[ i lied about the void, taair is actually... in the garden! he's sitting on a blanket, looking up at the stars.
also there's a seagull in his lap. please don't ask. or do. it's chillin. he looks up when he hears lucas, though, and gives him a soft, tired smile. ]
[He will take a polite lil seat, folding his hands in his lap as he looks up toward the sky, too.]
You and I have the same idea, then. There's something about being below a boundless sky that makes one's thoughts feel less confining and large, I think... [And so many of them have SO MANY BIG THOUGHTS RIGHT NOW.] ...A clear head is something we'll all need moving forward, so it's more important than ever.
[ just the biggest thoughts in the world, yeah. he smiles as lucas settles, and then leans back to listen to him properly, expression turned up to the sky. ]
...yes. I think that many of us will be left reeling from this for some time. [ the devastation of charlie's death, rapidly followed by its circumstances - the traumatizing nature of the trial itself. surely this cannot happen more than once! ]
I did not think that 'trials' for redemption could be so literal...
[ surely not!!!!! this is the end of the murder of the murder game ]
... You and I both. [ he says with a little bit of a wince, considering that. oof. ] It does run contrary to the idea of paradise. And... I imagine many of our cadre have already been through many trials in life. They ought not to have to run through even more, in death.
[ a little note of sadness runs through his words, as he shakes his head. ]
But... I agree. I think that they have our best interests at heart - I spoke to Zuriel not all that long ago.
Nothing so exciting, but... I think their intentions and worry for us are very genuine. I think dear Zuriel very much values the bonds they have created, as much as you or I do. They strike me as a bit young, though... don't tell them I told you so.
[ there's a little hint of mischief to that, a blink and you'll miss it twinkle to his eye, before it settles back. ]
I think that perhaps they were once lonely, too. Not anymore, necessarily, but... is not a trait I'm unfamiliar with.
[ after all, his profile says the very same, something he's keenly aware of. lonely. there's a slight pause after he says it, and then he exhales out, slow. ] There's a certain metric of understanding that comes with empathy, I think.
The point is - all three of them care very much. And... I hope perhaps that is where paradise lies - in that despite the events of this week, all of us, our Angels included, will be able to move forward together on the strength of the bonds we have created.
[Oh no the little mischief sparkle... Lucas finds it endearing and response in kind, just a small and private little smile with the tiniest hint of mischief in return.]
Consider it a secret well-kept, my dear. [It's just between them and their axolotl god who sees all...]
...But I think that's not a poor assessment to make. It seems they've had a bit of trouble making connections in the past, so... I do hope that people will be kind to them now. To all of them. I agree; I think they have our best intentions at heart, and they're doing the very best they can with what they have to work with. I imagine it's very stressful for them, too.
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historicals) wrote2025-02-08 03:37 pm
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also there's a seagull in his lap. please don't ask. or do. it's chillin. he looks up when he hears lucas, though, and gives him a soft, tired smile. ]
Lucas... how are you feeling?
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But he'll move over once he spots this lad, offering a small smile.]
A bit perturbed, unfortunately, but otherwise as well as can be expected. How about yourself, dear?
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yes, if they ain’t the mood. taair presses his lips together briefly, and then shakes his head. ]
I think… perturbed is a fine word choice. There are so many things to unpack, I barely know where to even start…
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[GIRL HE'S TIRED. But he'll gesture to a spot on the blanket.]
Do you mind if I join you?
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[ taair says with a little laugh, gentle and pats the spot beside him, scooting right over. ]
I find that sitting outside helps me think, when things are difficult. Looking up at the stars feels like some sort of solace.
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[He will take a polite lil seat, folding his hands in his lap as he looks up toward the sky, too.]
You and I have the same idea, then. There's something about being below a boundless sky that makes one's thoughts feel less confining and large, I think... [And so many of them have SO MANY BIG THOUGHTS RIGHT NOW.] ...A clear head is something we'll all need moving forward, so it's more important than ever.
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...yes. I think that many of us will be left reeling from this for some time. [ the devastation of charlie's death, rapidly followed by its circumstances - the traumatizing nature of the trial itself. surely this cannot happen more than once! ]
I did not think that 'trials' for redemption could be so literal...
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...I didn't, either. Rather... I should hope that it wasn't the intention from the start...
[He will feel a certain type of way if that's the case because they made things sound so plush and lovely AND THIS IS DECIDEDLY ANYTHING BUT.]
The angels do seem so very sincere, though.
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... You and I both. [ he says with a little bit of a wince, considering that. oof. ] It does run contrary to the idea of paradise. And... I imagine many of our cadre have already been through many trials in life. They ought not to have to run through even more, in death.
[ a little note of sadness runs through his words, as he shakes his head. ]
But... I agree. I think that they have our best interests at heart - I spoke to Zuriel not all that long ago.
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There's a little hum of agreement at that, though.]
I would say so... Even if trials can be difficult at times, this seems like cruelty in excess. [To say the least.
But at the mention of Zuriel, he looks back over to Taair, head canting to the side a bit.]
You did? What did they say?
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[ there's a little hint of mischief to that, a blink and you'll miss it twinkle to his eye, before it settles back. ]
I think that perhaps they were once lonely, too. Not anymore, necessarily, but... is not a trait I'm unfamiliar with.
[ after all, his profile says the very same, something he's keenly aware of. lonely. there's a slight pause after he says it, and then he exhales out, slow. ] There's a certain metric of understanding that comes with empathy, I think.
The point is - all three of them care very much. And... I hope perhaps that is where paradise lies - in that despite the events of this week, all of us, our Angels included, will be able to move forward together on the strength of the bonds we have created.
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Consider it a secret well-kept, my dear. [It's just between them and their axolotl god who sees all...]
...But I think that's not a poor assessment to make. It seems they've had a bit of trouble making connections in the past, so... I do hope that people will be kind to them now. To all of them. I agree; I think they have our best intentions at heart, and they're doing the very best they can with what they have to work with. I imagine it's very stressful for them, too.
[It Will Get Worse.]