Week Six

[letsplayamod]

You've survived, for lack of better wording, the latest week of trials and tribulations. This one had been more costly than most: Typhon's machinations have brought your group to nearly half the size it was when Athena first brought you to this island. Whether it ends with him or with you is still too soon to make out. One thing's for certain. Things cannot be allowed to continue as they are.

Speaking of continuing, the next floor has been revealed to you. Just how far down this island goes is a bit of a mystery, but you get the feeling that you're close to something important. Maybe that thing Athena wanted you to find before Typhon does. You can ruminate on that as you watch the waters below. Waves still lap at the cliffs, but it all seems lower than it did weeks ago. Like the ocean itself is shrinking...

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[markofnobility]

Ha... you can read me like a book my dear. I... necromancy is heavily taboo in the Church of Seiros. Even handling dead bodies outside disposal is not allowed.

[Autopsies or experiments? Absolutely no]

Of course, I am an apostate many times over. But it is still... something I am getting used to.

[stringup]

Funny how you ended up declaring your love to a necromancer, huh.

[ She says that dryly, but not meanly. ]

...Necromancy is taboo in most places back home, too. I'd probably worry if you get too used to it.

[markofnobility]

Dramatic irony, I think they call it!

[He grins even through his jitters]

Do not worry. I may be a bit unsettled, but I will power through when the time comes.

[stringup]

[ That earns a small smile from her, and she leans in to give him a quick kiss on his forehead, as if to praise his efforts. ]

Brave little sunshine you are.

[markofnobility]

[He blushes at that]

I am growing quite fond of this new endearment of yours.

[stringup]

Ah, you heard me that night?

[ When she finally put what she always felt he was to her into that endearment. ]

[markofnobility]

I may have written it off as a dream at the time. But now...

[stringup]

But now...?

[markofnobility]

Well, you've said it again! Or, similar enough at least.

[He looks so delighted, like he might starting singing right there]

[stringup]

[ The fact that he looks so happy makes her feel reflexively embarrassed.] W-well, it's not like it makes sense to call you "my sun" in every situation.

[markofnobility]

Variety is the spice of life, it is true! Though now I feel I should come up with something more personalized for you! Something aligned with the moon, perhaps? No, no that would be too close to Luna, surely-

[Oh no]

[stringup]

W-wait, don't compare me with either Luna!

[markofnobility]

You are right of course, I would not wish to insult you with the comparison. Hm... yes the two of us are closer to the dusk and dawn!

[h e l p]

[stringup]

It has nothing to do with insulting me, I just can't compare to either Luna!

[ She was a fool. What has she wrought. ]

[markofnobility]

[He laughs brightly, pleased with himself]

Oh, I would not say that...

[stringup]

[ She's reaching up to squish his face and his stupid pleased grin. ]

You don't even know about the Luna I'm talking about!

[markofnobility]

And why would I need to?

[He kisses her palm at the squish]

[stringup]

[ Oh. That both makes her shiver and turn bright red. ]

She is a far more loving and greater than I am, for one.

[markofnobility]

Well, I do not see her here right now, do I? Only you.

[stringup]

...

I don't think I'm the dusk to your dawn...

[ If anything, she's just a shadow trying to figure out where to be in a world that is too bright. ]

[markofnobility]

[He chuckles again and kisses her head, seeming to decide to give her some mercy]

I think it is quite poignant! But I will let it be if you wish.

[stringup]

[ Thank you, Ferdinand, or she would have steamed herself to death eventually.

That said, she's biting on her lower lip in thought. ]

...If it means that much to you, then...

[markofnobility]

I want it to be something you would enjoy.

[stringup]

...If it's from you, I would love it.

[ She's just shy and easily flustered, despite her being surprisingly bold at times. ]

[markofnobility]

Even if it was something silly?