Dreams and Encounters [Pseudo-private; Easier for people with whom he's talked to find this]

[arisenfromashes]

{OOC: Most strikethroughs are legible, but the first one can only be deciphered by natives of Auldrant.}

I'm practicing writing in alphabet used here in Atlas...It looks weird. I prefer the Fonic alphabet.

I had a dream the day I came here:
From the sky came a single ray of light that was making a small sunny patch just large enough for one person.

Comments

Umm, Asch? I'm not just an 'animal'...

[pink_and_flying]

[Paneer's eyes widened as she took in the damage done to the tabard.]

Oh my!

(Oh dear... Asch never did like help... but those stains look like they'll be hard to get out...)

Asch? I could wash and mend those. [A smile.] I did most of the chores for all of Granide's Ad Libitum so suddenly having nothing to do feels strange.

[Maybe if she phrased it like that Asch would agree. It was like what she always did when getting Asch and Leon to agree with something they didn't particularly like.]

I can't think of any other way to describe you!

[arisenfromashes]

[Oh, Paneer had worded it nicely, but Asch still had the urge to fix it himself. Her being here only made him feel guilty at the thought of not doing it.]

I've got it. It's not the first time I've had to do this.

In Granide the 'Natsu-Natsu' are considered people too.

[pink_and_flying]

Okay.

[Still, the 'feeling strange without anything to do' statement had been true. Paneer let out a soft sigh.]

(Maybe I could cook something... but where do I find a stove...?)

Fine. Person. You happy?

[arisenfromashes]

[Only then did Asch remember Tear's instructions. She had forbidden swordfighting, but she had asked that he not screw up his arm in general...And while sewing was far from arduous, he realized he would probably do a bad job unless he waited.]

...You know how to sew?

[iknowjj]

Asch...I know we've had this discussion before, but asking for/requiring assistance does not make you a nuisance. We help each other because it's our responsibility, just as you've told me. No one can save this world alone; that's why Martel summoned a bunch of us, not just one person.

It feels good to have a faithful talking critter by your side, doesn't it? I live with a bunch of them back home, so I know what it's like. They've done wonders for me, and I'm sure this Paneer person will do wonders for you, too.

And don't worry about the free dinners; it's no trouble to pay for them. If I ever need help on a quest, I'll be sure to come to you. How does that sound?

By the way, I've left an important note for all the guild members at the inn. You should take a look at your earliest convenience.

[arisenfromashes]

...Humph. Don't say that.

I don't need a "faithful talking critter" to get along in life. And you're assuming I'm going to bond with someone I've just met. It's not something I do.

That works...but I refuse to model with you.

[iknowjj]

Why not? I'm saying it because it's true.

Oh, I'm sure you'll bond with her eventually. It takes time to bond, but I'm sure it'll happen. It took me a while to bond with the Oresoren.

It'll be fine; I hope I won't have to model again myself anytime soon.

[arisenfromashes]

It's sappy. (It also sounds like what that dreck would say...minus that infuriating inferiority complex.)

I said I don't bond. There's no point to it.

...Just let me know once you need backup on a quest.

Do I smell a new recipe?

[flying_terror]

Ooooo A new recipe! Can I try it Asch pleeeeease?

[The "suspiciously shiny eyes" aka puppy eyes has returned.]

No!

[arisenfromashes]

[Asch snatched away his journal and clamped it in a deathlike grip. Then, he invoked his soldiers training to repel the puppy eyes.]

No, not with your cooking.

*whimpers at the loss of the journal*

[flying_terror]

[Arche sent him a wounded looked. Are you feeling guilty Asch?]

But I might do better this time!~ Genis is teaching me after all!~

Re: *whimpers at the loss of the journal*

[arisenfromashes]

[So far, Asch is immune. For now.]

"Might" isn't convincing enough. Remember what happened with the cheesecake? I have no intention of encouraging something like that again.