Week 2, Monday - The Dragon

[fragileprophet]

[Ion's had...a lot on his mind. It's hard not to, when you feel like a ticking time bomb. Every move he makes in this game is only leading him closer and closer to the inevitable fulfillment of his objective--and it's led him to a shaky sort of resolution: if this is going to happen, and maybe it has to happen, it has to be under his own control. It's an objective, after all. As much as he's promised others that he'd be careful, and keep himself as far from harm as he could, this is always what it's led toward. It's no different here than it is on Auldrant.

For him, there is no Happy Ending. Just an Ending. For that, he'll have so many people to apologize for the promises he's about to break.

As if sensing his thoughts, a door appears. Respectfully, Ion enters, and bows before the Dragon.]

Thank you for taking the time to see me.

Comments

[fragileprophet]

[He has a terrible condition called low self-worth combined with a player who loves to kill her darlings, whoops.]

If in the event that my death to the expectations written in my rulebook becomes certain...would I be able to relay to you what I'd like in return for fulfilling my objective in advance so that it may, if doable, be made possible right away? I only ask because what I'm hoping for...it isn't for myself.

[themodsgrimm]

[ . . .

Again, she seems to wait and - ]

Yes. Would you like to report what you would have used your token for to me now?

[fragileprophet]

Yes, please.

[He folds his hands carefully in front of him, trying to think of the best way to express what he's hoping for.]

If he should end up completely partnerless, I would appreciate a means of staying Sandalphon's execution, giving him another chance. I think...he deserves more time, and I can't stand the thought of taking that away from him because I decided to accept my fate alone. He doesn't see much worth in himself...but I do.

[He pauses.]

If that's impossible...I'll have to think a little bit harder on it.

[themodsgrimm]

.... you would use your wish on another...

[And she offers a soft smile, before it seems to disappear from her face altogether again.]

I understand. Should this come to pass and your objective be completed, your wish will be granted.

[fragileprophet]

Thank you...thank you so much.

[It's hard to say that it's quite relief he's feeling, but it's about as close as he can get to it, given the situation. He smiles.]

I don't think that anyone has noticed it because of the situation...but you really are kind.

[themodsgrimm]

[ . . . hm.

Dragon just seems to consider for a moment and speaks softly.]

This is not a place for kindness.

But regardless, I hope you do well and find what you seek.