[Usually Fray would be glad to see the anger. Anger is easier to deal with than sadness - it's easier to channel into something productive, in his opinion. He tried so, so hard to get V'rhas fired up and furious about all the things he went through (they went through) and yet...
And yet right now, all he wants is to take away all the pain that Argenti's feeling, because he doesn't like seeing the knight upset like this. Fury isn't something Argenti should be forced to experience.
Without thinking, one of Fray's hands comes up to rest on Argenti's forearm, as if that will somehow make things better despite the touch being armor on armor. He forces himself not to think about it any further.]
We'll find a way to put a stop to him. If he won't come to us, then we'll find a way to come at him. We will not take this lying down.
[Bold words when he doesn't have a plan, but right now he thinks Argenti needs them more than he needs the plan. And maybe, if Fray's being entirely honest with himself, he needs to believe this too.]
[ Yes...it certainly is. Argenti has used it time and time again in order to help him clear away creatures who had dared to sink their evil claws into many worlds and many lands.
People as well.
This feels different, he thinks, because one of the targets is a bit higher on the totem pole, so to speak. But, while he allows his thoughts to further sink into that, he feels a hand rest upon where it does, distracting him, and making him give pause as he blinks. For some reason, he feels himself relax, and he has to quickly correct his posture. He can't feel it acutely, but the gesture is...very welcoming. ]
Yes...you are most certainly correct.
I believe this God of Conflict underestimates us all far too much. When we come at him, he shall not see us coming.
[ Something resembling Argenti's usual confidence rather than pure fury trickles back into his tone, and while he still feels that anger, he thinks he will let it rest until they confront this evil god. ]
Fray, I must admit, though, at times like these...ah, well, what I mean to say is that I am glad that we have the opportunity to speak like this. It is not for any such happy occasion that we've both come together again, and yet, I would not wish for either one of us to face the aftermath of what happened alone.
[ He says this, his opposite still-armored hand reaching to lightly pat the armored one that had upon his forearm, smiling a little at him; equal parts sad, but potentially hopeful as well. ]
[That's better, he thinks, and it's a bit more like Argenti to face things head on with courage rather than anger. It centers him, seeing how Argenti settles a bit and even though Fray can't feel Argenti's hand on his, he feels warm. Comfortable, maybe. It's a nice feeling, despite everything that happened earlier today.]
As am I. I would not want you to weather this storm alone.
[And it likely wouldn't be good for him to handle his emotions alone either, because that has a terrible tendency to end in murder. Or very loud declarations of murder while the Warrior of Light refuses to actually do the killing, but the point remains.]
Thank you for seeking me out. [Or leaving a message, same thing.] I feel better after having discussed it with you. We may not have a plan just yet, but we will get our opportunity to strike. I'm certain of it.
[If he's a god who loves conflict, then surely he'll want to bring that to a head at some point - and who better for it to be against than the god himself?]
[ Argenti will just casually let his own hand lay there as well, not thinking too hard about it. It just feels right, even if he'll have to shift his posture eventually.
When...Fray says that he wishes for him to have not weathered the storm alone, something like that blooms further warmth inside. The sad ache will not dissipate entirely, alongside that currently dulled, yet simmering anger. But, there is something at least pleasant to go alongside it. ]
At least we are on the same page, in so many respects. Even so, it is no trouble at all. Seeking you out has always proven to be, well...I find, a good idea. For lack of a better way of phrasing it.
[ He smiles a little to himself, a pensive expression coming over him as his eyes flicker upwards at the lit star ocean hanging above their heads. Then, he closes his eyes for a moment. ]
This has all helped myself regain more hope as well. Though, speaking of which, I am reminded of a time long ago, when I needed something to push me through a difficult time. It is far too distant of a recollection now, but...
I feel like I once stared up at a starry sky like this one above our heads, when I was much younger, on my homeworld.
...And I realize it truly makes a difference when you do have someone beside you in such difficult times. I shall never take it for granted, and what it means to have us able to support one another like this.
[ Words feel too insignificant, and there is somewhat of a struggle to convey what he wishes to, but in the end, Argenti knows that sometimes the straight-forward, yet simplistic approach can be just as true and monumental. ]
[Fray's gaze never once shifts from Argenti's face, even as Argenti looks skyward.]
Aye. Having the opportunity to meet someone so dedicated and fascinating in another world like this is... well, it certainly wasn't what I expected when I arrived here.
[The goddess may have had half a point in bringing them both here, in other words. So he may owe her thanks for that.]
I am... glad that we have the opportunity to speak candidly like this, despite what we have faced today. The others will be struggling as well and I intend to do what small amount I can for them... but I would be lying if I said that they were my first thought.
...I'm glad you've regained some amount of hope, Argenti.
[He never thought this would break Argenti, but the idea of seeing Argenti hurt at all sets him on edge in a way he doesn't like. So knowing that his words have had an impact on the man and that he's feeling a bit better now means the world to Fray.]
[ Argenti feels his face start to warm at the compliment. Then, he manages to look back right at Fray, who is looking right at him. Though, there is a little warm smile on his face, reaching his eyes. ]
You are rather kind with your praise, dear Fray. Yet, I find myself eager to accept it, as hearing you speak it truly warms my heart. Yes, knowing that a thoughtful, compassionate, and hard-working man like yourself would say such positive words of myself in regards to us meeting feels like a blessing.
[ So dedicated and fascinating, is he? Look, that may be simple positive words, but from Fray? It's like he called him the mirror image of Idrila - okay, that is perhaps an exaggeration.
That said, when Fray voices that essentially he is the one who has been his first thought, he feels as if he has left that rage behind, laughing lightly (it still exists, like the pain of that sorrow, but feels so far behind for the moment.) ]
...Something about being a priority to you is like witnessing a flower in bloom. I cannot talk, though, seeing as you are the first that I thought of as well. That is not to say that I will not see to others myself as well, [ Until, well. Things happen but that is a problem for future Argenti!! ] but the sentiment conveyed between us feels nothing short of beautiful. It is a bridge of splendidly radiant mutual sentiment that dares persist in times where events exist to challenge our entire beings.
[ Oops, he is falling down the hill of his flowery yappery...ah well. ]
It is thanks to you, I feel. I know that I would always keep some alive, deep within my heart, it is true - my hope shall never die. But, with you, I feel as if the hope in my heart can always and readily bloom so much more swifter.
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And yet right now, all he wants is to take away all the pain that Argenti's feeling, because he doesn't like seeing the knight upset like this. Fury isn't something Argenti should be forced to experience.
Without thinking, one of Fray's hands comes up to rest on Argenti's forearm, as if that will somehow make things better despite the touch being armor on armor. He forces himself not to think about it any further.]
We'll find a way to put a stop to him. If he won't come to us, then we'll find a way to come at him. We will not take this lying down.
[Bold words when he doesn't have a plan, but right now he thinks Argenti needs them more than he needs the plan. And maybe, if Fray's being entirely honest with himself, he needs to believe this too.]
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People as well.
This feels different, he thinks, because one of the targets is a bit higher on the totem pole, so to speak. But, while he allows his thoughts to further sink into that, he feels a hand rest upon where it does, distracting him, and making him give pause as he blinks. For some reason, he feels himself relax, and he has to quickly correct his posture. He can't feel it acutely, but the gesture is...very welcoming. ]
Yes...you are most certainly correct.
I believe this God of Conflict underestimates us all far too much. When we come at him, he shall not see us coming.
[ Something resembling Argenti's usual confidence rather than pure fury trickles back into his tone, and while he still feels that anger, he thinks he will let it rest until they confront this evil god. ]
Fray, I must admit, though, at times like these...ah, well, what I mean to say is that I am glad that we have the opportunity to speak like this. It is not for any such happy occasion that we've both come together again, and yet, I would not wish for either one of us to face the aftermath of what happened alone.
[ He says this, his opposite still-armored hand reaching to lightly pat the armored one that had upon his forearm, smiling a little at him; equal parts sad, but potentially hopeful as well. ]
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As am I. I would not want you to weather this storm alone.
[And it likely wouldn't be good for him to handle his emotions alone either, because that has a terrible tendency to end in murder. Or very loud declarations of murder while the Warrior of Light refuses to actually do the killing, but the point remains.]
Thank you for seeking me out. [Or leaving a message, same thing.] I feel better after having discussed it with you. We may not have a plan just yet, but we will get our opportunity to strike. I'm certain of it.
[If he's a god who loves conflict, then surely he'll want to bring that to a head at some point - and who better for it to be against than the god himself?]
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When...Fray says that he wishes for him to have not weathered the storm alone, something like that blooms further warmth inside. The sad ache will not dissipate entirely, alongside that currently dulled, yet simmering anger. But, there is something at least pleasant to go alongside it. ]
At least we are on the same page, in so many respects. Even so, it is no trouble at all. Seeking you out has always proven to be, well...I find, a good idea. For lack of a better way of phrasing it.
[ He smiles a little to himself, a pensive expression coming over him as his eyes flicker upwards at the lit star ocean hanging above their heads. Then, he closes his eyes for a moment. ]
This has all helped myself regain more hope as well. Though, speaking of which, I am reminded of a time long ago, when I needed something to push me through a difficult time. It is far too distant of a recollection now, but...
I feel like I once stared up at a starry sky like this one above our heads, when I was much younger, on my homeworld.
...And I realize it truly makes a difference when you do have someone beside you in such difficult times. I shall never take it for granted, and what it means to have us able to support one another like this.
[ Words feel too insignificant, and there is somewhat of a struggle to convey what he wishes to, but in the end, Argenti knows that sometimes the straight-forward, yet simplistic approach can be just as true and monumental. ]
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Aye. Having the opportunity to meet someone so dedicated and fascinating in another world like this is... well, it certainly wasn't what I expected when I arrived here.
[The goddess may have had half a point in bringing them both here, in other words. So he may owe her thanks for that.]
I am... glad that we have the opportunity to speak candidly like this, despite what we have faced today. The others will be struggling as well and I intend to do what small amount I can for them... but I would be lying if I said that they were my first thought.
...I'm glad you've regained some amount of hope, Argenti.
[He never thought this would break Argenti, but the idea of seeing Argenti hurt at all sets him on edge in a way he doesn't like. So knowing that his words have had an impact on the man and that he's feeling a bit better now means the world to Fray.]
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You are rather kind with your praise, dear Fray. Yet, I find myself eager to accept it, as hearing you speak it truly warms my heart. Yes, knowing that a thoughtful, compassionate, and hard-working man like yourself would say such positive words of myself in regards to us meeting feels like a blessing.
[ So dedicated and fascinating, is he? Look, that may be simple positive words, but from Fray? It's like he called him the mirror image of Idrila - okay, that is perhaps an exaggeration.
That said, when Fray voices that essentially he is the one who has been his first thought, he feels as if he has left that rage behind, laughing lightly (it still exists, like the pain of that sorrow, but feels so far behind for the moment.) ]
...Something about being a priority to you is like witnessing a flower in bloom. I cannot talk, though, seeing as you are the first that I thought of as well. That is not to say that I will not see to others myself as well, [ Until, well. Things happen but that is a problem for future Argenti!! ] but the sentiment conveyed between us feels nothing short of beautiful. It is a bridge of splendidly radiant mutual sentiment that dares persist in times where events exist to challenge our entire beings.
[ Oops, he is falling down the hill of his flowery yappery...ah well. ]
It is thanks to you, I feel. I know that I would always keep some alive, deep within my heart, it is true - my hope shall never die. But, with you, I feel as if the hope in my heart can always and readily bloom so much more swifter.