Muse is both annoyed and amused

[agelesseyes]

Your persistence is admirable. When I destroyed your icons with the Power, I had thought it to be the end of it. Clearly I underestimated you. To go so far as to remake them shows great fortitude. My commendations.

Alas, I must still protest your decision to...as you put it...send me somewhere. I have duties I must attend to. None of which includes visiting other worlds, with the Dark One stirring as he is. I must insist once more that you cease, and return me at once. Though, doubtless you will again ignore my request.

[She sighs heavily, resignation in her voice.]

At least find a place that I can rest properly, then. I've had enough horror for one journey.

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[fierybluebird]

Even with the whole "time doesn't matter" thing that most comms have?

[agelesseyes]

I have work to do, and neither the time nor the patience to tarry on the idle amusements of others.

[fierybluebird]

But time won't pass.

[agelesseyes]

In my world perhaps. But for me? No, my task is before me. I dare not set aside time until it is completed, lest my resolve waver.

[fierybluebird]

[All right, that gives him some pause, because it's something he gets.]

If I may ask, what is this task you've set before yourself that you're so worried you might shy away from?

[agelesseyes]

Guiding a man into madness.

For the good of all, but also a fate I would not wish on one so young, and so brave.

[She can't quite call Rand Al'Thor anything else. Not really.]

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[fierybluebird]

[That... is a really strange statement. Marco pauses and thinks it over a little.]

2/2

[fierybluebird]

One man's madness is another man's savior I suppose, eh.

[When in doubt, deadpan. Deadpan forever.]

[estrapade]

Resting isn't usually on the menu. As I understand it.

[agelesseyes]

No, but one can still hope.

[estrapade]

Eternally. If one has the time.

Any idea where you'll be going?

[agelesseyes]

A village where men are given wings. Or perhaps a city under the sea, sealed from the outside. Though the former seems to be more likely.

However, I put down my foot at the thought of a place where my soul takes flesh. That is not for others to see.

[hashtag_winner]

Your mun sounds dedicated to this. Have you thought about seeing what they have in mind before you make a decision?

[agelesseyes]

I have thought about it, yes. And if I had a choice in the matter, I would hear them out.

But the Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. What will be done will be done, and it is beyond my power to control. Much as I might wish it.

[She glares pointedly at the mun, of course.]

[hashtag_winner]

I understand. Willilng and unwilling cooperation are very different things. At least they don't have anything unfortunate planned for you?

[agelesseyes]

Light only knows what things might be in my future. But the village of winged people seems most likely. I know not why.

[hashtag_winner]

Wings... I think my mun has a few there, but it's not suitable for everyone. [Himself included, according to his mun, but he had his doubts.]

It sounds like an interesting place, but a lot of these places have their own problems. The one you mentioned probably isn't different.

[agelesseyes]

Of course it sounds interesting. Far better than a prison under the sea. But neither is where I can do my duty.

No. I do not think I will be cooperating with this foolishness. Though I do not suppose I have much choice, do I?

[hashtag_winner]

No, that's not always the case. I just feel that it's better to make the most of it, since their ideas seem innocent enough.

What is your duty? If that's okay to ask.

*Screaming*

[foxoffortune]

Moiraine.

[Tips his hat.]

It has been a while, you're looking better than the last time I saw you.

[Since, you know, he hasn't actually gotten to the Tower of Ghenji yet.]

No question who that is...

[agelesseyes]

Good day, Matrim.

[Her canonpoint is the end of the Eye of the World, so...]

Not so long by my count. But you look better than last I saw you as well.

[foxoffortune]

[Paranoia is rarely a good look for anyone.]

I have to ask, when exactly are you referring to?

[The mun may know, but sharing isn't their strongest point. And his memory is somewhat patchy.]

I don't particularly care about saying something I shouldn't - it's happened often enough, but there are probably some things I should talk about yet.

[agelesseyes]

Of course.

[Now she knows he's grown. Mat Cauthon...showing wisdom enough to guard his words?]

Shortly after the battle at the Eye of the World. After we learned the truth about the Dragon Reborn's identity.

[No need to say who, for safeties sake.]

[foxoffortune]

[There's a flash of color when Rand is mentioned, Mat carefully doesn't pay attention to what they reveal. What Rand does in his spare time is his to know.]

That feels like a lifetime ago. There's been a lot of traveling since then.

[agelesseyes]

Perhaps for you, but this place seems to do strange things with time.

[She smiles faintly.]

It's good to see you though. A familiar face is a welcome one. [In her own way, she does like him.]