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Azume Mods ([personal profile] azumods) wrote in [community profile] azume2018-08-24 05:23 am

Test 5.

VERITY

The journey this month has been easier on you in several ways; despite your losses, your numbers have been bolstered by the addition of two more this month, and unlike the unforgiving terrain on the way to Lake Acuity the routes to Lake Verity seem downright hospitable - they're straightforward, the climate is far more temperate, and there are patches of cheer visible here and there along the paths in the form of those brightly-colored flowers, even as you make your way toward the lakefront.

But the lakefront itself is perhaps unsettlingly silent; a reminder, perhaps, of what you're here to do, of the importance of your task.

You'll reach the lake sometime in the evening. The sun isn't down yet, but it looks as though it won't be too long before it dips below the horizon; there's more than enough light for you to see what the lake itself looks like, however - the water is still and clear, to an extent where you can see straight down to the bottom regardless of how deep it gets. There's no bridge or other way to cross over the lake that you can see, but once again there's a large rock formation rising out of the center of the lake and a good-sized opening in the stone, leading to what's likely a system of caverns further inside.

Your exploration starts here, next to the crystal clear waters of Lake Verity; what happens next is up to you.

discutio: (hot air for a cool breeze)

[personal profile] discutio 2018-08-24 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Good. Then we're on the same page.

[And hey, this was sure better than actually running into Galactic.]

My name's Ignis. You said yours was Lucas, right?
divinedescendant: (you will steal all the smells)

[personal profile] divinedescendant 2018-08-24 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[oh my god this is a child??? this is a baby???? like okay yes he's like twelve but this is a CHILD on his OWN, BIG SISTERLY INSTINCTS ARE IN FULL EFFECT]

We have heard the guardian here is in some trouble. We were hoping we might be able to offer our aid.

[gently, warmly]

I am sorry if we've frightened you, Lucas. My name is Emmeryn. It is a pleasure to meet you. Did you come out here all on your own?
eudaimonikos: (make it on the list)

[personal profile] eudaimonikos 2018-08-24 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Is it normal to employ very young children here?
heritrix: (delightful)

[personal profile] heritrix 2018-08-24 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
No howling souls of the damned? No human popsicles? That's a nice change of pace, actually.

[And well Zelda's right next to her; she heard that whole exchange there. So this device belongs to Lucas... Rin picks herself back up and closes the device she found, holding it out to him, but staying where she is.]

I won't bite. You're free to take it back.
discutio: (smile from a veil)

[personal profile] discutio 2018-08-24 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
...Cynthia, technically. Are you familiar with her?
swiftasacoursingkawa: icon by me (sweats)

[personal profile] swiftasacoursingkawa 2018-08-24 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh...I guess it's technically Cynthia?

[Do you even know who Cynthia is. She seems to be someone of well-renown amongst the Galactics, anyway.]

She found us the day we escaped from Galactic's base...and told us that we should seek out the gods in the lakes...
gekkaju: (53)

[personal profile] gekkaju 2018-08-24 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh shit that sounds important.]

I'm guessing Professor Rowan told you what we already know then...that helping the guardian here is our best bet for getting things back to the way they should be.

[He's honestly surprised...but it's great to hear there are still people out there trying to fight back, even if it's next to impossible when your spirit has been all but completely sapped.]
discutio: (cold comfort for change)

[personal profile] discutio 2018-08-24 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
...That's not that young, Michael, let him be.

[ignis scientia was a member of the lucian royal court at six do not listen to his standards]
perfectselfie: (dream parade ♡)

[personal profile] perfectselfie 2018-08-24 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Let's work together, then? I'm Aya, and it's good to meet you.
discutio: (cold comfort for change)

[personal profile] discutio 2018-08-24 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
...A first name basis is fine with me, there's not much reason to stand on formality. My apologies for startling you--we're here to help the third lake guardian. Since it sounds like that's your reason for being here as well, I hope you'll permit us to assist you.
divinedescendant: (the picture peeled the person)

[personal profile] divinedescendant 2018-08-24 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
A woman named Cynthia told us that the guardians were in need of help some time ago. "Sent" is not the right word, perhaps, as we are not working for her precisely, but she offered us guidance.
eudaimonikos: (I'm gonna need a boost)

[personal profile] eudaimonikos 2018-08-24 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
......okay.

[honestly, that explains about as much to Michael as the real explanation would]
eudaimonikos: (on the way to language)

[personal profile] eudaimonikos 2018-08-24 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[He was willing to accept that from Lucas, and then you just HAD to say something]

His brain is less than halfway developed.
gekkaju: (4)

[personal profile] gekkaju 2018-08-24 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[No worries Lucas, you take your time to find those words.]

Granted emotions?

[If it can do something like that...

Atsushi feels a chill pass over him, one that reaches the tips of his fingers and toes. Chazuke gives an almost-whine, burying his face against his forearms.]


...that might explain why our Pokemon are acting this way. Mesprit...something must really be wrong with it.

Lucas-kun, we want to help you. I think we're all in agreement that helping Mesprit and putting things right is what we all came here to do.
hyruglyphics: (some other icons might be there)

[personal profile] hyruglyphics 2018-08-24 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
At that age... that is quite the task you've had put upon you.
discutio: (setting fire to the sky)

[personal profile] discutio 2018-08-24 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Before you ask, we don't know where she is and haven't seen her in quite some time. It's something of a stretch to say she even sent us at all, but it was her that provided us with knowledge of the guardians as a means to help this place.

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