drops of jupiter.

[redbellion]

[ so that was a lot, especially since it was keith’s first time coming face-to-face with a commander. he knows everyone must be tired and emotionally drained, but they have a lot of things they need to talk about. things that can’t wait to be sorted out. he has to collect his thoughts first, though--he’s not sure how to feel about this exactly, but he knows he’s feeling a lot of things. keith needs time to process everything, and he goes off to be alone for a little while.

eventually, michael, kayneth, ignis, camilla, and bucky bring over some food for the gang. it’s a much needed meal, and maybe some people want to eat in peace. unfortunately, keith is keith, and he thinks now is the best time to have a discussion. ]

Look, I know I’m not in the best position to say this, especially after how I acted back there. But unless anyone has any better ideas, we need to go to that lake and see the Guardian. We have to try. If that’s part of the solution to saving these people and going back home, then there’s really no other option.

[ he’s saying this with a calm head this time. he’s frustrated, clearly, but he’s speaking firmly and with nowhere near the same aggression he held earlier, back when he wanted to attack jupiter.

he doesn’t believe that he can be the leader anyone needs him to be. not here, not back at home. but it’s not going to stop him from trying to do what he feels is right. ]

And if we need someone to scope it out before we act, then I’ll do it.

Comments

[bloodspent]

...In way more fairness than anyone here deserves, you seemed to like her okay for the most part.

[bloodspent]

...Say what you want to. I mean, yeah, they're good at what they do, but you're coming at this from somewhere else that's just as important.

[...He. looks kind of awkward once thats out there.]

That's what I think, anyway, I'm bad at explaining this shit...

[anythingforyou]

[if you find the solution, let her know, man]

Oh, more than acceptable. And I'll be more than prepared, if it should ever come down to such a thing.

[anythingforyou]

I hope she did. It...sounds as if they could do well to talk to one another.

[niceoppai]

Yeah, sounds like it! They seem to be all over their legends here.

[anythingforyou]

...I'm quite fine. I'm a little more used to these temperatures than anyone else, and the fresh air is quite nice.

[Camilla watches the Swinub a bit, smiling a bit idly.]

I take it your partner is just the same?

[niceoppai]

Yeah. Even if their relationship wasn't great, it sounds like they definitely wanted it to be, someday.

[semistableman]

I've never been a diplomat.

[He smiles wryly.]

Steve used to call me an asshole at least once a week before the War.

[anythingforyou]

[jake don't @ her like this]

I like strong women, Jake, and that's about the only thing she has going for her.

[bloodspent]

...There's a reason I don't talk much at these things, and that's because my idea of diplomacy was trying to shoot America's National Security Advisor in the face.

[ventulus]

Mhm...

[ He's not so good at asking the right questions but he really wants to help people a lot when they seem like they'd need it. Maybe it'll come out somehow?? Aqua would probably be better at this than he is, but he will try his Best. ]

...I kind of wasn't surprised about the Guardian being so against Team Galactic [ More surprised about possible deaths?? But.. ] because of what happened last time we were nearby a Guardian and someone who once was under their control caused a lot to happen. So, I wonder if it might be different since we're not them.

[ventulus]

... Oh. Still.

[ Ventus nods at that... ]

Mhm, he reminds me a little bit of a jerk back home but he's definitely not as bad as him or Jupiter for sure -- and I bet he can become a better person someday if he gets the chance.

[ He can understand where Saturn was coming from too due to what he said, explained about having resonated with him. Not exactly the same experiences on his end, but enough of it. ]

When she acted in the right because of that I thought it was kind of really unfair. Plus, she was ready to make it happen so I'm not sure if I even trusted her word when she claimed as much.

[semistableman]

The World Security Council's secretary was HYDRA.

In my line of work, it's a good strategy to have.

[eudaimonikos]

[Mmmmmmmm. He doesn't care for this.]

If you're sure. But we'd better keep an eye on it. We're going to need to go to the lake eventually, and we aren't leaving you here.

[says mr. "i'm gonna sacrifice myself to the evil beneath lake acuity it's cool"]

[anythingforyou]

[...Ah, gods, that's. She'd rather not think about that? Then again, that's what they have the night watch for, but...at this point, maybe it should be employed more often.

Still, sweets! Sweets are something Camilla can do easily.]

Well, why don't I try to make some nice pastries that you can take back to your little sweethearts? A nice Pecha tart would hit the spot so very nicely.

[That, and she's got plenty of the berries. She'll start to get to work on that, though she'll continue talking to Sena while she does.]

Nin...when exactly did you receive her, if I may be curious?

[Beruka's honestly the same way, and she doesn't think she's seen Nin for herself.]

[anythingforyou]

And we'll get there not a moment too soon. If this is the pace we have to take to keep everyone safe, then we must keep going with it.

[...She's not optimistic either, but she can pretend.]

[anythingforyou]

They deserve to get that chance. It sounds like it would make a world of difference for them both.

[bloodspent]

Yeah, in fairness to me, the guy was trying to end the world at the moment.

[eudaimonikos]

...as of five minutes ago, yes.

[geeeeeeez, do all of you people just stay up all night?]

Why?

[bloodspent]

...You thought she was hot?

[Judging like John Marshall rn, Camilla.]

[bloodspent]

Wouldn't want you to.

[...About that.]

Sorry for bitching at you earlier, by the way.

[eudaimonikos]

I was stating a fact, Chelsea.

[slight offense taken]

[eudaimonikos]

I got the impression from Jupiter just now that there were more gods than just those three. Which makes sense - it would be silly to just let the gods you overthrew go back to recuperate in their lake caves. As for what that means...

[Shrug]

I know I've complained about it a lot, but I'm starting to think making a side trip to the only library might actually be worth the trouble.

[eudaimonikos]

Mine did begin with a P. Like Purrloin. But that didn't seem to hold true with everyone else, so it's probably a coincidence.

Still, just because she didn't know doesn't mean that they aren't relevant. She didn't seem like she cared to be informed about that. And they aren't sequential, so it makes sense for them to hold some sort of meaning - for example, if S meant "scientist" or something, and then they numbered those sequentially.

[divinedescendant]

[she was super in the middle of all of that fighting but no one tried to kill her this time so she's doing TOTALLY DANDY. IT'S FIIIINE]

You needn't worry about me. I am all right, and it is no bother at all to have tea brewed. [Her smile brightens.] And you have worked at least as hard as any of us today, so I am happy to be of help.