He knew where his loyal subject was - or what appeared to be him. [ Nael (?) looks down at the hand - giving a small smile, but then trying to mask it. ]
[ Even that ever-so-slight touch made him smile. A little. ] It is a lesser calling then I would imagine - one of the mind, not of the soul. The risks are unknown.
[He's worried by this- a little frightened, too. But- if it means Urianger can be with them again…]. That's- hm. It's stronger in your thoughts rather than your mind? I… we should investigate this- if you don't object.
It is. Almost as if... hm. I have a theory, but I wouldn't be able to test it... [ Unless he had his weapon again, unless he had the ability to switch souls again. His voice then drops so that the guards can't hear them. ] We may need to speak alone.
[ voice goes back up. ] An official Archon investigation? I have no choice - I am a prisoner, after all.
...I'm scared, Thancred. [ Urianger says, beginning to slump. Still tied up, but no longer playing that terrifying role. ] I thought-- I did not know they'd execute my body. I was to use this body simply to release myself...
I know. It must be difficult…. [He stand, to come over- seeing if he can loosen the bonds a little, for Urianger to be more comfortable.]. I don't think I can completely undo these- we'll work something out when we move you. Ah… but things move too fast? I'm sorry.
[ They can be untied enough for Urianger to move a little, but as Thancred comes close, Urianger will try and... nuzzle at him. Affectionate. Though it's strange in this body. ] I imagine I'll be struck as soon as I arrive - Lyse is still far too fast to judge, isn't she? [ there's a smile. ] I-- watched it. That is when I took this role.
[It's quite bizarre, but Thancred reaches out to Urianger, touching him gently. Pulling him close, a little.] I'm afraid so- she's more on edge than ever. She's trying to make up for what Yda can't do right now…Ah- that's when it… became permanent.
…I suspected as much. But… we'll do what we can, Urianger. I… we can't give you up again.
And bringing back van Darnus would not be a good look. Have the others survived-- I'm sorry. I'm afraid much news has not reached me. [ Aw. Urianger is trying his best. ] That... is. I felt it.
[ But, he then quietly closes his eyes. ] I trust all of you. As Louisoix and you all trusted me to spread the word of the Calamity.
No. Coming back wouldn't have been easy. [he hesitates, and- shakes his head.]. Most of us survived- Yda took a bad blow, in assisting refugees, but…. Louisoix fell. In trying to prevent Dalamud's fall. [he reaches forward, to hold Urianger a little closer.]
…thank you. I'll do my best to make sure it's earned.
[ His mentor-- Urianger closes his eyes, to mask his tears. But as Urianger is held? Thancred would feel the tiny little wings on his back. ] ...he gave his life for our goals. So many to mourn... will we be remaining in Eorzea?
[ An honest question, as he adjusted himself a little. ] This body-- it is female. None of us knew. Nor did any who'd come with him to Eorzea.
[He touches them gently, wondering- but it's more important to keep holding Urianger for now. To reassure him, even though he has to give this news.]. We will. It's not- it wouldn't be right, to just leave them after all of this. The lands are still in trouble.
[He gives a surprised sound.]. No. Under the armour- I'd never suspected. Is- how is it, for you?
[ As they're touched, Urianger seems to smile more. He still looks so... broken, though. ] For this is an Umbral Era. I fear it may not end for quite some time - and I may not help. [ for this is his form. ]
[It's not a look he likes on Urianger, and Thancred tries to pull him closer- stroking over them gently.]. We'll think of something. You're still our friend.
[ oh. they're itchy, and urianger is relaxing. ] ...A thought occurs, Thancred. None know how Nael looks under his armour, save those who keep me imprisoned. We would need to hide this third eye, but--! It would not solve how wrong this body feels, but we could seek treatments.
[That's good. He keeps scritching a little, nuzzling Urianger.]. …in other words- we could conceal that. With a little bit of disguising- you wouldn't have to hide. We could. I'll see what I can find out- I'm sure there must be something out there. [he presses a little kiss to Urianger's forehead.]. For now- let's think about getting you to the Sands, hm?
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[ voice goes back up. ] An official Archon investigation? I have no choice - I am a prisoner, after all.
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It's be best for all of us. There's a lot we could learn from you- perhaps more we can do about this, too.
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[ it seems the guards are leaving, though, to give them some room. but look at urianger playing up the part of villain! ]
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But he reaches out when it's just the two of them.]. …you're alright. Aren't you?
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I have not lied. Bahamut has claimed part of me.
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…I suspected as much. But… we'll do what we can, Urianger. I… we can't give you up again.
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[ But, he then quietly closes his eyes. ] I trust all of you. As Louisoix and you all trusted me to spread the word of the Calamity.
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…thank you. I'll do my best to make sure it's earned.
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[ An honest question, as he adjusted himself a little. ] This body-- it is female. None of us knew. Nor did any who'd come with him to Eorzea.
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[He gives a surprised sound.]. No. Under the armour- I'd never suspected. Is- how is it, for you?
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...I've had to adjust, but I've not liked it.
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I'm sorry. Can I help, in any way?
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