what a fresh scent; action (why did i type accent...)

[mongoosegrin]

[so.

this prolonged-darkness action. how goes it, Splendor? still braving the outdoors under that weird new sky?

well. perhaps you have estranged company, or maybe it's just coincidence he's there, but Alex absolutely cannot let a situation like this go without inspecting. he's not one for stealth, so spotting him now and then isn't difficult.

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[apathycary]

[ Was it night? Was it day? It was so hard to tell now. The hours slipped by without so much a change. Edel would light his lantern every now and then, carrying it around with him perhaps as a mean of protection or- well, really, mostly out of curiosity at this point. He was fine with being holed up in his room, but this was...

... eerie, to say the least. Every once in a while, his lantern would flicker and dance, but he refused to conduct magic to it. It was better to go... natural with these sorts of things. You never knew what sort of consequence could happen when a foul wind was around.

And so, he walked quietly- and carefully down the street. The light danced around him as it swayed back and forth, but beyond the beacon laid nothing more than darkness. As far as he extended it, it felt like the darkness was swallowing what little light there was. Even with this lantern, his visibility was only slightly better than worse, you could say. ]

[apathycary]

[ He cracks a smile. If only to himself- ]

Panic arises easily among humans.

[mongoosegrin]

Then they can panic. [for all Alex cares. he starts walking, meandering.] I will not.

[apathycary]

I suppose I just see you the type to enjoy that. [ He pauses. ] Easier to pick a fight, I'm assuming.

[mongoosegrin]

I do not fight humans, Edel. [he isn't sure how many times he's said that, but dammit if he won't act tired of saying so!]

[apathycary]

Humans, monsters, demons, chimera, does it really matter in the end if they're against you or willing to kill you?

Right, right. Your world has a clear definition of what is a monster and what is a human, am I correct?

[mongoosegrin]

[his weight shifts in an exaggerated way to match the sound of rising exasperation in his laugh. GOD, WHY DO YOU EVEN CARE, EDEL.]

Yes, Edel. There are books upon books. What is it I spend my life learning but how to know? I told you it is why I am born. Did you forget?

[apathycary]

No, I did not forget.

I only wish it were so simple for me and my world.

[ He laughs ] Maybe I only envy you.

[mongoosegrin]

[lightly, a bit sing-song:] Ah, then I shall have to take you to visit the compound, yes? And get your fill of all the Darkov way. I am sure it will satisfy your envy twice over. [the image amuses him, at least.] No doubt you would ever want to leave, yes...

[apathycary]

[ UH UH. ] No, that would be impossible. I would most likely wish to leave the second I arrive.

...It may be hard to believe, but there are people- [ He looks away, SORRY THIS IS HARD!! ] I miss.

[mongoosegrin]

I believe it would be so. [Alex's eyes be rollin', but he's still walking and safe from scrutiny!]

[apathycary]

Honestly! A child! You have the mentality of a child who always wishes to win.

[mongoosegrin]

What? [HAHA, WHAT. he turns, eyebrow quirked.] Why are you yelling at me now? I agreed with you!

[apathycary]

Come off it! As if I believe you'd agree with me so easily. I'm- I'm not a fool!

[mongoosegrin]

I do not understand your thinking here. Do you think everything I say aloud is a lie?

[apathycary]

With you, it is certainly hard to tell.