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[auxiliary]

[The Ψiioniic had figured out how to work his bracelet long ago, but had yet to actually make a post to the network himself. He'll admit, he's more of an observer than someone who would take action, but his curiosity isn't going to take the backseat any longer.

…Sheesh, this is going to be awkward. He's not used to speaking to a crowd of people.]

Hello, ah… people of Athgard.

Thince losing my abilitiesth… I'd like thome athithtance in practicing with the new abilities we've been given. Any voulenteersth would be appreciated.

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Action!

[adherent]

[She glances up as soon as he says that, and spots him pretty easily. He sort of stands out, after all. But seeing him like this, completely okay and safe, brings a rush of emotions so strong it's like a punch in the gut. She pulls herself to her feet and crosses the distance between them in a few long strides, then throws her arms around him and hugs him tightly.]

[auxiliary]

[He smiles warmly and returns the hug, wrapping his arms around her. She's shorter than him, but also likely physically stronger as well. She gives a STRONG hug.]

Dithicple...

[adherent]

[She feels tears prickling the back of her eyes and blinks rapidly. He probably has no idea what happened to him, and so she can't articulate how much she missed him, or how worried she was. All she can manage is the lamest response ever.]

Hi.

[auxiliary]

Hey.

[Don't think he doesn't miss that extreme sadness on her expression though.]

What'th wrong? You're acting like you haven't theen me in thweepsth!

[adherent]

[Yes that is... Definitely an issue. She takes a deep breath, burying her face in his shoulder for a moment as she struggles to collect herself. She doesn't want to tell him--at least, not just yet. He looks so content she just can't bring herself to manage it, so after a pause, she pulls away and manages a smile.]

I was afraid I wouldn't see you again.

pretend the icon is actually smiling, phone tags go

[auxiliary]

[Well that makes sense. If she was here while he was still back on Alternia... they really might have never seen each other again! He attempts a reassuring smile back.]

It'th okay. I'm here now, tho don't worry about.

work tags yeahhhh

[adherent]

[She manages to compose herself and pulls away, linking her arm with his and steering him toward a nearby bench instead. After all, he's safe here. That's all that matters for now, right?]

Sit with me?

[auxiliary]

[He is still somewhat confused by her behavior but he allows her to lead him to a nearby bench.]

Thomething ith very wrong, ithn't it?

[adherent]

[She really, really does not want to discuss this, but he has the right to know. She keeps her arm linked with his and wipes away her tears with her free hand, then shoots him another weak smile.]

What were you doing before you found yourself here?

[auxiliary]

I wath with the Thignleth. He wath about to give another thpeech in an underground lowblood area. You were there ath well.

Why do you athk?

[adherent]

[She nods. The Signless gave more than one speech like that, so she isn't sure when he's from exactly, but obviously they hadn't been captured yet.]

You see, two people from the same world can be brought here from different points in time. I'm a bit farther along than you are.

[auxiliary]

...Ah.

And from your implicationsth, we're theperated for a long while.

[adherent]

[She nods, dropping her gaze.]

Yes. Something like that.

[auxiliary]

[...]

I'm.

Not thure I want to know.

[adherent]

I won't tell you unless you'd like me to.

[auxiliary]

...

I won't feel right, knowingly choosthing ignorance.

[adherent]

[Her face falls. She figured he'd say something like that, but still, she'd been hoping...

Sigh.]

We were captured.

[auxiliary]

[He doesn't say anything after that, just silently crosses his arm and sighs. They all knew it was more a matter of time rather than a surprise that it happened. He just wished their deaths would be swift, however unlikely that would be.]

[adherent]

[Pretty unlikely. She reaches out to touch his shoulder, not sure if he wants her to go on.]

[auxiliary]

[He's not sure either. He knows his curiosity would get the better of him, if he doesn't have an answer now.]

What happened afterward?

[adherent]

[She tries to figure out the best way to start, the least horrible outcome, but really, there is none. She bites her lip, steeling herself.]

They killed him.

1/2

[auxiliary]

[Again, he knew this. This isn't something that he should take as a surprise, but it still hurt regardless.]

[auxiliary]

Did they not kill all of uth?

[adherent]

[She shakes her head, picking at a splinter in the wood of the bench.]

They sold the Dolorosa into slavery.

[auxiliary]

What?!

[This is the first time since arriving that he's risen his voice, and if he still had his psionics, his eyes would be sparking. No, no fucking way, not her. She raised the Signless-- she raised them all as if she were their lusus, the absolute fucking disgrace of an Empress ...]