Have you heard of Idrila? I am one who follows them ardently, as a Knight of Beauty. If you ever wish to ask anything of me, I will gladly answer, and do my best to assist.
NOTE
The universe is filled with beauty. No matter where one is in the cosmos, this is a truth ingrained in existence itself. Therefore, I shall treasure every meeting between each and every beautiful soul I cross paths with.
[ a beat. joshua looks contemplative for a moment, and then-- ]
Truthfully, I don't remember.
[ a shrug. ]
One of many Games, really, and while I generally give the direction, I leave the minutiae to the Game Masters. That Player report was rather dull, I remember, which necessitated another test, the one you just saw.
[ and joshua claps at argenti's guess. it's not condescending at all, even though it could very well come off as that. maybe. ]
Well done. A little bit off on the details, but something like that.
[ given the amount of hints that he's dropped so far especially in this conversation alone, he would be more surprised if argenti didn't at least guess half of what he was capable of. joshua kiryu for aeon of finality, maybe-- ok I'll stop with the jokes now. ]
Not all winners are worthy, after all. I can't be handing out participation prizes to everyone.
[ At this, Argenti closes his eyes, thinking about all of what Joshua has said - what he is saying at all. He actually has no idea what to think of it at all; and he is still searching for faults in what he is saying. This isn't the fault of any shadow encroaching upon his soul, this is just him, and the still lingering resentment.
But, it doesn't stop him from being a good listener. ]
...You mentioned about doing something about the dreamscapes and what it has been dragging out. I shall accompany you on your quest to eliminate what is responsible for this mess.
[ Argenti is a little hesitant at the idea, but the man is answering his questions honestly. Even if he scrutinizes the way Joshua clapped.
So, maybe...anyway, he will have to see at that time if they can truly work together without SOMETHING going wrong (did you know it is 2 for 2 how many times they have fought side by side and matters have gone tipsy-turvy?)
Anyway Sunday! Joshua or perhaps the true Aeon of Finality who was originally the missing-[REDACTED HEADCANONS] ]
...You are used to having others play these 'Games' in order to return back to their lives. Games in which test or judge their character. [ He pauses, trying to asses again Joshua's actions. Was he still playing out a game in his head, in that meeting...? ] Is this role of yours something that you enjoy? Or took on out of a sense of obligation?
[ blink. it was an offhand comment, but he truly wasn't expecting for argenti to volunteer to actually deal with the problem together, but--
joshua can't say that he's opposed to the idea. it's a different kind of partnership, after all. ]
I might take you up on that offer when we are awake, then~
[ maybe one day the dice won't hate us but looks at the mini event and closes my eyes a little. that's a problem for another time and for future joshua to deal with.
anyway! joshua doesn't seem too surprised at argenti's conflicted stance about him. it's something he's used to by this point, although that last question catches him off guard for a moment, but only for a split second where he gathers himself. ]
Of course. What use is sending someone back if they stay stagnant and never live up to their full potential?
[ ... ]
Something like that. A little bit of both, maybe? You could say it was a choice I made. [ it's accompanied by a shrug, meant to look more flippant than it actually is, but it's a little bit too carefully rehearsed, too easily flippant. ] Do you ever find yourself in a place where you know that you're meant to be there?
[ Offhand remark or not, it had been put out there. Argenti isn't the type to ignore it and he has seen the suffering experienced by many throughout this week thus far due to the memories being provided so seamlessly. ]
I shall hold you to it.
[ His words are firm but true. Argenti will track Joshua down himself if he must. He's taken the offer seriously thankfully the mini-event has ended and well he does notice the split second of break in composure. However small. ]
...People make choices and though they must be prepared to reap the consequences of them, it does not mean that there are times they wish they could make another.
[ Argenti speaks this from the heart, from experience. ]
That being said, I do. Though, as a Knight of Beauty, I often find myself not lingering for long, and having the freedom to leave such a place that no longer needs my services. Or eventually finding myself on a new road wherein I know not much about my destination, but find my heart ever so excited to greet it beautifully as I shall with each new bright, lovingly inspiring day.
...Perhaps you came to be there because of your choices, because of your duty. And adhering to one's duty can be beautiful, as I know the distinct pleasure of it myself. But if your heart is not in it, does it even hold any meaning for you any longer?
You should have the freedom to choose where you wish to be. Perhaps that means indeed a "place", but it is a state of mind I believe as well. Where you are...is it not something that should be decided ultimately by the heart?
Not only just because you are "meant" to be there. [ He closes his eyes, before opening them again, staring hard and pointedly into Joshua's. ] Otherwise, one's splendid soul, no matter how brilliant, or even frustrating, and powerful, is at risk of stagnating itself. And one day, it is possible you may be unable to grasp your heart with your own hands, too tired of it with your entire being all the same.
So, tell me...this place that you feel you are meant to reside in - do you feel you are able to be present with all of the full force of your heart? With all that you are? Or does it tire you so?
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two different flavours of yapping......
Truthfully, I don't remember.
[ a shrug. ]
One of many Games, really, and while I generally give the direction, I leave the minutiae to the Game Masters. That Player report was rather dull, I remember, which necessitated another test, the one you just saw.
[ and joshua claps at argenti's guess. it's not condescending at all, even though it could very well come off as that. maybe. ]
Well done. A little bit off on the details, but something like that.
[ given the amount of hints that he's dropped so far especially in this conversation alone, he would be more surprised if argenti didn't at least guess half of what he was capable of. joshua kiryu for aeon of finality, maybe-- ok I'll stop with the jokes now. ]
Not all winners are worthy, after all. I can't be handing out participation prizes to everyone.
no subject
But, it doesn't stop him from being a good listener. ]
...You mentioned about doing something about the dreamscapes and what it has been dragging out. I shall accompany you on your quest to eliminate what is responsible for this mess.
[ Argenti is a little hesitant at the idea, but the man is answering his questions honestly. Even if he scrutinizes the way Joshua clapped.
So, maybe...anyway, he will have to see at that time if they can truly work together without SOMETHING going wrong (did you know it is 2 for 2 how many times they have fought side by side and matters have gone tipsy-turvy?)
Anyway Sunday! Joshua or perhaps the true Aeon of Finality who was originally the missing-[REDACTED HEADCANONS] ]
...You are used to having others play these 'Games' in order to return back to their lives. Games in which test or judge their character. [ He pauses, trying to asses again Joshua's actions. Was he still playing out a game in his head, in that meeting...? ] Is this role of yours something that you enjoy? Or took on out of a sense of obligation?
no subject
joshua can't say that he's opposed to the idea. it's a different kind of partnership, after all. ]
I might take you up on that offer when we are awake, then~
[ maybe one day the dice won't hate us but looks at the mini event and closes my eyes a little. that's a problem for another time and for future joshua to deal with.
anyway! joshua doesn't seem too surprised at argenti's conflicted stance about him. it's something he's used to by this point, although that last question catches him off guard for a moment, but only for a split second where he gathers himself. ]
Of course. What use is sending someone back if they stay stagnant and never live up to their full potential?
[ ... ]
Something like that. A little bit of both, maybe? You could say it was a choice I made. [ it's accompanied by a shrug, meant to look more flippant than it actually is, but it's a little bit too carefully rehearsed, too easily flippant. ] Do you ever find yourself in a place where you know that you're meant to be there?
no subject
I shall hold you to it.
[ His words are firm but true. Argenti will track Joshua down himself if he must. He's taken the offer seriously
thankfully the mini-event has endedand well he does notice the split second of break in composure. However small. ]...People make choices and though they must be prepared to reap the consequences of them, it does not mean that there are times they wish they could make another.
[ Argenti speaks this from the heart, from experience. ]
That being said, I do. Though, as a Knight of Beauty, I often find myself not lingering for long, and having the freedom to leave such a place that no longer needs my services. Or eventually finding myself on a new road wherein I know not much about my destination, but find my heart ever so excited to greet it beautifully as I shall with each new bright, lovingly inspiring day.
...Perhaps you came to be there because of your choices, because of your duty. And adhering to one's duty can be beautiful, as I know the distinct pleasure of it myself. But if your heart is not in it, does it even hold any meaning for you any longer?
You should have the freedom to choose where you wish to be. Perhaps that means indeed a "place", but it is a state of mind I believe as well. Where you are...is it not something that should be decided ultimately by the heart?
Not only just because you are "meant" to be there. [ He closes his eyes, before opening them again, staring hard and pointedly into Joshua's. ] Otherwise, one's splendid soul, no matter how brilliant, or even frustrating, and powerful, is at risk of stagnating itself. And one day, it is possible you may be unable to grasp your heart with your own hands, too tired of it with your entire being all the same.
So, tell me...this place that you feel you are meant to reside in - do you feel you are able to be present with all of the full force of your heart? With all that you are? Or does it tire you so?