Splitting from the church

[22:32] Kofe took a comfortable seat upon the bench, shifting to look at Del more directly.

"You saw the aftermath of my fight with Romani, right? It looked like you saw the humor in it, too." He began with, grinning for a few seconds before he moved to a more personal subject. Eyes fell upon the floorboards.

"Have you ever thought about doing something stupid knowing it'd be stupid because of your emotions?"
(Kofe)
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[22:36] Edelaide Reveille says, "Oh, my."
[22:36] Edelaide Reveille says, "Del, I wanted... Something."
[22:36] Edelaide Reveille says, "But I'll return later.~"
[22:36] Kofe pats the seat by his side.
(Kofe)
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[22:36] Edelaide waves dismissively. "I'll be back at a later time!"
(Edelaide Reveille)
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[22:38] Del sat down. Poor Levi, they made sure that they'll make it up to him later. But, they sat here a bit quiet until he mentions the injury he gave Romani. In truth, the fact that the remnants of the attack was a mere sigil gave it humor.

"..But.. you should not.. use the Codex.. as such..." A rather quiet request, directed towards the floor since their gaze lingered there, even if they felt the Rhoynish boy's eyes on them.

"E-Eh..? Oh... I don't.. think... so..."

At least now. The young Deacon sat quietly, thinking more. What emotion, exactly? They didn't exactly feel many in large, except anxiety but it didn't cause them to do anything stupid. Quietly, they let out a thoughtful hum until realizing a rather new feeling made them think certain things.

"I'm not sure.."

For a second, their gaze parted from the floor and to the arriving Edelaide. What could she possibly want? But she left far too quickly for them to even respond to her entry.
(Del mer Joyau)
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[22:40] A hum of his own followed before he leaned in just a tad closer, nudging lightly. He knew Del wasn't too fond of proximity, so he made it more tolerable.

"I can tell you've got something on your mind. You wanna share?" He asked, thinking about how unfair this may be to his friend. Lips parted with a smile upon them.

"We can trade stories."
(Kofe)
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[22:45] Even without looking, they could feel him enter their space. The golden starlight bent slightly, causing their gaze to move to Kofe for a second or two, discomfort surfaced as their gaze parted immediately, shoulders tensing and hand gripping at their arm. There's a slight lean in the opposite direction.

"I do.. not talk well..."

Especially with their innermost thoughts. Very few acted as shoulders and ears for them to cry to and vent. With Kofe, a kind Rhoynish boy, they did not feel that way.
(Del mer Joyau)
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[22:50] Kofe allowed a long silence to follow before he nodded a few times, repeating words that had been told to Del numerous times already.

"That's alright. You can tell me when you're ready."

There was no reason to be pushy; he had shown his willingness to welcome the other in his heart and that was good enough. Perhaps in due time that nudge could be returned.

"I met the princess earlier. She said I should get some other cosmic mage to help me strengthen my bond with Iberl. Pericles thought you'd be best for that. Though I think our methods are far too different, don't you?"
(Kofe)
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[22:54] Will they ever be ready? It has happened with a few people. Opening this frail heart. But it's frail, weak. It can easily be taken advantage of or even broken. Their eyes remained on the floor as Kofe spoke, a princess-- Which one? Not that it'd matter, actually, if a name was given. Del didn't know any by name nor personally at all. Royalty and nobility frightened the Deacon but, it's good that Kofe made friends during his time in Osrona.

"Oh-- He.. said that..? I don't.. think I.. can be of much.. help..."

Dainty hands moved to the back of their neck, pushing past their ponytail and rubbing at it gently.

"I think.. I could.. attempt to.. guide.. But I could.. attempt.. if you'd.. like.."
(Del mer Joyau)
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[22:57] Kofe shook his head slightly, stil giving out that same smile as before. "I think I'll be fine for now. If I ever end up wanting to know more, I'll tell you. The stories weren't that great, but... It was a cool thing to try out."

For one to have been inducted and to lose interest was sad, truly, alas Kofe walked a path few did. Entertainment needed no strength, but merely an ability to observe and spin.

In a way, perhaps a proactive search was the wrong approach regardless.

"We should go. There's people wanting to talk to you."
(Kofe)
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[23:01] The joy of the Stars lied in the stories one could make in it. Different interpretations of the images that these far of, celestial bodies form. Perhaps Stellus Salis' and High Keeper Vitalis' views didn't interest him. What made others think that Del could possibly do so?

Still looking down, they nodded. People wanted to talk to them.

"Oh.. yes..." Again, another nodded, they rose up.
(Del mer Joyau)