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likescaves: (Eorzea the Beautiful)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-04-28 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ Merisia can't help a weak smile, offering a quiet but noticeable warmth of appreciation in return. It's getting harder and harder to believe that she'd sooner hurl insults and maybe a few miasma spells at this kid rather than speak to him. How did this end up happening, again? Whatever it was, she's glad it happened. ]

Well, I'm not going anywhere. And the sooner we get this over with, the better.

[ And less time for her to change her mind and suddenly back off all over again. If the past has taught her anything, it's that hesitation can be quite a disastrous downfall. ]

I'm home right now, so I'll wait for you here.
likescaves: (The Floating City)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-05-01 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Right...

[ She's not really sure if Kor's eagerness is a good sign or a worrisome one. Better that she doesn't gives this too much thought, or the pain of having to share that secret with him will have all been for nothing but making one grand mess.

Merisia leaves Kor with a brief but clear set of directions to her apartment, mostly through images and maps. ]


I'll leave the door open for you.

[ With that she does the mental equivalent of backing away, though she doesn't cut off the connection. For whatever reason, she doesn't want to just yet, even though she really doesn't have anything else to say. If anything, it's something to focus on to keep her nerves from getting worse than they already are.

It scares Merisia that she has no idea what Kor will even do. He did say that he would be giving the help he thought she needed, not necessarily the help she herself wanted. Would he really remove it? Would he leave it there? He didn't share her negative opinion of it, after all. She had little choice but to trust Kor's judgement, and hope that however he opted to carry his decision out didn't hurt either of them.

When Kor arrives, the apartment will be dark and somewhat sapped of color. Not impossible to see in, but clear enough that some emotional effects are at play. There's also a cold static in the air, flickering about every minute or so. Carbuncle is nowhere to be seen, although there is a large cat sleeping on top of a haphazard pile of books (how he's comfortable there is anyone's guess). Merisia sits at a desk surrounded by even more piles and stacks of books, her back turned and her amulet - a meteor-shaped pendant - clutched tightly in one hand. ]
likescaves: (Found something.)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-05-11 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ The moment Merisia hears Kor's voice, things shift in the apartment. The darkness ebbs - though not entirely - and the air warms. This isn't something she's looking forward to, but as shaky as things are and as apprehensive as she feels, Kor is someone she trusts. He knows what he's doing. ]

You got here fast.

[ She sits up, turning to face her visitor. There's really no point to hiding how worried she feels, so her usual stern look is missing. ]

Just how do you plan on going about all this, anyway? [ She has a feeling she knows the answer, but she might as well ask anyway. For all she knows, Kor is a bag of tricks just like Sora. That and, well...Merisia isn't just worried about herself, here. ]
likescaves: (why are all of my friends morons)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-05-17 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ Merisia isn't sure whether that should be amusing - after all, this is Kor, did she really expect anything else? - or worried. She shakes her head. ]

Figures.

[ She really does have little choice other than to trust in Kor. If only that were all there was to this... ]

I'd tell you not to do anything stupid, but there's no point in that. [ She knows your type, kid. ] Just be careful, alright? I don't know what to expect either, and I don't want you getting hurt because of me.

[ She knows precious little, after all, and there could be some dangerous secrets hiding within that she's yet to learn of. The fact that Kor is willing to jump into this without knowing what to be ready for speaks either of his recklessness or his reliability. Merisia is doing her best to lean towards the latter of the two. She trusts him, but she can't help but be worried. ]
likescaves: (Found something.)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-05-22 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ Merisia doesn't reply for a few long seconds, opting to stare at the floor for a few long seconds. This isn't really the time for second thoughts, but she can't help having them anyway. Anything could go wrong, after all. ]

...right. Of course.

[ The way he puts it, it's like he's not in that much danger at all. Notmally, that would worry her, but something about Kor's words put her at ease this time. That sort of thing is just like him...

She glances up and gives Kor a curt nod. She didn't come all this way just to throw all that worked-up courage out the window, now, did she? ]


Ready when you are.

[ Within, Kor may find that the imitation of Ul'dah in Merisia's Spiria is in much better condition than his last visit. Unfortunately, it's much darker, making it difficult to see the still-recovering city. The thunderstorm from last time still rages overhead. ]
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likescaves: (Carbuncle; Topaz)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-05-25 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ It may be dark , but luckily Kor isn't alone. Or perhaps that's unlucky, considering the state of things...

A brief flash of lightning illuminates what appears to be a beast standing atop one of the walls nearby, but in the next flash it's gone. For a time, there's nothing else, until a soft golden light shines from behind Kor, and a voice rings out. ]


Well, look who we have here! What brings you to this place?

[ Behind him, hopping down from a few crates, is none other than Topaz Carbuncle. He's a bit bigger than the standard Carbuncle, though not by too much, and his glow stretches out enough to illuminate a little of the surrounding area. Beyond that, nothing seems too notable...except, perhaps, the voice that accompanies him. Kor may recognize it; it's the same voice as a certain young swordsman featured in many of Merisia's memories, albeit somewhat disembodied. ]

Not looking for trouble, I hope?
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likescaves: (Carbuncle; Topaz; sitting)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-05-28 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ The Topaz Carbuncle chirps in amusement, sitting down to scratch behind one of his ears. ]

Hahah, of course I can! If you can call this talking, that is. Actually, I'm surprised you-

[ Lightning strikes again, this time much closer and brighter. The crash accompanying the strike is followed by a distant growl.

Topaz stands, taking on a somewhat regal air and returning his gaze to Kor. Though his words suddenly sound more urgent, his tone barely changes from its warm and friendly air. ]


As much as I'd like to stand here and chat, this is hardly the place. Whatever it is you're here for, you should do it quickly. [ He bounds over to a nearby passage, pausing to glance back at Kor expectantly. ] I can help you, but first you'll need to tell me why you're here.
likescaves: (Carbuncle; Topaz; sitting)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-06-01 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
Her "Echo"...?

[ Topaz freezes, staring carefully at Kor as he takes in his words. Even as the storm rages overhead, he almost seems like he's looking for something. A few seconds pass before his ears twitch and he glances quietly downward. ]

I see... So this is no coincidence. [ He straightens again, poised and ready to run at any moment. ] You're in luck. What you're looking for isn't far. I can lead you there, but be careful. The closer you get to the truth, the stronger the distortions will get. You'll need more than just your eyes to see.

[ There's a furious screech and a bolt of lightning strikes a wall nearby, sending chunks of rubble tumbling to the ground and revealing a pulsing crystal beneath. Topaz darts towards a different path nearby, stopping in front of it to wait for Kor. ]

Hurry! You can tell me what kind of "help" you intend to offer on the way!
likescaves: (Carbuncle; Topaz)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-06-02 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Topaz tenses when Kor mentions removing the Echo, as though he's just as keen on the idea as Kor himself is. Despite this, he remains patient and attentive, allowing Kor to finish. When Kor is done speaking, some of that tension leaves him, and he chirps in approval. ]

I like your answer, young man, but I wonder if you really know what you're getting into. [ There's a beat as he seems ready to continue that line of thought, but he opts not to...for now. ] Convincing her won't be easy, but if you've made it this far, perhaps you have a chance. Besides, the way to a secret like that won't open for just anyone.

[ Continuing on, Topaz leads Kor down a winding path through the twisted streets of Ul'dah, the storm raging overhead and occasionally striking either behind them or at the walls on either side. The further they go down the road, the more crystalline its appearance becomes. Fortunately it actually is crystal this time, and not ice.

And just as Topaz said, it isn't long before the end of the road arrives. There's a small, unassuming wooden door to their left near a dead end, flickering in and out of existence and only solidifying as Kor draws near. Topaz skids to a stop in front of it. ]


It should be through here.

[ There's another echoing growl, and storm once more strikes the path behind them, leaving a smoking crater. Bits of crystal peek out of the damaged street, some of them shifting from a vivid navy blue to a sickly dark yellow. Another beastly silhouette appears nearby in the flash of lightning...was it closer this time?...but it's gone in the blink of an eye. ]
likescaves: (Carbuncle; Topaz; sitting)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-06-04 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ Topaz Carbuncle dips his head low, his eyes closing and his ears drooping. He's eager to get away from this storm, but...well, answering Kor's question will have to come first. ]

She doesn't...hate it, necessarily. She's afraid of it.

[ The storm churns overhead, and Topaz offers Kor a sincere look. As sincere as a Carbuncle can, anyway. ]

There's too much that she doesn't know about it. Everything it can do, everything it does to her... She scarcely even knows when she acquired it. She has no control over its powers to speak of, and the visions occur without warning. But one of her greatest fears is that it might somehow bring harm to herself, or to those she's come to care about...and there would be little that she can do to stop it. [ He shakes his head. ] Uncertainty has always been one of Merisia's greatest enemies. Not knowing if she can trust a stranger is difficult enough, but that's something she can handle. Not knowing if she can trust her own power, well... There's not much you can do to escape something that's a part of you, is there?

[ If anything, Topaz seems to agree more with Kor's sentiments than Merisia's, judging from his warm tone. Even so, there's still a sadness to his words, a level of concern that isn't outright stated, but still eager to make itself known. ]

If you really can help her...maybe that'll heal the damage it's already wrought.
likescaves: (Carbuncle; Topaz)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-06-04 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ Topaz Carbuncle lets out a trill of joyful approval and he straightens up, waving his tails. ]

Hahahah! That's the spirit! If your actions are as genuine as your words are, then we've got little to worry about.

[ That storm isn't too happy about going ignored, unfortunately. There's a loud - and close - crash of lightning, and there's a loud snarl, almost as if the beast it belongs to is mere inches away...but the beast in question is nowhere to be seen. The crystal visible in the area continues to shift to the same sickly yellow shade, while several few of them stubbornly remain blue, even glowing brighter in protest. ]

I'm afraid we've lingered long enough. Unless you want to make this place your grave, I'd suggest we get moving!

[ Topaz waits anxiously next to the door for Kor to hurry in...not that anything will be terribly visible once inside, as it's pitch-black. One or two lit torches can be seen nearby, but their light is hardly enough to illuminate whatever room they're in. There does seem to be a faint white glow in the distance, coming through what looks like a corridor, but otherwise it's impossible to see anything...for now. ]
likescaves: (Carbuncle; Topaz; sitting)

[personal profile] likescaves 2018-06-05 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ Topaz Carbuncle shakes off, trotting a few paces ahead. ]

There's always a way to bring light to darkness. It's like I said: you'll need more than your eyes to see. But, I'm afraid I have one more question for you.

[ Topaz sits down calmly. It certainly won't do to stumble around in the dark, and they really should keep moving, but there's something he needs to take care of first. A chill passes through the air, accompanied by a soft pulse of static. Several pairs of glowing blue eyes appear in the darkness, staring intently at Kor. Topaz either doesn't notice them, or doesn't seem to care, and he continues. ]

Merisia does everything she can to protect herself, and that includes hiding these things away from even those she would trust with her life. The fact that you could even open that door, let alone see it, is no small feat. She may trust you and see you as a friend, but if she's misplacing that trust...

[ He lets those words sit for a moment, the silence filled with nothing but a soft crystalline hum. Although his words are stern, the warm tone never leaves Topaz's voice. If anything, he seems more concerned than accusatory. ]

You say it's a Somatic's job to help people come to terms with themselves, but is that the only reason you're here? Who is Merisia to you? Just another patient? A broken tool to fix? Or is there something else in your heart that drove you all the way into this abyss to help her?

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