VII. video/action [forward-dated to dawn of the 15th]

[aslandish]

[The feed opens to silence, the stifling darkness of the city almost palpable in its intensity. There is nothing to see or hear for some time, but gradually, the sound of waves begins to filter through. A tinge of color creeps over the horizon, embracing the sea with the newness of day. In time, the sun itself reveals its face, illuminating the

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[meaculpable]

Your arrogance will never cease to amaze me.

[ video; ]

[aslandish]

[He loves you too, son.

Light winks at Lucifer in the distance, but there is no other answer.]

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[meaculpable]

You'll find that I don't quite care for obtuse metaphor, Aslan.

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[aslandish]

[And yet, there is nothing truly metaphorical about this post -- or at least, it isn't meant to be.

The light flickers, brighter than before. If Lucifer truly wishes to know, he is welcome to join him.]

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[meaculpable]

. . .Color me intrigued.

[ You've got a minute to say something he's interested in. ]

[ video; ]

[aslandish]

[There will be no words -- just a brief vision of what was (a landscape desecrated by battle) to contrast what now is.

It is not for vanity's sake that he has done this, but rather to encourage those who poured sweat, blood, and tears into securing the safety of their friends and others.]

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[meaculpable]

The end result shall remain the same.

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[aslandish]

[Oh, Lucifer.

The light brightens again, momentarily, the warmth of it somehow palpable through the NV.

There is always hope.]

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[meaculpable]

So long as they learn from it, yes?

It's the way things have always been.

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[aslandish]

[You should know the answer to that, Lucifer.

The waves crashing against the shore are as resounding a 'yes' as any word he could speak.]