audio.

[mercedis]

( as always, he's trying to make this as short as possible, but it's hard to even know where to stop with the way his voice carries into the charm. it's likely going to come out all wrong, but: he figures it's like posting something on the notice board in the slums. no one's going to listen to it, right? )

Looking to head back out into the forest to see if there's any trace of the people that went missing.

Figured it might be best to find someone, or someones, to come with me. Not looking to become one of the missing myself.

Some questions if you're considering it...

One, are you afraid of ghosts?

Two, how do you react when you're scared?

( --and then, with a measured sigh: )

My name is Cloud. Blonde hair, big sword. If you're worried, I'm pretty good at keeping people alive, but.

( imagine if he had just, you know, done a video. )

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{Video}

[heavensdragon]

I do not fear ghosts. {Wouldn't it be silly if he did?} I am calm; I won't lose my focus even if I am startled. It would take a great deal to frighten me.

Where shall I meet you?

audio.

[mercedis]

Do you fear anything? Doesn't have to be ghosts, but... It'd be good to know.

In either case, I'm thinking I might head out there a few times... Might be good to see if there are any differences here and there, so if you're up for coming along one time, I'd appreciate it. You want to hit the forest during the day or the night?

{Video}

[heavensdragon]

What I fear cannot be held against me in this realm. {He fears losing his wife-to-be to his brother. Since neither are here, he is safe.}

We might have more success at night. Those who were stolen are likely hidden during the day. {Runyu has to explain, however:} I am more comfortable at night. If you need light, I can provide it.

[mercedis]

( a very interesting answer. )

Night's good for me, you make a good point. I hadn't thought about it.

Do you...Sorry. Do you have light...magic?

( it sounds ridiculous saying it, a little, but he tries to make it sound natural. after all, it's not like magic is anything foreign to him. )

[heavensdragon]

Creating light is no issue; I can fill the sky with stars if need be. I am the Night deity.

{Being a god has its perks.}

[mercedis]

( ...now that's something he's never heard before. )

The Night deity? What does... How, or. What does that mean?

[heavensdragon]

Before, in Heaven, I oversaw the stars, changing the constellations accordingly.

{It's a beautiful job, but lonely.}

[mercedis]

In Heaven...

( he can't help but repeat it--he doesn't sound disbelieving, but just a little stumped. )

I've always liked looking at the stars. Guess I should thank you for your service.

[heavensdragon]

Yes. {Runyu blinks in surprise at Cloud's reaction. He is accustomed to disbelief, but gratitude?}

I'm only doing my duty. {He really has no idea how to respond to compliments.}