On possible lineages and voice testing

[thehandhungers]

Though dark energies possess my sword hand and resonate through my blood, I am not certain having him as a father is really the greatest of choices.

...

Yes, Henry is an unrivaled master of the darker arts. This does nothing to allay my fears.

Not that I, a hero of legend who traveled through time itself and faced the reanimated dead hordes of a great dragon, knows fear.

Comments

[blood_and_thunder]

I don't really know if it's right to make choices about our parents...

[thehandhungers]

I'm not making-...

I mean...[Ahem]

Our fates are beyond our grasp and with those of higher powers. I question, nay, I am deeply and passionately concerned with the a certain so-called higher power's ability to reason.

[blood_and_thunder]

Still... they chose you, out of all of us. So maybe they reason pretty well.

[Helps that she's an Owain Translator.]

[memlost]

Well, I think Henry would make a great father! Besides, the exalted mother/dark father thing could make for a fun heroic inner conflict.

[thehandhungers]

Such wise words. You shine a light on a very interesting truth.

Maybe I should not be so quick to judge the wills of others based off of a single choice.

[It helps so much.]

[blood_and_thunder]

Just... give it time. I'm sure they'll do whatever they think is best for you.

...

A-Although... as long as we're being honest, I wouldn't mind if my father was someone strong enough to handle mother.

[thehandhungers]

You are always looking ahead, my ally-versary. It is what makes you such a fitting rival. It could indeed make for great legends.

Do you not fear that you may have to face a scion of such dark magic?

[thehandhungers]

...I am not certain anyone is quite that strong.

[blood_and_thunder]

... I figured.

[SIGH.]

[thehandhungers]

Worry not, for your father survives long enough that his legacy lives on in a worthy heir.

[Trying to find some cheer there. Trying hard not to worry about Tharja.]

[blood_and_thunder]

[Aw shucks.]

... Thanks, Owain. No matter who your parentage is, I wouldn't want you to change either.

[memlost]

Hah! The hallowed blood of my mother alone favors me with strength enough. My only fear is that you'll fail to entertain me.

[ "MY MOM IS BETTER THAN YOUR MOM." ]

[thehandhungers]

Thank you. I don't think I could change even if I tried.

[thehandhungers]

Ah, but you forget, though the curse of my father's legacy lives on in my sword hand, my resolve is tempered by the stalwart matriarch who alone could tame such a fiend. It is without equal and all others pale in her presence. Her legacy is also my own.

["Na-Ah! My mother is the bestest."]

[memlost]

You jest, my fated frienemy, though your misguided faith is inspiring. Resolve is naught but hopeful thinking in the face of sure wit! Calculated cunning! Masterful manipulation! And other alliterative adorations even I couldn't hope to dream of.

[thehandhungers]

Truth, your mind is unmatched by any adversary I have ever faced. It will not spare you in the face of courage and the will to succeed. My sword hand trembles in anticipation, and once unleashed, no alliteratively unrivaled wit will aid you.

1/2

[memlost]

Then come! Prove that that fabled sword hand of yours isn't trembling in fear like so many before it!

[ ... And then

...

His tummy rumbles. ]

2/2

[memlost]

Actually, could we hold off until after lunch? It's hard to be diabolical when my mind's on pastry puffs.

[untilimhorse]

No offense to your mun, but Henry'd be a terrible father. I don't think that guy knows the first thing about being a hero!

[thehandhungers]

Wha-...

Of course. I would never dream of facing my true foe at their weakest moment. Such a victory would be tarnished of any true meaning. We will feast, and then we will fight!

[thehandhungers]

I can hardly understand what's going on in his head even. I've never taken to hexes and curses, being burdened by a curse of fate already.

[memlost]

Great! You're the best, Owain. Now that I think about it, I'm positively famished.

[ Well... He usually is nowadays, but he might as well take advantage of metaphysical space while he's here. Here's a table. And here's two bowls of delectable bear stew. He readily sits and gets ready to dig in, no questions asked. ]

I still think Henry would make a fine father, dark mageness aside. But who were you hoping for if not him?

[thehandhungers]

[Owain isn't passing up a chance to have a decent meal.]

I don't know. Robin would be a truly epic father but it might interfere with our rivalry.

[memlost]

Ahh.

[ He nods agreeably as he spoons up some stew. Robins are truly the most desirable parents. ]

But you'd get Morgan for a sister. That's a pretty fair tradeoff, if you ask me.