CliveRosfield | Text

[herofhopeless]

I haven’t been able to find my brother, Joshua, since the fog came. Has anyone seen a man, a little over 6 feet tall, light brown hair that’s a big longer, blue-green eyes, wears a lot of black and red, has a very formal and convoluted way of speaking? He’s kind, curious, intelligent. He would have done his best to help anyone who may have needed it during the mission.

Please, if anyone has seen him, call me, text me, yell my name from the top of a building, I don’t care. I just need to know that he’s okay.

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[oblige]

No, but in this case, I cover ground swiftly.

[herofhopeless]

I know you're more used to Priming than most of us, but it will still wear on you, just like I know that you know your limits. I also know that you will push them.

[oblige]

I'll not risk dropping from the sky, at least.

[herofhopeless]

Dion, that is the absolute bare minimum. What would you tell me were our roles reversed?

[oblige]

To think of how your brother would fret.

[herofhopeless]

I'm fretting. You may not be my brother, Dion, but your safety and health matter to me. I know that this is difficult, but please, rest.

[oblige]

I shall when necessary, but please think more of yourself in this time. You cannot always worry for everyone else.

[herofhopeless]

[No, but he certainly can try.]

I'll rest soon. I have a couple of stops to make first, but then I'll be back at the monastery. If you don't want to be alone tonight, you can stay there. I'll make sure there is a bed ready for you, just in case.

[oblige]

Thank you. Should it not prove too late an hour, I shall at least confirm your stops were not more numerous than claims suggest.

[ That is to say: he will at least check on Clive, once he's sure his grief isn't quite so plain on his face. Clive needn't be further tormented by the knowledge of what awaited his brother. ]

[herofhopeless]

I promise I only have two. I am going to make sure Clea gets home safe, then meet with Cloud so he can show me a place where he goes to find some peace of mind.

[And if Clive is thinking similiarly, well, who could judge him? These two, always too concerned for the well-being of others to truly care for their own.]

[oblige]

Cloud is a good man. I'm pleased to find that you're acquainted.

[herofhopeless]

He has been very kind towards me thus far. He helped me look for Torgal when he got a little too excited in the ball pit and is now sharing a place of peace for him with me. To know that you also vouch for him only improves my impression of him.

[oblige]

He's rather kind, and quite knowledgeable regarding chocobos.

[ He just puts that out there, in case it happens to be of interest.

This first message is followed shortly thereafter by one privated to Clive. ]

I feel he'd benefit from encouragement at times.

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[herofhopeless]

Well, we would certainly have something we could bond over then.

[Which is probably why Dion mentioned it. He sees you, Dion.]

Is he alright? He seemed a bit aloof when I first met him and, well, in my experience, 'aloof' is usually a cover-up for something else.

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[oblige]

I should imagine you'd have much to discuss.

[ Caught... ]

I've my suspicions as well. When first we met, he'd been made younger by one of the technologies in Aphaia. He was more open then, though quite criticial of himself when met with setbacks or mistakes, but he brightened considerably with encouragement and support. I believe at heart, he is the same, however the experiences that have brought him to this point have affected him.

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[herofhopeless]

I'll have to bring it up then. I am considering asking for Ambrosia to be brought here. Maybe I could introduce them.

I see. I'll do what I can for him. Sometimes, people just need to know that they have a safe space to let themselves process without judgment from others. He seems like a generous person. I would hate for him to lose that light.

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[oblige]

A fine idea, she is a good and noble bird. You could do with your trusted steed, and I'd expect Cloud would be pleased to meet her.

[ That light, hm... ]

He is quite kind and generous with his time. When first I arrived here and was searching for your brother, we spoke for a time about him, and someone he is yet waiting for. Should you ever meet a woman named Aerith, with green eyes and long chestnut hair, please alert him immediately.

[herofhopeless]

I'd like to see how he handles her more stubborn nature.

[A lot could be learned about a person based not only on how they treat animals, but how they treat ones that aren't exactly friendly.]

I'll keep an eye out for her and try to keep an eye on him. At the very least, I would like to get to know him better.

[oblige]

Is she truly? I've only observed from a distance.

[ As was the way of his self-imposed position, really. ]

I expect you will get along well.

[herofhopeless]

She can be. She is also extremely protective. I feel as though she does a danger assessment each time a new person comes anywhere near me.

[He's only half joking.]

I trust your judgment. Thank you for looking out for both of us.

[oblige]

So, she is your stalwart defender.

[ How sweet. ]

I would say no thanks is necessary, but I suspect I know how you would respond to that.

[herofhopeless]

She has been since I was young.

Your suspicion would be correct. I would insist, you would insist that it wasn't needed, we would go back and forth a couple of times, both of us ultimately not backing down on our points, so really, this is for the best.

[The light teasing somehow makes Clive feel the smallest bit better, all things considered.]

[oblige]

That seems all the more reason that she should join you.

Just as I thought indeed. We save time this way.

[herofhopeless]

I've been toying with the idea for a bit. I'll put in a request for her. You can meet her, if you'd like.

[oblige]

Yes, I would like that... Though it remains to be seen as to whether I shall pass her inspection.

[ A little mild humor, suspecting Clive could use some. ]