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079 [Video]
[Four years. Saleh's mission has been left hanging for four years. The idea of time standing still in Magvel doesn't seem to bring him any comfort. There's still no way to know if it's actually true. And if it's not? If something has happened to Lady Myrrh? He could never forgive himself. He had the duty to protect her, and help her fulfill her mission.]
...I've been in this world for four years now. I've vowed to myself that I wouldn't become complacent, but...I can't help the feeling that I've failed. I have taken action when I could, but we're still no closer to getting home. Am I not doing enough?
...I've been in this world for four years now. I've vowed to myself that I wouldn't become complacent, but...I can't help the feeling that I've failed. I have taken action when I could, but we're still no closer to getting home. Am I not doing enough?
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078 [Video]
[It's been a long time since Saleh has bonded with people in Luceti. Since most of his old friends have left, his heart has been hollow. Randomly helping people doesn't seem to have the same effect anymore, because likely he would never see those people again. He'd need something that would take more than one meeting, a strong commitment. He takes a deep breath as he opens his journal, as the offer he's about to make is unprecedented.]
I never thought I would consider this...but is there anyone who would be interested in learning the kind of magic I have studied in my world? We use tomes to cast our spells, and staves for healing. The item shop keeps the tomes stocked well enough, as I have never had difficulty replacing my tomes when needed.
Alternatively, I can also offer guidance in contacting the Filial spirits. I have only contacted a few myself, so this would be a learning experience for all of us.
[This could also help with Kakashi's alliance, and the people who would like to help out with it, but he refrains from mentioning it. He doesn't want to accidentally expose anything that shouldn't be exposed.]
I never thought I would consider this...but is there anyone who would be interested in learning the kind of magic I have studied in my world? We use tomes to cast our spells, and staves for healing. The item shop keeps the tomes stocked well enough, as I have never had difficulty replacing my tomes when needed.
Alternatively, I can also offer guidance in contacting the Filial spirits. I have only contacted a few myself, so this would be a learning experience for all of us.
[This could also help with Kakashi's alliance, and the people who would like to help out with it, but he refrains from mentioning it. He doesn't want to accidentally expose anything that shouldn't be exposed.]
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Fourth-wall catch-all 2014
[Catch-all post for Saleh (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
mountain_sage), Karla (swordprincess), and Stefano (sitalion). Each character will have their own thread within.]
mountain_sage), Karla (swordprincess), and Stefano (sitalion). Each character will have their own thread within.]Entry tags:
077 [Video]
That...holiday is coming up, is it not? The one where we exchange gifts?
[But for the life of him, Saleh can't remember the name of that holiday. His voice quivers a bit, slightly ashamed.]
I...I'm not sure I know what gifts to give this year.
[Or how many friends he even has to give them to, for that matter. He counts friends on his fingers.] Eleytheria...
[Great Dragon, is that it?]
...What should I do?
[But for the life of him, Saleh can't remember the name of that holiday. His voice quivers a bit, slightly ashamed.]
I...I'm not sure I know what gifts to give this year.
[Or how many friends he even has to give them to, for that matter. He counts friends on his fingers.] Eleytheria...
[Great Dragon, is that it?]
...What should I do?
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076 [Video]
( Cut for introspection... )
[There's a melancholy sigh as he stares at his open journal.]
Kain's gone. Rydia's gone. Julia's gone. Ewan's gone. So many of my closest companions are gone. I...have never felt so alone. Only then will you realize...that even the worst memories are to be cherished.
[He gazes at his open palm, facing up, conjuring a gentle fireball...however, once it ignites, the sage jumps up with a gasp, causing the journal to drop, and the journal feed to abruptly cut short.]
[There's a melancholy sigh as he stares at his open journal.]
Kain's gone. Rydia's gone. Julia's gone. Ewan's gone. So many of my closest companions are gone. I...have never felt so alone. Only then will you realize...that even the worst memories are to be cherished.
[He gazes at his open palm, facing up, conjuring a gentle fireball...however, once it ignites, the sage jumps up with a gasp, causing the journal to drop, and the journal feed to abruptly cut short.]
075 [Video/Action]
[It's another New Feather cycle, and Saleh is hard at work as per usual. Things have been pretty calm for him lately, which is a rather welcome change. He still misses Ewan, but his duty gives him a good distraction from his own troubles. And by helping others, he also helps himself.]
Another New Feather cycle is upon us, it seems. For those who have newly arrived, I am sorry to say that we cannot return to our worlds by our own means. However, I will do what I can to help you get acquainted and somewhat comfortable. I can be found frequently in the forest, so if you are lost, I would gladly guide you to the village.
Meanwhile, the New Feather stations need to be restocked, so I shall see to that.
[Saleh can be found anywhere between the Welcome Center and the New Feather stations located at several points in the forest. When leaving the Welcome Center, he is carrying larger sacks than normal – sacks with clothing, food, and medical supplies. He will be happy to help out any newbies, or just as willing to chat with old companions or even strangers.]
Another New Feather cycle is upon us, it seems. For those who have newly arrived, I am sorry to say that we cannot return to our worlds by our own means. However, I will do what I can to help you get acquainted and somewhat comfortable. I can be found frequently in the forest, so if you are lost, I would gladly guide you to the village.
Meanwhile, the New Feather stations need to be restocked, so I shall see to that.
[Saleh can be found anywhere between the Welcome Center and the New Feather stations located at several points in the forest. When leaving the Welcome Center, he is carrying larger sacks than normal – sacks with clothing, food, and medical supplies. He will be happy to help out any newbies, or just as willing to chat with old companions or even strangers.]
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074 [Video]
[When Saleh wakes, his room feels...strangely empty. Even with everything back to normal, something still feels...off. It becomes clear within minutes. The room is empty, the silence deafening. No perky student to spice up his life.]
...Ewan?
[With barely a sound, he creeps around the room, looking for any traces. Ewan's belongings are nowhere to be found either. This can only mean one thing.]
[Saleh picks up his journal with a deep breath.]
For those who knew him...Ewan...my student...has returned to his own world. He was a growing, gifted mage, and...I am very proud of him.
[And then for the other thing on his mind. He owes an apology to a certain someone. Another instance of a love that turned out to be false. It only makes him think of Julia. While he isn't sure exactly what he felt, he knows that it was real.]
Miss Faith...I owe you an apology. My thoughts, my behavior...they were improper.
[He'll leave it at that and not drag it out. Short and to the point.]
...Ewan?
[With barely a sound, he creeps around the room, looking for any traces. Ewan's belongings are nowhere to be found either. This can only mean one thing.]
[Saleh picks up his journal with a deep breath.]
For those who knew him...Ewan...my student...has returned to his own world. He was a growing, gifted mage, and...I am very proud of him.
[And then for the other thing on his mind. He owes an apology to a certain someone. Another instance of a love that turned out to be false. It only makes him think of Julia. While he isn't sure exactly what he felt, he knows that it was real.]
Miss Faith...I owe you an apology. My thoughts, my behavior...they were improper.
[He'll leave it at that and not drag it out. Short and to the point.]
073 [Video/Action]
[Well, it's been a good few weeks. Saleh and Ewan are back from their journey and are ready to settle back into civilization.]
We're back...Ewan and I, I mean. It was rather uneventful, but we enjoyed just being together, surrounded by the beauty of Luceti's landscape. Embracing nature's creation is one of the best ways to build strength of body and mind. I could sure use a trip to the hot springs after this, though...
[What better way to finish off a journey through the wilderness than to cleanse oneself in the springs? And true to his word, after washing himself at home, he'll head over to the hot springs to take a soak.]
We're back...Ewan and I, I mean. It was rather uneventful, but we enjoyed just being together, surrounded by the beauty of Luceti's landscape. Embracing nature's creation is one of the best ways to build strength of body and mind. I could sure use a trip to the hot springs after this, though...
[What better way to finish off a journey through the wilderness than to cleanse oneself in the springs? And true to his word, after washing himself at home, he'll head over to the hot springs to take a soak.]
072 [Video/Action]
[A few months back, Saleh and Ewan had made a decision to take a journey throughout the enclosure, to explore the terrains, and train themselves in survival. Now that he's heard some disturbing news, he's even more ready to take that trip. However, that was still a few weeks away, and he knows he'd better stick to the original plan. However, now would be a good time to start preparing, gathering supplies, and settling any affairs with their comrades in the village before they leave, because they'll expect to be gone for some time, perhaps a week or two. So Saleh picks up his journal and makes an open announcement.]
In just a few short weeks...on June 1st, to be precise, Ewan and I will be leaving on a journey to explore the enclosure. We'll expect to be gone for a few weeks, at least. So if anyone has any business with either of us, it's best to take care of it before we leave.
[Action]
[Saleh will spend some time sulking in his room before going out for his usual errands. Catch him at the grocery shop or the item shop, or anywhere in between.]
[OOC: Feel free to ask for either Saleh or Ewan in your tags. ♥]
In just a few short weeks...on June 1st, to be precise, Ewan and I will be leaving on a journey to explore the enclosure. We'll expect to be gone for a few weeks, at least. So if anyone has any business with either of us, it's best to take care of it before we leave.
[Action]
[Saleh will spend some time sulking in his room before going out for his usual errands. Catch him at the grocery shop or the item shop, or anywhere in between.]
[OOC: Feel free to ask for either Saleh or Ewan in your tags. ♥]
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071 [Video]
[Saleh's looking into his journal, looking firm, as he usually does. A few may think that he looks even firmer than normal, given his mood in the past week. He has an announcement to make, and he speaks with the certain, assertive tone that some people may know him for.]
I must apologize for my behavior in the past week. I was simply...not myself. I had been taken by the Malnosso, and this was the result of their experiments upon me. That is my reason, though it is no excuse. I am sorry to those whom I have caused concern.
Ewan, we should speak. Meet me at home as soon as you are able.
[He has an idea that he's certain that his young pupil will like.]
I must apologize for my behavior in the past week. I was simply...not myself. I had been taken by the Malnosso, and this was the result of their experiments upon me. That is my reason, though it is no excuse. I am sorry to those whom I have caused concern.
Ewan, we should speak. Meet me at home as soon as you are able.
[He has an idea that he's certain that his young pupil will like.]
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070 [Action]
[Saleh awakens in a clearing deep in the forest, sitting on the ground with his back against a tree. He stands up, disoriented, not sure how he got there or how long he's been there. He's not even sure what day it is. On this note, he decides to head back to the village straight away.]
[Those in the village can see that he's not walking with his usual confident stride. Rather, his stride is more like that of a man who's lost his way. He sits by the fountain in the plaza, staring at the ground in front of him, thinking. Thinking of Lady Myrrh and the duty that Saleh had failed to fulfill. Thinking about how the world would be engulfed with this evil energy, and how it would be his fault.]
[Once he tires of sitting at the fountain, Saleh will get up and go back to his apartment. Then he'll sit on the edge of his bed and continue to dwell on his failures.]
[OOC: Saleh's back from his mallynap, and his mallynap effect is the complete loss of his self-esteem and confidence. So he'll spend the next week or so wallowing in despair.]
[Those in the village can see that he's not walking with his usual confident stride. Rather, his stride is more like that of a man who's lost his way. He sits by the fountain in the plaza, staring at the ground in front of him, thinking. Thinking of Lady Myrrh and the duty that Saleh had failed to fulfill. Thinking about how the world would be engulfed with this evil energy, and how it would be his fault.]
[Once he tires of sitting at the fountain, Saleh will get up and go back to his apartment. Then he'll sit on the edge of his bed and continue to dwell on his failures.]
[OOC: Saleh's back from his mallynap, and his mallynap effect is the complete loss of his self-esteem and confidence. So he'll spend the next week or so wallowing in despair.]
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069 [Video (Mallynap)]
[The feed begins with Saleh sitting at his desk, looking very focused. He inhales deeply, and then exhales. He then begins to speak...in an entirely foreign language. As one listens further, it becomes apparent that he's actually reciting some sort of chant. He appears to be struggling with it, though. Some of the syllables come out strained, and there's some stuttering here and there. He also repeats some of the syllables like a broken record.]
[The strained chanting stops, though, as something seems to grab Saleh's attention. He stands, backing away warily. Son, some heavy footsteps can be heard, faintly at first, but gradually growing louder. Saleh knows immediately what those footsteps are – the droids are coming. They burst through the door, stomping right towards the sage. There's nowhere to run, and no time to grab a tome and fight. All Saleh could do was shout, much louder than he normally would.]
Ewan!
[He shouts the pupil's name as a warning, knowing full well that there's nothing Ewan can do either. And then, just as quickly as they came, the droids take Saleh and leave.]
[OOC: Replies will come from Ewan (eagerstudent), so tagging this post is highly encouraged.]
[The strained chanting stops, though, as something seems to grab Saleh's attention. He stands, backing away warily. Son, some heavy footsteps can be heard, faintly at first, but gradually growing louder. Saleh knows immediately what those footsteps are – the droids are coming. They burst through the door, stomping right towards the sage. There's nowhere to run, and no time to grab a tome and fight. All Saleh could do was shout, much louder than he normally would.]
Ewan!
[He shouts the pupil's name as a warning, knowing full well that there's nothing Ewan can do either. And then, just as quickly as they came, the droids take Saleh and leave.]
[OOC: Replies will come from Ewan (
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068 [Video]
[Every year, Saleh had tried to learn something about love from the Valentine's Day experiment. To explore how it felt to be in love. So maybe one day, if he truly fell in love, he would know.]
[He dared not speak about the affections he had felt for certain (multiple) people, but he remember the feelings. The feelings of affection towards those people, the overabundance of worry and concern for those people, the constant worry about their well-being. And his desire to see them as much as possible, or to be with them always.]
[But this reflection has given him a recollection of earlier months when he had felt all of these things. He remembered when Julia was here, he was overly concerned for her. He knew the strength in her heart, and yet he couldn't help worrying about her, how the experiments and other events had affected her. He had wanted to be with her, to comfort her and bring out her own strength. Did this truly mean that he had been in love with her? Even now, he can't tell.]
[But now Julia was long gone. It's pointless to feel this way now. But the pain of realizing it far too late was sharp, almost unbearable. How could he have been so foolish to have not realized it before? This was one of those rare moments that Saleh could feel tears welling up in his eyes. He can't let himself cry, though. Still the thoughts rushed through his mind. After Julia, how could he possibly fall in love with someone else? Was it possible? Like any wave of painful emotions, he would have to get past them and move on. One thing Saleh could do was confide in the wisdom of others, who are more familiar with this love thing than he is. And so he picks up his journal, wiping the stray tears from his eyes, and addresses the population with a single question.]
...Has anyone ever fallen in love, only to realize it much too late?
[He dared not speak about the affections he had felt for certain (multiple) people, but he remember the feelings. The feelings of affection towards those people, the overabundance of worry and concern for those people, the constant worry about their well-being. And his desire to see them as much as possible, or to be with them always.]
[But this reflection has given him a recollection of earlier months when he had felt all of these things. He remembered when Julia was here, he was overly concerned for her. He knew the strength in her heart, and yet he couldn't help worrying about her, how the experiments and other events had affected her. He had wanted to be with her, to comfort her and bring out her own strength. Did this truly mean that he had been in love with her? Even now, he can't tell.]
[But now Julia was long gone. It's pointless to feel this way now. But the pain of realizing it far too late was sharp, almost unbearable. How could he have been so foolish to have not realized it before? This was one of those rare moments that Saleh could feel tears welling up in his eyes. He can't let himself cry, though. Still the thoughts rushed through his mind. After Julia, how could he possibly fall in love with someone else? Was it possible? Like any wave of painful emotions, he would have to get past them and move on. One thing Saleh could do was confide in the wisdom of others, who are more familiar with this love thing than he is. And so he picks up his journal, wiping the stray tears from his eyes, and addresses the population with a single question.]
...Has anyone ever fallen in love, only to realize it much too late?
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067 [Voice]
[Saleh returns home with so many emotions raging within him. His recent encounter with Garrosh Hellscream revealed that an inevitable battle may be afoot, although what they would fight is still unknown. The plan to recruit everyone in the enclosure as soldiers and simply break out of the barrier and control the entire world is an absolutely ludicrous plan. But no matter what, Garrosh would not be persuaded. Saleh has to stop this somehow, but obviously he can't do it alone. And since talking him out of it had been ineffective, Saleh fears that the village would respond by fighting Garrosh, and that's not what he wants either. If there's only one thing that Saleh knows about Garrosh Hellscream, it's that he is not someone that the village needs as an enemy.]
[Saleh opens his journal, pondering a setup. A setup that would need to be worded very carefully.]
I've...a question. If an opportunity were to arise...would you fight for a chance to return home? How far would you be willing to go? Is there anything you would not be willing to do, even if it means remaining trapped here?
[The emotions are very evident in his voice, particularly doubt and fear.]
[Saleh opens his journal, pondering a setup. A setup that would need to be worded very carefully.]
I've...a question. If an opportunity were to arise...would you fight for a chance to return home? How far would you be willing to go? Is there anything you would not be willing to do, even if it means remaining trapped here?
[The emotions are very evident in his voice, particularly doubt and fear.]