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.

Comments

[aneikonic]

[ He's silent for a moment, studying them. ]

... It's not that I don't trust you alone.

[ And it's not. He trusts the people here in the Grove. He sighs and leans back, folding his arms loosely. ]

Not for the Church. That's too dangerous. But if you would like to investigate the other places? I trust you alone.

[cryopathy]

[a learned warrior type like him? he might be able to tell kiera is up to something or other, but she appreciates that he doesn't press.]

I find that perfectly fair. I'll defer to your judgment, commander. [clive has been nothing but respectful to them, so their tone reflects the same. nothing snide here.] Let me know when and where to go.

[aneikonic]

[ Yeah, he isn't sure what Kiera's angle it, but he trusts them, and he's not going to pry. He grimaces playfully to the commander thing, then smiles. ]

None of that. Just Clive. If you could take the ship at the beach? I just need information if it's safe and stable. And... thank you. I know it's not exactly thrilling.

[ But it will determine if they can use it to strengthen the wards for the fog wall. ]

[cryopathy]

[... hm. safe and stable, huh? hopefully their scrunched up nose comes off as displeased with the so-called lack of thrill.]

Would this ship happen to be on the water, then? Or beached?

[aneikonic]

I'm not sure, but I hope it's beached, or it's going to be far more difficult to use the location. If it's inaccessible, feel free to scout for any other location that may be secure or remote.

[ Or out of the way or empowered, he's not sure the criteria. ]

[cryopathy]

[well. the possibility is better than confirmation otherwise. kiera did give their word... and clive gives them an out, if it comes to the water.]

Very well. It's a few days' journey to the coast. I'll let you know before I set off. Should I be prepared to mark these sigils, or shall we do it another time?

[aneikonic]

No, just look.

[ He wants to let Mizuki be the one to mark the spots. The less people who know what the sigils look like, the better. ]

If you do need to find different places, make sure to keep in mind they need to be able to hide the mark.

[cryopathy]

[precisely why they asked!]

I'll prepare, then. I do hope you'll forgive me for waiting until this pesky sea-goo dissipates.

[aneikonic]

I don't plan on sending anyone out until it goes away.

[ A gentle nod, a pause. ]

I won't ask why you want to work alone, I get it, but know you're not, if you ever need someone at your back.

[cryopathy]

[their smile softens at the edges, dangerously close to fond territory.]

See, there? I think you make a fine commander, Ser Clive.

[she's hard-pressed to give him the opportunity to argue, or read too far into her expression, so she gives a fruity little wave and turns heel.]

All this serious talk has me parched! I wonder if Luca has any of that sugary abomination left...

[aneikonic]

Ugh. Clive.

[ But maybe his smile is just as fond, and he raises his hand in return when she turns around. ]

Uh.... The cheesecake wine? That... miiiight be in the Inn.

[ He stole it for his brother and Will to test and may have left it there. ]

[cryopathy]

[... SIGH.]

I suppose I'll have to live with the usual, then!