alphi catchall

[outsidebones]

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[outsidebones]

...I do like greenery, yes.

[a bit embarrassed to admit it, for some reason.]

[sageguidance]

I cannot imagine there are many who do not.

... But—mm... How fare you? Are you managing all right?

[outsidebones]

I have little experience with it. Aside from subsistence farms, we do not have it - flora is not native to my planet and is not well supported by its atmosphere.

[she takes a sip of her hot water with lemon.]

I'm alright. The worst has passed.

[sageguidance]

[ There's a nod of acknowledgement, and—rather than dwelling upon the weekend's events—Alphinaud decides to venture down a less unpleasant topic. She claims to be well, and he has little reason to say otherwise. ]

A star without flora...? That is—quite curious, I must say. I can scarcely imagine life without it.

[outsidebones]

There is flora in our star, on the first house, but not on my planet.

[sageguidance]

And your kind is still able to survive in such a place? That sounds terribly rough, if so.

[outsidebones]

We have the ability to create artificial conditions to grow what we need, and an artificial environment. We are a small house, so it does not take us much to achieve sufficiency.

[sageguidance]

So a biodome, essentially—yes, I understand the like, and I can see how you might hold an appreciation for flora that many of us may lack.

[outsidebones]

This is the case. But really, I did ask you to join me so I might hear your thoughts.

[sageguidance]

Ah—regarding our recent events, yes?

[outsidebones]

Well, yes. Hardly on flowers or tea.

[is it necessary to be mean...]

[sageguidance]

[ harrow is always valid ]

Pray forgive me, then. I had thought to make some lighthearted conversation in case you desired not to dwell on such things. However, I mind not focusing on matters of import.

[ anyway, ]

Lest I grow redundant, had you the opportunity to speak with Sieghart after trial?

[outsidebones]

I did, yes. He shared with me his story about the shadow that came to him.

[sageguidance]

[ nods ]

Likewise. 'Twould seem we are dealing with another case of compelled killers, only this time it comes with a proposal they cannot refuse...

But we know not if there is an ulterior motive behind this, or if it simply a part of this... game.

[outsidebones]

Thus far the only indication of an ulterior motive is that it is all for entertainment, but...

[sageguidance]

I had wondered if this shadowy figure were a separate entity from our host... but, perhaps that is complicating it more than necessary.

[outsidebones]

What would lead you to think so?

[sageguidance]

The thought of promising safety, is all. Yet... 'tis hardly any different than threatening otherwise for the same outcome.

I may be overthinking it.

[outsidebones]

Yes. If we are promised safety in exchange for our compliance, that is no different than threatening harm in exchange for our rebelliousness.