[So that's the way of it then? So many different ways to break them down, tear them apart.
And for what?
To make them act? To keep them from interfering effectively?
He doesn't know - can't even fathom to guess - yet... this is Lavi. So he doesn't judge the questioning or condemn it, because to Raikou...it's a valid question.
Besides]
He's not on the Hitomi any more so...it's possible. I've never seen someone take more than three days to return, even from death.
[Raikou has a thought, and it's not an entirely good one, really, which means he's switching voer to private now, to protect the secrets shared between them - despite that death by his blade.]
You know...the number of people from your world seem to be declining steadily. None of those Noah people most of you have warned about even on the Hitomi anymore so...
[A slight pause as he frowns.]
Do you think the disappearances here could be related to what you remember happening in your world, when you came back?
How did they know to bring you, or any of us here, when they did? How did they know when would be the most... unsettling... time to send you back, then bring you back.
[A pause, to let that sink in, because these gods...
Raikou is all too aware that not all of them are like the Lady, much less that he understands their actions or motives any better than anyone else there - which is to say he knows nothing at all, really.
But these are questions that have been bothering him, eating away at his thoughts and perception of this place for weeks now. And Lavi is a good sounding board, always.
[Video | Private]mistyredheadMarch 17 2011, 21:54:42 UTC
[...that. Is true. He's always figured that about the times, but people-- There seems to be someone who knows everyone from their own worlds in most cases, and that's just weird. Very few don't have anyone like that and...
Shit.]
I guess... when wouldn't be any different than who.
[An echo of agreement, nothing more, before Raikou sighs and sits down on the cushioned shelf that acts as a couch with a frown.]
Truth be told, I have more questions than answers lately. Iruka and I are leaving here in few days, but we'll be in Raisato sometime towards the end of the week, to get into the library.
[A pause, then a wry half-smile.]
If you've got the time, I'd love your help with a bit of research.
[Video | Private]mistyredheadApril 11 2011, 06:04:10 UTC
[Oh. That would be very interesting, in fact, since the natives haven't been here for forever but apparently seem to think they have been. So there could be plenty of things that don't fit in from their, the Other-Worlders, knowledge, or maybe you can piece things together anyway somehow...
...Not too long ago, my Lady gave me a bit of guidance and...
[A pause, because he's seen Lavi's skepticism when it comes to these gods and while he can't necessarily blame him, neither can he cater to that blind eye in this moment.
So he smiles a small smile and shrugs a shoulder.]
Asked me to find a way to find balance here, in this place. And throughout history, religion and dogma have been the greatest harbingers of conflict and war so... seems a logical place to start.
[Video | Private]mistyredheadApril 11 2011, 19:44:17 UTC
[That's okay, he won't say anything about it because he has nothing to do with it. And, hey, even if it was a goddess who said it, it's not a bad idea and he thinks you should be able to trust Raikou to do it properly.
No matter the intentions of the person-- being who actually told him, and no matter what he's done in his life before.]
[Video | Private]mistyredheadApril 12 2011, 16:10:58 UTC
[And he appreciates that very much, he does. Focusing on information and facts is definitely good for forgetting emotions and all their instability. Facts and emotions are basically opposite things.
And for what?
To make them act? To keep them from interfering effectively?
He doesn't know - can't even fathom to guess - yet... this is Lavi. So he doesn't judge the questioning or condemn it, because to Raikou...it's a valid question.
Besides]
He's not on the Hitomi any more so...it's possible. I've never seen someone take more than three days to return, even from death.
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Well... It took a week when Allen.. died. [By your blade.] But I think there was more to that then. And we were sure he was coming back.
It was a different situation.
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You know...the number of people from your world seem to be declining steadily. None of those Noah people most of you have warned about even on the Hitomi anymore so...
[A slight pause as he frowns.]
Do you think the disappearances here could be related to what you remember happening in your world, when you came back?
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He's not so sure.]
How would they know what's happening back in my world t'decide to follow that pattern?
[The gods, that is, obviously.]
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[A pause, to let that sink in, because these gods...
Raikou is all too aware that not all of them are like the Lady, much less that he understands their actions or motives any better than anyone else there - which is to say he knows nothing at all, really.
But these are questions that have been bothering him, eating away at his thoughts and perception of this place for weeks now. And Lavi is a good sounding board, always.
Especially given the situation.]
I rather doubt it's all random selection.
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Shit.]
I guess... when wouldn't be any different than who.
[It would be a bad sign, in that case...]
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[An echo of agreement, nothing more, before Raikou sighs and sits down on the cushioned shelf that acts as a couch with a frown.]
Truth be told, I have more questions than answers lately. Iruka and I are leaving here in few days, but we'll be in Raisato sometime towards the end of the week, to get into the library.
[A pause, then a wry half-smile.]
If you've got the time, I'd love your help with a bit of research.
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..yeah, I've got time.
[Especially if it means a distraction from all of this.]
What kinda research is it?
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[A pause and a wry laugh.]
Basically the earliest records of religious dogma. You know, just a bit of light reading.
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That ought to be very interesting indeed.]
What's it for?
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[A pause, because he's seen Lavi's skepticism when it comes to these gods and while he can't necessarily blame him, neither can he cater to that blind eye in this moment.
So he smiles a small smile and shrugs a shoulder.]
Asked me to find a way to find balance here, in this place. And throughout history, religion and dogma have been the greatest harbingers of conflict and war so... seems a logical place to start.
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No matter the intentions of the person-- being who actually told him, and no matter what he's done in his life before.]
Yeah, think you're on the right track there.
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[A sudden grin then, before he asks almost lightly, all too ready to provide Lavi a distraction from Allen's disappearance.]
Does that mean you'll come help while I'm in your village?
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Such a pain in the ass.]
Yeah, sure. Just stop by or gimme a call.
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