voicetesting. considering a few places

[hallowmont]

I do not see the point to visiting these "games" you speak of. It is fascinating to visit other worlds to see what their people, culture, and state of affairs are like, but I cannot dawdle from my mission for long. [ Sigh. ] Though, I get the feeling you'll go on, regardless of my wants.

Hmm. As long as there is a possibility to go back, I suppose I can abide with whatever you decide, mundane. I have faith Jude and the others can take care of themselves for a time.

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[keytoeverything]

That's the spirit! If you get lucky, you might end up somewhere that has time stop in your own world. Just so that you won't miss anything while you're away.

[hallowmont]

Is that how it works? My disappearance will leave others in a sort of stasis?

[keytoeverything]

Kinda! Uhm...let's see... [think, Sora, think!] I got it. So it's like this. Think of it like somebody just cast Stopza on the whole world, and everything will start moving again without any bad side-effects when you get back.

[hallowmont]

[ She tilts her head. Judging by this boy's words... ]

This "Stopza" sounds like a spirit arte. [ Then her expression looks a little surprised. ] Ah, I see it now. It is consolation enough to know that no one will be harmed from my absence, even if I am not doing so at my discretion.

[keytoeverything]

Yeah, whatever that is! Whatever happens to you, I'm sure everything will sort itself out.

Besides, my mun tells me that you're pretty strong.

[hallowmont]

I am; as the Lord of Spirits, I have to have enough strength to protect humans and spirits.

[ Stating this casually. ]

1/2

[keytoeverything]

The Lord of Spirits?

2/2

[keytoeverything]

That's so cool!! So are you like, really good with magic? Or what about a sword?

[you wouldn't believe he's the same age as Jude]

[hallowmont]

[ Has he gone through puberty yet...? ]

Both, actually. [ And here, she holds up her Balanced Blade, unsheathing it to show the actual purple-black steel for a moment. ]

Mixing swordsmanship and spirit artes is my preferred style. What about you?

[keytoeverything]

[Kingdom Hearts 1 vs. Kingdom Hearts II? Yup. It hit!]

Whoooa...

Well, if spirit artes are like magic, I guess I fight the same way. [and with that, he holds his hand out to the thin-air, a bright flash of light appearing and in his grasp? the Keyblade. he gives it a couple practice swings before resting it over his shoulder]

I'm Sora, by the way! And this is the Keyblade.

[hallowmont]

Oh?

[ Don't mind her, Sora. She's very intrigued he can summon a weapon - and a giant key, too - like that. She'll be peering closer, a curled finger on her chin. ]

Is it sentient? You speak as though I should greet it as well.

[keytoeverything]

Sentient? Well...kind of! It doesn't speak to me or anything, but the Keyblade chooses its weilder.

[hallowmont]

Ah, I've read about such weapons in a book one time. [ ~*Fantasy*~ ]

If the weapon chooses the wielder, the weapon is usually very powerful, and sometimes rare to find in itself. Once it choose the wielder, a grand adventure awaits the chosen...

[ Beat. ]

Right?

[healings]

Mundanes are like that. It's almost scary how much power they have over us, however as long as we keep a collaborative relationship, I believe we'll be just fine here.

[Says the passive, do-gooder Jude.]

[hallowmont]

Ah, so it is similar to an adventure much like our own. Has your mundane been treating you well, Jude?

[ This boy and his tendency to get into situations. Must check. ]

[healings]

Well, it doesn't seem like it's too bad of a place...

[...yet. Just... talks of people getting butchered, nbd, right?]

[hallowmont]

... But?

[ She catches onto that trail, mister. ]

[healings]

Well, there's stories of people getting kidnapped to be butchered.

[He can't lie to you, Milla. ;;]

[hallowmont]

[ She makes a sound disapproval. A part of her wants to immediately uproot Jude from such a place, but that's not within her power.

Tch. ] And you're investigating the matter yourself? Is there anyone from our world with you?

[healings]

Not right now. It seems the people there don't even know where they went, however I'd like to help them if I can.

[Yes, he's still your do-gooder Jude, Milla. However, at her second question--]

I know Alvin's there...

[But he's not too thrilled about it.]

[hallowmont]

[ It's okay. She knew he was going to get involved in some fashion.

At his second answer, she tilts her head for a moment while crossing her arms. Alvin is capable, but there's all that issue of doing his own thing, you know. And judging by Jude's tone... ]

I am aware that going into these games will sometimes pull us from certain points of our journey. Do you think he will help or harm your endeavor?

[healings]

Yes, that's correct. At this point, though, I honestly don't know.

[His wishy-washy answer should be clear enough, since he used to be so trustful of Alvin, even when he got upset for his betrayals...]

[hallowmont]

Hmm. Prioritize your safety first, then help those in need. Your mission cannot be completed without you, after all.

[ Milla Advice. So basically: be his usual do-gooder self while putting his safety first, then the people. As long as Alvin didn't hamper with those two points, Jude could probably go along with the other man like they usuually did.

Oh, the joys of being separated. ]

[healings]

Understood, I'll keep that in mind!

[Though he's actually been doing that because he's learnt that Milla isn't always there to guide him. Even if it's harder than it sounds.

Still, he misses his Milla, however he can persevere because of his mission.]

[hallowmont]

[ She smiles at his answer. Then she glances up and off to the side, as if listening to a whisper. Then she gives a resolute nod, walks closer to Jude, and...

Gives him to pats on the head. ]

I'm sure you will.