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[ It was one of those times where NOAH was still figuring out their way past the Labyrinth of the Ancients, and Nero was still lingering.

Today, though, he had found himself by the side of G'raha, when G'raha was taking a break. Not that Nero had been watching for it, of course not.

With a soft grunt, he flopped down next to him, holding a few of the tomestones that they'd been tasked to decyther. (Nero, honestly, had been asked not to join in this, but. Nero had waited until Rammbroes wasn't paying attention and stolen these ones.) ]

...You're all struggling with these?

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[another good reason to stay close.]

Like natural barriers? Hah… That's something to think about. [he nods.] Well- that's what I want to achieve, after all… [though he's getting a little concerned for this Nero, too.] …huh. But- you don't feel you are now?

...I don't. Why should I? I died here, and died again there. I'm more Puff of Darkness then Nero tol Scaeva.

Besides. Gives me something over those others who claim to be me.

[ ............nero no. But he pauses, and looks over. ]

If it's when I think it is, that shelter there. It's where they'd be. Not many Voidsent notice there's an opening, you see - and those who do can be taken out by whoever's awake at the time.

Twice over…? [he nods- makes a little bit of a face. They're all Neros, aren't they? Just… doubles.]

It certainly differentiates you from them.

[he looks that way as well.]

A perfect hideaway. So- we'll need to approach without drawing too much attention… and not seeming like foes ourselves, of course.

Are you saying I'm not a threat? I am a Lord of the Void.

[ But he's creating a path of Void energy, as he shrugs. ] I was killed in the Void, and then revived... even if I didn't know it at the time. [ listen he thought he'd just passed out for a bit ] And then killed by being devoured by a secondary Ultima Weapon, after it was revived. Thought I was food, and Garlond too. He's turned to some sort of... living slime.

I mean not a threat to them.

[he hisses, a long sound.] Revived? Here? I couldn't imagine… that not leaving marks. […weird. oh nero. But he startles at that, tail flicking out behind him.] You- devoured? That's… but you made it out? But a slime- truly?

They'd still see me as one. They've got theirs, and I don't have them.

[ But he nods, a little grimly. ] Home isn't how it used to be. He's quite all right - he's not dead. [ But Nero feels like it's his fault.

As they approach the hidden base, though, Nero seems to slow down a little. His body seems to be distorting more. ]

Strange, certainly, but… I don't know… [he's optimistic.

His ears fall back, though.] …it certainly doesn't sound it. But I'm glad to hear that, however different it is…

[he gives Nero a concerned look as they get closer, tail flicking.] …how are you feeling? Ready to talk to them?

[ And then, Nero freezes. Him? ] Hah. ...I only offered to escort you, cat. Who knows - I'm still an aspect of the Cloud of Darkness. I might end up slaying them.

Would you? [he tilts his head.] I wonder… I'd hope not. We've still got to return, after all.

...I'll stand guard. [ Nero then says, gruffly. ] They're yours. Besides - I can't stand myself. I'll spare you that.

All right. I appreciate that. [he nods] You don't think you'd get on?

[…actually, maybe that's not so surprising.]

Not at all! He's claiming to be as good as me? How hilarious.

[ But if G'raha was to approach the area, he would notice that only one of the clones was awake - Unei was standing guard in the entrance, holding her weapon close. ]

[a bit of a chuckle.] Well- he'd hold out, I'd think.

[but he does go! somewhat cautiously- he doesn't want to make them think they're being attacked. And- Unei's up, he sees? Huh- but it's good to see her again.]

Unei?

G'raha! What are you doing here? [ She doesn't drop her weapon, but does sound kind. ]

Looking for you! We'd been hoping to get you all back home. [he didn't really expect her to- probably better, if something does end up happening.]

So, you have a way out of here? That's... [ The two of them still have to stop the Cloud of Darkness, and only they can. Doga was visible now, sleeping - the two had been taking shifts - but only him...? ] We have still been working to annul the covenant, G'raha. But I fear we cannot, without you.

[ listen the void isnt closing in on them there's time this time ]

That's the plan, at least. And- I brought these. [he brings out the supplies, offering them to Unei- with a brief look at Doga. He looks well- just asleep. But… where's Nero…? …maybe in a few moments, as he nods, tail waving.] Because… some of that power was transferred to my family, correct? What can I do?

Yes. G'raha... though Allag technology, you have been implanted with both the Royal Eye and the royal blood. Both me and Doga can share our blood with you, so that you may take control and authority of the Crystal Tower.

And we... shall destroy the bridge between this realm and the Crystal Tower.

[he twitches his ears, and lets out a soft sound.] That's… hah, it's still incredible to think about… And- so we'd have complete control?

[at that, he shifts a little.] Destroy… how? You wouldn't… be trapped, would you?

...Somebody needs to stay behind. It needs to be broken from both sides - both Doga and I have prepared a spell for it.

I believe in you, G'raha.

[he picks up a little- being believed in? that's great! But…]

… We've barely gotten to know each other. Are you sure… isn't there something else?

...I don't know. Before, Nero offered to remain behind, but...

[ ofc he did. (nero wanted to control this realm. even if that other one has some control, but...) ]

Nero did that?

[well- it makes a kind of sense. Which- reminds him, actually! Maybe they could ask that void-Nero to help…? But first-]

…what happened to him?

The Void could not support an Allagan automation. He stopped moving... and his body was destroyed by taint.

[ She shuffles aside, to show there's a pile of Neros' clothes - bundled up. ]

Oh… No power provided here, I suppose. [he shivers a little, tailfur fluffing out a little.] Is that all…? [gods he doesn't want to think it]

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