bladeascent | Sticks & Bones // IC Inbox

Very likely. I'll have to speak with the gargoyle he'd mentioned, as he can purify it which... might mean he knows at least something about it. With that said, Ain mentioned there are dragons on the beach where you can receive blessings that can prevent it from spreading to you. Maybe... that's something you can look into? Just in case... it's not something I would be able to cleanse from you.

Didn't you say that the dragon's blessing changes people physically? [Not that he's against it, and if anything it's probably temporary lol lmao like most blessings are, or at least it'll stick to them for the duration they're both here.] I don't mind, but you're going to have to help me afford the tailoring bill if I sprout a tail.

[ He laughs, gentle and light. ]

Of course. I'm sure Ain would not mind. He seemed like a very kind person. He mentioned being the descendant of a goddess himself, too. [ Translation: So I'm pretty sure we can trust him. ]

If it's not something you're interested in, though, I'd understand. I can always see if there's anything else we can do to help with that sort of thing.

—wait, there's two of you now?

[Crazy. Does he also have a chest rock...]

I'll see what the dragons say. But what about you? Are holy beings immune to it, or do I have to drag you with me?

Different world. Different goddess. I also believe he is strictly a descendant, and not a vessel for Her will.

I do not know. That would be something to ask the gargoyle, I feel. I could look into it, if you're concerned.

You should. I don't want anything to happen to you.

[You'd think he'd eventually stop worrying over Ras, but no. No no. If something happens to him, Vildred can't fix it. And if the Corruption sways people to the wrong side and he loses Ras...

...]

Promise me you won't touch anything unfamiliar or suspicious-looking for now.

[ Ras doesn't want anything to happen to Vildred either. He's also just worried about the blessings as a whole. Both on the stance of he isn't sure how it would affect him, and just... afraid of what it might do to the body given to him by Diche. Something something self-indentity crisis- ]

...Do I come off as the reckless sort to you, Vildred?

You come off as the sort to hear someone suspicious say "hey, hold this bomb" and hold the bomb with your politest smile, Ras. I'm worried someone or something here will pull the wool over your eyes, and you already said that the Archdemon-knockoff got in your head.

[Somewhere Suri is grumbling—]

It isn't that I want you to distrust people, but at the same time, we're in a completely new environment. We're not exactly holding any advantage here, are we.

[It's not phrased like a question for a reason.]

I wouldn't... [ Please have more faith in him, he's doing his best!!! ] ...E-even so... [ :( Mean to him. ]

I'm well aware of our position, unfortunately. We don't have the support of the Guardians or the Heirs or the Holy Order or anything like that here. We know very little about our enemy, and no guidance from Goddess Diche...

...

But there is the Goddesses here. We could potentially try to seek their blessing. I'm not sure they would much care for someone like you or me, though, given our allegiance lies with another... but at the very least, it's worth a try?

[Vildred has infinite faith in you, Ras, but also he worries that your big heart is going to get you killed. Sorry. He does at least look sympathetic when Ras' face colours like that, but Ras also did just admit he'll have a hard time ascertaining who can be trusted or not.]

More interviews for us, normal day for me. [He manages a quiet, half-assed laugh. Ohhh a knight's job is never done, is it... but he shakes his head as if to clear the expression away, slouching forward and putting a hand on Ras' shoulder.] I know I'm being harsh on you. If I lead you astray, you have every right to blame me for it. But for now, I've got you covered, alright?

No, I'm happy you can be blunt with me. It's relieving when you don't hold back how you're feeling... [ Or treating Ras like he needs to be put on a pedestal. Sure, Vildred is overprotective, but it isn't as though Ras is a special case there. That's just how Vildred is with his friends, and those he cares for. He still treats Ras like they're on equal footing and it's... so refreshing. Even now. Even if he's not from the same reset as Ras.

He really doesn't change. It's nice... ]

...Thank you, Vildred. I'll do my best on my end, too, and let you know if I learn anything else.

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