[IC] Swords Beneath the Starlight

Lain nods and offers Mazelina a gentle smile.


"My hands are hardly holy. You touching it will not disgrace it any more than I have by carrying it. On the contrary - you seem more suited to touching it than a mere lordling. Please, do as you please."

Giving Mazelina a moment with the sword, she turns towards Milo.



"I... I appreciate the kindness. Both your forgiveness and your condolences. My father died in a manner he chose. I suppose that's all any of us can wish for. Especially in times like these. Especially when things are as they are now."

Carlyle Taras raises a brow at Airitech.


"...Not for me, since it was my idea. But I can see how it would be for you. My condolences." There's no shortage of sarcasm to his voice at the end.

"Seeing as it's been wrested out of my hands, though, I'll do what I have to do. That goes for your question too, scavenger." His gaze turns toward Casey, just in case that last bit had any ambiguity to it.

Lys, for her part, seems utterly oblivious to any and all hostility - be it Taras's brand of venom, or the anger lingering in the back of Barnabas's throat. She grins.


"I suppose it is a little strange... I mean, I was the only girl in the whole city who had to do it, so that must be strange, right...? But - but I think it was a good thing, in the end." She nods again, smiling bright. She feels like this is explanation enough, clearly.

Her eyes shift to Saya and she suddenly grows steadfast and stubborn. "But-- But I can tell you for certain that this is the sword of the Goddess!! Her energy radiates off of it! Her holy light abounds around it!!! It is real, I can say for certain! And--"

"Oh!" Her gaze turns quickly to Baylee. "Are you praying?! Can I pray too? I haven't gotten to in a few hours, now, and I'd love to join you! Mr. Barnabas, you could join us as well -- if -- if you'd like, that is...! And if miss -- um -- Miss Baylee...? If she is okay with it!"

Lain's attention turns toward Sunny. She seems uncomfortable, but... not to the point of wariness? More nervous. Uncertain of herself.


"Haha... I, erm... Was that a joke? I can't. I can't tell for certain, I'm sorry to say! I don't think she'd smite you, though. That's... not much of a thing that she does... to my knowledge, at least. It might be best to... hedge our bets...? What do you think, Mazelina?"

[FREE TIME]

You can now spend free time with any of the NPCs or PCs, be it the Achaimite faction or the Renaultesse faction! You are encouraged to use this time to develop relationships with one or multiple characters. These bonds will have mechanical effects in the form of stat-boosting supports once I have determined that your interpersonal development has advanced sufficiently, and have gained the consent of both parties!

If multiple people want to talk to the same person, that is fine! Everyone can exist in one conversation or multiple conversations! Time and space distort for the sake of Emotional Anime Chats and Character Development. Group conversations are also an option! I strongly encourage you to form some sort of relationship, close or not, with everyone in your party, since your group dynamic will form the center of the story moving forward!