cosmic log 2

[21:53] She approached the table with Waylan, gesturing to the stool with a hand.

"May I sit? Need to recover from a mining trip."
(Signe Daman)
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[21:54] Waylan mer Joyau asks, "Hm?"

[21:55] Waylan seemed to be out of it, but nods with a smile.

"By all means; I could use the company."
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[21:56] She nodded, sitting and setting her dusty pack on the ground, rolling her shoulders and re-orienting her sword back into its more natural position.

"Name's Signe, still getting used to Myllenoris as our new base of operations. Hopefully temporary."

Green eyes looked over Waylan curiously, but little else was offered. The stoic woman was apparently not particularly verbose.
(Signe Daman)
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[22:00] Waylan was clearly in distress about the recent news; hopefully she was right, but he felt otherwise.

"Signe, it's a pleasure to meet you, my name is Waylan mer Joyau. I do hope you're right, but seeing as this war might be going on for a while; I have to think about there here and now.

I really had having to put my ideas on hold because of a living situation, but I do hope this is temporary."

Clearly frustrated he took a deep breath and sighed.
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[21:56] She nodded, sitting and setting her dusty pack on the ground, rolling her shoulders and re-orienting her sword back into its more natural position.

"Name's Signe, still getting used to Myllenoris as our new base of operations. Hopefully temporary."

Green eyes looked over Waylan curiously, but little else was offered. The stoic woman was apparently not particularly verbose.
(Signe Daman)
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[22:00] Waylan was clearly in distress about the recent news; hopefully she was right, but he felt otherwise.

"Signe, it's a pleasure to meet you, my name is Waylan mer Joyau. I do hope you're right, but seeing as this war might be going on for a while; I have to think about there here and now.

I really had having to put my ideas on hold because of a living situation, but I do hope this is temporary."

Clearly frustrated he took a deep breath and sighed.
(Waylan mer Joyau)


[22:02] "A pleasure Waylan. As for the war, it'll last so long as the demons walk Esshar. Until we can purge them and their worshippers once more."

A resolute nod accompanied this with a brief glance to the north. A certain eagerness in it.

"But your ideas? Can you tell me more?"

Hearing the plans of others, what they were doing, often led to unexpected inspiration. Sometimes allies were to be found in the sharing of goals and mutual drive.
(Signe Daman)
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[22:08] "If my mother still drew breath she'd purge these unholy creatures, but I must do so in her steed."

He motions towards the necklace that hung from his neck.

"My main focus was picking up where my mother left off, but in Nysea there wasn't a church -yet-. She wouldn't stand there and allow that to happen, so my plan was to create one since I've been blessed with a vast amount of knowledge.

However, this little moving situation has put my ideas on hold for now, but I still have time to plan out what needs to be done."
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[22:14] Another nod met this, while not one of the faith, she was on the same page about purging the creatures.

"I thought I heard someone else wanted to make a church. Though I found that child a bit disconcerting. He seemed to believe everyone could be browbeaten into following the faith."

Her fingers tapped the table. Its not that she wasn't interested either.

"I'm unsure what to think of it. I am bonded with the stars, yet I cannot fully join the faith in good conscience. It is difficult."
(Signe Daman)
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[22:19] Waylan found this topic interesting, but the chance arose for him to assist her.

"You show interest? If you would follow me for a moment, perhaps I can lead you down the path in which the stars might speak to you."

Waylan offered a smile,

"I've come in contact with a relic that will be able to help me assist you should you accept the offer. There isn't a rush people come when they are ready, but I can't sit here without extending my help.

My mother would jump up in a heartbeat to help you, so I'll do the same."
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[22:21] "Ah, they...already speak to me."

She closed her eyes, focusing for a moment before motes of stardust sprung to existence around her, wings unfurling in the soft glow of starlight, horns growing from her brow and a tail whipping onto the grass behind her. The tail earned a quick look from Signe, she was having such a hard time preventing it from having such a violent manifestation.

"I more meant...I was raised amidst the Fireblooded, and now I'm bonded to Phos. I find it difficult to forsake one for another, when both are a part of me. For the moment, I exist as neither."
(Signe Daman)
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[22:29] "I see, but I have a question for you"

Oddly enough this was his second run in with another of the Fire blood, were they just attached to his presence? He'd never truly know, light chuckles given.

"From what I understand about Phos a trait most have is determination, correct? Are the two faiths conflicting with each other in any way, shape, or form?

Is there no way you can find a middle ground without forsaking one for another?"
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[22:33] Her eyes closed.

"The afterlife for one. The Fireblooded are meant to seek death by combat, to enter Vanaheim. The stars seek an endless cycle of rebirth."

And opened once more, wings stretching slightly as she spoke.

"A middle ground may be possible, yet some of the faith have told me one cannot have two religions."

A discussion with a child had had that precise reaction.

"I find it difficult to keep a singular focus when I hear a thousand different views."
(Signe Daman)
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[22:40] "Sae has blessed me with open eyes, meaning I grasp the ideals of others to gain a better understanding."

He motions towards the necklace again as it emits a faint glow.

"Phos trait of determination can be paired well with the beliefs of the Fire Blooded. You seek death by combat, yes? You are determined to enter Vanaheim, yes?

The path you've chosen is aligned with each other, and others might not agree, but that doesn't mean what they say is correct in any fashion.

The things I've come to understand about faith is everyone will see it differently, they do what they believe is best for them and their beliefs.

If we were connected two the same star we'd hear the message differently, but is that truly a bad thing? When you're open to accept new ideals then you're truly taking the first step towards growth.

I believe you can achieve this balance, are you determined to let others sway from that path or are you determined to prove them wrong? The answer lies within you."

Waylan nodded, the faith glow on the necklace was gone though he wondered how much of his advice she would listen to.
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[22:46] She leaned back and thought over the man's words. Yet another interpretation, and an interesting one at that. It may be possible to intersect them both but would she like that intersection either? And how did they align with her goals...

"I don't seek death by combat, though I do not detest the idea."

Her green eyes locked to Waylan, her wings glowing brighter as the woman's ideals were brought to the forefront.

"I wish to ascend. To deepen my connection with Phos even more, to take in so much cosmic mana that the dragon in me and the stars become one. To become the Dragon of the Stars."

A small smile cracked her face, the ideal laid out.

"In as literal a sense as possible, no matter the toll it would take on this form. Even should I be unable to change back.

That's my unification. Probably."
(Signe Daman)
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[22:55] Waylan couldn't help but form a slight smirk, why were her ideals somewhat different they seemed close to his own?

"You have a very interesting way of displaying your ideals, it made me remember what I want to achieve and why my mother achieved it."

He'd motions towards the sky, the thought of his mother made him smile.

"My mother was as attuned with the stars, blessed by angels and loved by everyone. My mother was truly able to become an angel herself and ascend to a level of understanding that people wish.

While your goal might be different; I can see that same fire in you that my mother had. I have that same fire in myself and now I believe that you can do whatever you set your mind too.

To become a dragon of the stars would be the greatest achievement ever, and you'd be the first to achieve something like that.

It won't be easy, and the road ahead will continue to remain bumpy with people trying to sway you from this path."

He made eye contact with her, wanting her to know he meant well and she had his undivided attention.

"Continue doing what you feel will push you towards this goal and listen to what the stars say to you. Nobody can truly change your path. It's faith that determines what could happen, but it's up to you to fully accept that."
(Waylan mer Joyau)

[23:00] She smiled slightly wider. The first person to accept the idea without question, to simply encourage. Her eyes aglow.

"If it was easy it wouldn't be worth doing. Yet, it is all I hope for."

The glow slowly subsided.

"But your faith is more accepting than the faith I heard of before. That others have spoken of. Should you succeed in getting a church together, or need a supporter."

She extended a...well what used to be a hand, but what was currently a claw. Perhaps slightly more menacing than she was intending.

"I'll be at your side. Or back. Or...wherever."

A confirming nod.

"Such an institution gives me hope for a faith that seemed so harsh before."
(Signe Daman)
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[23:08] A supporter? He didn't accept these turn of events, but he should be more accepting of them. He reaches out to shake her claw hand with a smile.

"If the path is easy then you're going the wrong way, you said it best."

A chuckle comes from Waylan, finally releasing her claw hand.

"If you push everyone away then the faith cannot grow, in times like this people show to be more accepting and understanding of others.

If we all follow one set of ideals it would be more of cult than a place of faith."

Resting his hands on the table finally he was enjoying this conversation quite a bit.

"When the time comes; I'll be sure to have you by my side. I'm looking forward to having you share your ideals with others. We really need to become more open and accepting."
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[23:13] She nodded again, shaking his hand in turn.

"I agree entirely with your approach. Faith is meant to soothe the spirit, not bend others to your beliefs. Probably."

Or something like that, she wasn't the greatest at concepts like this.

"I wonder...perhaps the Teraphim would allow a building to be constructed here, if we're unlikely to recover Osrona soon. Not necessarily as grand a church, but a place of worship and gathering."

Another nod, trying to work out logistics in her mind.
(Signe Daman)
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[23:17] "They might, but I think there is a place already built here which can be used for gathers. If not I'll have to see what I can do about getting some kind of permission."

He tapped his cheek a few times.

"Perhaps if I offer lessons and information to any and all here they might allow us. You'd join me of course I'm sure people would love to hear your take on things."
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[23:20] "Me, a teacher? I mean...I've given swordsmanship lessons...but about the stars? I'm not very well educated."

She blushed? This was a new experience for her, embarrassment was almost unheard of to the usually socially inept drakanite.

"I guess I could, my path to Phos was...strange. But I expect it would be very odd considering most teachings I've heard. Still, I guess, if you really want my thoughts, I could supply them..."

She shifted slightly in her seat, really unsure what to do with these feelings.
(Signe Daman)
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[23:29] "Huh? I didn't take you for the shy type. I'm sure nobody will bother you."

He teased her after he noticed her slight blush, he found it funny a bit.

"On a serious note; I'd love to have you teaching with me. It would give a different outlook and people would get the best of both worlds.

I know you can do it, and I believe you are skilled enough to assist others. If you ever need help I'll be there, so we'll do this together."
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[23:30] "Shy?!"

Now she looked rather stern, almost glaring back with a sigh, her discipline reasserting itself. Somehow this man had completely thrown her out of sorts. It was both concerning and very strange.

"But, if you're sure, I'd be glad to help, however I can. I'm, not a very spiritual person, and I can't speak all...flowery. Convoluted. But if that's alright, you can rely on me. And I'll rely on you..."

Another nod, her composure reestablished.

"You know, once we have a starting place."
(Signe Daman)
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[23:31] Mikhail says, "I am not loud. "
[23:31] Mikhail says, "Respet. Your. Elder."
[23:35] Waylan couldn't help but chuckle again it was funny how she worded things.

"Flowery? Is that how you think I speak? Is that why you blushed like you did?"

He couldn't help but tease her more and she continued setting herself up for it.

"I don't mind how stern you are or how straight forward you might be. You can be my counterbalance and it won't take me long to find a set location.

I'll sway them with my flowery ways."
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[23:38] "Its how everyone from cities talks."

Her stern gaze met with his, discipline firmly in place.

"And I don't blush, you'd do well to keep my stumble out of your mind."

Another nod, face as stoic as ever, yet she was still shifting a bit. Not quite as iron of a discipline as she was presenting.

"Regardless, we're in agreement then. You'll have whatever aid I can offer between the occasional patrol and mining expedition. And training of course."

Seems she'd ended up in helping to put a church together, against all her own expectations. But she wasn't one to turn away a cause she believed in, even if it had to make room amidst a sea of problems and responsibilities.
(Signe Daman)
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[23:46] "Oh my mistake; I believe I might have been seeing things."

He'd wave his hand in a dismissive manner.

"I jest, I'm sure it was nothing for the most part"

Did he really have a city talk? Whatever it was seemed to keep others attention long enough to make progress. He was proud of that much at least, but their partnership was set in stone.

"Yes, when the time comes we'll aid each other and aim for a better future. Something much bigger and offers a haven for all to come and express their ideals.

Training would be nice and mining is excellent; My you're a complete package I'm glad I was able to meet you. It seems out paths were meant to cross."
(Waylan mer Joyau)
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[23:52] She grinned at the prospect of training, either with Waylan or others. One benefit to Myllenoris was an enormous increase in potential training partners. So many more she could learn from here.

"I am still from Theria, its practically in our blood. That and blood wine."

A bottle was produced briefly from her bag with a knowing smirk. Her steel façade was breaking slightly more as she got more comfortable with the man.

"And when the demons come we'll need to be ready. As skilled as I can be in as short a time as possible. Nothing quite like death to motivate one for practice and power.

Meant to, who knows, yet I'm pleased they did. A place of solace. Both for those like me who run to the fight, and those who pursue other honorable lives, like farmers and miners."

Her wings finally folded back in as her emotional state subsided. And he'd let the blush go, good. She wasn't some maiden who needed to be fawned over.
(Signe Daman)
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