⚔ // stress in solitude

[discutio]

[Once Saturn had left, Ignis took a slow breath to steady himself before standing and speaking again.]

I think we have a fair amount of things to discuss, after that. But we'll also need to rest and recover here; We may be able to take it at Saturn's word that he won't alert Cyrus to us, but overstaying our welcome by more than a couple of days is unwise--that means we need to take advantage of this as much as we can.

[Strategy was easier. The words came naturally, and he was able to hold focus.]

If anyone needs me or wishes to assist, I'll be in the kitchen. I'm aware we just ate, but I presume we'll all be more comfortable if one of our own makes breakfast in the morning.

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[ventulus]

Oh.

[ Huh... actually, he's never heard of that before. ]

The blood moons? What happens when a blood moon comes around?

[hyruglyphics]

It is a particularly phase of the moon, on certain unlucky days it occurs, and during that time the aimless spirits of monsters may be revived by their master, as his power grows temporarily.

[ventulus]

...Oh. It doesn't sound like a good thing, then.

[ Because, yeah. ]

[hyruglyphics]

It really isn't, unfortunately.

[ ... Well. ]

[ventulus]

But you know what does?

A meteor shower!

[ ...Ventus, pls. ]

And speaking of those, have you ever wished on a shooting star before?

[hyruglyphics]

[ Wished on... ]

I cannot say I've wishes upon a falling star before, no. Is that something you do?

[ventulus]

Yeah, because when you see a shooting star it rarely happens. But when you wish on it you have to keep it secret, otherwise it won't come true.

[ He hopes there's a chance for him to do it here. ]

[hyruglyphics]

[ Oh that sounds... she looks at the sky, as if hoping for a falling star to just be there? But instead she, ]

That's a nice story, actually! I hope so too...

[ventulus]

I haven't seen one here, but...I think there's a chance for that to happen.

[ He puts his hands behind his head. ]

If you see one, let me know? Maybe I'd be able to catch it in time.

[hyruglyphics]

I'll be certain to. Then you will owe me ice cream, I will owe you this?

[ It's said with a smile though, despite the weird mood of the night. ]

[ventulus]

[ ... Okay he does laugh a little. ]

Sounds like a deal!

[ He then looks up at the sky, probably trying to see if he can catch one. But, nothing passes through. ]

... You know, I don't think today's been all that bad.

[hyruglyphics]

No, it hasn't.

[ She answers that quickly and... ]

Thought it was strangely earned.

[ventulus]

Mhm...I do like that it seems things went in a positive direction too. During all of that.

[ For a moment even he was unsure of what would happen to them -- all of them. He was optimistic, sure, but the situation seemed so dubious it was hard to be sure of anything then. ]

It's hard to tell what exactly will happen next, but at least we're off to something good, right?

[hyruglyphics]

We are - there is purpose in what we are doing, and we've taken an important first step.

[ Probably. ]