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A drink. I think.
It talks about energy, but it doesn’t seem like a potion. [ does he even know how to crack a pull-tab? ]
It talks about energy, but it doesn’t seem like a potion. [ does he even know how to crack a pull-tab? ]
Do you need energy? I find you rather energetic already, yes?
[ waving it over though, he wants to see. ]
[ waving it over though, he wants to see. ]
For the undead I am certainly quite energetic. But aren’t you curious?
[ what is in this can of mystery. he will hold it up for gale. ]
[ what is in this can of mystery. he will hold it up for gale. ]
... You don't think items like those might be given only for committing from start to finish?
A question only Vin can answer, and I admit to being afraid to ask.
[ if the answer is yes, the temptation will rise. ]
I am hesitant to follow the directives of the Overseers, who would like to us to believe that once transformed, there is no cure but death for one monstrously changed. But I don't believe that to be true. After all, was not the same thought of us? With our inconvenient tadpoles?
[ if the answer is yes, the temptation will rise. ]
I am hesitant to follow the directives of the Overseers, who would like to us to believe that once transformed, there is no cure but death for one monstrously changed. But I don't believe that to be true. After all, was not the same thought of us? With our inconvenient tadpoles?
She'd probably answer you. But then you'd know.
[ which is the issue here, the temptation. what would you do for a cure? ]
Well, if there is a hidden cure it's worth remembering we had a hell of a time making any headway with our issue. So if we're going to assume that, we should probably start taking that thought seriously before there's no one left to ponder a cure.
[ which is the issue here, the temptation. what would you do for a cure? ]
Well, if there is a hidden cure it's worth remembering we had a hell of a time making any headway with our issue. So if we're going to assume that, we should probably start taking that thought seriously before there's no one left to ponder a cure.
[ reading it, reading it, reading it. ]
It seems vile. Well--
[ reaching over to crack open the top for him. it seems pretty obvious you pull on the tab that is there to pull on. ]
Cheers ... ?
It seems vile. Well--
[ reaching over to crack open the top for him. it seems pretty obvious you pull on the tab that is there to pull on. ]
Cheers ... ?
[ quietly, almost a little ashamed: ]
I don't exactly know what to do anymore.
I don't exactly know what to do anymore.
Cheers... [ dubious.
he will take a sip. ]
...
[ and then he pulls SUCH a face. ]
he will take a sip. ]
...
[ and then he pulls SUCH a face. ]
[
SORRY HE JUST FUCKING LAUGHS. this is just the most cat-like behavior of all time. ]
SORRY HE JUST FUCKING LAUGHS. this is just the most cat-like behavior of all time. ]
...
[ he's not really sure what to say to that. out of the three of them, gale had always been the most on board with finding his partner and with that not really coming to pass... what else is there. ]
Decision paralysis? Ultimately, all options involve someone's death.
[ whether someone else's or gale's. ]
[ he's not really sure what to say to that. out of the three of them, gale had always been the most on board with finding his partner and with that not really coming to pass... what else is there. ]
Decision paralysis? Ultimately, all options involve someone's death.
[ whether someone else's or gale's. ]
I'm not going to trade my life for someone else's. That would defeat the entire purpose of my decision in the first place.
... If we both survive long enough, if we find both of our partners no longer available-- Would you consider ... ?
... If we both survive long enough, if we find both of our partners no longer available-- Would you consider ... ?
[ he looks like he's considering dumping the can on gale's head, but he refrains. ]
Ha ha, very funny. You try it.
[ :angy: ]
Ha ha, very funny. You try it.
[ :angy: ]
[ ...
............ he opens his mouth, and then closes it again with a little frown. there's another pause before he actually does speak: ]
I would need to think about it, Gale. [ it's not a no. but he's been so firm on the fact he doesn't want to tie his life to someone else's that would need to give it that proper thought. ]
But if you sense your partner is gone, I will have an answer for you then.
For the moment, we'll keep an eye out if there's another trial with multiple bodies. If we figure something out, Karlach and I can make sure you get the killing blow in. [ and hope to god it works. ]
............ he opens his mouth, and then closes it again with a little frown. there's another pause before he actually does speak: ]
I would need to think about it, Gale. [ it's not a no. but he's been so firm on the fact he doesn't want to tie his life to someone else's that would need to give it that proper thought. ]
But if you sense your partner is gone, I will have an answer for you then.
For the moment, we'll keep an eye out if there's another trial with multiple bodies. If we figure something out, Karlach and I can make sure you get the killing blow in. [ and hope to god it works. ]
I know, I-- I understand more than completely. I am grateful for the fact you would even consider. [ ... ] I shouldn't have asked. I apologize.
[ it feels like a boundary that maybe he shouldn't have poked at. ]
If we survive long enough for it to be a concern, then maybe other solutions will have arisen. Patience might be key.
[ it feels like a boundary that maybe he shouldn't have poked at. ]
If we survive long enough for it to be a concern, then maybe other solutions will have arisen. Patience might be key.
It is funny. You made the exact face Tara does when she dislikes something ...
[ sharp teeth and all. he'll take the can and take a sip. humming. ]
Oh--! It tastes exactly like the concoction my fourth year roommate at Blackstaff used to drink. Five glasses of these a day-- he claimed it would keep him awake and alert during exams, though I rather thought that actually sleeping instead of attempting to cram all night might be the solution to that problem.
[ sharp teeth and all. he'll take the can and take a sip. humming. ]
Oh--! It tastes exactly like the concoction my fourth year roommate at Blackstaff used to drink. Five glasses of these a day-- he claimed it would keep him awake and alert during exams, though I rather thought that actually sleeping instead of attempting to cram all night might be the solution to that problem.
[ he tilts his head like he's thinking about it. ]
I will... be honest, Gale.
I'm annoyed at myself -- the other myself -- for not noticing how far you were spiralling. My head might've been up my own arse for most of our journey, and continues to be so, but even I was able to see you were struggling with what Elminster told you.
[ it's a little hesitant, like peeling back pieces of himself he doesn't want to peel back but --- well. gale is out here having all his vulnerabilities thrown all over the place simply because of the nature of this place. ]
I would suggest focusing on surviving. We'll see what we can find out about other options and ways to get yourself what you want.
I will... be honest, Gale.
I'm annoyed at myself -- the other myself -- for not noticing how far you were spiralling. My head might've been up my own arse for most of our journey, and continues to be so, but even I was able to see you were struggling with what Elminster told you.
[ it's a little hesitant, like peeling back pieces of himself he doesn't want to peel back but --- well. gale is out here having all his vulnerabilities thrown all over the place simply because of the nature of this place. ]
I would suggest focusing on surviving. We'll see what we can find out about other options and ways to get yourself what you want.
[ he is not a tressym!!! ] Tara would probably have the sense to dislike this.
...
[ .... ah. ]
Of course someone at wizard school made a concoction to magically pin his eyes open.
...
[ .... ah. ]
Of course someone at wizard school made a concoction to magically pin his eyes open.
[ taking another sip. stop drinking it. ]
I think it made him magically manic more than anything. It's a good way to make one's heart explode.
I think it made him magically manic more than anything. It's a good way to make one's heart explode.
[ this is like the sweetest thing astarion has ever said and it makes him very emotional? thanks? wiping at his face a little bit, but trying to play it cool so he does not make astarion run the opposite direction very fast. ]
I-- Thank you. And I think I owe you an acknowledgment myself. That I knew your requests for aide, for helping you with Cazador and I promised I would help you in whatever what I could. I feel that by ... giving up at the moment of pressure, I somewhat abandoned you. And that was wrong of me.
I think you are correct. We will have options. We will make ourselves options, if necessary.
I-- Thank you. And I think I owe you an acknowledgment myself. That I knew your requests for aide, for helping you with Cazador and I promised I would help you in whatever what I could. I feel that by ... giving up at the moment of pressure, I somewhat abandoned you. And that was wrong of me.
I think you are correct. We will have options. We will make ourselves options, if necessary.
[ ok don't say make one's heart explode, astarion is going to wrestle him to get that can back now. ]
[ THIS IS JUST HIM ATTACKING GALE FOR NO REASON HE WASN'T GOING TO WITHHOLD IT. gale stands there and takes this like a huge bottom. ]
You can have it back! I'm hardly hoarding it!
You can have it back! I'm hardly hoarding it!
[ somewhere out there, karlach just burst into tears of joy and she has no idea why. ]
... I think, essentially, we're on the same page. We both let each other down one way or another in your world.
[ so. perhaps now is the chance to not do that. a rather simple thought, but it's a soothing one regardless. ]
I will find out what I can from Vin, if she's willing to tell me. Otherwise, you can always ask her yourself. She's quite amiable.
... I think, essentially, we're on the same page. We both let each other down one way or another in your world.
[ so. perhaps now is the chance to not do that. a rather simple thought, but it's a soothing one regardless. ]
I will find out what I can from Vin, if she's willing to tell me. Otherwise, you can always ask her yourself. She's quite amiable.
[ yeah he's just doin' a tackle. ]
Don't talk about your bloody heart exploding, that would be infinitely bad.
Don't talk about your bloody heart exploding, that would be infinitely bad.
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