Final.

[azumods]

CREATION. It's the middle of the morning, when the summon finally comes. It comes in the form of the Commanders seeming more formal than usual - there's something in their demeanor that's off, decidedly more stiff than usual, though not in a way that implies they're being controlled; it's just a matter of something happening, and they aren't altogether certain what to do with it, but they're here to bring you the general message that Master Cyrus is waiting for you. They won't wish you luck, for obvious reasons; they will, however, come with you. If this is going to happen today, then they want to be present for it, and they'll accompany you to the top of that massive stairwell in the center of that area you first walked in on. There's a large set of double doors at the top; they've been locked until now, but at the moment they'll open easily at your touch. There's really only one place to go from here. The doors will lead you to a place that appears, for all intents and purposes, to be outside, though it's difficult to say exactly where; there's a chill in the air - this is, of course, a rather cold region, though it isn't as bad as it could be out here - and you seem to be incredibly high up, but the floor still seems solid beneath your feet as opposed to translucent, and there's a railing ringing the outside of the area you've been let out into. Like a balcony of sorts, though it's a massive one, more than enough to accommodate all of you. It's incredibly simple, given that this is apparently where you're going to meet with someone who claimed the title of "god" for himself and hasn't looked back since. Speaking of which, you aren't alone here; Cyrus is present, hands settled on that railing as he looks out over the region for a moment longer. He'll turn to greet you properly after a moment, however; there's a brief gesture to his Commanders - clearly instructing them to stay back near the door, out of the way but more than capable of overseeing what's going to ensue here - before he turns his attention to the group, folding his hands behind his back. "You've come a long way since we first met... And longer still since your journey started. I'm sure you're aware that this isn't as it was in Sunyshore City - should we be required to turn this place into a battlefield, we will do so without hesitation, and despite your actions stemming from deep imperfection, we intend to act without mercy, if it comes to that. "However, I'm sure you have many things you want to say at the moment... Were I opposed to hearing them, there would be little point in allowing you to come here in the first place. Speak your piece; do as you see fit. There's no sense in pretending that we don't all know why you're here."

Comments

[hyruglyphics]

[ That changes her assumptions for the encounter, assuming he isn't bluffing (but why would he) - Zelda intakes breath softly, trying to remain resolute but wishing in this moment that he could stand with more conviction. That Link or someone else were here - but they're all here, her allies of months and months and her Pokémon. Miphanus nudges against her and she shakes her head to break out of her strange little reverie. That said, as if to respond to her shock, Vali backflips backwards because how else can a mime show their surprise. . . . Does he even get it? Who knows.

Regardless, ]

No wonder Giratina was so embittered...

[azumods]

[...It takes a moment.]

You came here under the assumption that it was being held captive in some way - that it would be a matter of freeing it and convincing it to not kill me, perhaps, if you felt so charitable...

Unfortunately, I can't say that that's the case.

[Although...]

...I do find it interesting that you've apparently discussed the matter with Giratina, however... There's something to be said for the fact that you're still alive at the end of it.

[semistableman]

Giratina's not a bad conversationalist once you get used to its particular... quirk.

[who empathizes with pokemon satan? this guy]

[anythingforyou]

It's a rather darling creature as well, once you give it some time to get used to you.

[casually joining the pokemon satan stan club

she got to pet giratina and it was great 10/10 experience]

[hyruglyphics]

I did... I did come here with the presumption that something that created this world and all the variety of peoples and places in it would not want to see it so quashed as it has been. I suppose it doesn't change what we're attempting but-

[ She sort of trails off. ]

-- But yes we did face Giratina.

[azumods]

...It took time. To ensure that Arceus was accustomed to the idea, and wouldn't try to kill me on the spot. That would render the entire thing meaningless, and I don't like meaninglessness.

[To...put it gently.]

[hyruglyphics]

[ How does that make sense- ... mmm ]

Did you talk with it until that time, or?

[azumods]

There weren't many other options. I likewise had the power to destroy and remake the universe as I saw fit, after all.

Negotiations were possible. I convinced it to allow me to assist the world, as that was what I was trying to do in the first place. To lessen the strife and suffering among those that it had created.

[hyruglyphics]

Does that mean the basis for your negotiations was that you had already restrained Palkia and Dialga?

[azumods]

That was the basis at the start, yes.

[hyruglyphics]

Those can hardly be called negotiations not under some level of duress.

[azumods]

Of course. But given that I was looking to claim the Creator's place, it wasn't going to be particularly orthodox in the first place.

At any rate, the outcome is the same... Arceus obeys me, even if Dialga and Palkia are no longer under my control.

[hyruglyphics]

[ But why?

... No, it probably is beside the point. She puts her hands together, reassured by a nudge from Bosphoramus the Onix. ] ... Yes, I suppose the outcome is what matters.

Do you have any family? Were they in Sunnyshore?

[azumods]

...Technically. They were in Sunyshore, and in that area we were just discussing. With the sandstorms.

[hyruglyphics]

... Do you mean they lived in two places, or that some had passed on or...?

[azumods]

...Two places. Different family members.

[hyruglyphics]

My apologies, I did not wish to assume.

[ . . . that and royal families all live in one place ok yeah anyway ]

Was it one of them you went out to speak to?

[azumods]

...It was, yes.

[hyruglyphics]

A sibling, a parent... perhaps? I- ... I confess, I would love to have spoken to my own father.

[azumods]

...My grandfather. I was...closer to him than I was my parents.

[hyruglyphics]

I see. ... It must've been some time since you could talk to him as himself, or did he retain that even through your resets?

[azumods]

[...]

...He wasn't spared, no.

[AND NOW WE'VE GOT GOD IN A BALL DOWN THERE so.]

[hyruglyphics]

[ YEAH PUT A PIN IN IT ]

[takestheblame]

It's more like Giratina forced us to see it. We hadn't planned to discuss the matter with it.

[It could have gone worse, that's for sure]

[azumods]

...it's somewhat like that, from my experiences with it.

[We've got people who stan Giratina, and then we've got people who are just of the opinion that it just does this and hell if any of us know why.]