time is nebulous, sometime after fammeet, before mansion attack maybe? shrug

[aneikonic]

Clive here. I am unsure how to write this due to the sensitive nature of it, but I have some further information from Beiwe I wished to confirm before sharing. It may aid us in our fight against the forest.

Forgive me for being vague, but I am unsure who is corrupted, and as such I hesitate to write anything further. Yet this information must be shared.

As well, I wish to speak personally to Timekeeper Cookie, Vash, and Wolfwood, if I may.

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[goldenambition]

[It's amusing how easily the conversation flows with Clive, honestly. he just knew he would pick up what he meant]

I was surprised to hear ya sided up with her, honestly.

[aneikonic]

Hm, it felt right. Seeing her anger, her grief, her desire to be something other than what people see her as.

[ Wanting to be love and warmth more than war. ]

It hit home.

[goldenambition]

Huh.

[He leans back in his chair, ears flicking as he thinks]

Well, if you and Josh trust her I don' see any reason to not at least give the benefit of the doubt.

[aneikonic]

She's worth speaking to. I'm not sure about her wife, Ourania, but Mayoi is her priest and seems to think she's worth following, if you want to speak to her too.

[ He rubs his chin thoughtfully. ]

I'm not entirely sure I completely trust them, but I trust them far more than I otherwise would.

[goldenambition]

[he nods]

They sound way more... people-like than the gods from back home, that's for sure.

[He looks around, making sure they are alone. Tingyun is probably around but he's not worried about her]

So whatever stuff she told you... do you need backup?

[aneikonic]

They do.

[ With the big glaring foresty exception. The question makes him smile a little. ]

I knew I could count on you. Yes. It's going to be dangerous, more than likely.

[ He pulls out his map, unfolding it to spread it before them. There's a lot of marks and notes. Though he pauses to take a moment to listen, glancing to Will with an eyebrow going up. Is it safe? ]

[goldenambition]

[His ears swivel around a bit, more for show than anything- the inn isn't big enough for him to have to try much]

We're good. Tingyun is puttering around but I trust her. Sounds like some blokes in the rooms but no one paying attention to us, for sure.

[He leans over to eye the map, expression serious]

[aneikonic]

Good.

[ And then right to it, his finger pointing to various places on the map. ]

Though Beiwe said the ruins don't hold particular power but he likes them, so claiming them would be a good place to start. Getting to them is difficult, however. I've only been able to confirm they exist.

[ He frowns a little, thoughtful. ]

Beiwe mentioned as well her old church in the forest that's been corrupted by him, that we should attempt to reclaim. I hope Wolfwood will be able to tell me the location, and I would like someone I trust at my back for it.

[goldenambition]

This ain' gonna be like hitting up the temple, will it? You died, remember?

[aneikonic]

I hope not. Though Beiwe said his creatures will be there, it shouldn't be like going against him directly.

[ He hopes. ]

[goldenambition]

...and if somethin' like shows up this time, we're runnin'. No compromising or playing hero. I mean it, or I'm not helping.

[aneikonic]

[ WELL.

That certainly is a targeted attack. He huffs and raises his hand. ]

No playing hero. If we can take it, we take it, we need to clear it out. But I won't be dying any time soon.

[goldenambition]

Good.

[Back to the map]

If we're going into the woods I can scout. Get eyes onnit and see what kinda critters we're lookin' at. Gotta a fun little toy from the shopkeep that can help.

[aneikonic]

Exactly what I wanted you to do. I'm aware there are others here with skills, but I trust your eyes and ears.

[ And nose, technically. ]

I need information on safe paths, any dangers that may lurk, possible shortcuts that may reduce travel time.

[ That isn't crawling with enemies like Cids tend to be. ]

[goldenambition]

[That makes his tail wag]

Aye. Easy enough. Assuming the Woods don' try and warp on us.

[aneikonic]

I'm hoping Wolfwood will go with you, Beiwe said he knew the location of the Church. Someone who knows where to go directly is helpful.

[ Hopefully he has a pair of those glasses. ]

Together you should be able to pick out the best route. Just.. be careful, okay?

[goldenambition]

Don' worry about me. I have my cloak and no interest in playing hero.

You're gonna have a little meet up, yeah?

[aneikonic]

Yeah.

[ Yes, that is a tease as he mimics Will with a soft grin. ]

Are you going to be there?

[goldenambition]

[He huffs. Corrupting your vocab, sir knight]

I was thinking about hanging around outside. Keep my ears open.

[aneikonic]

[ The huff makes him laugh softly, and he nods. ]

A good idea. I'll pass on any information if you don't hear it yourself.

[ Listen, he knows Will prefers not to be in a small place with a lot of people. ]

Want to hear the other bit of information, or would you rather hear it then?

[goldenambition]

I like hearing gossip in person~

[heheh]

[aneikonic]

Heh. What would you say about seeing a Divine Library?

[goldenambition]

A divine library? Now that sound fun.

[Wagwag]

[aneikonic]

[ Founders.

He pats Wills head with a grin. ]

Sounds fun, but getting to it's going to be a pain in the ass. We have to create a portal to it, because it sits between realms.

[goldenambition]

[He allows it because it's Clive]

Oh. Of course nothing is easy. But ya know gettin' into dangerous places and takin' things is what I do.