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1x1 with Halochief
Forum-Index → Roleplay → Private RP → 1x1 with Halochief"It's not likely that you'll ever get a better guarantee of protection." the demon said.
"I don't require pro-"
"Oh, okay, you're one of those." Jack waved a hand dismissively. "I've little patience for people who think they can protect themselves better than gods can."
Didact raised an eyebrow, about to argue. Then, he stopped himself and turned to Copper.
"Thank you." the Forerunner muttered. With that, he turned to look pointedly at Jack, who shrugged.
"Honestly, it's like having to teach a kid manners."
Didact decided not to respond.
4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
"At any rate, how long will this ship take to reach Earth?"
Copper shrugged, even as the Cryptum entered Slipspace. "A few hours. There aren't the fastest things, and its speed is obviously less than a Guardian's."
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4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
It only took a few minutes before Sliuril had gotten bored. She was vaguely aware that she'd been in more banal situations before, but having nothing to do for a few hours without Faith there to entertain her was a bleak prospect.
"So, the Key." Copper prompted. "What are you going to do with it?"
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4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
Copper would have choked on some water, or spit it out for dramatic effect, if she could. As it was, she couldn't, so she grudgingly settled for giving Sliuril a Look.
"You know you have to present it to mom and dad sooner or later, right? That things probably bonded to you already." Copper said.
"We don't know that. And I haven't touched it, really, so the game is still in play."
Copper raised an eyebrow. "Sister, you've been glowing this entire trip. Trust me. You've won."
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"Hold on, this Key is a... what significance does it bear, again?" Didact asked from the floor, not even bothering to open his eyes as he asked the question. The disc blurred between his fingers.
4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
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Finally, the Forerunner moved, looking from Copper to Sliuril and back.
"I feel so sorry for you." he said.
Jack gave a small huff of laughter from across the room.
4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
"But seriously, what are you going to do with it? You know you can't just hide it, mum and dad would find it eventually."
"Jack, I don't suppose you want the Key?"
"You can't give it to him, that'd be an interdimensional war right there."
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Didcat thought that it would probably be inappropriate for him to contribute to the conversation. He felt that the matters being discussed (far too casually if he was any judge) were a bit beyond him. However, there was a burning question that he needed to ask.
"So, how would the Throne transferring to one of you... change things?" the Forerunner questioned, cocking his head inquisitively.
4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
"There's no way to stop the change." Sliuril added. "Rulers of previous Cycles have tried, and failed. The Throne won't budge on it."
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"I wouldn't worry about it too much." Jack told him, stretching his arms above his head. Didact glared at the demon.
"It's all very well for you, you can just head back wherever you came from, can't you?"
"Hey, doesn't that Mantle of Responsibility thing demand that you try to do something to stop this?" Jack asked, his voice making it abundantly clear that he was smirking beneath the Mask.
Didact continued to glare and then gestured towards Sliuril and Copper. "What, stop them? You first, I'm comfortable in my current plane of existence."
Jack shrugged. "It would have been amusing to see you try."
Didact settled back down and closed his eyes again. "Well. This is all quite unfortunate."
4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
"Keep telling yourself that." Copper snorted. The ship shuddered as it exited Slipspace. "Also, we're almost there." She tapped a few inputs into the controls, and an external feed popped up. The mountain they had left Faith and Beowulf in was on the other side of the world, but they were about to enter the atmosphere. "See for yourself. ETA to Didact's Cryptum is ten minutes."
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Jack tapped the side of the Mask, thinking about all that had been said. "I must say, it certainly is useful to be largely indifferent to things such as this. Every time there's a major shift in this dimension, just retire to the Void for a few thousand years. Convenient for all parties involved."
4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
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"Excuse me, Death?" Didact asked, tilting his head. "The Death?"
"You really don't know a lot about us, do you?"
Didact spread his hands, palms up. "What, am I supposed to?"
4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
"Don't be so hard on him." Copper grumbled. "He's been stuck in a prison ship for several thousand years-"
"All the more reason to turn to religion, no?"
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"By the King, can we kill this one?" Jack asked.
"Have at thee, card boy." Didact muttered.
4. It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
-Extract from Invictus, William Ernest Henley
"She's right." Sliuril said with a giggle. "You'd both lose, really badly."
"Hey, could you drive to to Lambyang? I think Sliuril is headed to our location and I'd like to meet her halfway." Faith said.
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