[ so, here they find themselves in this castle for another week and in a curious state where things have been rewound but not exactly. there are differences here and there. the books in the library aren't the same, there is a lack of a throne room, and let's not start with the pool...
presenting sabo wandering the garden and taking note of the other, potentially more subtle, changes that might be missed. he's not exactly thrilled to see these patterns around the place now that he knows what they mean. he won't deface then just yet but it won't mean he isn't contemplating it seriously. ]
I wonder how upset he'd be if we were to destroy these.
[ Blade isn't the type to usually bother with such things. But, congratulations on Ish having made him consider this an option now. Which, in the grand scheme of things isn't exactly too surprising.
After all, he has a companion named Silver Wolf who is excellent at graffiti - unfortunately for Ish. ]
Someone I know would have already done so by now.
[ And that is another reason he's considering it. No minute changes just yet, though - Sabo is free to observe because his mood tends to switch on a dime. ]
[ the prospect of ish completely losing it has sabo laughing, the weather above his head sunny and clear. given the news maybe he should have more storm clouds above his head? or maybe it's just how he processes things. ]
You think so?
[ sabo will hum to himself as he properly acknowledges blade's presence. ish had called them both out when he talked about his "offer" to them and given their interactions with one another so far, who knows what that exactly translates to. ]
Then maybe it would be worth it to destroy some of them. [ he'll pat the shrub a few times. ] He's had plenty to laugh at our expense, it's only fair we do the same. He warned us against killing him but there are still other ways to get under someone's skin.
[ As for Blade, his looks like a spot of a sun with some clouds, but before it was probably cloudy because he usually is depressed, though there was some light peeking in because of being an irritance, having it more or less confirmed by the guy. ]
Yes.
...This place is under his domain. He seems to believe he is in full control.
[ Blade adds in 'seems' because of the nonsense that happens today. Also he randomly has the wagasa with him now as of this thread, I guess. ]
His magic may have limits. I would like to see how well he can stand to repair certain levels of destruction to this place. [ In other words, he is a troublemaker. ] It will be refreshing...to give payback. To make him pay the price.
I'm glad that we're thinking of the same thing when it comes to this. He might have already given us an idea of what his magic is limited to but I'm still curious.
[ this poor plant doesn't deserve to be torn up like this but if there's anyone to be blamed for this then it'll be all on ish for it. aka cue sabo casually pulling and breaking some of the branches. ]
I was sort of worried about the kind of person you were given the last time we spoke. I'm used to dealing with all sort of characters but I would have imagined that you'd be a little less friendly.
[ is he being friendly now? who knows. sabo's snapping another branch easily with his hand. ]
[ here we are. just two guys in the observatory maybe brooding about the things that have happened. or, i guess, ""brooding""?? ]
Hello Blade.
[ sabo will tip his hat at blade as he makes his way closer to him. the smile on his face constant—though the smile on his face doesn't make it across to his eyes. really was unfortunate that he was the more "optimistic" one of the two of them when it came to the "change of events" that seemed to occur despite it ultimately amounting to nothing. ]
Looks like we got a taste of what it is to be able to take matters into our own hands. [ a huff. ] ...and he hadn't been completely lying about his claims.
[ Blade would prefer to leave that moment behind him. It wasn't very...
Well, he hates it alot, let us say. Please imagine it being a fucked up version of 'Hopeless Man loses last bit of Hope he didn't know he had', kind of deal. Blade looks appropriately, sullen at least. ]
I doubt he'll be offering a favor like that again, as well.
[ So, Blade thinks they'll need to think outside of the box. ]
We'll need to figure out something else. Another way. But the question is...how? I don't know much about him. Or any potential weaknesses. Both physical or mental.
[ sullen man meets man who is constantly two seconds from snapping... ]
I'd be surprised if he dares to show his face to us with the same kind of dramatics as he has in the past.
[ yeah, they definitely need to think outside of the box. ]
I've spoken to him a bit but I can't say that I've learned particularly much about him that would be helpful. [ he'll let out a frustrated sigh. of course sabo wasn't expecting ish to be exactly forthcoming about the details of his life but what do you do when one slippery person interacts with another slippery person?
a battle to find creative ways to get them to talk, but there was one thing: ] Except that his memories have also been impacted by whatever spell he casted to bring us all here as well.
I don't know how to make the most of that information, unfortunately.
[ Funny story about the two seconds away from snapping kind of deal. But, hey, that can be also something of a common ground here, right. ]
Arrogant he may be, he won't be stupid enough to try to pull the wool over our eyes.
[ Are the words that Blade comes up - begrudgingly. Even if it be common sense inaction here. ]
I haven't learned much about him, either. Besides him not ever needing sleep. Granted, I wasn't asking him many questions.
[ Because he was mostly trying to kill him than doing any talking (see his comment about the multiple killing attempts, closes eyes.)
...Maybe...he should try to not use brute strength to conquer everything. But the most intelligence gathering he does was hanging low and listening to other people talk, not probing them personally for it. ]
As for what you obtained, that could be key. [ Somehow. Kafka would be better at this than he is... ] Did he even know how much his memories were impacted?
[ closes my eyes and points to the title. sabo vibes with the wrong people i think sometimes... though sabo does nod and acknowledge the new bit of information. sure it might not be super helpful but it's something he didn't know.
also no worries, sabo chuckles after blade's confession to being bad at asking questions. ]
It might be for the best unless you are prepared to be led in circles; he seems to only answer the questions that he likes the most or is the safest to answer. [ which probably would have resulted in blade trying to kill ish again anyway. ] There have been plenty of things that I've asked only to get deflected in favor of something else. Such in the case of his memories.
[ though in that way, sabo's still learning about what he will and will not entertain and what is and isn't a touchy subject with him. he crosses his arms and thinks heavily on this. could this be key? it's not nothing. ]
He wouldn't tell me which of his memories were impacted, the nature of the spell, or if we were part of that spell. However, he was firm in his resolve for the price paid. In his reported nearly two-thousand years of existence, every price that he has paid for the respected spells has been worth it.
[ sabo doesn't want to put these to words because it's speculation and needs to be followed up but—given that some of his memories may be missing who knows if that's true..? ]
[ Hoping for things to be normal? Uneventful? Well, it doesn't matter because along comes Blade who so happens to make his appearance when Sabo is hanging in the mars room. ]
...Sabo.
[ This is his way to greet - better than looming, probably. ]
[ things are never going to be normal or uneventful as long as they're all here (AND SABO LIVES). tragically sabo would have a very good reason to be in the mars room and will greet blade with a smile.
he is aware of blade's unique personality already... it's fine. one of his commanders is honestly not much better. ]
[ Sabo randomly resurrects five seconds after he ends up dead.
And truly what is normalcy, we just don't know! Blade is at least glad that Sabo is amenable to being spoken to. They have been getting along pretty well as of late, anyway. ]
Yes. I was looking for you.
...do you remember when you saw me with that umbrella?
[ THE UMBRELLA LORE.... i've been in tears about this during my reviewing of threads. thank god for this, but sabo will be interested (much like i, naru, am).
you have his full attention now, blade. ]
I do. [ hmm. ] I also vaguely remember seeing other items that didn't look like they fit in pop-up as well.
[ given everything that has gone down in the tea room, might as well meet up here. someone got stabbed shortly after (or before) a "town hall of the dead" was held so. ]
Blade.
[ he chuckles, albeit a bit darker with not quite the same level of his typical humor. ]
Truthfully, I didn't expect to reunite with anyone after I gave myself up.
[ What's a little gathering without some friendly stabbing? ]
Death isn't always final for everyone.
A place like this that is divorced from normal reality means anything is possible.
But, I wasn't going to count on it. Merely acknowledged the possibility.
[ Though the chances of it did rise when Blade fulfilled the conditions of being eligible for a "wish", and then there were signs of communication between the dead. ]
the two of them have very different views of death and what happens to people after and i think that's great for them. especially when they're both having to deal with this place as another x factor. ]
No, I suppose it isn't.
[ he huffs and is quiet for a moment. when he speaks up again, he does so brightly and is full of gratitude. ]
Thank you, by the way, for carrying out my wish for me. I didn't have any doubts that you wouldn't but I need to thank you regardless.
[ If they had similar points of views here, imagine that. They are already the type of people to vibe enough as it is.
...Anyway, Blade's not expecting the thanks, so there is a moment of surprise.
But, then there's a slowly spreading smile on his face. Not a nice one; just something skirting close to one of his unhinged expressions. ]
Wonder if it's something I need thanks for. But, I'll accept it. Not everyone will be grateful.
...Though, what made you so sure I would follow-up on your request? I could have taken the wish for myself. Left everyone out to hung and dry, in pure agony, and betrayal.
[ ...that's not really his style, though. He's too straight-forward for calculated betrayals, but shh, he's asking anyways. ]
[ here the two of them are... meeting in the solarium just before the darkness of night. it would be very romantic if they weren't going to talk about some things that are decidedly unromantic. ]
I'm sorry to call you out on such short notice but there's something that I want to speak to you about and I don't know how much time we have to debate about it.
[ especially since. well.
many things are in motion and sabo doesn't want to spend any time questioning himself or the actions that he needs to take. ]
[ A romantic gathering for the two of them, in some kind of alternate universe where they weren't indeed about to chat in regards to death and all that fun stuff. But here is where they will dive into such pleasant things and nothing not at all that will cause nightmare scenarios.
Right? Right. ]
May as well.
What is it?
[ Blade, of course, doesn't bother wasting too many words for anything, getting straight to the point. He's always been like that (unless somehow he's explaining something for whatever reason... ]
[ would the two of them even be romantically involved in some alternate universe? this sends fear deep into my soul of what that could potentially imply. that said, however, sabo will get straight to the meat of things. ]
I want to give my wish to Ish so that he'll have everything he needs in order to save Norna and end this endless cycle.
[ he says this with his whole ass chest, and he should definitely start explaining himself but he'll do that shortly. he needs to paint the full picture for blade. ]
However, it's not something that I can do on my own, unfortunately. I've been trying to take matters into my own hands and see if it was possible...but he stops me every time I try.
[ sabo will casually remove some of his jabot for blade to see some tattoos circling his neck. ]
Blade's more or less going to be listening to this aspect, and making an expression when he hears this. Especially since he isn't going to be immediately jumping for joy at the prospect of helping this fool of a clown. ]
[ Blade's brows raise as the twofold statement hits him in earnest as he realizes what Sabo means in that moment. But he isn't expecting the weird new tattoo set up? ]
...Taking matters into your own hands.
What's this? You tried to kill yourself and he stopped you?
And if you're looking to fulfill his wish, how exactly do you plan to offer up a sacrifice if you can't kill yourself? How are you sure this will work?
Explain more.
[ Blade's hands are clenched tightly into fists. He...doesn't have much care about his own life. It's true. Though, this week he has started to care more about it - to see if he might truly embrace living. So even if those feelings still dwell in them - look that kind of depression doesn't get whisked away in an instant - it is still shocking to know what would have resulted if he had tried... ]
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wk 2; monday
presenting sabo wandering the garden and taking note of the other, potentially more subtle, changes that might be missed. he's not exactly thrilled to see these patterns around the place now that he knows what they mean. he won't deface then just yet but it won't mean he isn't contemplating it seriously. ]
I wonder how upset he'd be if we were to destroy these.
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Potentially angry enough to cause a scene.
[ Blade isn't the type to usually bother with such things. But, congratulations on Ish having made him consider this an option now. Which, in the grand scheme of things isn't exactly too surprising.
After all, he has a companion named Silver Wolf who is excellent at graffiti - unfortunately for Ish. ]
Someone I know would have already done so by now.
[ And that is another reason he's considering it. No minute changes just yet, though - Sabo is free to observe because his mood tends to switch on a dime. ]
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You think so?
[ sabo will hum to himself as he properly acknowledges blade's presence. ish had called them both out when he talked about his "offer" to them and given their interactions with one another so far, who knows what that exactly translates to. ]
Then maybe it would be worth it to destroy some of them. [ he'll pat the shrub a few times. ] He's had plenty to laugh at our expense, it's only fair we do the same. He warned us against killing him but there are still other ways to get under someone's skin.
To get back at someone.
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Yes.
...This place is under his domain. He seems to believe he is in full control.
[ Blade adds in 'seems' because of the nonsense that happens today. Also he randomly has the wagasa with him now as of this thread, I guess. ]
His magic may have limits. I would like to see how well he can stand to repair certain levels of destruction to this place. [ In other words, he is a troublemaker. ] It will be refreshing...to give payback. To make him pay the price.
To see his reaction.
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[ this poor plant doesn't deserve to be torn up like this but if there's anyone to be blamed for this then it'll be all on ish for it. aka cue sabo casually pulling and breaking some of the branches. ]
I was sort of worried about the kind of person you were given the last time we spoke. I'm used to dealing with all sort of characters but I would have imagined that you'd be a little less friendly.
[ is he being friendly now? who knows. sabo's snapping another branch easily with his hand. ]
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pls blade...
why is he like this in surrounded sound...continued cw
hands him a coupon for free therapy and ice cream
he'd just stare at it...
i'm in tears
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wk 2; sunday
Hello Blade.
[ sabo will tip his hat at blade as he makes his way closer to him. the smile on his face constant—though the smile on his face doesn't make it across to his eyes. really was unfortunate that he was the more "optimistic" one of the two of them when it came to the "change of events" that seemed to occur despite it ultimately amounting to nothing. ]
Looks like we got a taste of what it is to be able to take matters into our own hands. [ a huff. ] ...and he hadn't been completely lying about his claims.
[ which is the largely unpleasant part. ]
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[ Blade would prefer to leave that moment behind him. It wasn't very...
Well, he hates it alot, let us say. Please imagine it being a fucked up version of 'Hopeless Man loses last bit of Hope he didn't know he had', kind of deal. Blade looks appropriately, sullen at least. ]
I doubt he'll be offering a favor like that again, as well.
[ So, Blade thinks they'll need to think outside of the box. ]
We'll need to figure out something else. Another way. But the question is...how? I don't know much about him. Or any potential weaknesses. Both physical or mental.
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I'd be surprised if he dares to show his face to us with the same kind of dramatics as he has in the past.
[ yeah, they definitely need to think outside of the box. ]
I've spoken to him a bit but I can't say that I've learned particularly much about him that would be helpful. [ he'll let out a frustrated sigh. of course sabo wasn't expecting ish to be exactly forthcoming about the details of his life but what do you do when one slippery person interacts with another slippery person?
a battle to find creative ways to get them to talk, but there was one thing: ] Except that his memories have also been impacted by whatever spell he casted to bring us all here as well.
I don't know how to make the most of that information, unfortunately.
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Arrogant he may be, he won't be stupid enough to try to pull the wool over our eyes.
[ Are the words that Blade comes up - begrudgingly. Even if it be common sense inaction here. ]
I haven't learned much about him, either. Besides him not ever needing sleep. Granted, I wasn't asking him many questions.
[ Because he was mostly trying to kill him than doing any talking (see his comment about the multiple killing attempts, closes eyes.)
...Maybe...he should try to not use brute strength to conquer everything. But the most intelligence gathering he does was hanging low and listening to other people talk, not probing them personally for it. ]
As for what you obtained, that could be key. [ Somehow. Kafka would be better at this than he is... ] Did he even know how much his memories were impacted?
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also no worries, sabo chuckles after blade's confession to being bad at asking questions. ]
It might be for the best unless you are prepared to be led in circles; he seems to only answer the questions that he likes the most or is the safest to answer. [ which probably would have resulted in blade trying to kill ish again anyway. ] There have been plenty of things that I've asked only to get deflected in favor of something else. Such in the case of his memories.
[ though in that way, sabo's still learning about what he will and will not entertain and what is and isn't a touchy subject with him. he crosses his arms and thinks heavily on this. could this be key? it's not nothing. ]
He wouldn't tell me which of his memories were impacted, the nature of the spell, or if we were part of that spell. However, he was firm in his resolve for the price paid. In his reported nearly two-thousand years of existence, every price that he has paid for the respected spells has been worth it.
[ sabo doesn't want to put these to words because it's speculation and needs to be followed up but—given that some of his memories may be missing who knows if that's true..? ]
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week 3, tuesday
...Sabo.
[ This is his way to greet - better than looming, probably. ]
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he is aware of blade's unique personality already... it's fine. one of his commanders is honestly not much better. ]
Hello Blade. Looking for something?
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And truly what is normalcy, we just don't know! Blade is at least glad that Sabo is amenable to being spoken to. They have been getting along pretty well as of late, anyway. ]
Yes. I was looking for you.
...do you remember when you saw me with that umbrella?
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you have his full attention now, blade. ]
I do. [ hmm. ] I also vaguely remember seeing other items that didn't look like they fit in pop-up as well.
Is it about that?
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Yes...it is.
You may think it sounds ridiculous, but...
The umbrella spoke to me this week.
[ Sure there are stranger things out there but how is he to know everyone has experienced those things...? ]
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week 4, tuesday
[ Blade is here, hanging out at the tea room. Apparently this is really easiest.
The swordsman is more or less making sure there's no further shitshows, but also, making sure when they talk they are alone. ]
Didn't expect this is how we would reunite.
[ Granted he thought it'd take a little longer, but, it is what is. ]
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Blade.
[ he chuckles, albeit a bit darker with not quite the same level of his typical humor. ]
Truthfully, I didn't expect to reunite with anyone after I gave myself up.
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Death isn't always final for everyone.
A place like this that is divorced from normal reality means anything is possible.
But, I wasn't going to count on it. Merely acknowledged the possibility.
[ Though the chances of it did rise when Blade fulfilled the conditions of being eligible for a "wish", and then there were signs of communication between the dead. ]
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the two of them have very different views of death and what happens to people after and i think that's great for them. especially when they're both having to deal with this place as another x factor. ]
No, I suppose it isn't.
[ he huffs and is quiet for a moment. when he speaks up again, he does so brightly and is full of gratitude. ]
Thank you, by the way, for carrying out my wish for me. I didn't have any doubts that you wouldn't but I need to thank you regardless.
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...Anyway, Blade's not expecting the thanks, so there is a moment of surprise.
But, then there's a slowly spreading smile on his face. Not a nice one; just something skirting close to one of his unhinged expressions. ]
Wonder if it's something I need thanks for. But, I'll accept it. Not everyone will be grateful.
...Though, what made you so sure I would follow-up on your request? I could have taken the wish for myself. Left everyone out to hung and dry, in pure agony, and betrayal.
[ ...that's not really his style, though. He's too straight-forward for calculated betrayals, but shh, he's asking anyways. ]
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wk 3; thursday, a few hours before curfew SO HELP ME GOD
I'm sorry to call you out on such short notice but there's something that I want to speak to you about and I don't know how much time we have to debate about it.
[ especially since. well.
many things are in motion and sabo doesn't want to spend any time questioning himself or the actions that he needs to take. ]
it was here all along-
Right? Right. ]
May as well.
What is it?
[ Blade, of course, doesn't bother wasting too many words for anything, getting straight to the point. He's always been like that (unless somehow he's explaining something for whatever reason... ]
SO TRUE...
I want to give my wish to Ish so that he'll have everything he needs in order to save Norna and end this endless cycle.
[ he says this with his whole ass chest, and he should definitely start explaining himself but he'll do that shortly. he needs to paint the full picture for blade. ]
However, it's not something that I can do on my own, unfortunately. I've been trying to take matters into my own hands and see if it was possible...but he stops me every time I try.
[ sabo will casually remove some of his jabot for blade to see some tattoos circling his neck. ]
1/2
Blade's more or less going to be listening to this aspect, and making an expression when he hears this. Especially since he isn't going to be immediately jumping for joy at the prospect of helping this fool of a clown. ]
And why would we help him now—
2/2 cw: topic of suicide all around
...Taking matters into your own hands.
What's this? You tried to kill yourself and he stopped you?
And if you're looking to fulfill his wish, how exactly do you plan to offer up a sacrifice if you can't kill yourself? How are you sure this will work?
Explain more.
[ Blade's hands are clenched tightly into fists. He...doesn't have much care about his own life. It's true. Though, this week he has started to care more about it - to see if he might truly embrace living. So even if those feelings still dwell in them - look that kind of depression doesn't get whisked away in an instant - it is still shocking to know what would have resulted if he had tried... ]
given sabo's plan, it's a permanent suicide cw for the whole ass thread
fun times