Log 082

[ruin_mania]

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As some of you may recall, there's been an expedition planned for some time now. However, between rapid world changes and the recent silence of its proposer, we've yet to set a date for departure.

The destination is a place on the map called Lastlook, of which a painting was found in the room hidden deep in the Insolitus. Aradia Megido has been organizing this trip, but another troll [she didn't catch your name, Kanaya] informed us she was quite unconscious. Should she not regain consciousness soon, I'll be happy to take over whatever organization she has already planned. The trip is expected to take two or three weeks, as much of it is to take place outside the powered zone. I would strongly recommend bringing a mount on this trip, and as it appears to be a, er, seaport, it wouldn't hurt to have some skill with watercraft as well.

If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer what I can.

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[ruin_mania]

Well, like with anyone, his qualities are mixed. Overall, it's more good than bad, though - and for that I'm grateful.

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[wilder]

I know. I am too. [He loves Lloyd okay. Faults and everything.] He does make a cute kid.

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[ruin_mania]

[The sign of a good friend. That and the willingness to take care of a three-year-old.]

I'd imagine he does. I saw him once like that, several years ago.

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[wilder]

[Let's face it, even if he won't admit it the list of what he won't do for Lloyd is very very small]

Really? This loss has happened before?

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[ruin_mania]

To a different version of himself, yes. A child loss is one of the more common ones, along with the ubiquitous cat.

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[wilder]

Hm. I guess kids do elicit emotions...

Well, whatever. I don't know how long this will be, so if you ever feel up to babysitting...!

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[ruin_mania]

It would be my pleasure, Zelos.

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[wilder]

You're a lifesaver, my cool beauty! ♥ Last week made me have my fill of kids, eheheh...

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[ruin_mania]

Ah, yes. I was rather fortunate with my placement, I think. With one of the larger houses, I wouldn't blame anyone if they needed a bit of isolation from crowds for a bit.

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[wilder]

Yeah you were with the Sages, weren't you?

Heh, yeah. How long until this expedition happens anyway?

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[ruin_mania]

Well, the family name had to come from somewhere, you know.

I'd imagine it will be when Aradia wakes up, but I've no idea when that will be.

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[wilder]

Of course! Guess that made you the head!

Huh, right. Poor kid.

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[ruin_mania]

Goodness, I should hope not. It's more likely because, er, well, none of my other temporary siblings seem to have a surname.

I do hope she'll be all right. Of course, should she be sent home, I'd be happy to continue organizing it myself.

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[wilder]

Seriously? [a pause] That's gotta be confusing.

Yeah, she's pretty nice. Guess we'll wait and see what happens~

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[ruin_mania]

Oh, it's not so bad. You must remember, their societies are much different from ours. [You know, like the part where Galadriel's type of Elf doesn't buy a bag of dicks on eBay and suck them all.]

Indeed.

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[wilder]

But then what do they do? Not use the same first name twice?

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[ruin_mania]

Do you know, I haven't asked?

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[wilder]

Awwww, but they're more likely to answer you!

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[ruin_mania]

Perhaps I shall, at some point. We did only just return, you know.

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[wilder]

Oh riiight, you probably still have the awkward conversations to go through still.

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[ruin_mania]

I found it all rather pleasant, actually. After all, I know well enough how the castle can alter one's sense of self, and they were all quite civil over the week.

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[wilder]

Really? Lucky you

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[ruin_mania]

Well, I suppose it was fortunate enough whatever parents I had in that world weren't present.

[Cause yea. Parent issues? Who from Aselia doesn't have them?]

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[wilder]

[And how. And with the mention of parents? MOOD INSTA-DROPS]

Tt, yeah. You got seriously lucky there. I could've passed on that whole stupid part.

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[ruin_mania]

[Zelos had been...ah yes, one of Cross's brood. This does let Raine be a little more light-hearted.]

And that would have made me your great-great-aunt, I suppose. Yet i certainly didn't feel as though I were any older. Perhaps it had twisted time a bit.