paradisa | ♔ sept || we are on the edge

[Micheletto Corella]

I would call upon you for a task of a nature you might find solace in. That is, if you did not fall to the disaster.

I expect a hasty response.

[/Micheletto Corella]

[Spike Spiegel]

It seems I owe you a deep gratitude, as I once did my lady knight.

[/Spike Spiegel]

[Kalinda Sharma]

Are you well and good?

[/Kalinda Sharma]

People of Cair Paradisa, I see that you have done well to begin recovery of the city's oppressive damage. I would encourage further recuperation, as it is only through such open-hearted cooperation that we can find accord with one another. I have also heard tell of an idea for an orphanage, and I find this a much overdue and very welcome prospect.

As for the others wishing to seek answers in the great beyond, I also cannot discourage the pursuit of knowledge, especially regarding a land many seem to know so little of. In point of fact, you have more than my blessing; you will have my accompaniment.

Who will be leading the charge?

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[As much as he always feels awkward getting thanked, at least she's sounding like herself again.]

Don't worry, I'm not keeping track.

You do not wish to be rewarded likewise?

I'm sure you'll make it up to me.

[Knowing Spike long enough is accepting that you'll have to drag him off to the clinic at some point.]

You can be certain of that.

Will you be traveling out?

[He did hear her mention that...]

It sounds like they've got quite a crowd.

I think it a necessary venture.

To find whatever crashed out there?

[He sometimes pays attention...]

It was a great calamity. It ought to be investigated, and I would see with my own eyes.

[Why...]

You don't want to trust their notes?

Why ought I to? I have no proof of their competence yet.

It is just as well, I would be free of this cage even if it is just for a time.

[And the real reason comes out. Then you accidentally drive over a cliff and have nothing to show for it but regrets.]

Sounds good on paper.

You are not joining the expedition, then? I would think you might enjoy the chance for adventure.

You'd think. [He's thought about it a few times, but shorting out your eye isn't something you really want to experience twice.] I've got an allergy to that place.

You speak of the Dead Zone? Do you carry dark memories?

Actually, I was being literal.

Allergic.

[ How dumb does he think she is. ]

[It's as good of a way to describe it as any that don't involve actually telling her.]

Yeah. You know how it is with the change in weather.

Do not make a fool of me. I am no simpleton. If you wish not to go, say so plainly.

[He sighs... Nobody ever believes that they're better off not knowing.]

I could think of a few better ways to speed up a recovery.

Enlighten me.

[Oh, the hypocrisy.]

It's not really my call.

You tease me still! Master Spiegel, I am hardly in the mood for such curiosities. Can you not take this event seriously even for a moment?

[Holding his tongue. After he was being the responsible one for once in his life.]

I can try.

My lady knight is staying here, and I trust her to keep my gentle daughter in her sights. Can you not find a way around your allergy so that I may have an escort among the barbarians?

[See? He knew that was coming. Everyone just had to run their mouth about the expedition all over the journal...]

I could probably track something down.

Spike

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