[Video, Standard badguy filter.]

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The shrines. Can anyone tell me more of them?

[Ursula's told her a little but- well, at the very least, she's going to need to be convinced that they're a safe place for the crystals. And convinced not to stay in the water shrine with the crystal indefinitely.]

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[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

I've been to the Water Shrine, at least. The others, I can't say.

[dualcast]

...the water crystal is to be taken there. I wish to accompany it but-

-I suppose it will tell me for sure once it's there if the shrine is where it wishes to be. But still- I don't with to take it anywhere where it would be threatened. Do you know what to expect?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Rydia nods.]

The outside of the shrine is covered in flowers and is surrounded by a whirlpool. The guardian within is the Kraken, but it's honestly not that difficult. With Ramuh's help and a few Thundagas, I'm sure it won't be a problem for us.

[dualcast]

I see. Do you believe the crystal will be safe there?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Well, the area is hard to reach and well-protected. There are definitely worse places.

Edge and I will go with you, of course. We've been there before, so we'll have some experience on our side.

[dualcast]

Still- if we can make it there, it's not impossible. Maybe I should stay there with the crystal.

Thank you. My brother will be with us, as well.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Porom, don't think about staying there. I said the crystal will be well-protected, not that it's a place any person can really live. It would be like trying to have a home on Mount Ordeals.

[Sure, Kain did it for more than a decade, but was it anything approaching a comfortable existence? Probably not.]

Besides, your students need you.

[dualcast]

I didn't expect it to be. But still- if anything should happen to it-

[Sigh.]

I've already abandoned one Mysidia. Another can't make that much difference.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

You don't really mean that.

[dualcast]

I-

...maybe I don't. But I don't know what to do. At least if I stay with the crystal I'll know I'm going something right.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

I don't know about that. Cutting yourself off from everything else isn't much of an answer. At least hold back from such decisions until we reach the shrine.

[dualcast]

[Aaaand silence for a few seconds. Because when you word it like that it makes her feel like she's Kain-ing.]

...perhaps you're right.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Well, good. There needs to be less Kain-ing in the world. :|]

We'll make sure the Water Crystal is kept safe, Porom. I promise.

[dualcast]

...thank you, Rydia.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

The shrines are the holding place of the elemental mirrors. They are all protected by the elements, and by monstrous guardians.

[video]

[dualcast]

I see.

Are the guardians the only monsters there? Or are there more?

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

The guardians are the only monsters. But the elements are just as deadly. I have been to the Wind Shrine, and the gusts there can blow a man away. They are difficult to withstand, let alone to make it inside! If you go to the Wind Shrine, you must be sturdy on your feet.

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[lastsummoner.livejournal.com]

What do you want to know about them?

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[dualcast]

I want to know how safe the crystals will be there.

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[lastsummoner.livejournal.com]

Not very. There's all kinds of traps and there's usually a big monster in there too.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

You intend to take the crystal there?

[A biiiit worried. Not that he has any right to be, since he'll be going off to fight Garland and all, but...]

[Video]

[dualcast]

Yes. My brother and I are servants of the water crystal. It's our duty to ensure its safety.

[It hasn't quite occurred to her yet that he'll be going to fight Garland. Even though it should be sort of. Obvious. If she realized then THERE WOULD BE FRETTING.]

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

You do not believe the shrines to be safe themselves?

[He'll probably mention it to her soon enough.]

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[dualcast]

I am- unsure. Perhaps it would be best that I stayed with the crystal once it is there.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

[It probably shouldn't, but it kind of hurts to hear her say that. She simply means to do her duty, of course- he's probably said plenty of things like it. Still, this is Porom, after all.]

You mean to simply stay with it? What of Mysidia?

[Video]

[dualcast]

I- don't know. But... I've already abandoned one Mysidia. To leave another behind can't be that much greater a sin. Not if it's for the crystals' sake.

[Yeeeeah, she doesn't sound too convinced.]

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

Having been taken away from one does not mean that you should abandon the place you have taken as your home, Porom. You can ensure its safety without retreating to the Shrine.

[He can tell. Time to try to convince her, then.]

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[dualcast]

But- but I don't know what else to do...

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

You could still take care of Mysidia, could you not? I am certain you will be able to find something, Porom.

[Video]

[dualcast]

I-

[The fact that she said almost the exact same thing to him only a few days ago is not lost on her. If the whole situation was less distressing it might have been funny.]

-you're right. Maybe that is what the elder would expect of me.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

I do not believe he would wish for you to be unhappy.

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[dualcast]

No. Of course not. I'm just- still not sure.

...will you be going to fight?

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

I understand.

[He would be hesitant about saying that, especially after this talk about duty, but he's not going to lie to her.] I will. Garland must be stopped.

[Video]

[dualcast]

Please be careful. I'll pray for your safe return.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

[That was significantly less fretting than he was expecting.]

There will be many of us traveling to defeat him. With their assistance in the battle, I should not come to too much harm.

[So he says now.]

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[dualcast]

[There will be more. It's still sinking in.]

Still, take care. I wish I could help you.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

You have. The white magic you taught me is sure to be of use.

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[dualcast]

I'd prefer it wasn't needed. Still, I'm glad it'll help you.

Come back in one piece, okay?

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

I will. I give my word.

[She means that in a literal sense only, right? 8D]

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[dualcast]

[NOT REALLY. If he gets himself hurt then CLINGING. FOREVER. So much fretting.]

Thank you.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

[Not even when getting hurt is the fastest way to actually get him to not wear the armor?]

You must be careful as well, if you are bringing the water crystal to the Shrine.

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[dualcast]

[There are other ways? :|a ALSO STILL FRETTING. EVEN THEN.]

I will be. I shan't allow any harm to come to the crystal.

[...probably not quite what he meant.]

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

Please do your best to remain unharmed yourself, as well.

[Video]

[dualcast]

[She smiles at that, nodding.]

My brother will be with me. I'll be fine.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

Good. I would not wish for you to be hurt because you faced too many enemies in bringing the crystal to the shrine.

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[dualcast]

I won't do anything rash. I'll return safely, I promise.

[Well, she's said it now. No staying in the shrine.]

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

[He realizes. And it gets an actual smile from him.]

I am glad to hear it.

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[dualcast]

[And that's worth the doubt that comes from the prospect of leaving the crystal behind.]

You have to come back safely, too. I'll be waiting.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

I will. I would not wish to leave you waiting too long.