it's done.

If you demonstrated acting skills, I might have something to critique.

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xpro
2019-01-14 12:13 am UTC (link)

Is that's what we're gonna call all this sass?

[PRAESPERO]

I guess it is. Looks like everyone's all in.

You wound me. I can be serious. :C

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broody
2019-01-14 02:48 am UTC (link)

Yes. Unless you prefer otherwise.

PRAESPERO:

~~I'm surprised they -~~

You can, but acting is a different matter. This could be [...] upsetting, even if isn't real. If you don't feel comfortable, we can decide something else.

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xpro
2019-01-14 03:09 am UTC (link)

Nah, I'm good with this.

[FEN.]

If you wanna talk about what happened, I really do wanna hear about it. But you don't have to if you don't want to, okay?

[PRAESPERO]

I know. But I [....] really don't want to let this guy get away. I know it's partly personal, why I want to go after him, but that's how I know I'll be able to do whatever it takes. And I trust you.

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broody
2019-01-14 03:21 am UTC (link)

PROMPTO:

I [...] don't know where to begin. But I would like to tell you. The mage is your senator's friend and colleague.

PRAESPERO:

~~You -~~ If you insist. I would feel better if we discussed this in person.

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xpro
2019-01-14 03:53 am UTC (link)

[FEN]

Dorian? He seemed nice when I talked to him. When did all this start? I'm gonna guess that it was before the party.

[PRAESPERO]

I agree. Maybe tonight, when we're still up after everyone's asleep, like usual?

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broody
2019-01-14 02:28 pm UTC (link)

PROMPTO:

Yes. We met by chance at a bar near the hotel. ~~He is -~~ ~~I've never -~~ I knew a little about him from a friend, but not much. It is strange that we would find ourselves here together when we had no reason to meet in our world.

PRAESPERO:

I will be there.

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xpro
2019-01-14 02:59 pm UTC (link)

[FEN]

Really? And you never met in person before? Back where you guys were from? At all? Wow.

So you two met at a bar. Have you been talking to each other?

[PRAESPERO]

Awesome.

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	PROMPTO. broody 2019-01-14 03:08 pm UTC (link)
	Technically, no. I saw him once before, I think, but it was a long time ago. We are from the same country. [...] I suppose that makes it seem stranger. Yes. He was interested in meeting again, so we did. I might have ruined that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	FEN. xpro 2019-01-14 03:26 pm UTC (link)
	Seriously? Though... well, I guess it's really easy to be from the same place and not know everyone else who's there. Sometimes I think about that, too, you know? But then I think about how one little decision I made led to where I am now, and I guess, well, ending up here was that one thing for you. Why do you think that? Did he say that? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	PROMPTO. broody 2019-01-14 03:35 pm UTC (link)
	Puns to poetry. You are right, though. I have a feeling we would have met regardless, with as many mutual acquaintances as we have. This was simply quicker. No, but this was after an [...] unpleasant conversation I had with someone, and he offered to keep me company. I was [...] very drunk. And fell asleep on him. It's embarrassing to think about. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

FEN.

xpro
2019-01-14 03:47 pm UTC (link)

My brain works in weird, mysterious ways. Let's be honest.

It just takes one thing. And well, who knows, I don't really believe in fate or anything, but sometimes I think things are just going to happen, no matter what the universe tries to do. I want to believe that two halves will always find each other.

So......? I don't really see how anything might have been ruined but did you talk about it, if you're concerned enough to be thinking this way?

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	PROMPTO. broody 2019-01-14 03:56 pm UTC (link)
	Perhaps. You are still charming, if unusual. I did not believe that before. Now, I'm uncertain. Talking about it would mean acknowledging what I want. If he was displeased, he likely won't pursue anything more. That is better. There is less to risk this early. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	FEN. xpro 2019-01-14 04:28 pm UTC (link)
	I'll take that compliment. I think it's maybe the only thing I do believe in, but it took me a while to get there too. What's wrong with acknowledging that, though? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	PROMPTO. broody 2019-01-14 04:57 pm UTC (link)
	It was meant as one. There are a great many people who believe in you, whatever you believe for yourself. I [...] am afraid. He is honest and kind, but I've been mistaken before. Misled. I'd like to avoid the same now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

FEN.

xpro
2019-01-14 05:06 pm UTC (link)

😊

I still can't really wrap my head around that, you know? Anyone believing in me. It took me a really long time to even consider not tearing myself down over everything.

I think it's natural to be afraid? I was afraid too. And I get wanting to protect yourself, I do, but what if all these worse case scenarios are wrong? I guess what I'm asking is.... would that make you happy? Letting it end with just what ifs?

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	PROMPTO. broody 2019-01-14 05:37 pm UTC (link)
	If you did believe it, you would make a poor leader. The good ones lead for their cause. [...] No. I am already in too deep, so to speak, to turn away now. Even if it is terrifying. I never thought it was possible to feel this way after such a short time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)