[The hesitation between this affirmation and his next words is an obvious one, though there's no uncertainty at all across his features. He is aware that doing such a thing as he's about to request is an extreme measure; were it something he could do lightly, he would have simply done it while she was in his possession the first time. She was certainly under enough distress to have obliged him easily, then.
Even now, he isn't entirely sure of what effect this will have on him; regardless, the potential benefits...
His voice remains even when he speaks, unmarred by doubt or uncertainty.]Should this action be undertaken...remember that I ask you this fully aware of the consequences. It will only prove detrimental to myself without affecting others, should this not end as I expect. Keeping this in mind may make it easier for you to comply...and if not, perhaps keeping in mind that you are in debt to me for saving your life will serve the same purpose. There are many other ways in which I could extract this debt
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[Though he wouldn't allow himself to be too concerned for her well-being - her current form assists with that - regardless of whomever is involved, Cyrus dislikes seeing suffering as it happens directly in front of him. After all, there was a reason why, in Veilstone, he had left the experimentation of the pixies up to Charon and Saturn to oversee.]
...'until later'...meaning that you either observed the effect, or...
[He pauses for a moment, collecting his thoughts.]
You're aware of the effect as it happens...aren't you?
[Mesprit nodded once, moving back and forth a little to shake off the pain. Of course, it didn't work.]
...I am. When it happened last, I just felt horrible pain, and I thought nothing of it. However, it continued as I slept for those three days afterwards...
[She paused, still not looking at Cyrus as she dealt with another light shudder. A couple of tears finally break the ducts by her eyes, slipping down her face.]
It wasn't until I saw the end result for myself... that I knew what I'd done...
It was accidental, then...and you clearly regret this course of events...
I see.
[He pauses again, seeming to mull this over. Normally he would have left by now; he isn't sure what compels him to stay.
The realization hits him suddenly - whatever it is that holds him here now will no longer affect him within three days' time.
He shakes off the thought quickly. Mesprit's well-being is of no concern to him, and besides, there are more important things at hand now.]
I can assure you that this is no mistake...I am fully aware of what I have done.
Although I can't say the same for you.
[He steps back, placing a hand to his chest as he bows briefly but deeply from the waist; the gesture is highly deferential, though when he speaks again his tone makes it plain that he's far from sacrificing any of his pride in doing so. The usual arrogance remains in both his voice and his features as he straightens up, looking her in the face; if anything, it's stronger than before.]Again, Guardian, your actions are appreciated...within three days,
( ... )
[Well, the favor had been returned, all right. He had what he wanted... and his words to her only increased the pain and regret in her heart.
What had she done? She did the wrong thing, Mesprit was sure of it, but it was far too late to change what was already in progress - she could already feel his emotions returning to her. The next three days wouldn't hurt him as much as it would always hurt her from now on.
She couldn't think of any way to respond back verbally, though she finally opened her eyes halfway to look back at him. Her tears only grew heavier the more she was reminded of her curse and regret, and there was no chance of them stopping anytime soon.]
[Cyrus doesn't break eye contact, even as the flow of her tears grows stronger; his own eyes are alive, his gaze sharp.]
Hear me, Guardian...your pain will not last.
I have said before that one day, all will awaken in a world without spirit...you have ensured the salvation of all creatures within this world. They will no longer be slaves to their own incomplete urges...there will be no more senseless killing or maiming. There will be more ways to benefit oneself as opposed to relying on the downfall of others...and ways to benefit the whole without sacrificing oneself.
You don't understand the magnitude of what I am doing. This is both expected and something that I accept. Any pain or fear that you feel now...it will not be allowed to last.
I am not a malevolent deity, after all...I will not allow any of my creations to suffer.
[Despite the fact that the obvious arrogance hasn't left his voice, there's something almost alarmingly genuine behind his words - the conviction in his tone is more than enough to prove that, regardless
( ... )
[The hesitation between this affirmation and his next words is an obvious one, though there's no uncertainty at all across his features. He is aware that doing such a thing as he's about to request is an extreme measure; were it something he could do lightly, he would have simply done it while she was in his possession the first time. She was certainly under enough distress to have obliged him easily, then.
Even now, he isn't entirely sure of what effect this will have on him; regardless, the potential benefits...
His voice remains even when he speaks, unmarred by doubt or uncertainty.]Should this action be undertaken...remember that I ask you this fully aware of the consequences. It will only prove detrimental to myself without affecting others, should this not end as I expect. Keeping this in mind may make it easier for you to comply...and if not, perhaps keeping in mind that you are in debt to me for saving your life will serve the same purpose. There are many other ways in which I could extract this debt ( ... )
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...'until later'...meaning that you either observed the effect, or...
[He pauses for a moment, collecting his thoughts.]
You're aware of the effect as it happens...aren't you?
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...I am. When it happened last, I just felt horrible pain, and I thought nothing of it. However, it continued as I slept for those three days afterwards...
[She paused, still not looking at Cyrus as she dealt with another light shudder. A couple of tears finally break the ducts by her eyes, slipping down her face.]
It wasn't until I saw the end result for myself... that I knew what I'd done...
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I see.
[He pauses again, seeming to mull this over. Normally he would have left by now; he isn't sure what compels him to stay.
The realization hits him suddenly - whatever it is that holds him here now will no longer affect him within three days' time.
He shakes off the thought quickly. Mesprit's well-being is of no concern to him, and besides, there are more important things at hand now.]
I can assure you that this is no mistake...I am fully aware of what I have done.
Although I can't say the same for you.
[He steps back, placing a hand to his chest as he bows briefly but deeply from the waist; the gesture is highly deferential, though when he speaks again his tone makes it plain that he's far from sacrificing any of his pride in doing so. The usual arrogance remains in both his voice and his features as he straightens up, looking her in the face; if anything, it's stronger than before.]Again, Guardian, your actions are appreciated...within three days, ( ... )
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What had she done? She did the wrong thing, Mesprit was sure of it, but it was far too late to change what was already in progress - she could already feel his emotions returning to her. The next three days wouldn't hurt him as much as it would always hurt her from now on.
She couldn't think of any way to respond back verbally, though she finally opened her eyes halfway to look back at him. Her tears only grew heavier the more she was reminded of her curse and regret, and there was no chance of them stopping anytime soon.]
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Hear me, Guardian...your pain will not last.
I have said before that one day, all will awaken in a world without spirit...you have ensured the salvation of all creatures within this world. They will no longer be slaves to their own incomplete urges...there will be no more senseless killing or maiming. There will be more ways to benefit oneself as opposed to relying on the downfall of others...and ways to benefit the whole without sacrificing oneself.
You don't understand the magnitude of what I am doing. This is both expected and something that I accept. Any pain or fear that you feel now...it will not be allowed to last.
I am not a malevolent deity, after all...I will not allow any of my creations to suffer.
[Despite the fact that the obvious arrogance hasn't left his voice, there's something almost alarmingly genuine behind his words - the conviction in his tone is more than enough to prove that, regardless ( ... )
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