On being sent to Tower of Animus

[light_of_mastery]

[A tired sigh from the older Keyblade Master and he shakes his head.]

Mundane. I thought that we had given this up. You once realized that I was difficult to play in large settings and constantly questioned yourself. I gave you the time you needed to decide on whether you wished to continue playing me or not and when you dropped me from Sirenspull and Splendorocity, I accepted your judgement. Nobody knows your capabilities but you.

[Another sigh.]

Yes, I am pleased that I will see my students once more. I cannot say that I share your excitement or am pleased that I will see Xehanort once more. That is a happiness only you have. I am still sorely disappointed by what he did to Ventus. I may have been dead but I am most certainly not unaware. Especially with my history in those games.

If you are determined to do this, then so be it. I appreciate that you are at least ensuring that I will still be alive when I arrive.

Comments

[nisenosonzai]

Not like it's going to help much, with where you're going.

[light_of_mastery]

Is that so?

[nisenosonzai]

Yeah. From what I've heard, plenty of what's there makes it pretty easy to die. [What is respectful mannerisms, he was not programmed with them. D:]

[light_of_mastery]

[Pfft, you're not his apprentice so he can't expect respect. Yet]

I believe those in the tower will find me a difficult person to slay.

[Unless Xehanort helps.]

[nisenosonzai]

[Either way... he likes that response. what is this sudden hatred of the name "Xehanort"?]

Glad to hear it. Though, I hope it doesn't prove you wrong.

[capax_infiniti]

Such harsh words, Eraqus. I thought that we had put those unpleasant moments behind us.

Please have no fear, brother, as I will be tending to everyone most carefully in your place.

[light_of_mastery]

It is difficult to place those memories behind me when I once entered a city with the memory of your Keyblade in my back.

[All the calm that he doesn't actually have. So lucky he won't know that in the Tower, Xehanort.]

[capax_infiniti]

It was for your own good, and the good of the worlds. Surely you could accept that necessity. Lesser men have laid down their blades for less noble causes, after all.

That your mun would leave you with such memories intact is telling. Perhaps their style can be appreciated...

[light_of_mastery]

If it were for the good of the worlds, I would have no objection to dying. It is the method in which I was killed, who was involved and the events it lead to that I object.

She certainly does have an interesting style of play, I grant you that.

[capax_infiniti]

All elements by necessity, I assure you. Each of us had our roles to play, and you'd finished yours quite nicely. It was time for the curtain call.

Oh, do enlighten me. I have a feeling that mine will be pestering yours a great deal. Please extend my apologies, she does get overly excited.

[forceless]

Well, you may not be that happy about it, but I'm at least glad you're coming...! And my mun really is too.

[HOW DOES HE APPROACH THIS.]

[light_of_mastery]

[VEN! All the sad Master feels!]

I am pleased that I'll be able to see you all once again. It is merely the capabilities of my mundane that I question.

[forceless]

[OH SWEET YOU DON'T WANT TO KILL HIM STILL THAT'S AWESOME I mean hey he does perk up though!]

I'm sure it'll be fine! My mun's always talking about how it's easier than other games, at least. So everything should work out...! [He hopes!!]

[light_of_mastery]

[HE SWEARS THERE WAS NOTHING BUT SADNESS AND REGRET THE INSTANT HE MADE THAT DECISION PLEASE FORGIVE HIM!]

I'm sure that you're right, Ventus. It does seem quite easy in comparison to what she is used to.

[drknss_bnd_lght]

Master Xehanort has been nothing but kind since I met him.

[So we heard you like mindfucks. Well, how about an older, blindfolded Ventus. Who's heart's been scarred by darkness.]

[light_of_mastery]

...

Ventus. What has happened to you?

[Linefacing. So much linefacing that it might get stuck like that.]

Xehanort is kind when the purpose suits him. He has carefully planned many events years prior to execution of those plans.

[drknss_bnd_lght]

He hasn't left me in the darkness yet. Unlike the light that keeps stealing me from where I belong.

[BITTER MUCH VENTUS? Y E P. Also, ignoring that first question.]

[light_of_mastery]

[Wow Ven, is this how you treat your Key!Daddy? He only tried to kill you once, jeez.]

He would use you though, as he has attempted to do in the past.

And why would the Light steal you away?

[pitiedthefool]

Sometimes all they need is a break, then an opportunity to reach out again and find something that they've missed.

[Though, the last part caught his attention.] What did Xehanort-san do to Ventus-kun, if I may ask?

[light_of_mastery]

You may be right. She does seem a bit more excited than she used to be, at the prospect of reviving me.

[His expression darkens a bit.] The details shouldn't be shared without Ventus's approval, at this point. However, I can tell you that Xehanort did the unthinkable and hurt Ventus in a way that left him without memories. And then attempted to use him to forge a weapon that should never be summoned.

[pitiedthefool]

Mundane-san was the same with a few others, too.

[He listens quietly, remaining rather stoic as Eraqus explains. He won't remember back in the Tower, but all the same... he's less than thrilled; probably shows the clearest in his eyes.]

...If he tries that again in the Tower, or anywhere else... I hope he doesn't realize there will be more there to stop him. [The element of surprise was their best weapon, and he has plenty of cards in his "deck" to choose from.] One of the two Ventus's there is a friend. I know there are others who would stand up to help, too.

Hope this is okay... orz

[whereibelong]

[... okay no, younger her who is actually at Animus is refusing to come out so you get the AU, older Xion who is more comfortable with herself and therefore less likely to freak.]

Good luck... to you and your mun. Things are going to be pretty crazy there, by the sound of it.

Of course it is!

[light_of_mastery]

[He'll meet the Animus Xion soon enough.]

Thank you, I believe we will desperately need it.

Yay ;w;

[whereibelong]

[It'll be an interesting first meeting, if the plans her mun has are anything to go by...]

Part of me wishes I could help but... there's a lot of reasons I can't go there.

[She'll just have to hope the younger her - and all their friends - will make it out okay.]

[light_of_mastery]

[... Does Eraqus want to know these plans?]

It is the thought that counts the most, and I appreciate the sentiment. Do not concern yourself too much.