Video - The Pharos of Ridorana and What Transpired There

[fealty_to_none]

[The video comes on, but it appears as no place in the Underworld. At least no place any have been. A man lays prone upon the ground, and at first it might seem to be Balthier, aged thirty years. But as the video progresses, it becomes apparent this is not the case.]

[OOC: This video has massive spoilers for the Pharos and Dr. Cid. If you're

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[wasinnocent]

[Okay, it just feels awkward seeing these memories being played out for others to experience. Charis hesitates before actually saying anything.]

That looked unpleasant.

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[fealty_to_none]

I would say that is an understatement, but yes. It was definitely unpleasant. But it is done. There was... no other path.

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[wasinnocent]

That hardly makes it suck any less.

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[fealty_to_none]

[He laughs.]

Indeed. But I expect our captors wish us to wallow in self-pity over memories passed, and I don't hold with such things. I have mourned the dead and accepted the guilt for my part in how things played out. There is naught else to be done.

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[wasinnocent]

Impressive philosophy to have. So...do you mind if I ask what was going on?

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[fealty_to_none]

Far, far too much. Politics, family dramas, lost royalty, kingslayers, underhanded scheming, rogue gods and an excessive amount of walking.

To be blunt, it is a very, very long story.

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[wasinnocent]

Sounds like a regular soap opera there. You should try writing it down someday, you might get a good movie out of it.

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[fealty_to_none]

That was only the tip of the iceberg.

[There's a laugh from the pirate.] Ah but I believe her ladyship Ashe reiterated the tale to the Marquis who took things down quite thoroughly. Though perhaps not as thoroughly as I would of liked. Certain elements of the fight with Gilgamesh were quite conspicuous in their absence, and he seemed to have completely omitted the grueling battle with the Fury, or the method we had devised to procure our initial meeting with him. Next time I sneak into the Bhujerban palace, I'll have to steal that book, fix the bits he left out and see to it getting published.

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[wasinnocent]

If that's only the tip of the iceberg I'm afraid to see how long the entire story is.

Sneaking into a place called the Bhujerban palace sounds like it's probably a real challenge, especially if you intend to sneak in, steal a book, and fix it. If you can do that, I'd be impressed.

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[fealty_to_none]

Volumes, my dear lady. Volumes of dusty, dry Ivalician history with very little emphasis on treasure just to get the gist of all the political intrigue that plagues each nation.

Sneaking into palaces is a far more fascinating subject. And while we're discussing the matter, a little mutton-chopped bird mentioned our interests in such daring escapades may coincide? Unfortunately the one here would have to suffice. Though if the Gods have as good as taste as the Marquis, it may not be for naught.

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[wasinnocent]

I've personally never been much of a fan of political intrigue. Or politics at all.

A mutton-chopped bird? I seriously wish I knew what you were talking about.

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[fealty_to_none]

Are you sure? He's a rather headstrong little bird, impulsive, the sort who speaks before he thinks. He's charming if you like that sort of thing.

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[wasinnocent]

[she laughs.] You mean Cole?

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[fealty_to_none]

I believe he is exactly the little bird I mean.

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[wasinnocent]

And now I'm afraid. What has Cole been signing me up for, exactly?

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[fealty_to_none]

Nothing you cannot simply say 'no thank you' to. I had simply asked him if he knew anyone else who might be interested in an expedition into Hade's palace. Your name came up.