unknownseas | WEEK 3

Well, the tail end of Week 2 could have gone better. That's the first thing to note.

The second thing is... hang on, should it be Week 3 yet? You've all gone to sleep (or... not, in the case of anyone who doesn't), but when you wake up (and you do all wake up), the calendar and clock on your device informs you that it's Sunday. In-character, all characters explicitly have absolutely no memory of Saturday.

Your sense of time isn't the only thing that's changed - a new branch of the facility has opened and become active overnight, giving you new resources and places to investigate, should you so choose. There's also a new channel on the television, though whether it's an improvement over the last one is questionable.

Otherwise, though, things have mostly settled into normalcy again, or at close to normal as you can find in this place. How long that peace will last, though... that's becoming increasingly uncertain, moving forward.

SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY

[ ooc: Welcome to Week 3! Turn in last week's AC over here, and regains remain over this way! And for the sake of consistency, Angel's office hours remain over yonder! ]

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[ At least Mira's not gonna call her out on the swerving!! ]

It's... certainly a test of strength, isn't it?

[ Strength she isn't sure she has. ]

The fact that I have more endurance for this is not exactly a favorable thing.

[Remember the discussion during the after party?]

Strength is built up over time, Mira.

... That's true. I just-- wish I didn't have to do it here.

I cannot say that this is a good situation but you are not alone here.

[She's going to take a drink of her tea and just casually put her other hand on the table if you need it.]

It's certainly hard to forget.

[ But by the way she says it... she's grateful. And that hand--yeah, she'll take it. ]

This is almost becoming a habit.

[ What "this" is, though, she doesn't quite elaborate... but she hopes Rhea understands. ]

[She just sits there, drinking her tea.]

Do you think that is a bad thing?

[ She shakes her head. ]

No... I don't think it is at all. It's nice.

[ ... but she can't help but think it'll hurt in the future, if she loses it. ]

And I'm grateful for it.

The Goddess will never argue against such sentiments.

[...It's a bit of a habit, being the pope and all. Rhea stops herself, though.]

That is to say, so am I.

[ She manages a little smile and gives Rhea's hand a squeeze. ]

I'm glad to hear it. [ She's never felt less lonely, anywhere. ] And that Rhea feels the same.

[She smiles back but there is... something to that smile. It hurts, just a little, to hear that.]

Of course. Solidarity is a pleasant feeling.

[ Don't think she misses that. ]

Mm, it is. And... you know... if you'd ever like to talk about anything, I'm always here.

[...Okay, she better bring it up before she does.]

I... understand I was probably not acting at my best when you gave me that scroll. I will admit it was more than just for the scripture's safety.

I... didn't want to bring it up if you weren't comfortable with it.

[ But you sure did her a huge concern, Rhea. ]

I did not wish Seteth to see it.

[She... can't really get out of this by just not saying anything. So she has to do her best.]

While we are close we have our differences in policies when it comes to the Church. If he knew I collected scripture pertaining to certain things it would lead to an argument and unnecessary strain.

[ Ahhh. It's a lot clearer now, and she nods. ]

Then I'll keep it secret. [ She doesn't want to be the cause of any strife between them, especially here. ] It's not my place to reveal that sort of thing, anyway... And if anyone should tell him about it, if you ever feel the need for him to know, it should be you.

I will tell him when the time comes but our current situation is not the right place.

[She'd rather not ever tell him but he does seem to like to sniff things out on his own. Still.] I suppose it comes down to that I tend to focus on the past a bit more than he.

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I understand.

[ .... yeah, she can understand that too. ]

It's-- I do the same thing. It's hard to not think about what you've lost.

It is a natural thing, yes...

[Sigh.]

I was rather surprised that you realized it was mine so quickly.

Well... I figured it was either yours or Seteth's. Um, I did read a little bit of it, but once I saw "Seiros," I didn't think it was for my eyes.

I thought that might have been the case... as I said, it is the scripture where I learned of the Chalice of Beginnings.

[ She nods, and... well. ]

... Is it alright if I ask a question about something I saw on it?

Of course.

[Oh no.]

[ Oh yes. ]

The, ah... the dragon?

[ What's that about! ]

[She blinks in confusion for a few moments.]

The...dragon?

[Ruh-oh. Except Rhea seems to calm down after a moment.]

Ah, yes--I suppose it might be confusing. That would be an old legend, older than even than the Church itself.

A little.

[ A pause. ]

I'd be interested in hearing it, if you're inclined.

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