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  1. [17:38:20] Kaschei looks hurt by the refused handshake. He glances between his hand and the Mimic, before exhaling stiffly. "Well, I hope you find him soon." He says- before finally deciding to leave the eerie thing alone. He turns and moves to answer Cullen...
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  3. He beholds them strangely, after what he'd heard from Masika. But he would try not to be judgemental - there was a greater threat at stake. "Cullen, I know you're trying to focus on meditation and whatnot right now, but..." He begins- before his lips turn afoul for a grimacing frown.
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  5. The brown-haired Krausite sets a hand on the Paladin's shoulder. There's concern in his ice-blue eyes. "Kamohoali has threatened to kill you the next time he sees you." He begins, recognizing Cullen as the one element that could perhaps save his friend.
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  7. His head shakes side-to-side and his gaze breaks away from the ex-Bulwark's. "Masika is... distraught. I don't know what happened, but I think she needs you." He says, afraid he would impose- yet fearful for the sorceress.
  8. (Kaschei)
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  11. [17:46:52] The Paladin slowly shifted his yellow irises to face Kaschei. He listened intently to everything that the fellow Krausite told him, and the helmet hid whatever reaction his face would have. The yellow cracks of holy energy were still present on his skin, dimly lighting up the interiors of the mythril helmet.
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  13. He let out a sigh, the bulwark badge now not-so-hidden on his new white coat. It shone brightly, although it was most certainly affected by the recent combats. His legs still bore ash and splinters, while his feet were reeking of mud, but no blood was there. Anyone carefully looking at him would associate that with the recent razing of Avalon.
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  15. Lifting up his right hand, he exposed a holy circuitry over the mythril gauntlet. His eyes locked upon Kaschei's. "I have harmed someone earlier, Kaschei. I do not wish to harm Kamohoali, and yet I feel like I may lose yet again."
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  17. A sigh came from him yet again, his gaze shifting from the librarian to the skies. "I do not feel at home with a sinful one like that wanting my head. But... I shall help Masika. Did she say any reason for her being distraught?"
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  19. His irises shifted, his head unmoving as he still faced the skies. They now looked once again upon Kaschei, and the constant humming that played in the background of his voice was gone for a second as he muttered the following words, intended only for his ears. "I hope it's not because of Kamohoali."
  20. (Paladin)
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  23. [17:48:35] Kaschei says, "I saw her in dread, and all she had to say was because it was something he'd said. I didn't ask what... she just told me he'd gotten angry, that he'd kill you if he saw you."
  24. [17:49:26] Paladin says, "... Kaschei, I'm going to ask you something."
  25. [17:49:26] Paladin asks, "Is there still hope for him? Do you feel it?"
  26. [17:49:26] Paladin whispers: Because I sure as hell do not want another Xomac wandering around, specially looking for my head.
  27. [17:50:17] Kaschei asks, "There is always hope. That's not the question. Do you think you can help?"
  28. [17:51:08] Paladin says, "We have different approaches for the same problem. You seek to remediate Masika's condition, which I also plan to do. But I do know that his threat needs to be taken seriously."
  29. [17:51:08] Paladin says, "Which is why I fear that he'll do something to Masika first. As he's done before."
  30. [17:51:08] Kaschei says, "I- ... would say it's already been done, Cullen."
  31. [17:52:00] Paladin asks, "I know it has already been done. But you know that it gets worse, don't you?"
  32. [17:52:00] Paladin says, "It can always get worse."
  33. [17:54:33] Kaschei says, "Masika saved my life... and it's not just me. She helps anyone. I don't want her being hurt."
  34. [17:55:24] Kaschei says, "Are we just going to let it be worse? I won't."
  35. [17:55:24] Paladin says, "That's why I asked if we were supposed to have hope for him, Kaschei."
  36. [17:55:24] Paladin says, "Our methods are clearly different, but sometimes... We can't keep giving second chances."
  37. [17:56:16] Kaschei says, "... Well, that's- ... it's a difficult question..."
  38. [17:56:16] Paladin says, "... Next, he'll come after me. And then, who knows. If you try to defend her, he'll come after you."
  39. [17:56:16] Paladin says, "I do not want to see that happening, Kaschei."
  40. [17:56:16] Kaschei asks, "You are- certain?"
  41. [17:57:07] Paladin says, "And even if Kraus protects -- Even if he said such heinous things about him that day... I am certain."
  42. [17:57:58] Kaschei says, "I would help you protect her, if that's what you intend to do. But we should try to help him change for the better, too. Any man can be saved."
  43. [17:57:58] Paladin says, "I remember something... Please, correct me if I'm wrong. From the mainland."
  44. [17:57:58] Paladin says, "We have three main tenets, yes? As Krausites."
  45. [17:58:49] Kaschei asks, "Sometimes four, sometimes five. They're usually all good. Which do you hold?"
  46. [18:00:32] Paladin says, "I'm an adept of Justice, Kaschei."
  47. [18:00:32] Paladin says, "That is what I abide by. That is why I converted."
  48. [18:01:23] Paladin says, "And... I remember one saying."
  49. [18:02:14] Paladin says, "It's mercy to spare an Oscuri. It's justice to slay them, but it's wise to ask for forgiveness and bend the knee until The Chosen returns."
  50. [18:02:14] Paladin says, "I believe the same could be said for... Chaotic forces."
  51. [18:03:05] Kaschei asks, "That sounds like an original passage! But- in this case... you're opting with- justice, then-?"
  52. [18:04:48] Paladin says, "... It's justice to slay an oscuri."
  53. [18:04:48] Paladin says, "And it would be just, deep within my heart... To keep one from causing more deaths."
  54. [18:07:21] Kaschei says, "I am not sure about this, Cullen. Couldn't you restrain him? Death is not the end, but it shouldn't be a means either..."
  55. [18:08:12] Paladin says, "I wish to purify him, Kaschei. But I lack the strength to do so. I could use your help, but... I'm not sure if it will work. It didn't work on Guatemoc."
  56. [18:08:12] Kaschei says, "Oh- so you branded Guatemoc... he uh, went to me for healing..."
  57. [18:09:04] Paladin says, "I warned him to not come closer. He kept attacking me with occult... And my holy magic stung him by itself as I pushed him away when I walked out."
  58. [18:09:04] Kaschei says, "Well, the trouble is, I'm not sure we can justify jailing him. We certainly can't justify- slaying, as it were. We should see Atro- and the chiefs."
  59. [18:09:55] Paladin says, "We most definitely should. I don't believe they would agree with that."
  60. [18:09:55] Oxo'moco says, "Unsure if too much white or too much black...not good both ways."
  61. [18:09:55] Paladin says, "Specially Xomac."
  62. [18:11:37] Kaschei says, "... We should talk to Masika, too... she did not expect you would return."
  63. [18:12:28] Paladin asks, "Huh? Where did she think I went?"
  64. [18:15:53] Kaschei says, "Well, she told me you said you wouldn't be on our side in the war, and it made it sound as if you'd- well, returned."
  65. [18:15:53] Kaschei says, "... She may have said something about you not being, er, redeemable..."
  66. [18:16:44] Kaschei sweats nervously. This was all sensitive stuff he was divulging- not exactly his own business, either. While he was involved for fear of Masika's life, he almost felt as if he was gossiping.
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  70. [18:21:52] The Paladin nodded slightly, his face turned away from Kaschei. He understood what he meant, and yet, he kept himself in silence for a few seconds before beginning to speak once again.
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  72. "She spoke the truth, Kaschei. I did not fight on your side of the war. She said I was falling for Azraelism once again, didn't she?" He shook his head slightly, letting out a sigh.
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  74. His voice's holy echoes were growing stronger, as the holy energy within his own body intensified to keep himself calm. His tone still bore serenity and peace with it, but nothing else.
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  76. "I did help them. I was the one to guide the innocent, the non-magi, the ones that did not evacuate earlier, into Jianghese lands. I had to keep them from being affected by the war, and the ones that were supposed to protect them did nothing. And as such, I guided them there." His voice was carried withno guilt. He merely spoke it, as it was his rightful duty to do so. Only now, perhaps, the battered badge upon his shoulder would be justified.
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  80. [21:39:50] Mixed feelings battled inside of Kaschei. On one half was his embitterment towards Valmasia- a memory of decades spent in obscurity and squalor because the Azraelites had conquered his forefathers. On the other half, he understood Cullen - maybe even agreed with him. He was loathe to resolve both halves, however.
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  82. In the end- his fists merely clench white-knuckled. He begins with a sigh. "It would be cold to say they should've been wiped out then. That those who didn't give it up before the final battle should begone forever with the rest." He speaks first, his tone heavy and his voice cheerless...
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  84. His ice-blue eyes meet with Cullen's turned visage. "I cannot fault you, and the trouble is I can't agree with you either." He says- truly bothered by his inability to be decisive. To be compassionate, or to be ruthless... both seemed painful.
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  86. He almost envied that Cullen had made a decision at all. "But if that is your way... my guess is, you will spare Kamohoali, so in some ways I feel less worried..." He lets on, hands trailing idly at his sides. Though he sounded sure enough - in truth, Kaschei was still unsure of what he was meant to do in all this...
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  88. He strongly feared for both Cullen and Masika.
  89. Was justice absolute-? When to be merciful...?
  90. (Kaschei)
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  93. [21:47:31] The Paladin's gaze shifted once again to face Kaschei. The holy energy was almost palpable, specially to someone attuned to it as well as Kaschei was. However, one thing had to be made certain. He did not want to die, after all. It was no merit of Kraus to be stupid -- It was, indeed, the opposite.
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  95. "That is why I wanted your opinion, Kaschei. I do not want to kill aimlessly, and much less do I want to kill someone I don't have to." He examined whatever expression was mustered by the fellow Krausite, waiting to see if he at least understood the plan of action completely.
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  97. "I also want you to believe that I will do whatever is needed to make it better for Masika. I do not intend to let anyone suffer, let alone her." He nodded slightly.
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  99. And however, his mind raced to find out if what he was doing was indeed something righteous, something just. If he was maybe taking it too far, maybe delving too deep into his own valorous acts and supposedly noble deeds to know what was good and what wasn't.
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  103. [21:53:29] In some capacity, Kaschei had to forgive Cullen.
  104. He had to forgive him helping Valmasians- ...
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  106. The thought of it disgusted Kaschei. Not that he reviled Cullen, but rather he realized he had begun to harbor an intense ill-will for them. He'd forsaken them...! It was difficult to let go.
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  108. He had to distance himself from his personal contempt and think about what was really right... and for that reason, he lays a hand atop Cullen's shoulder with a firm nod. "Tell me if ever I can help, Cullen. I believe you know the way." Speaks the brown-haired Krausite.
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  110. His gaze isn't pure or cheerful. There's hints of his troubles all about him- his old contempt and good will at odds, yet the latter prevails and his look on Cullen brightens with hope.
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  112. He even manages grin. "Kraus bless you!" He says.
  113. (Kaschei)
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