Void Rift (rp) - Intermission

"I don't know, maybe Stephanie can steal your soul, or at least attempt to do something like that, and bring you back." I say, shrugging.

 

There's a moment of silence.
"But hey, look at the bright side of this!"
I try to pick up the mood.
"We get to do something amazing, hell, for where you started you get to do something extraordinary!"

 

"No. Hell no." Ihra growls, suddenly defiant. "Not when she's like that."

"True. Plus, Ruby and Ihra are reminding us that if we make it through the fight, we get an I-owe-U from a goddess. That ought to be useful."

 

"Well, I already have most of what I want, and I doubt Xlentia can give me much more, so really the only favour she could do for me is bringing you back." I say, smiling.

 

"Whaddya gonna do? Wish to be a real, live, boy?"
I joke.

 

"Nah, I'd rather ask to have her enhancements. She infuses one of her scales into your body, making a mecha's metal parts nigh indestructible." Iruk says, pondering other possibilities.

Ihra smiles back, though there's nothing more behind it.
"Knowing your position, never underestimate the significance of an erasure. Just remember - she won't be happy about it, but you get one action done by someone equal to the goddess your realm has statues of."

 

"Woah. Sounds pretty nice, but if she can do things like that..."
I ponder as well.

 

"What're you thinking of?" Iruk asks, curious as he slows down.

 

I adjust to his pace.
"...The possibilities, really. We get an I.O.U. from a god, which, in a weaker form, can make someone disappear. It says a lot, y'know? There's a ton of stuff you could probably use that chance on. It's not like she's gonna just give me a medal and call me courageous, or a heart-shaped watch, or a diploma or something. It's something that'll change my life, or rather, lack of it, forever. Maybe I don't want to be indestructible, or live forever. Maybe I want to save it for something important, but then what does that say? 'Oh, yeah, I have an I.O.U. from an all powerful god and - get this - haven't used it yet'. It's hard, honestly. But... we may be getting ahead of ourselves, anyways. We still have to beat Xelentia. Not to bring this down, but we shouldn't fight for the reward. Really, we shouldn't."
I pause.
"Sorry for running my mouth."

 

"The best thing to give to a man who has everything is to give someone else what they want. I remember how scared you were about fighting Xlentia when it was first brought up, so I want to alleviate those fears." I say, smiling.

 

"No, I know. I... just thought it'd help us look over the pressure. This is kind of a big deal, win or lose."

Ihra gives you a hug before stepping aside to recollect herself.
"I guess... whatever happens, just... don't forget me, somehow."

 

"How could I forget someone like you, Ihra? Falling into this world might've just been one of the best decisions I've ever made." I say, smiling.

 

"Thanks... I'm glad you didn't kill me when I went berserk." She says, definitely not holding it together.

 

"Honestly, I think our friendship has grown so strong I've mentally blocked you off from my ability to kill. If I tried to kill you, I'd probably just fail." I say, shrugging.

 

"That... is strangely comforting." She sighs.

 

"Might just be the strange...thing, Artemis gave me to help me focus in the battle talking though." I say, laughing slightly.

 

"Gave you what?" Ihra asks, curious. "Comfort? You and worry is not something I imagine together."

 

"No, it was like this bundle of herbs and mushrooms she told me to eat. Tasted weird," I say, "And also comfort, yes."

 

Ihra laughs.
"Well, I guess go with whatever works."

 

I shrug, "I trust Artemis." I say.