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[it seems that shess won't have to go far! he'll watch the flower go patiently down the river along with the lantern, drifting off and off and off.
but once it's out of sight, there will be a warm, slow laugh from nearby and the sound of footsteps as lune approaches, holding the flower in their hand by cradling the head of it gently. there is the sound of a smile in their voice]
A message in a flower? I can't imagine what we've done to earn your respect... or am I reading too much into it?
but once it's out of sight, there will be a warm, slow laugh from nearby and the sound of footsteps as lune approaches, holding the flower in their hand by cradling the head of it gently. there is the sound of a smile in their voice]
A message in a flower? I can't imagine what we've done to earn your respect... or am I reading too much into it?
[...
well, hi.]
Interpret it however you like. Lune, correct?
well, hi.]
Interpret it however you like. Lune, correct?
[he just continues smiling.]
I believe in being careful around those of unknown strength.
[as a sura—a member of a race where power dominates.]
I believe in being careful around those of unknown strength.
[as a sura—a member of a race where power dominates.]
[...]
Everyone has something to protect. What makes people different is the matter of what it is.
Everyone has something to protect. What makes people different is the matter of what it is.
I've never particularly thought of them as noble or not, merely what I am to do.
... Though I suppose I can do those things because I have the power to, and therefore it is my responsibility to.
... Though I suppose I can do those things because I have the power to, and therefore it is my responsibility to.
Even if you do not think of it is as such, that is also a very noble concept of power.
[lune will glance to the lanterns floating along the river thoughtfully]
Others will use power to steal away the livelihood of others, after all, to see the extent of what they can do with it.
[lune will glance to the lanterns floating along the river thoughtfully]
Others will use power to steal away the livelihood of others, after all, to see the extent of what they can do with it.
[he smiles wryly.]
That is how we sura typically behave. That such a thing is the right of the strong, and the weak can only lament their fate.
[unsurprisingly, it's also why everyone hates them.]
That is how we sura typically behave. That such a thing is the right of the strong, and the weak can only lament their fate.
[unsurprisingly, it's also why everyone hates them.]
[...]
We of the Kinnara clan are neutral. We do not take sides. Our focus is on maintaining the balance of the universe.
[written as if a creed.]
Certainly, that means we lack the hostility of other clans. However, it is in part for our own protection, when we have no allies who would come to our aid. That sense of self-preservation is, perhaps, very typical.
We of the Kinnara clan are neutral. We do not take sides. Our focus is on maintaining the balance of the universe.
[written as if a creed.]
Certainly, that means we lack the hostility of other clans. However, it is in part for our own protection, when we have no allies who would come to our aid. That sense of self-preservation is, perhaps, very typical.
... If it's harmony you seek, I suppose the universe could've done worse than choosing me.
Though to be blunt, this is not my world, so I struggle to be truly invested in its fate.
Though to be blunt, this is not my world, so I struggle to be truly invested in its fate.
Which is why I will give my assistance, besides the fact I'd like to be returned to my own world.
I wouldn't put it in such grand terms. It's my world and I'm living in it. Why would I not try to preserve it?
Well, I won't turn down a compliment, so thank you.
And what of you?
And what of you?
You've heard plenty about my motivations. I'm wondering about yours.
At this time, we are not allowed to interfere with the decisions that each of you make - I believe that is the strictest guideline. We cannot come to your immediate aid with our abilities, and we cannot harm you.
Otherwise, we are merely meant to see what each of you decide as the events that the universe has set forth unfold.
As for my personal motivations....
I would like to protect as much as I can.
Otherwise, we are merely meant to see what each of you decide as the events that the universe has set forth unfold.
As for my personal motivations....
I would like to protect as much as I can.
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