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[ascienti]

[ A few days after arriving - his legs re-appearing quite oddly - Umbrosa (Or, Urianger as he'd told her - though he prefered using the name Umbrosa with people) had calmed a little. Though his mind had been stolen by another, he was still a charming young man.

Having slung on a poncho - it hid his strangely strong body, he thought - him and T'rhabye had been stating in Papalydas' house.

Even if, when leaving the door, it seemed to shift and change every single time. (Many exits to the same house - it was confusing.)

And today, it had opened to the beach. There was confusion in Umbrosas' eyes, as he looked back into the house.

What should they do? ]

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[wordsoftravelling]

[…better to focus on the present, where the past is such a mess. She's still glad he's relaxing more, now, and gives a little hum.] I'd think… [and. it strikes her.] You're trusting me with this?

[ascienti]

...I trust you. [ He says, almost repeating it. ] If I did not, I would not love you. [ From what he's read, love and trust are one and the same.

He trusts Moenbryda, though, but feels differently about her. ] Perhaps... I'll stay with the name Umbrosa, however. [ It's his. ]

[wordsoftravelling]

Umbrosa… [sit. shit- she reaches to take one of his hands, she's just going to have an entire set of feelings right now.] I'm glad. I'll… do my best to be worthy of that.

It's very nice. I like it. [she makes to kiss his nose.]

[ascienti]

...It was Amon who designated me with this name - it is an Allagan word which I know not the meaning of.

But, truly, would it not be a soft revenge to take it as my own? [ Look, he's smiling, that soft innocent smile, with a little cheek - until he's kissed, as he wrapped himself around her, tail coiling around her. ]

[wordsoftravelling]

Oh- hm. Perhaps we ought to see if we can't find the meaning?

but it's good- and he gets a smile back, gentle.] Taking it as a measure of pride- as a flag for yourself- I should think so. No matter what he did- he couldn't keep you down.

[ascienti]

It would keep us focused... while our duty is not needed by Papalyda. Perhaps it'll make her proud? [ Listen he's tempered this is how he thinks sometimes.

And that confidence enters his eyes even more, as he squeezes her a little. ] Not only could he not keep me down... but whatever happened to my body, it shall be his undoing.

[wordsoftravelling]

It'll be good for us! I think- we might need to learn more while staying here, in any case. [she nods- with a little concern, but.] I think it would.

She grins, bright, returning that.] Hah- it will! I always did like a story where the heroes turned their foes' weapons against them.

[ascienti]

...Before, I was not often interested in Allagan matters. But perhaps it will aid us, if our enemy is Allagan - as Amon... seems to be? Though I do not know how.

[wordsoftravelling]

[she nods.] Certainly they know too much about it for their- or our good… Garlemald had an obsession, but it wasn't like this. It's a mystery to me- but finding out why might be key in turning the tides.

[ascienti]

...I worry, T'rhabye. Answers are what we seek, but the knowledge may be painful.

[wordsoftravelling]

It might be. But- how do we fight back properly, without knowing what we can?

[ascienti]

...If it ends up that I am more of a monster then a man? Will you still love me?

[wordsoftravelling]

… I would. You'd still be you at heart. [she leans in again, nuzzling.]

[ascienti]

Even if I tried to eat you? [ He's joking, as he lets his tail rub up her again - he was floating in this water without a worry. ]

[wordsoftravelling]

[she grins brightly, purring a little as he caresses her.] Well, that might depend on the kind of eating…

[ascienti]

[ ...Oh. He was trying to give warning, but-- geeze. Now he's even redder. ] I didn't mean-- but if you'd desire that...

[wordsoftravelling]

[she knows there's probably a serious side to this- but she'd still rather tease, grinning harder. exactly like he's handed her the best prize.]

We can talk about it! Because- I would like to touch you. Rather a lot.

[ascienti]

...Your touch is toxic to me. A poison which I grow addicted to.

[ Look, he's flirting now. Not as good as her, but. ]

[wordsoftravelling]

[it's a start! she beams.]

Toxic and intoxicating, hm? But you must be like honey- sweet, and a taste I long to savour.

[ascienti]

And yet, having too much of either would bring only pain - for we must make sure not to become addicted.

...I can imagine one would grow addicted to toxins.

[wordsoftravelling]

We should- best to strive for a good balance between the two of us.

[she nods, leaning forward to bump her head against him.]

It's… it is possible. That's why some substanes are outlawed, after all.

[ascienti]

Of course. Sometimes, once you only follow laws to survive, those kinds of laws are... inconvenient.

[ umbrosa...? ]

[wordsoftravelling]

Umbrosa?

[…but. she thinks she has an idea, tilting her head a little.]

Things… had to change while you were trying to deal with the tribes and stay out of the Empire's grasp. Am I right…?

[ascienti]

...There's pains that come with living on the land, with just us few. Sometimes, we all needed escape.

[ But he seems to be seizing up a little in the water, looking away. She won't judge him, will she? ]

[wordsoftravelling]

To not think about it for a time… I know. I've- been something of a mess, at times.

[she goes to squeeze his hand gently.]