adding yet another au to the pile

[flyht]

I do not understand.

You admit yourself, there is no path ahead of us. There is no road we will follow. We are simply here, standing at invisible crossroads, where there is no turning back yet we cannot move forward.

I'd not call it wasted efforts. Rather, I am grateful. A voice, a chance to speak, though I no not to whom.

But it is all so fleeting. One questions if it will be worth it.

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hands over the crown of the king and queen of AU verses.

[praecantatio]

Even if it is fleeting and might not last long, you were still given a chance to speak and to exist, mayhap you can explore a bit and find someone to converse with.

just can't help it.

[flyht]

By her own admittance, mine is a tale best told in story, rather than to diverge at one point and create something new. Though if I am to be honest, it is not something I would be wholly against.

i understand i love making au's

[praecantatio]

At least it is a tale, no matter the way it might be delivered, will be one that can be shared. But you wouldn’t be against what, exactly?

[flyht]

I would not object to a new story. A different fate than what awaits me.

[praecantatio]

Ah, perhaps this is your chance to do so. To change your fate to whichever end you might wish it to be.

[flyht]

If only it would be so simple.

But ... one would never know, without trying.

[praecantatio]

Most of the things you want the most are never simple, my lord. But you should at least try, you might succeed and if you don’t, you will at least have some comfort in the fact that you tried.

[flyht]

Formality is not necessary, m'lady. I've no land to lord over.

[praecantatio]

Then how do you want me to call you?

[flyht]

I've long forgotten my given name ... the lady writer refers to me as Raven.

[praecantatio]

Oh, regardless, it is nice to meet you then, Raven.

[flyht]

And the same to you, m'lady. I thank you, for listening.

[praecantatio]

You are welcome, I thank you for the company.

[thorforgottoshower]

...Is long winded a personal hobby of yours?

[flyht]

If I had voiced only a single word, you would complain about not saying enough.

[meansfree]

You can speak to me, if you like.

That's quite the story you have there. Miss mun read it to me. Is it awfully boring to be stuck as a bird for so long, or do you enjoy the flying?

[flyht]

She read it to you? [ well-- have a polite nod, anyway. ] I would not call it dull. It would feel less like a cage if I had any say in the matter, I suppose.

[meansfree]

Well, you know, she read it, and I'm in her head so I sort of read it along with.

Yes, it's a shame you were forced into it. Poor dear. Can you reserve it, if you beat her? Or are you stuck this way like it or not?

[flyht]

Ah- forgive me, I understand.

[ He offers a shrug. ] I do not know what awaits. While I am hopeful, it would not be wise to expect the curse to be lifted with her defeat, should it not happen.

[meansfree]

I get that. Don't want to get your hopes up. I do hope you can reverse it, someday. You seem like an awfully nice man; It's a shame you only get to be yourself so infrequently.

[flyht]

Ah- I'd not say the same of myself, but, thank you, miss. Perhaps one day, all will return to how it was before.

[voiceofomega]

I wouldn't underestimate a voice. Silence can be enslavement. With a voice you start to have a word in on your fate. Or at least have the possibility of someone hearing you.

[flyht]

I do not regret my fortune in being allowed to speak. It is only fleeting.