tothemaxwell: (stand back)

[personal profile] tothemaxwell 2019-06-16 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods to Shess.] Self-preservation.

[And to Val:] I feel similarly.

Valvatorez, I'm concerned about your fate. But I must also admit to my own curiosity as to what, exactly, will happen to the three of you. We've yet to have an example of such.
omegathree: (05)

[personal profile] omegathree 2019-06-16 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
[He can't blame Shess for that. He's sure a lot of his comrades would also pick survival.

That's how it is between the three of them. It's interesting to know their similarities and their differences.]


Whatever happens, you'll be able to learn a bit more about how it works. We've only been here for two weeks... perhaps it's best to get this out of the way.
tothemaxwell: (i'm a fuse)

[personal profile] tothemaxwell 2019-06-16 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
I'm beginning to wonder if we can truly do anything without trading life for it.

I have been speaking with our hosts, and they are only able to provide boons if we sacrifice things of our own. I wonder how large a sacrifice we would need to truly avert further tragedy... or if it is even possible for the time being.
omegathree: (05)

[personal profile] omegathree 2019-06-16 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Val gives a little shrug. It would be nice to not have lives hanging on the balance but there's nothing they can do now.

Trades?]


It's hard to say so early.

That's the kind of thing you're better off asking those two. Have you been making trades with them?
tothemaxwell: (she's a bomb)

[personal profile] tothemaxwell 2019-06-17 12:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, I am the same as Shess.

It seems it is the only way to properly converse beyond their bounds, depending.
omegathree: (18)

[personal profile] omegathree 2019-06-17 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Beyond their bounds? The way that they get muffled when they try to share things?

Interesting.
tothemaxwell: (and ready to drop)

[personal profile] tothemaxwell 2019-06-18 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
Precisely that. Depending on the request, a contract may also be drawn up.

In any case, it seems that if we are to progress further with this situation beyond our own surmising, we must do what we can to parlay with Lune and Sol. That is my feeling, at least.
omegathree: (05)

[personal profile] omegathree 2019-06-18 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
[A nod as he listens to it all.]

If we're all going to be here together, it makes sense to learn about each other. Sol and Lune included.
tothemaxwell: (i'm a fuse)

[personal profile] tothemaxwell 2019-06-19 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, if anything, the hostility and fear will impede us from progressing in anything, here.

What is it that they keep saying? "Take care of each other"?
omegathree: (11)

[personal profile] omegathree 2019-06-19 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
They don't have to treat them as best friends, but they're a source of information.

That is what they say. We're all here together, so we should become each other's support system.
tothemaxwell: (and ready to drop)

[personal profile] tothemaxwell 2019-06-19 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
Still, as I said—there must be some to lead by example.

In the end, our trust is bound to be misplaced in some individuals—but I'm not wholly certain that the fault would ever lie with us. After all, if the corruption seizes on to the darkness within someone's heart suddenly and without warning, then it isn't a mistake of our inability to judge someone.

It seems that we must simply look out for each other, regardless of the consequences that action might hold. That is what makes the most sense to me.
omegathree: (11)

[personal profile] omegathree 2019-06-19 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
[The thing is, Val completely agrees with what Milla is saying. But he also knows most of the people here are human, and humans panic.]

It's much easier to say that than to do it. Still, I'll look after the people who rely on me.
tothemaxwell: (she's an atom bomb)

[personal profile] tothemaxwell 2019-06-19 10:26 am (UTC)(link)
...Hmhm. [It looks like she's chuckling.]

Do you both have people other than your partners relying on you? It seems like I picked excellent late-night companions.
omegathree: (11)

[personal profile] omegathree 2019-06-19 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
I believe there are a few people.

[There's a pause.]

I've taught Akane some swordfighting.
tothemaxwell: (bad news)

[personal profile] tothemaxwell 2019-06-20 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
You are teaching Akane swordfighting as well, Valvatorez? It's heartening to hear she is receiving instruction not just from myself. Thank you very much.

[She chuckles good-naturedly at Shess' digital trailing off.]

That is certainly true. A certain smoothing of moving parts could help us greatly in the trials we have yet to face—as could further physical and mental honing.

What do you two know of human physiology?
omegathree: (39)

[personal profile] omegathree 2019-06-20 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Excellent. If she has more than one instructor then she'll lean different techniques. It'll serve her well.

I've been studying it this past week. Before that I knew where to bite them to yield the most blood. [val. no.]
tothemaxwell: (i'm a fuse)

[personal profile] tothemaxwell 2019-06-21 10:34 am (UTC)(link)
That is my understanding as well.

And, although I am no doctor, I have spent some time around one, as well as occupied a human body for a prolonged length of time. I believe that with some basic first aid expertise, we can go far in assisting with any wounded.

[She hums out loud.]

Of course, this would all be greatly assisted by some basic first aid supplies. I suppose stockpiling things of that order should be our next task.

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