Destiny Strings-Morning Interlude

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[>After getting settled in for the first few days, you've got the hang of living here...for the most part. You even got a pretty good night's sleep tonight, and you're still pretty conked out, even after day breaks.

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>A low humming noise jars you awake until you finally sit up, wondering what the noise could be...]

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[Yeah he...was beginning to notice that pattern. Weird that he'd be more expressive like this, but...it made sense.]

Ha, cool! Is it really that unusual, though?

[He can't really think of a reason why he could hear it, not even attributing it to his Persona...even though Chandra is probably why he can hear it, honestly.]

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Mankind cannot hear the chords of the soul, no. Such resonances are only perceived by demons and gods. Man once could hear it, but your senses turned from it when language bloomed.

[tl;dr sry bro my b]

It is apt that they have discussed strings at our arrival here...their vibrations are the ties that hold people together.

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[...Yeah he

Doesn't remember that being mentioned at the meeting.

They weren't prepared for Saiduq's arrival and he...knows a lot about how the Strings here work.]

Was this a thing back home too? [Because if it was...

Why didn't he mention it?]

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No, such would have been too beneficial. Why?

[Look who is oblivious about all of this!!!

n den dere wur psychelocks n it wuz hard]

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[Stares...back??? Like okay, he knew that Saiduq never lied (he actually wasn't sure if he could lie), so he definitely wasn't lying about this. So, why?]

Don't you think it's weird that you'd just know something like that when you're new here, then?

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[Oh. He could sort of see where you're coming from with that, Kaito.]

...that is quite peculiar. I have never seen a time split like this before, so it cannot be my previous glances in to the akashic record...

[The cube got up, shifting pointy as it hovered around in thought. However, he was doing that "wrap wire really tight around himself" thing again, so it...probably...was not going so well.]

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[Yeah, that much was pretty obvious.]

You okay, dude?

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[He's making that noise again, only this time it's more of a whining whirr than the relative purrish sound from before-]

...hngh.

[Congratulations! Your STAR has learned to VERBALLY EXPRESS PAIN!]

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[Okay yeah that's enough of whatever Saiduq was doing and Kaito stands up immediately.]

I-It's okay! Let it be for now. [This is way too weird, whatever's messing with him is hurting him and...]

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[This time, the spindly form of the star didn't ease out of the pain zone as quickly, and it took a few trying seconds before he could untighten himself. Even when he had, he remained in his spiky state, using his wire more like a tripod.]

I apologize. I did not mean to alarm you.

[And then silence, as if he was purposefully ellipsing.]

...I do not know what has changed about me. I thought my body was infallible.

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Don't apologize. [Because it's really not his fault that something like this happened!

And this next part....er. Kaito wasn't sure how to bring this next part up, considering who was going to help with it.]

Do you feel up to seeing somebody about it?

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...if it would make you feel better, I would be willing.

[There's obvious awkward however. Alcor's thinking the same thing.]

Doctors could not help. I am not sure demonologists would be much better...

hi let's try this again!!!!

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[This next part would probably be the hardest to try to bring up, but...he had to.]

...I talked to Yamato and he said he'd be willing to look into it.

[Please don't freak out, Yamato would know the most out of any of them, please please don't freak out...]

waits forever UuU

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[Well, he sure did wind himself up tight after that was stated. He didn't...deny it outright, but given his "body language", this is clearly not a thing he wants to do.]

He may attempt to kill me in my moment of weakness.

[Well, it's true!!!!!!!!!!!]

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That's not gonna happen. I'll make sure of it.

[True, Yamato normally listens to Kaito, but...he doesn't blame Saiduq for reacting like that after the whole 'maniacal laughter and trying to kill everyone in the room' episode.]

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I would be allowing him access to myself at my weakest. You are not well-versed in magic as he is, so he may be able to act when I am unable to defend myself, and you are unable to know he is even doing anything.

[Self preservation? From ALCOR? This sure is a new development.]

I need to know he will not do anything before I can- I do not wish to put you in the middle of us, either.

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Well...he's a lot calmer than...um. Last time.

[Anytime aside from that is a calm time for Yamato.]

I think he'll listen to me when it comes to this, though. Plus, he wants you to be able to look humanoid again, I know that much.

[He takes a deep breath to collect him and continues.]

Please trust me.

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...he does? Why?

[Yamato having an opinion on his appearance is something that hasn't cued in to Alcor yet.]

It isn't you I don't trust, Shining One. [That sounded actually painful for him to say.] I...want to trust him. But he is not the same child who once saw me as a protector.

[tl;dr alcor is skurred]

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[Well, he can be honest with Saiduq about this, can't he?]

You...looking like that freaks him the hell out.

[Hence the panic attack, but uh wait a minute.]

You guys go that far back? Were you one of his tutors or something?

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...really? [This has literally not occurred to him. As if to look himawlf over, Alcor relaxed and seemed to test his body's dimensions again.]

We go back further. I have been with his family for generations, but I have watched over Yamato himself since he was very young. I kept distant from the clan, but in a way, I was his guardian I suppose.

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That's what he said. It's why he panicked; he thought he was gonna die.

[You know, for two people who go that far back, there sure is a lack of communication around here, but he's keeping that thought to himself for now...]

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[What is communcation???????]

...it is true, I do not often take this form unless things are...extreme. This is why I do not wish to remain this way. It is more dangerous.

[Alcor seemed pretty restless- like he was uncomfortable in his own form after that.]

If it is fear that caused his reaction, then it is best I change as soon as possible. I...would still prefer to see if there is anyone else who can help, first. I do not want to cause him duress.

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Yamato had the most information on hand about S-...you guys. If the demonologist guys can figure something out, then fine, but would you have the same...physiology stuff as a demon?

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I am...honestly unsure. My chemical makeup is as my namesake insinuates; demons are typically made up of different things...

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...if he will be calmed, then I will allow Yamato Hotsuin to examine me.

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[Well that was a breath of fresh air and Kaito sighs too, just in relief.]

Thank you. I know he really does want to help.

[Although God forbid Yamato actually admits to this.]