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asgardeventide2014-06-02 06:16 pm
thralls) wrote in asgardeventide2014-06-02 06:16 pm
oo2 || Video
[When the feed starts, Athelstan is in his room, with one of Will's dogs stretched warmly across his lap. Athelstan rubs his fingers against her ears as he looks over the projection from his bracelet- right, recording.]
...'this is the end'. The tree has been- is being?- destroyed. I am not a commander of men, nor am I any sort of leader, but times are dire and I... [His lips press together firmly as he nudges the dog off of his lap- she makes a soft, indignant noise before skittering out of his room.]
Where I come from, the men worshiped these gods. This tree was their world, holding up everything they held dear. We must fight to keep it standing, we must- I can show you how these gods must be worshiped, I can tell stories of their exploits and wit, if that would give you cause to fight for them.
[There's a short pause, as Athelstan lets out a breath, contemplating his next words.] Even if you cannot fight, you must pray. All of your gods have guided men through their trials for hundreds of years- longer, in some of your worlds. They would not abandon us now.
[The words are encouraging, but his voice is hollow, preaching a message he's not sure if he can believe in.]
...'this is the end'. The tree has been- is being?- destroyed. I am not a commander of men, nor am I any sort of leader, but times are dire and I... [His lips press together firmly as he nudges the dog off of his lap- she makes a soft, indignant noise before skittering out of his room.]
Where I come from, the men worshiped these gods. This tree was their world, holding up everything they held dear. We must fight to keep it standing, we must- I can show you how these gods must be worshiped, I can tell stories of their exploits and wit, if that would give you cause to fight for them.
[There's a short pause, as Athelstan lets out a breath, contemplating his next words.] Even if you cannot fight, you must pray. All of your gods have guided men through their trials for hundreds of years- longer, in some of your worlds. They would not abandon us now.
[The words are encouraging, but his voice is hollow, preaching a message he's not sure if he can believe in.]
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It pains you, that uncertainty, doesn't it?
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It... it is the path that has been set for me. I don't know what else to say.
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But don't fear it, Athelstan . Not all is pain, and there is still much happiness for you to meet, I'm certain.
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[Quietly, and Athelstan looks up toward Kaworu with a hesitant expression on his face.]
And what- what if my path leads me away from you and your kind?
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Athelstan, I can't give you the answers and I can't tell you you are right and you are wrong. I can't tell you what to do next. You are meant to do that by yourself. But I can tell you, never believe you are not meant for happiness and love. Because you are.
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...I'll remember that. [It's soft, barely-there.] Thank you.
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[That's a little more insight then he's comfortable with.]
I'll do my best.