fifty-eighth labyrinth (backdated to the 2nd)

[pharaohlighting]

[After taking a day to think things over, Felix decides to figure out what's going on once and for all. Ashura had told him that there were people who could confirm his story, so he'd ask.]

I probably don't know most of you, but then again, I guess maybe I do...

My name is Felix and I been told that I'm actually the person you know as Felix Harrowgate. I don't wanna say too much, since what I want to know if what you know about him...or, ah, me...matches to what I been told.

I just...need to figure this out. Please.
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[Sometime later...]

Alright.

I think...I think I'm ready to talk now.

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[legacydeck]

I know you - or, I suppose, a different version of you, maybe. Did you have something in specific you wished to know?

[pharaohlighting]

Whatever it is you know about me and, uh, 'specially anything that has to do with Ashura.

[Felix]

[legacydeck]

You and Ashura are romantically involved, though I never pried for details. You're a mage, and perhaps more importantly, a scholar - someone interested in knowledge for it's own sake.

[He pauses, and then when he starts again, he sounds almost apologetic]

You were... 'apprenticed' to a blood-mage named Malkar, though not, I believe, willingly. You did not say and I did not ask, but I'm fairly certain you weren't treated well. I know blood-mages have ways of ensuring their pawns don't leave them.

[A thoughtful hum]

What else... You've got red hair and an impeccable fashion sense. You're partially blind in your right eye, and you hate people knowing about it.

[Another pause, and then -]

From the sound of your voice, I assume you're a fair bit younger than the Felix I'm used to - eleven or twelve?

[this guy]

[pharaohlighting]

[Well that was more than he expected. And it's hard to know what to say, considering most of that doesn't really apply to him. At least, not yet. Though the information about his eye was true - something he hadn't revealed to anyone here yet, that he could recall.]

...almost two septads.

[Felix]

[legacydeck]

...Septads...?

Ah, sevens, I assume? So almost fourteen years.

That filter forever

[onlyanapple]

...

I wondered why you'd gone all quiet.

Well, okay, fine, I'll help. But you're really using up all your Helpful Crowley points recently, I'll have you know.

[pharaohlighting]

I ain't aware I was running a tab.

[onlyanapple]

Everyone is running a tab with me, dear Felix.

[pharaohlighting]

Fuck. If you're my friend I'm in more trouble that I thought.

[onlyanapple]

See, you just say that without even knowing me at all. For shame.

Felix

[wishmadeinfire]

All right.

Do you want to meet somewhere?

Ashura

[pharaohlighting]

Yeah. Sure. Anywhere's fine.

Felix

[wishmadeinfire]

Would you prefer somewhere private or open?

If you want private, you can come to our... my chambers, or if you wish to be public, we can go to the gardens.

Ashura

[pharaohlighting]

Okay. Where's your rooms?

Felix

[wishmadeinfire]

_{[He reads him off the number.]}

It should have your name on the plaque outside, if you forget the number.

_{[He looks around the room, perhaps a bit nervously, his gut clenching. This was so hard, waking up and finding his husband not just a boy but with no memories of him whatsoever.]}

that filter

[radiantwingedone]

Would attempt to aid, however do not.. know very well. Subject of conversations has rarely been anything resembling personal. [ Although thanks for confirming that tiny feeling that Felix was familiar in some way... ]

same

[pharaohlighting]

Shit, you too?

Um, ok, well what did 'we' talk about then?

same

[radiantwingedone]

Primarily of magic. Knew as a mage, and am one as well. Apologies for any deception through lack of mentioning.

[ Give him some time to think. ]

Was.. mentions of gardens, once. ... Nephele? [ There had also been the chistmas where Felix had kissed him under the influence of the castle, but Duke does not have any idea how that could be helpful. ]

Was mostly of things here; Felix created an.. organization for the mages of the castle. Recruited others, spoke of ways to enhance defenses and learn from others magics.

[pharaohlighting]

S'fine. I mean, it's even hard for me to believe I'm the same person you know.

[But it does match with what Ashura told him, except for the gardens.]

[radiantwingedone]

Understandable. Find self in entirely new place, and a few claim to know you-but-not? Would be hard to believe.

Felix

[inafadingcrown]

I thought as much, but I made no mention of it. I thought you might find it distressing.

I will help you as best I can.

Galadriel

[pharaohlighting]

Ashura pretty much said the same thing. Guess that's a good start.

Felix forever

[inafadingcrown]

Do you have any particular questions?

Galadriel also forever

[pharaohlighting]

I ain't exactly sure. Mostly curious about what he told me about...you know...us. Me an' him, I mean.

But you said you recognized me before, so I basically look like this other Felix you know?

[inafadingcrown]

You speak of the engagement. [That's something she wouldn't have mentioned, if it weren't already apparent he knew.]

You do- a great deal younger, of course, but he has your eyes and hair.