In roaring he shall rise and on the surface die.

[thalassino]

Wednesday. 7pm. A calm, normal day in Vatheon. Nothing betrays what is coming. And yet the signs were there, if only someone had been able to see them for what they were

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CHECK OUR GLOWING DOORS, MAN.

[thalassino]

/o/

[nos_servabit]

Yes, we all do. Every single one of us.

[He stares back at her with those eyes that are both old and young at the same time, filled with a knowledge way beyond his years and at the same time, that naive childishness innocence he has kept with him all this time.]

We all have our own destinies.

\o\

[kagayakashi]

[ Gracia blinks as she looks into his eyes. He had an interesting aura, this man...! His gaze held a familiar feeling of warmth, and at the same time, it also had a mystery to it, rivaling the adrenaline of learning something new or going on a new adventure. Eventually, she had to look back at where they were going. She almost tripped in the dark. Still, she kept conversing with him. In her mind, she wondered if he could answer something for her... ]

Tell me, can you have more than one destiny?

8D

[nos_servabit]

Oh! Be careful and watch where you are going...

[He blinks at the question, nodding.]

Yes. Some people have more than one purpose. They might think that once they have completed a certain task they can rest and not worry about anything else. But sometimes, destiny has greater plans in mind.

>:3d

[kagayakashi]

I'll never get used to how dark it is in here! [ She manages a small laugh before humming in thought at his response. ]

I see! That makes a lot of sense! But Jacob, how will you know what those plans are?

@_@

[nos_servabit]

Best we hurry, then, so we can find a source of light.

[He's silent for a moment as he thinks.] It's what I do. I just know. And I help people realize what they need to do. But I guess that destiny had plans for me I couldn't see, if it brought me here...

oh snap, emoticon war ^__-

[kagayakashi]

[ Gracia nods in agreement. She's somewhat sure they're close to the end now, but the darkness and the twists and turns made it hard for her to be absolutely certain. ]

[ However, Jacob's words made her stop momentarily. She turns to him with wide eyes, and a slight tilt of her head. ]

You help people realize what they need to do...?

you will not win *A*

[nos_servabit]

[He stares at her, as if he's wondering why that is even a question.]

Yes. It's my duty. I did it to many people back home.

we shall see about that!!! T__T

[kagayakashi]

[ Gracia immediately breaks the personal space bubble and pushes her face forward, meeting his gaze intensely. The light from her fist casts shadows from beside her hip. ]

Can you do it here? To me? To my father? Tell me, what's my destiny!

d(^_^d)

[nos_servabit]

[He shakes his head, not looking at all uncomfortable with the fact that his personal bubble is broken.]

I can do it...but I can't tell you what your destiny is. It would defeat the purpose, would it not? Knowing your future before it happened.

(o__________o);;;;

[kagayakashi]

[ She frowns and walks around him, though she keeps her gaze on his face. ]

I don't understand. I thought you had more than one destiny? More than one future?

｡◕ ‿ ◕｡

[nos_servabit]

You can. Some people have one, some people have multiple. But that doesn't change the fact that you must not realize your destiny until it is time.

[He looks almost fatherly, gazing down at Gracia with those wide blue eyes of his.]

I can push you slightly, yes. I can make you realize what you need to do. But what I cannot do is reveal everything about what will happen. Because when the time comes, you must make your own choices, Gracia. For you and everyone around you.

☜(⌒▽⌒)☞

[kagayakashi]

How will I know when that time comes?

[ She recognizes that look, and she appreciates that he's answering her questions so well. But still, Gracia is unconvinced of the truth. She lowers her fist again, illuminating the damp, dirty floor of the caverns. ]

Make my own choices...[ She looks up at him after a while, bright green eyes still seeking the meaning of his words. ] Jacob, can I choose to have more than one destiny? Can other people choose that?

щ(ﾟДﾟ

[nos_servabit]

You will know. It'll be like an epiphany, really. But it is different for every single person, so I can't exactly tell you what yours will be.

[He stares back, expression unchanging.] You can if you make the right choices. Everybody has a choice, Gracia. But it is easier said than done.

ヽ(ｏ`皿′ｏ)ﾉ

[kagayakashi]

[ She sighs quietly. ] An epiphany, huh...?

[ She tilts her head to the side. ] It doesn't sound very easy. Sometimes we have to make hard choices. [ Gracia says this heavily, as if she knows what that's like.

And boy, does she know. ]

(Ç_Ç)

[nos_servabit]

[A nod.] Of course. Life is made of choices. If you run away from them, what will you accomplish?