[ Well then, since Anaxagoras does not see the merit of going down more hallways with soldiers and empty hallways at this time...or maybe he might, but I am sparing Naru agony, here.
He will return and await Thancred's answer on the body, but also mention: ]
As expected, there is only more of the same.
The door ahead seems like the remaining unique option forward.
[There's visible hesitation on Thancred's face, as he reaches out to tilt the child's chin slightly with his hand. Cold. Like they were a puppet made of wax.
...]
...It's only a vessel. And if this is something Victor remembers completing... I would not disturb it and repeat the same mistakes.
Had there been life behind those eyes, I...
[His lips thin. But his hand drops away with an exhale.]
...Never mind.
Come. Let us away. [Off towards the other door, and the ominous warning at the front of it.]
[ it sure is an ominous warning in front of it and as they reach for the door, this is where they'll formally learn of what will be asked of them moving forward; that in order to open the door and proceed they'll need to:
open the door together
either leave "something" behind
bring "something" with them,
or take "something" from "someone" else.
and it's here that they'll learn the other bit of information needed moving forward:
the definition of what "something" is.
each door that they'll subsequently open will demand more from them
that there is no turning back
understandably, they're going to be given the time to process all of this...as well as decide on what it is that they'll want to do in order to move forward into the next room. ]
Sure, they can always abandon this kid right here. And you know what, maybe he will regret this, but... ]
Perhaps. Though, we can at least bring it up to the door.
...Or even further. There must be a reason we find this child like this.
[ Even if there is no pulse, and it is staring emptily, does it mean the child is really not alive? But, he won't fight particularly hard since he is still not too certain about it either way, and will wait for Thancred's response. Regardless of what it is, he will move to the door and look at the options. ]
[ Anaxagoras supposes it could be the 'something' to bring with...
He gives a bit more thought on the matter of certainty. He could say no, but at this point if he's bringing it up, he believes he is more certain than not, which effectively decides it. ]
So, certain enough. I cannot carry the child, though, so it is ultimately in your hands if you decide to go ahead with it.
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He will return and await Thancred's answer on the body, but also mention: ]
As expected, there is only more of the same.
The door ahead seems like the remaining unique option forward.
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[There's visible hesitation on Thancred's face, as he reaches out to tilt the child's chin slightly with his hand. Cold. Like they were a puppet made of wax.
...]
...It's only a vessel. And if this is something Victor remembers completing... I would not disturb it and repeat the same mistakes.
Had there been life behind those eyes, I...
[His lips thin. But his hand drops away with an exhale.]
...Never mind.
Come. Let us away. [Off towards the other door, and the ominous warning at the front of it.]
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- open the door together
- either leave "something" behind
- bring "something" with them,
- or take "something" from "someone" else.
and it's here that they'll learn the other bit of information needed moving forward:
- the definition of what "something" is.
- each door that they'll subsequently open will demand more from them
- that there is no turning back
understandably, they're going to be given the time to process all of this...as well as decide on what it is that they'll want to do in order to move forward into the next room. ]no subject
Sure, they can always abandon this kid right here. And you know what, maybe he will regret this, but... ]
Perhaps. Though, we can at least bring it up to the door.
...Or even further. There must be a reason we find this child like this.
[ Even if there is no pulse, and it is staring emptily, does it mean the child is really not alive? But, he won't fight particularly hard since he is still not too certain about it either way, and will wait for Thancred's response. Regardless of what it is, he will move to the door and look at the options. ]
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[We are AT THE DOOR NOW and processing the sudden knowledge that dawns on him.]
Are you certain?
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[ Anaxagoras supposes it could be the 'something' to bring with...
He gives a bit more thought on the matter of certainty. He could say no, but at this point if he's bringing it up, he believes he is more certain than not, which effectively decides it. ]
So, certain enough. I cannot carry the child, though, so it is ultimately in your hands if you decide to go ahead with it.
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...
He shouldn't. This is so risky. Incredibly risky. But so had--
...
...]
Damn it all.
[It's muttered as he goes back to the pulpit to sweep the child up into his arms easily.]
I've no idea if you can hear me. But hold steady.
[It won't be enough for both of them, though, would it? It didn't feel like it. A price for each person, compounding. So if Anaxa was choosing this...
...
To maul his memory is unthinkable. His feelings, his wish, even worse.
But he's gone without sight in his left eye before. If he were to lose the sense again... he knows he can manage.
It's kept silent, as he returns to the door, casting Anaxa an unsteady look, but nodding all the same.]
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...I don't know how this works, but he is claiming the baby, just you know he can't really carry it.
Thancred will do the effort here. But, it isn't going without acknowledgement, at least. ]
I appreciate it. I hope the child isn't too heavy.
[ But, regardless...
He is ready to leave. He won't know what the other will be giving up in this regard, or if there's something else in mind. ]
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