I think I may have to pass - I've never even ridden a horse, let alone anything else.
[ which is actually a little wild to think about. it isn't as if he's never seen horses, or even benefitted from their carrying capabilities, but it was never really necessary. ] For all my travels, we tend to move on foot. Even when I was far younger, the Pontiff was too old to ride the long distances that were oft required, particularly with two children. We would travel by cart or caravan, instead.
[ he turns his head to smile though. ]
However, I'd be glad to supervise, should you need it, Dion.
[ help. temenos laughs, a little? surprised out of him. really read for filth. ]
Haha. If the children of Flamechurch could hear you say that, they'd be in stitches. [ sometimes you make a fool of yourself in front of kids regularly though it's hard to tell if it's on purpose or not. hmm ]
But, I suppose I do like to hold onto my dignity here and there. Are you insinuating I'd look a fool?
All the more reason to give it an attempt and conquer that fear. [ he's smiling though, shaking his head ] In any case, I shall not press you overmuch.
I find it relaxing myself, but I can understand why it might be unsettling to leave your fate in the hands of a beast.
[ he glances over, for a moment, seeming to regard dion. the weekly changes show here - a flicker of bright, unnatural blue in his eyes, almost glowy, like he's focusing in and thinking, pulling something piecemeal apart in his too quick mind.
there's a long,
long pause, and he glances out at the ELC. ]
... Very well. [ temenos is going to regret this. he feels it in his bones. he turns his face to the elcs again and does not look at dion as he acquiesces. ] Though I will not be doing so by my lonesome.
[ temenos gives him such a look at the first comment. he's blaming [redacted] for this. this is [redacted]'s fault. but he will go over, eyeing the elc warily. ]
It can't be that difficult.
[ it's that difficut
the problem is he doesn't actually know how to get on this thing. does it even have a saddle? is he just supposed to jump on it like some kind of heathen? how does this work. dion can clearly see this thought process on his face. ]
[ i'm going to assign there being a saddle to spare their balls, but who knows if there actually is one.
in any case, dion is not a particularly patient person, but he waits for temenos to figure this out for himself.
... until his patience runs out, and the only warning that temenos gets is the appearance of sparkles in the corner of his eye that start to float around dion as he approaches, putting his hands (btw he has both hands) around his waist and lifting him up. ]
You will have to swing your leg over the back of the beast.
anyway you know how sometimes you pick up a cat and the cat just goes totally stiff. like, frozen in time. this is what happens when dion picks temenos up, short of a slightly startled noise and the backs of his ears going red. he is very light. also i regret to inform you that the ass chart of unknowable holy ass is unknowable because he's got a little waist and a nice butt. terrible.
anyway temenos seems to system reboot at being LIFTED OFF THE GROUND and shuts his mouth as he pointedly swings his leg over the back of the beast. ]
dion doesn't bother to hide his amusement, giving temenos a second to grow comfortable before he grabs the saddle that is definitely there and pulls himself up to settle behind him. he should probably in the front, but he figures it'll be easier for temenos to get practice steering this way.
anyway, the mount immediately bucks. i hope temenos is holding on. ]
[ holy lore. anyway. temenos is as stiff as a person can physically be as dion swings up on the elc behind him. do you know what the means?
that means he is absolutely not holding on. he yelps, the noise completely undignified, and pitches backwards right into dion, arms shooting out to grab onto creature/arm/whatever is within reach so he doesn't immediately eat shit and die?! ]
[ HELP SWEET TEMENOS... dion hadn't actually been holding onto anything with his hands either, but he's ridden enough unruly chocobos to instinctively tightening his legs around the mount when it bucks, and manages to keep his balance when temenos smacks backwards against him. ]
Easy—
[ the elc bucks again, more aggressively this time, but he keeps his hold on both temenos and the mount, leaning forward to rest a hand on its neck until it settles down.
while glancing at temenos out of the corner of his eye, ] I shall not speak of this to anyone.
[ i'm glad the mini event involves riding these things and he has learned nothing.
thank the gods for dion being bulky and temenos being light, because he hits into the solid wall behind him and does not send them both flying. instead, he just instinctually clings onto it a little tighter with his legs and grabs onto dion's arm in a vicegrip, the startled cat aura even more prevalent as the mount bucks AGAIN. this is hell. this is why people walk!!!!
when it finally starts to settle down he finally.... finally starts to loosen his grip a little, staring warily at the back of the elc's head as his shoulders come down from where they were around his ears. he seems to...not be relaxing, but at least be slightly more comfortable if extremely wary - though he gives dion such a Look at that comment ] Very funny.
[ slowly... slowly, he starts to settle backwards again, clearly trying to figure out what the hell he's supposed to do with his limbs and also red at the ears from embarrassment. rip to his dignity. ]
i actually have no idea if there are reins or if you just mind control the ELCs, but i'm going to assign that there is, so dion holds onto the reins and urges the mount forward. it's fairly calm now, trotting along happily as it moves out of the paddock further into the forest.
temenos' awkwardness doesn't escape him, and it's been a while since dion's ridden with a partner, but he guesses it is a little awkward.
oh well. ]
You might enjoy yourself more if you take in the scenery.
[ nudges him a little, and looks toward the trees where there are... lots of trees. ]
Enjoying the scenery is much more possible when one is not about to be thrown to the ground.
[ grumble. but this is just commentary for commentary's sake because he can't Not say something, but also - now that the mount is chilling out, he does start to relax a little further. it's hard to not be tense, because he's half expecting it to decide it wants to buck again for no reason, but with the reassurance that at least he probably won't be tossed off thanks to dion's presence, he seems to be doing a little better.
dion nudges him. so. with a deep breath, he lifts his head up from staring at the elc to actually look out at the sights. it's all trees and snow, here, and despite everything, it is by far the most familiar place that temenos has been so far. it's better than strihira. certainly better than the ship. it is kind of nice, to feel a little more at home.
there's another pause as he starts to settle, and murmurs: ] ... It's rather nice, to see the trees again.
[ he takes his own advice too, even if the chill against his face is colder than he would normally enjoy, and his metal arm is uncomfortably cold against his skin, it is nice to be out in nature again with the steady, familiar rhythm of a mount underneath him.
he huffs out a breath, watching it dissipate into the fog. ]
You're right. I hadn't even realized how fatigued I was with the mechanical machinery and the crowded buildings of Strihira until we arrived here.
[ his head tilts back, gazing up at the overcast sky. his eyes glow briefly gold, though temenos can't see them, pupils narrowing into slits. ]
anyhow. he's not the only one - the. riding part is new, but otherwise, it is sort of nostalgic, to be outside. bittersweet. cold for temenos is only a touch harsh in the crestlands; the winterlands of the north are just around the corner from flamechurch, though, so it's not unfamiliar. it's many winters of snowball fights and hot tea by the fire, and... well.
less pleasant memories. but maybe for another day. those pass over him as he follows dion's gaze upwards to the heavens. the sun, huh? ]
Yes, I agree. The simulations can only do so much. [ ... ] Though, I suppose - that is the beauty of the ability to travel, the way that the Eudora does. Perhaps, were it not for... everything else about our current situation, it could be enjoyable.
[ that's a little bit dry, considering the murder and terrible arkham jail america missions and my castmate returning with no leg in like two days. but - he does like to travel. ]
[ temenos octopath traveler likes to travel? no way...
but he has a point. traveling the stars, seeing new lands, and meeting people so different from those on valisthea would be more exciting and inspiring if not for the agency they've been robbed of. he wonders if it's alright to look at the silver lining, or if its disrespectful to all those who have suffered. ]
It would be my pleasure. [ his voice is a little distant as he answers, before he drags his attention back to the beast beneath them and the path ahead. ] Though Valisthea has been a land troubled by war for most of my life, there is still beauty to it.
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[ not chocobos... ]
What of yourself?
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I think I may have to pass - I've never even ridden a horse, let alone anything else.
[ which is actually a little wild to think about. it isn't as if he's never seen horses, or even benefitted from their carrying capabilities, but it was never really necessary. ] For all my travels, we tend to move on foot. Even when I was far younger, the Pontiff was too old to ride the long distances that were oft required, particularly with two children. We would travel by cart or caravan, instead.
[ he turns his head to smile though. ]
However, I'd be glad to supervise, should you need it, Dion.
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I see. You are quite resistant to looking foolish.
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Haha. If the children of Flamechurch could hear you say that, they'd be in stitches. [ sometimes you make a fool of yourself in front of kids regularly though it's hard to tell if it's on purpose or not. hmm ]
But, I suppose I do like to hold onto my dignity here and there. Are you insinuating I'd look a fool?
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There is no shame in looking foolish. I am merely calling to attention your unwillingness to even chance it.
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[ help!!! funny. ]
Perhaps I'm frightened. [ he's really not ]
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All the more reason to give it an attempt and conquer that fear. [ he's smiling though, shaking his head ] In any case, I shall not press you overmuch.
I find it relaxing myself, but I can understand why it might be unsettling to leave your fate in the hands of a beast.
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there's a long,
long pause, and he glances out at the ELC. ]
... Very well. [ temenos is going to regret this. he feels it in his bones. he turns his face to the elcs again and does not look at dion as he acquiesces. ] Though I will not be doing so by my lonesome.
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I would not abandon you, Temenos. [ he seems pretty pleased by this, expression visible before he turns to fetch one of the mounts.
he takes another moment to marvel at the craftsmen ship behind them, before guiding it over to where temenos is standing. ]
Shall I assist you in getting on?
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It can't be that difficult.
[ it's that difficut
the problem is he doesn't actually know how to get on this thing. does it even have a saddle? is he just supposed to jump on it like some kind of heathen? how does this work. dion can clearly see this thought process on his face. ]
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in any case, dion is not a particularly patient person, but he waits for temenos to figure this out for himself.
... until his patience runs out, and the only warning that temenos gets is the appearance of sparkles in the corner of his eye that start to float around dion as he approaches, putting his hands (btw he has both hands) around his waist and lifting him up. ]
You will have to swing your leg over the back of the beast.
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anyway you know how sometimes you pick up a cat and the cat just goes totally stiff. like, frozen in time. this is what happens when dion picks temenos up, short of a slightly startled noise and the backs of his ears going red. he is very light. also i regret to inform you that the ass chart of unknowable holy ass is unknowable because he's got a little waist and a nice butt. terrible.
anyway temenos seems to system reboot at being LIFTED OFF THE GROUND and shuts his mouth as he pointedly swings his leg over the back of the beast. ]
Thank you.
[ :nyeh: ]
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dion doesn't bother to hide his amusement, giving temenos a second to grow comfortable before he grabs the saddle that is definitely there and pulls himself up to settle behind him. he should probably in the front, but he figures it'll be easier for temenos to get practice steering this way.
anyway, the mount immediately bucks. i hope temenos is holding on. ]
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that means he is absolutely not holding on. he yelps, the noise completely undignified, and pitches backwards right into dion, arms shooting out to grab onto creature/arm/whatever is within reach so he doesn't immediately eat shit and die?! ]
Gods above--
[ dignity level 0 ]
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Easy—
[ the elc bucks again, more aggressively this time, but he keeps his hold on both temenos and the mount, leaning forward to rest a hand on its neck until it settles down.
while glancing at temenos out of the corner of his eye, ] I shall not speak of this to anyone.
[ the indignities suffered ]
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thank the gods for dion being bulky and temenos being light, because he hits into the solid wall behind him and does not send them both flying. instead, he just instinctually clings onto it a little tighter with his legs and grabs onto dion's arm in a vicegrip, the startled cat aura even more prevalent as the mount bucks AGAIN. this is hell. this is why people walk!!!!
when it finally starts to settle down he finally.... finally starts to loosen his grip a little, staring warily at the back of the elc's head as his shoulders come down from where they were around his ears. he seems to...not be relaxing, but at least be slightly more comfortable if extremely wary - though he gives dion such a Look at that comment ] Very funny.
[ slowly... slowly, he starts to settle backwards again, clearly trying to figure out what the hell he's supposed to do with his limbs and also red at the ears from embarrassment. rip to his dignity. ]
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i actually have no idea if there are reins or if you just mind control the ELCs, but i'm going to assign that there is, so dion holds onto the reins and urges the mount forward. it's fairly calm now, trotting along happily as it moves out of the paddock further into the forest.
temenos' awkwardness doesn't escape him, and it's been a while since dion's ridden with a partner, but he guesses it is a little awkward.
oh well. ]
You might enjoy yourself more if you take in the scenery.
[ nudges him a little, and looks toward the trees where there are... lots of trees. ]
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[ grumble. but this is just commentary for commentary's sake because he can't Not say something, but also - now that the mount is chilling out, he does start to relax a little further. it's hard to not be tense, because he's half expecting it to decide it wants to buck again for no reason, but with the reassurance that at least he probably won't be tossed off thanks to dion's presence, he seems to be doing a little better.
dion nudges him. so. with a deep breath, he lifts his head up from staring at the elc to actually look out at the sights. it's all trees and snow, here, and despite everything, it is by far the most familiar place that temenos has been so far. it's better than strihira. certainly better than the ship. it is kind of nice, to feel a little more at home.
there's another pause as he starts to settle, and murmurs: ] ... It's rather nice, to see the trees again.
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he huffs out a breath, watching it dissipate into the fog. ]
You're right. I hadn't even realized how fatigued I was with the mechanical machinery and the crowded buildings of Strihira until we arrived here.
[ his head tilts back, gazing up at the overcast sky. his eyes glow briefly gold, though temenos can't see them, pupils narrowing into slits. ]
It would be nice to see the sun as well.
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anyhow. he's not the only one - the. riding part is new, but otherwise, it is sort of nostalgic, to be outside. bittersweet. cold for temenos is only a touch harsh in the crestlands; the winterlands of the north are just around the corner from flamechurch, though, so it's not unfamiliar. it's many winters of snowball fights and hot tea by the fire, and... well.
less pleasant memories. but maybe for another day. those pass over him as he follows dion's gaze upwards to the heavens. the sun, huh? ]
Yes, I agree. The simulations can only do so much. [ ... ] Though, I suppose - that is the beauty of the ability to travel, the way that the Eudora does. Perhaps, were it not for... everything else about our current situation, it could be enjoyable.
[ that's a little bit dry, considering the murder and terrible arkham jail america missions and my castmate returning with no leg in like two days. but - he does like to travel. ]
You ought to tell me of your homeland sometime.
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but he has a point. traveling the stars, seeing new lands, and meeting people so different from those on valisthea would be more exciting and inspiring if not for the agency they've been robbed of. he wonders if it's alright to look at the silver lining, or if its disrespectful to all those who have suffered. ]
It would be my pleasure. [ his voice is a little distant as he answers, before he drags his attention back to the beast beneath them and the path ahead. ] Though Valisthea has been a land troubled by war for most of my life, there is still beauty to it.
At least, that is my hope.