synthneon | FF PSL | ❝ if you're lost, you can look and you will find me. ❞

( cont )

( oh, it is most certainly a big deal. those of the first area entirely unawares of the fact that other worlds exists. at least, not in large. a few pockets here and there may be awares or mayhap even ponder the ability. however, they are very unaware of the fact that the crystal exarch hails from another world as fast.

he nods to her question.

her next, however, does cause a frown to take his face. )

That, however, is far more complicated answer than one might first presume. An answer that cannot be answered out in public, given it's nature, and the state that this world find itself in. ( a hand raises to his chin in thought before he nods. ) If you would be so inclined? We could move to a place where we might find privacy to talk as open as we can. Once you are ready, of course. I would not seek to rush you.

( a question that couldn't be answered in public?
if it looked like a trap, and sounded like a trap... then there was a good chance it was probably kainé's only option.
but as it was, no one else seemed to be willing to toss answers her way, and while it seemed pretty clear he might be hiding more than just his face under that hood... she shrugged in response.

then downed the rest of her drink in its entirety, which was still quite a feat, considering the speed with which she managed to drain the glass. )

All right!

( it's slammed down onto the table, done. she wipes at her mouth too, smothering a small burp in the most ladylike way one probably could. )

Consider me rushed. Now's the part you tell me where the answers are buried deep in some desert temple, right?

( she pushes herself up from her chair, ready to get out of here when he is. crystal exarch, please, consider yourself rushed also. )

( he quiet nearly jumps as she slams the mug down. not for the first time is he glad for his attire hiding the tell tale signs of his emotions--being his ears and tail. nevertheless, he clears his throat and stands. he does quite consider himself rushed. )

Ah--well--yes, of course. Let us be on our way.

( he stands then, making a sweeping motion with his crystallized arm for her to leave the table first. he is not without his manners. then, he joins her side and walks with her out of the open tavern into the crystalline mean. )

( unfortunately the fine art of subtly has never been one of kainé's leading traits. on the way out of the tavern, she still had enough vitriol to return any stares she received, with a stink eye of her own.

once they're a little ways away from the crowds however, she does seem to visibly relax, some of the tension leaving her shoulders as the noise fell away behind them. as they walk, she casts a cursory glance around them, crossing her arms over her chest. )

You make it a habit of going out in public, hiding under a hood, then? Is that your thing?

( the crystal exarch notes how she relaxes once she is away from the crowds and density of people. ah, not one for the city. a chuckle comes from him at her question. )

As of late? Yes. There was a time where I wore it down more often. ( now, though, he felt it was better to be a bit more... enigmatic. ) Where I see you care very little if others see your appearance.

( once at the stairs to the crystal tower, he motions for her to follow him. a nod is given to those on guard and the large grand doors open to the expansive entryway. a small smile touches his face as the tower never quite ceases to amaze him... even after all this time. )

Does teleportation exist in your world? It is by far the fastest way through the Tower.

( kainé had to scoff at his observation. she did care little for what people saw of her. her outfit was cute, or so she had long been convinced, feminine and lacy, exactly the kind of thing she liked... )

Not much point in hiding myself when most people think they've got me figured out already, anyway.

( a retort smothered in contempt, and mostly muttered to herself.
though a fairly large set of ears may be able to easily pick it up, word-for-word. )

We... don't do that teleport thing.

( of course she's seen people pop out of nowhere near that crystal-thing. not the big crystal thing that they seemed to be headed towards, but one of the other... crystal-things.
look, there were a lot of crystals going on in this crystarium place.
give her back the simple life of riding on the back of a boar. )

I'd be lying if I said I didn't imagine a lot of horrible things that might go wrong with it. Are you sure it's safe?

( he notes the tone in which she speaks and does not comment further on the matter. although, he is certain she may have several things to say once she sees what hides beneath the hood. the ruby eyes underneath close slightly at the contempt she quite obviously holds towards herself. one cannot change the mind of another of themselves af ter all.

the exarch nods. )

I am quite sure it is safe. The entire Tower is under my control and stewardship. ( a hand raises to it and he nods. ) Simply hold your hand up and think to the center of the Tower. It will lead us to the stairs that will take us to the Ocular.

( soft-speaking man concealed under a hood with a staff? this could probably go one of two ways. but without any other lead to go on, kainé decided to trust the exarch for now— if only because his genuine tone reminded her of someone...

huffing out a breath, she forced her shoulders to relax, and although it wasn't prompted, she closed her eyes. slowly, one of her hands rose, her brow screwing as she tried to imagine a place she had never even seen before. feeling like she was failing, she started to protest with a boisterous— )

Wait, how the hell am I— !

( her eyes opened, just as the scenery around her faded, along with her body. )

Shiiii — !!

( he chuckles fondly at her reactions to the teleportation device. it truly must seem like magic to those who are unawares of what the advancement of technology can do.

within a moment he is beside her in the center of the tower. he gestures for her to follow him, through the large pair of double doors, into the ocular. the doors close behind them and he turns to face her proper. his smile remains on his face as he sets the end of his staff down onto the crystal floor. the plink echoes. )

Now, then. We are from prying ears and can speak freely. If you have any questions, I would pray that you ask them. Or, if you need a moment to orientate yourself, please do so. Not many are used to how the Tower functions the first time.

( when kainé reappears, its on all fours. one hand is on her head, trying to steady the dizziness the teleport induced, while the other plants firmly on the ground to confirm its... firmness. )

How... how am I supposed to get home?!

( she asks between breaths, clearly needing that moment, but refusing to take it. feeling a bit steadier, she smacks her other hand down again, pushing herself up to stand, hands grasping her knees as she swayed slightly again. )

I understand you've got your... your fair share of problems around here, but there's still a shitload of shades back where I'm from that need their asses handed to them...!

Edited (i forgot how to write) 2022-07-08 02:02 (UTC)

( ah... a proper question, really. especially of one who did not come to the first so willingly. the hand she smacks raises to his chin in thought. he has thought of a response, but, is giving her the moment needed to orient herself. )

It would depend on how you arrived here to start. Travel between worlds is very difficult, neigh impossible even. My knowledge points that it is very usually a one-way trip, however, that was how my own was designed...

( the exarch raises his head then. ) What do you remember of your arrival here?

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crashes thru the door with crystal towerbucks

there's not gonna be a door with how we break it with tag back entrances!

its true... but im not gonna stop coming back and TEARIN' EM DOWN

GOOD BECAUSE i am ridiculously late on this lets gooooo