[The edge of Yuber's wide mouth twitches upward into a cruel smirk.]
Sometimes a little chaos is exactly what is needed to survive the unexpected.
[Which was something a few humans of his world understood. In times of brutal conflict he was not lured to the war by the scent of carnage, it was the humans who sought him out and called on him to fight at their side.
He misses it.
None of this passes his lips but she might notice something wistful in his gaze as he reaches out to grasp her hands.]
[wistful? sure. but she's not keen on picking at it when she's alone with him on the edge of oblivion, given all he's said to now.
she sighsheavily and closes her eyes. again, the glow reignites and just as quickly engulfs them in that same, all-encompassing flash. the bleak expanses of space and sand are swapped with the kinder greens of the fields leading up to the city, and the area once again feels alive...full of far more potential than the bleak abyss.
something to wax poetic on later; right now, Cecelia's hands suddenly twitch and grasp at Yuber's wrists when she feels exhaustion wash over her and nearly steal her balance. her eyes stay shut tight as she acclimates to it, releasing him when she's certain she'll not drop to her knees.
after an exhale:] Ah...unpleasant... But it could be far worse.
[she nods, straightening back up and combing stray hair back behind her ears.]
It was expected. The talisman provides the trajectory, but...the means of getting there relies on its bearer to be able to muster the strength to reach it.
[lightly:] So that will certainly rule out group visits in the futures, mm. Good to know before saddling myself with such a thing.
[her mouth tugs in a grim smirk for the briefest of moments as she lifts her eyes back up to him. she gives him a nod.]
The transaction is concluded; you're free to go along on your way. Take what you've learned to heart.
[For a long moment he just stands there, looking her over with an impassive gaze. When he glances back at the gates to the city he sighs warily, mentally preparing himself for the tedium of another day spent among humans. The anxious excitement of observing the Calamity himself is already wearing off, though he doubts he will soon forget what he's seen.
Maybe he can stir up some trouble in town... Right after he finds something to soothe the hungry growling in his empty stomach.
He turns back to her and bobs his head in a movement that is more than a nod, less than a bow, then he's off walking back along the path to town.]
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Sometimes a little chaos is exactly what is needed to survive the unexpected.
[Which was something a few humans of his world understood. In times of brutal conflict he was not lured to the war by the scent of carnage, it was the humans who sought him out and called on him to fight at their side.
He misses it.
None of this passes his lips but she might notice something wistful in his gaze as he reaches out to grasp her hands.]
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she sighs
heavilyand closes her eyes. again, the glow reignites and just as quickly engulfs them in that same, all-encompassing flash. the bleak expanses of space and sand are swapped with the kinder greens of the fields leading up to the city, and the area once again feels alive...full of far more potential than the bleak abyss.something to wax poetic on later; right now, Cecelia's hands suddenly twitch and grasp at Yuber's wrists when she feels exhaustion wash over her and nearly steal her balance. her eyes stay shut tight as she acclimates to it, releasing him when she's certain she'll not drop to her knees.
after an exhale:] Ah...unpleasant... But it could be far worse.
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When she doesn't he lets her go and blows out a breath.]
The crossing taxes you.
[His tone is more curious than accusatory.]
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It was expected. The talisman provides the trajectory, but...the means of getting there relies on its bearer to be able to muster the strength to reach it.
[lightly:] So that will certainly rule out group visits in the futures, mm. Good to know before saddling myself with such a thing.
[her mouth tugs in a grim smirk for the briefest of moments as she lifts her eyes back up to him. she gives him a nod.]
The transaction is concluded; you're free to go along on your way. Take what you've learned to heart.
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Maybe he can stir up some trouble in town... Right after he finds something to soothe the hungry growling in his empty stomach.
He turns back to her and bobs his head in a movement that is more than a nod, less than a bow, then he's off walking back along the path to town.]