[IC] Swords Beneath the Starlight

Barnabas, Saya:



She smiles and nods to both of you.

"How wonderful...! I didn't know animals could assume so many forms... I had a cat back at the-- wait, you're... oh!!!" She nods. "Okay, that makes much more sense, actually. I understand now. How fascinating... But. I hope, more than anything, that your friends are still in good spirits. I will pray to the Goddess for their safety - if you'd like me to, at least."

Mazelina, Milo, Sunny, Casey:

The old woman holds her silence as you each speak.  By the time you're finished, tears are quietly rolling down her cheeks.



"...I never knew. I never even knew... Goddess, forgive this old wretch..." She wipes at her face, takes a breath, holds it. Recovers herself. Looks up to you all. "He got his dream, at least. Turned into the hero he always wanted t'be."

Airitech:

He pauses, as if wondering whether or not to answer. Eventually he caves, though.


"He was a good man. Arrogant, maybe, and a show-off. But he had integrity. Steadfast and responsible."

There's a long pause. A deep breath.

"He's gone, now."