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

[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.

[swiftasacoursingkawa]

Are you sure? [Not being killed is kind of a low bar Emmeryn what kind of life are you even used to...]

I don't think I did much... [You guys were the ones that ended up getting information out of her in the end, so...]

[divinedescendant]

I am certain.

[she sounds it, at least? look, it's a low bar but not one that always gets met; she doesn't ask for a lot.]

It was tremendously brave of you to speak out as you did. Even when it was difficult, you stood steadfast to your ideals. I think that was marvelous of you, Sena. You have done plenty.

[swiftasacoursingkawa]

If you say so, but you should take a chance to rest later...

[Since...she's not really giving any hints that she's tired at all, so she probably does mean it.]

I guess, but you guys got her to say something important, right? [He'd rather not dwell on the scary thing he just agreed to, thanks.]

So, um...what kind of thing do you think might be at the lake, anyway...?

[divinedescendant]

I suppose. Still, if any of us truly got through to her, it was you. You acted admirably.

[look she knows a subject change when she hears one but sena did GOOD she's PROUD OF HIM and it is GOING TO BE OKAY]

The lake...? I expect we will find another guardian there, similar to last time, and its protectors. If there truly is danger waiting for us, I would imagine the deity has been angered...

[swiftasacoursingkawa]

[if you say so miss emmeryn but that isn't gonna stop him from feeling bad for you guys.]

Yeah, but if the last lake had something like those ghosts...

[If those things were inclined to attack...there was no way they would be standing here right now. He knows that.]

You think they'll be more, uh...hostile? 'Cause more emotions are coming back and stuff?