Your Majesty--- if you're there, please pick up---
[Guy sounds out of breath, as if he's running while talking. Because, well, he is. He'll be on Peony's doorstep in only a couple minutes... and hopefully Peony will be there.]
[He's pretty sure this all amounts to "Jade's in trouble" or "Jade's off doing something utterly stupid", and it started the day Jade left to go out for "a bit". Man, that guy...]
[Guy sighs heavily, but nods. He wasn't going to get anywhere without more information.
Sorry, Jade.]
A couple days ago, he apparently lost his glasses and came to talk to me about making a replacement. He didn't give me many details outside the bare minimum. I know he was on edge and distracted while we were speaking, but he seemed alright otherwise.
I tried to talk to him earlier today, and-- well, it's almost like he's not even the same person anymore. Everything he said was bizarre, like he wasn't entirely sure of where he was or what he was talking about. I tried to ask about you, and he got pretty aggressive. He wouldn't say where he was or answer much at all. That's why I called.
He wouldn't want to say much about that, so I'm not surprised. Jade isn't the type to confess to weakness. It usually takes a certain kind of reminder that he's only human. Haah...
[It's not evident, but Peony shakes his head on the other end of the line, sigh mixing with a low chuckle.]
Man, he's just got to make trouble everywhere he goes.
[He doesn't know what the lack of a limiter truly entails, but overload of any kind doesn't usually end well.]
I don't know what all I can do, unfortunately. Other than make suggestions how to handle him if you run into him, but I've never seen him like that.
[And that's why there's that hint of worry in his tone he tries to cover up.]
[Why Guy wants to meet somewhere that quiet is beyond Peony, but he's got no real reason to question it. But with how things have been going lately, it'll be good to keep an open mind.]
[Because this is really a conversation he'd like to have face-to-face. With Jade present, too, if he wasn't already mentally exhausted. But at the very least, he could trust Peony to stay on topic if it was important.
Off to the bar he goes, then. He'll be seated at the counter, a glass already in his hand, one thumb idly tracing against the rim as he thinks. No need to worry about how this talk would end up, really. Not right now.]
[Considering the last time they went from SFC to face-to-face all Hell had basically broken loose within the next couple days, Peony meets this with a little personal sarcasm that doesn't make it through his concept of filters. Not that Peony has many of those, but every now and again...
He makes it there in good time, claiming the perch next to Guy with a dramatic flourish--or dramatically plopping down onto it, anyway. He leans in a bit with an elbow on the counter, peering up at Guy.]
[Peony's lips stay in their customary upward curve, and he hums as he tilts his head, chin resting on his upturned palm.]
Absolutely.
[Which doesn't actually mean he'd be sure to tell the truth or lie, but he would certainly be able to answer honestly. That being said, he isn't inclined to lie.]
[He's not surprised he's being asked a question like this, and that expression is befitting the nature of it. He doesn't straighten up, though, still at ease but toeing the edge of flippancy.]
[Jade's just calling Peony's SFCand leaving a message there. Please be out already..]
Your Majesty, please evacuate to the island if you haven't already. I'm in charge of a small group returning to the bubble to bring up any remaining down below. If you need help, please contact my SFC and I'll find you.
Yep, had that planned. Guess they ran out of soap for this thing, huh?
[He sobers a little, but Peony's angled the SFC so that Jade ought to be able to figure where he is as he's moving.]
Any idea how many are still down here? I can check areas close by me so you can have people focus more on your area, or I can help out any of your group closer to my end of things.
[Unlike with those similar events on Auldrant, Peony isn't restricted by station and politics, here. The decision to help is as immediate as... admittedly, as Jade lets it be.]
Guy might be better for that. I'm currently working on making drainage holes into the cave system below. If I can buy us time, it might make rescue efforts easier. The lower levels are already flooded.
[He's happier for Peony's safety. Station or not, Peony is his emperor.]
I'd prefer if you remained on the Island. There are some coming up who are injured.
[Voice]
Date: 2012-12-20 04:17 am (UTC)Your Majesty--- if you're there, please pick up---
[Guy sounds out of breath, as if he's running while talking. Because, well, he is. He'll be on Peony's doorstep in only a couple minutes... and hopefully Peony will be there.]
[Voice]
Date: 2012-12-20 10:54 pm (UTC)[Have a curious emperor.]
Hey, where's the fire?
[Voice]
Date: 2012-12-20 11:02 pm (UTC)If I knew, I'd tell you.
When did you last see Jade?
[Voice]
Date: 2012-12-23 12:03 am (UTC)He's been pretty to himself, lately, but the last time I saw the back of his head was probably a couple days ago.
[Voice]
Date: 2012-12-23 06:49 pm (UTC)Stubborn old coot--]
Damn... he hasn't been home since then, I guess.
Listen, I'm going to be over there in just a sec. I know it's kind of sudden--
[Voice]
Date: 2012-12-26 07:12 pm (UTC)[He's pretty sure this all amounts to "Jade's in trouble" or "Jade's off doing something utterly stupid", and it started the day Jade left to go out for "a bit". Man, that guy...]
[Voice]
Date: 2012-12-26 07:25 pm (UTC)I'm not sure. He asked a favor of me a couple days back, but he's been acting strangely since then. I assumed he was still with you.
Your Majesty, I'm pretty sure he's in trouble.
[Voice]
Date: 2013-01-01 12:59 am (UTC)What kind of strangely?
[Jade is always strange. But it's the mention of trouble that has him ask. Jade's obsessed to the point of doing himself harm before, and... Damnit.]
Tell me everything.
[Voice] sob, so weird to be doing these threads out of order
Date: 2013-01-01 06:29 am (UTC)Sorry, Jade.]
A couple days ago, he apparently lost his glasses and came to talk to me about making a replacement. He didn't give me many details outside the bare minimum. I know he was on edge and distracted while we were speaking, but he seemed alright otherwise.
I tried to talk to him earlier today, and-- well, it's almost like he's not even the same person anymore. Everything he said was bizarre, like he wasn't entirely sure of where he was or what he was talking about. I tried to ask about you, and he got pretty aggressive. He wouldn't say where he was or answer much at all. That's why I called.
[Voice] it issss a little bit ahaha, oh well!
Date: 2013-01-01 06:37 am (UTC)[Explains things a lot, really.]
He wouldn't want to say much about that, so I'm not surprised. Jade isn't the type to confess to weakness. It usually takes a certain kind of reminder that he's only human. Haah...
[It's not evident, but Peony shakes his head on the other end of the line, sigh mixing with a low chuckle.]
Man, he's just got to make trouble everywhere he goes.
[He doesn't know what the lack of a limiter truly entails, but overload of any kind doesn't usually end well.]
I don't know what all I can do, unfortunately. Other than make suggestions how to handle him if you run into him, but I've never seen him like that.
[And that's why there's that hint of worry in his tone he tries to cover up.]
[Voice >> Action] Then Guy proceeds to not follow the Emperor's suggestions and get his butt kicked!
From:[Voice >> Action] gdi guy! /also still out of order everything L-LOL;;;
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From:[Voice] Sunday the 6th,
Date: 2013-01-06 10:19 pm (UTC)[...]
When you have some spare time, could I have a word with you?
[Voice] Sunday the 6th
Date: 2013-01-07 12:15 am (UTC)[Well, this seems awfully formal.]
I don't see why you couldn't.
[Voice]
Date: 2013-01-07 12:57 am (UTC)[It's hardly as busy now that the owner has vanished, but that's kind of the atmosphere Guy would prefer.]
[Voice]
Date: 2013-01-07 03:24 am (UTC)[Why Guy wants to meet somewhere that quiet is beyond Peony, but he's got no real reason to question it. But with how things have been going lately, it'll be good to keep an open mind.]
[Voice >>> Action]
Date: 2013-01-07 04:58 pm (UTC)[Because this is really a conversation he'd like to have face-to-face. With Jade present, too, if he wasn't already mentally exhausted. But at the very least, he could trust Peony to stay on topic if it was important.
Off to the bar he goes, then. He'll be seated at the counter, a glass already in his hand, one thumb idly tracing against the rim as he thinks. No need to worry about how this talk would end up, really. Not right now.]
[Voice >>> Action]
Date: 2013-01-09 02:38 pm (UTC)[Considering the last time they went from SFC to face-to-face all Hell had basically broken loose within the next couple days, Peony meets this with a little personal sarcasm that doesn't make it through his concept of filters. Not that Peony has many of those, but every now and again...
He makes it there in good time, claiming the perch next to Guy with a dramatic flourish--or dramatically plopping down onto it, anyway. He leans in a bit with an elbow on the counter, peering up at Guy.]
So, what's on your mind?
[Action]
Date: 2013-01-09 11:13 pm (UTC)Your Majesty... if I were to ask you questions about the Auldrant you remember, would you be able to answer them honestly?
[Action]
Date: 2013-01-12 02:29 am (UTC)Absolutely.
[Which doesn't actually mean he'd be sure to tell the truth or lie, but he would certainly be able to answer honestly. That being said, he isn't inclined to lie.]
[Action]
Date: 2013-01-12 07:36 pm (UTC)[He sits up straighter, an odd determination in his expression as he turns to face Peony.]
First: Van. Is he still alive?
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Date: 2013-01-13 02:07 am (UTC)No.
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From:After the Bubble Cracks
Date: 2013-04-20 05:02 pm (UTC)Your Majesty, please evacuate to the island if you haven't already. I'm in charge of a small group returning to the bubble to bring up any remaining down below. If you need help, please contact my SFC and I'll find you.
[video]
Date: 2013-04-20 05:56 pm (UTC)Yep, had that planned. Guess they ran out of soap for this thing, huh?
[He sobers a little, but Peony's angled the SFC so that Jade ought to be able to figure where he is as he's moving.]
Any idea how many are still down here? I can check areas close by me so you can have people focus more on your area, or I can help out any of your group closer to my end of things.
[Unlike with those similar events on Auldrant, Peony isn't restricted by station and politics, here. The decision to help is as immediate as... admittedly, as Jade lets it be.]
[video]
Date: 2013-04-20 06:00 pm (UTC)[He's happier for Peony's safety. Station or not, Peony is his emperor.]
I'd prefer if you remained on the Island. There are some coming up who are injured.
[video]
Date: 2013-04-20 07:57 pm (UTC)...Alright. But if the flooding starts chasing you out, you'd better come topside, too. You have one of Zelda's tunics?
[Peony has his on, which he shows Jade more as a gesture to give the man a little peace rather than to demonstrate what he means.]
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Date: 2013-04-22 10:54 pm (UTC)No need to worry, Your Majesty, I won't die down there.