thisdesertrose.livejournal.com[A somewhat mumbled argument can be heard as the audio is accidentally turned on by a bump to the rail of the airship, it's engines also heard. Finally, a more recognizable voice is heard as the device is taken out of the pocket and placed on the table, the owner still not away it's on.]
Yes, Minwu, I really did go to the Void. Why do you keep asking?
You're absolutely sure it wasn't a dream, or a trick by the emperor?
[There is the faint sound of a small sigh.]
[Firion sighs, yet again]
I am very sure. I told you, Cloud even remembers it. I can't have hallucinated if another from another world also remembers.
[a small amount of silence follows before the faint (compared to the engines of the airship) sound of some rummaging. ]
And he... the emperor of Hell was there. Forgive me for questioning your word, but... the void does not exist. The word itself contradicts both Arubboth and Requia.
Yes, he was. This was a war of the Gods, Minwu. I would not put it past them to have resurrected the Emperor for this purpose. It exists!
[The rummaging stops, and the mage's voice changes. He sounds weary- troubled. Very troubled.]
I see... This.. will no doubt mean our world is no longer free of him.
Drink this. It will help...
[a brief pause.]
It will help you remember clearly.
[Firion sighs.]
My memory is not at fault! The world, as you have said, is free of him. Here, on Gaia, I cannot say for certain since it seems many who are thought to be dead have also arrived but-
[A frustrated sigh now. He doesn't want that drink, Minwu. It looks nasty.]
Must I?
If it is free of him and any form of being can revive him for their own purposes, surely it can happen again, Firion.
[His voice grows softer.]
Humour me. I am sorry; but I must be absolutely certain.
[For a while, Firion didn't say anything. Finally, a slight gulping sound is heard followed by some hacking coughs.]
Th-That's dis-[cough]-disgusting! What is-[cough]-that?!
[He finally calms down, no doubt Minwu waiting for the same so he could explain. Except... hold that thought. Be right back, gonna go puke. The device manages to catch the retching even though Firion had run outside and was practically hanging over the rail, upchucking both his breakfast and lunch.]
Primarily, it's a potion used to bring forth clarity, made from...
[the device should catch a rather stunned silence, and then another sigh. Heaving the potion right back up obviously isn't going to allow the desired effect from it. A few moments of silence follow as the mage is obviously waiting for him to return. If one listens carefully enough, they should just about hear him speaking to himself. ]
...Impossible. Lizard tails are not known for expiring quickly...
Lizard tails-?! [Cue some more heaving as the feed times out.]