WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON?! This is so suspenseful! TELL ME!
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Not bad, not bad. It seems like you understand how and why things work this way. Rationality is important.</p>
<p>Oh oh oh, but we&;re not done yet!</p>
<p>I have two more riddles to ask before I could consider surrendering. What, did you hope it would get easier? Well, here we go.</p>
<p>Is this item as light as a clear day, or as dark as a starry night? Actually, it can be both, but never at the same time.</p>
<p>What is it.</p>
<p>I have never told they would be easier, right? :)[/sub]
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Okay. You&;re not kidding. You&;re actually playing this game seriously, are you. Like you have nothing to lose</p>
<p>Anyway. Last riddle.</p>
<p>Which subetan book has an incredibly paradoxal name. A hint, this book is often used for scientifical research. In at least two experiments, if I record right
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Val? Are you awake?

Yeah...Can&;t sleep well, lately.
What is it, Kali?

I just wanted to check on you. The others are getting worried
How long are you planning to hide that from them?

Hide what?

That...you know...
...
That you&;re still not getting better, even after the treatment

That?
Do they really need to know, Kali?

yes.

I feel it&;s just going to cause them more worries, you know
I mean, what kind of leader I&;d be if I just let my issues change our plans.
It&;s not all about me, you know.

It&;s never all about you, but sometimes, it has to be.
It&;s not about being the leader. It&;s about telling people what&;s happening with you.
And why you&;re scarce lately.

...
I don&;t feel worrying them needlessly is the best course of action
Not unless I manage to find a solution to my health issues, Kali.

You know you can&;t hide this forever, Valaire.

Give me some more time, ok. I&;ll figure something out.
My birthday&;s soon, I&;ll have something by then
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Valaire. I got you what you wanted.

That&;s really the only good thing about these hospital stays. I get all the chocolate I want

We need to talk about something. Something important

You...don&;t look happy. Anything wrong?

I told them, Valaire
You said you would tell them before your birthday.
It has been three weeks, now, and you still haven&;t told them you were sick

I had a lot more things on my mind
Besides, I&;ve been working on something. I&;ll be fine soon

What are you working on, Valaire

I gave up on science. We checked, we went as far as possible in the future to get me checked, and there is nothing
So, I have been…talking with the ancient realms.
They said they might have a solution.

That sounds like a terrible idea.
The future can change, Valaire.
It doesn’t take much for it to deviate from its chosen path

The gods have a solution for me for sure and you still want me to rely on science?
That’s a risky gamble I’m not willing to take

You had no issues with it before.

...
It’s terminal, Kali. I have…well, it will be miraculous if I make it to my next birthday

Has it gotten that bad?
Or are you just giving up?

Look Kali. I have a way out of this pain and I’m going to go and take it.
Besides, with the little time I got left, I need to take care of myself, right?
Isn’t it what you said?

Telling you that you need to take care of yourself more does not mean that making pacts with the dark gods is a good idea
I don’t recognize you anymore

...
Kali

Val?

...
I don’t want to die
edit: a bit long so i'll put it in a spoiler! val/kali convo pt 2
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<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] We need to talk about something. Something important</p>
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<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] I told them, Valaire
You said you would tell them before your birthday.
It has been three weeks, now, and you still haven&;t told them you were sick</p>
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Besides, I&;ve been working on something. I&;ll be fine soon
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] What are you working on, Valaire</p>
<p>[img align=right]http://oi57.tinypic.com/2mc65tx.jpg[/img]
So, I have been…talking with the ancient realms.
They said they might have a solution.
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] That sounds like a terrible idea.
The future can change, Valaire.
It doesn’t take much for it to deviate from its chosen path</p>
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That’s a risky gamble I’m not willing to take
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] You had no issues with it before.</p>
<p>[img align=right]http://oi57.tinypic.com/2mc65tx.jpg[/img]
It’s terminal, Kali. I have…well, it will be miraculous if I make it to my next birthday
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] Has it gotten that bad?
Or are you just giving up?</p>
<p>[img align=right]http://oi57.tinypic.com/2mc65tx.jpg[/img]
Besides, with the little time I got left, I need to take care of myself, right?
Isn’t it what you said?
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] Telling you that you need to take care of yourself more does not mean that making pacts with the dark gods is a good idea
I don’t recognize you anymore</p>
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Kali
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] Val?</p>
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I don’t want to die
u_u..
Val, I don't want you to die either. ;A; HERE TAKE ALL MY CHOCOLATE
Edit: AND MY RAFFLE PRIZE TOO IT'S A CUTE ONE
*is sad now :(
[flower=jersey]
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” - Benjamin Franklin
"Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the orphan." - Isaiah 10:1-2
SPOILER (click to toggle)
Okay. You're not kidding. You're actually playing this game seriously, are you. Like you have nothing to lose
Anyway. Last riddle.
Which subetan book has an incredibly paradoxal name. A hint, this book is often used for scientifical research. In at least two experiments, if I record right
SPOILER (click to toggle)
Val? Are you awake?
Yeah...Can't sleep well, lately. What is it, Kali?
I just wanted to check on you. The others are getting worried How long are you planning to hide that from them?
Hide what?
That...you know... ... That you're still not getting better, even after the treatment
That? Do they really need to know, Kali?
Yes
I feel it's just going to cause them more worries, you know I mean, what kind of leader I'd be if I just let my issues change our plans. It's not all about me, you know.
It's never all about you, but sometimes, it has to be. It's not about being the leader. It's about telling people what's happening with you. And why you're scarce lately.
... I don't feel worrying them needlessly is the best course of action Not unless I manage to find a solution to my health issues, Kali.
You know you can't hide this forever, Valaire.
Give me some more time, ok. I'll figure something out. My birthday's soon, I'll have something by then
o.o;




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just got two more
SPOILER (click to toggle)
Valaire. I got you what you wanted.
That's really the only good thing about these hospital stays. I get all the chocolate I want
We need to talk about something. Something important
You...don't look happy. Anything wrong?
I told them, Valaire You said you would tell them before your birthday. It has been three weeks, now, and you still haven't told them you were sick
I had a lot more things on my mind Besides, I've been working on something. I'll be fine soon
What are you working on, Valaire
I gave up on science. We checked, we went as far as possible in the future to get me checked, and there is nothing So, I have been…talking with the ancient realms. They said they might have a solution.
That sounds like a terrible idea. The future can change, Valaire. It doesn’t take much for it to deviate from its chosen path
The gods have a solution for me for sure and you still want me to rely on science? That’s a risky gamble I’m not willing to take
You had no issues with it before.
... It’s terminal, Kali. I have…well, it will be miraculous if I make it to my next birthday
Has it gotten that bad? Or are you just giving up?
Look Kali. I have a way out of this pain and I’m going to go and take it. Besides, with the little time I got left, I need to take care of myself, right? Isn’t it what you said?
Telling you that you need to take care of yourself more does not mean that making pacts with the dark gods is a good idea I don’t recognize you anymore
... Kali
Val?
...
I don’t want to die
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Val? Is that you? You...you've changed
I know...how have you been doing?
It's hard, Val. Been a while since we talked. So much changed. I...I think most of us lost the will to travel, now that you're gone.
...I know. I miss you too. All of you. But....especially you. It's going to hurt once you'll die. Since you're not coming with us
Is what I heard true? You had to pay the gods 24 more lives to get me out of the deal Was it...was it really necessary?
Yes. The toll was high but...you'll be free once you die, Kali. You won't be bound to the will of the gods like us.
At the cost of 24 other lives. Had I known that...maybe I wouldn't have asked you that, after all Can I just...change my mind about the whole deal?
I don't think so, Kal-Kal. They were not...willing to negociate much
If...if we have a chance to save these 24 souls, I'll be coming, Val.
Val? Do you regret what you did?
Less and less. It's weird. I feel...so much detached from my actions, back then. But it was the right decision. It had to be, right? We'll still be together...I won't be taken away before full maturity, this time around. I'll have...all the time
...It's going to be much different. You told me you couldn't travel as much as you could before. Don't you miss that
I do. I miss traveling, and the taste of chocolate, and the feel you get when you wear an old sweater But it's probably just nostalgia. I have a new unlife, now
...Val. I cannot pinpoint what it is... ...but I feel something changed about you.
I'm dead, Kali. That's what changed
No. I mean, before. You wanted to remember everything. You stored your memories away and entrusted them to Corey. Now, it seems like everything you want to do is forget. Why?
You'll understand someday. All you need to know is that I'm free, now
No Val, you're not. You were before. If anything, I think you're more of a prisoner now than you were in the hospital ;^;

*still has the sads :( *wonders about the 24 other souls
[flower=jersey]
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” - Benjamin Franklin
"Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the orphan." - Isaiah 10:1-2
[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img]Val? Are you awake? [img align=right]http://oi57.tinypic.com/2mc65tx.jpg[/img]
:O Gaspeh. Uh-ohs.
it...it is all the memories i remember being entrusted with by val. i don't know why he asked me to keep them, but i feel they're important, now.
feels weird to just...see people before our imprisonment, before...so many of us turned distrustful and bitter. towards everyone, really
i...think this is all i can show you, for now. all of the relevant stuff, i mean. i...i'll still be around a little, for questions. if you want to.
Well, that was pretty interesting to see...I'm not sure if my mascara is still alright...
I think that we know who these 24 souls are...right. It's most likely us. We've been told that we couldn't fight this fate...and yet, the spirits who whisper to me...they tell me nothing is impossible
I personally am not willing to give up.
For now, take this. Once Coriam leaves us, we'll see about bigger rewards, but right now, we need his help more than I thought
:c

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</p>Oh wow I got so caught up in it I didn't even realize it was just a series of memories. ;A;
Is...what happened to Kali? Do you know?
Wait! No! Fight it!
No, no giving up.
Same.
[flower=jersey]
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” - Benjamin Franklin
"Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the orphan." - Isaiah 10:1-2
val/kali convo pt 3
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] Val? Is that you? You...you&;ve changed</p>
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<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] It&;s hard, Val. Been a while since we talked.
So much changed. I...I think most of us lost the will to travel, now that you&;re gone.</p>
<p>[img align=right]http://oi58.tinypic.com/imnte9.jpg[/img]
It&;s going to hurt once you&;ll die. Since you&;re not coming with us
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] Is what I heard true? You had to pay the gods 24 more lives to get me out of the deal
Was it...was it really necessary?</p>
<p>[img align=right]http://oi58.tinypic.com/imnte9.jpg[/img]
You won&;t be bound to the will of the gods like us.
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] At the cost of 24 other lives.
Had I known that...maybe I wouldn&;t have asked you that, after all
Can I just...change my mind about the whole deal?</p>
<p>[img align=right]http://oi58.tinypic.com/imnte9.jpg[/img]
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] If...if we have a chance to save these 24 souls, I&;ll be coming, Val.</p>
<p>Val?
Do you regret what you did?</p>
<p>[img align=right]http://oi58.tinypic.com/imnte9.jpg[/img]
But it was the right decision. It had to be, right?
We&;ll still be together...I won&;t be taken away before full maturity, this time around.
I&;ll have...all the time
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] ...It&;s going to be much different.
You told me you couldn&;t travel as much as you could before.
Don&;t you miss that</p>
<p>[img align=right]http://oi58.tinypic.com/imnte9.jpg[/img]
But it&;s probably just nostalgia. I have a new unlife, now
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] ...Val. I cannot pinpoint what it is...
...but I feel something changed about you.</p>
<p>[img align=right]http://oi58.tinypic.com/imnte9.jpg[/img]
<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] No. I mean, before. You wanted to remember everything.
You stored your memories away and entrusted them to Corey.
Now, it seems like everything you want to do is forget.
Why?</p>
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<p>[img align=left]http://i60.tinypic.com/ff60dy_th.png[/img] No Val, you&;re not. You were before.
If anything, I think you&;re more of a prisoner now than you were in the hospital[br clear=all]
after flashback
[img align=left]http://oi61.tinypic.com/2ryrcrt.jpg[/img]it...it is all the memories i remember being entrusted with by val. i don't know why he asked me to keep them, but i feel they're important, now.
feels weird to just...see people before our imprisonment, before...so many of us turned distrustful and bitter. towards everyone, really
i...think this is all i can show you, for now. all of the relevant stuff, i mean. i...i'll still be around a little, for questions. if you want to.[br clear=all][img align=left]http://oi62.tinypic.com/1gj635.jpg[/img]Well, that was pretty interesting to see...I'm not sure if my mascara is still alright...
I think that we know who these 24 souls are...right. It's most likely us. We've been told that we couldn't fight this fate...and yet, the spirits who whisper to me...they tell me nothing is impossible
I personally am not willing to give up.
For now, take this. Once Coriam leaves us, we'll see about bigger rewards, but right now, we need his help more than I thought[br clear=all]
And the latest:
Woo :) Thanks for the Superphug! aaa it's too cute.
I also forgot to mention that my second and third Ruffie Raffles gave me dawn montre dolls.
This entire conversation is tragic. LET US CHANGE IT BACK.
Yesss let us do that ;u;
Oh gosh Anon, thanks for the dawn montre items! It's just my luck hahah. I wonder what I'll get for the next one.
What's happening...?
Nooo... :( Val, what have you done! Look at all of this, look at how you felt before. You said you were a prisoner. Nothing's changed, but you've forgotten, haven't you? You said they weren't willing to negotiate much, but you have to try. I see why you did it now, Valaire, and how important you were to your crew, but you can't let this continue.