Their memories were stripped because they arrived first - for reasons unknown - and there were no protections in place. Do you know if they willingly made the trade to save all of our memories by sacrificing their own?
[it's something that he's curious about - something he wants to ask all of them]
If they were so generous, I think I would like to meet them with their memories restored.
[if a group of people could truly reach a consensus to forget all that they've ever known for the sake of forty strangers. it's curious. he's thinking on it.]
The next pieces of information we seek are that of how to actually progress, so we are not standing in the same place.
I do not know if it was willingly, but to quote Fox:
"Our memories were the price to pay for delaying the loss of yours."
[A hum]
Of course, that is just their rendition. Others might say something different if asked -- if they remember.
[He knows they're likely tired of answering the same questions over and over, but given the group that's been brought to protect the worlds... their guides are going to be working overtime.]
I believe the real work will start once we find a way to reliably gather the nova. Did they mention what form the nova would take?
They did not, because they said there are multiple ways to gather nova. They did not share those ways with us, because it seems like their own information-gathering is incomplete.
[it just
doesn't sound great? like overall this is not a great set-up and it makes soo-won sigh]
But we must reliably gather nova, restabilize this Realm, and do both tasks before we - apparently all die, as an option, or forget what we were brought here to do entirely perhaps.
I'd said to others that my hope is to return everyone to their homes unharmed. It's not the first kidnapping situation I've encountered, though it's also a bit... unique.
[just. phew. memloss.]
It's a bit difficult... but it's hard to think that 'restoring balance to the universe' would ever be framed as easy.
... To be honest, I expect more complications will eventually arise.
Restoring any sort of balance usually comes with casualties. [And he's still very Tired about there being an element of competition. Never once in his experience has that gone smoothly]
So I'm waiting for the full scale to be revealed to us.
[ - ha, that actually manages to make soo-won laugh a bit, even if it's not full of true mirth]
What a mean non-answer from a teacher.
[damn!!]
I'll have to ascertain the situation for myself once it arises, I suppose. Death should be avoided - but once it arrives, it always becomes a matter of context.
That's the case for life everywhere, isn't it? I don't particularly enjoy the activity of weighing lives.
[to all be equal.
soo-won knows that this isn't easily believed. that monarchies are established, that noble bloodlines are supposed to be superior. he does think it's all bullshit but he's far too polite to say aloud.
he wants to live very badly, but so does everyone else.]
[Spoken easily, with no weight behind his words besides what Archer deems to be the truth.
Because life is built off conflict. You are born, you live, you struggle, you die. And to struggle means to eventually rob someone else of their chance, be it with a knife to the throat or stolen resources you didn't even realize weren't yours.
Most people here will want to live. So they'll conflate their own importance in preparation for the burden.
-- At least, that is the worst-case scenario. He catches his thoughts before they spiral further, his eyes glancing up at the canopy of trees.
I'd call him down for you, but I think he might be getting antsy given the current limitation of his sky. Did you know the barrier extends even that high up?
I'll try to introduce you to Gulfan soon.
[he cants his head to the side]
Actually - you're familiar with medicine, aren't you, Archer? Is there a way I could seek your expertise?
[Oh? It's his then? Archer arches his brows, intrigued by it and the height of the barrier. He pauses long enough to give the hawk another glance, though he's paying attention enough to answer the question]
I do not mind sharing my knowledge. What is it that you wish to know?
The basics - I know general first aid, but I'm curious about medicine specifically. The types that can heal poison, burns, or assist with fevers or shortness of breath.
I worry that people might work themselves into some rather stressful states, the longer we're here. I'd like to be prepared with remedies to soothe them, even if temporarily.
That is fine. I've already agreed to teach those who are eager to learn here.
[he reaches to one of the baskets attached to his hip, and pulls out a dried piece of vegetation]
As I don't know what types of medical professionals we have besides Shiro Fujimoto, I've been stocking up on some of the local plant life, to test what can be used for medicines.
I'll be testing everything on myself, first, with increased degrees of potency. You may watch if you'd like, however.
[The plant, on closer inspection, is chamomile. No idea if Soo-Won would recognize it, but there it is]
Diluting herbs into teas is generally the safest approach once I've deemed the plant safe for human consumption. There's also using the vegetation for topical use.
[... Spoken with no hesitancy, and not much emotion.]
But memories are malleable and ever changing, ever growing. Should I forget, there's equal chance I'll just discover that joy again. It isn't productive for me to fear what I can't yet change.
Should an avenue reveal itself, that I might protect what I need to protect, I'll take it. If there isn't one, I will simply face whatever fate I must.
[a rather impressive answer, soo-won thinks. he's thought the same - that what's been forgotten might be regained again, possibly. if someone forgets a piece of their identity, a hobby, a recipe of their favorite food, that's not to say those pieces are lost.
but then there are pieces like family members that no one else knows, parts of your history that you'll never get back until the end (if they succeed).
he wonders.]
I don't know.
I find myself preparing just in case - because I think that there are parts of myself that I'd rather hate to lose, or pieces of history that none know but I. And perhaps those moments don't matter in the grand scheme of things, in the face of human legacy...
But they matter to me, and I think that's reason enough.
[he's not quite as agonized as other people are over the news - but he's not pleased either]
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[it's something that he's curious about - something he wants to ask all of them]
If they were so generous, I think I would like to meet them with their memories restored.
[if a group of people could truly reach a consensus to forget all that they've ever known for the sake of forty strangers. it's curious. he's thinking on it.]
The next pieces of information we seek are that of how to actually progress, so we are not standing in the same place.
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"Our memories were the price to pay for delaying the loss of yours."
[A hum]
Of course, that is just their rendition. Others might say something different if asked -- if they remember.
[He knows they're likely tired of answering the same questions over and over, but given the group that's been brought to protect the worlds... their guides are going to be working overtime.]
I believe the real work will start once we find a way to reliably gather the nova. Did they mention what form the nova would take?
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[it just
doesn't sound great? like overall this is not a great set-up and it makes soo-won sigh]
But we must reliably gather nova, restabilize this Realm, and do both tasks before we - apparently all die, as an option, or forget what we were brought here to do entirely perhaps.
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[To that, he actually smiles, like he's had much worse odds in his life]
I take it you will be eager to help, then?
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[just. phew. memloss.]
It's a bit difficult... but it's hard to think that 'restoring balance to the universe' would ever be framed as easy.
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Restoring any sort of balance usually comes with casualties. [And he's still very Tired about there being an element of competition. Never once in his experience has that gone smoothly]
So I'm waiting for the full scale to be revealed to us.
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[soo-won doesn't look... surprised, exactly, by the suggestion
but he also doesn't look eager about it]
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[His smile is neutral]
And you?
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What a mean non-answer from a teacher.
[damn!!]
I'll have to ascertain the situation for myself once it arises, I suppose. Death should be avoided - but once it arrives, it always becomes a matter of context.
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Context... yes, I find myself agreeing with that.
Though I do also hope that death can be avoided. We're all equal here. No one's life should be prioritized over another.
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[to all be equal.
soo-won knows that this isn't easily believed. that monarchies are established, that noble bloodlines are supposed to be superior. he does think it's all bullshit but he's far too polite to say aloud.
he wants to live very badly, but so does everyone else.]
I hope all are in agreement with your take.
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[Spoken easily, with no weight behind his words besides what Archer deems to be the truth.
Because life is built off conflict. You are born, you live, you struggle, you die. And to struggle means to eventually rob someone else of their chance, be it with a knife to the throat or stolen resources you didn't even realize weren't yours.
Most people here will want to live. So they'll conflate their own importance in preparation for the burden.
-- At least, that is the worst-case scenario. He catches his thoughts before they spiral further, his eyes glancing up at the canopy of trees.
... He sees the hawk, and tilts his head]
Hm, that is not a species I'd noticed before.
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I'd call him down for you, but I think he might be getting antsy given the current limitation of his sky. Did you know the barrier extends even that high up?
I'll try to introduce you to Gulfan soon.
[he cants his head to the side]
Actually - you're familiar with medicine, aren't you, Archer? Is there a way I could seek your expertise?
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I do not mind sharing my knowledge. What is it that you wish to know?
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The basics - I know general first aid, but I'm curious about medicine specifically. The types that can heal poison, burns, or assist with fevers or shortness of breath.
I worry that people might work themselves into some rather stressful states, the longer we're here. I'd like to be prepared with remedies to soothe them, even if temporarily.
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[he reaches to one of the baskets attached to his hip, and pulls out a dried piece of vegetation]
As I don't know what types of medical professionals we have besides Shiro Fujimoto, I've been stocking up on some of the local plant life, to test what can be used for medicines.
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How will you be testing? I'd like to observe and assist, if possible.
[observe first to learn and then assist so it's not all on chiron's shoulders]
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[The plant, on closer inspection, is chamomile. No idea if Soo-Won would recognize it, but there it is]
Diluting herbs into teas is generally the safest approach once I've deemed the plant safe for human consumption. There's also using the vegetation for topical use.
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Ah, this one's wonderful before bedtime. [thanks soo-won]
Mm! I'll be in your care. Thank you, Archer. I'll search for a way to repay you by the end of our time here.
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If I've need of you, then you will know. Otherwise I do not expect payment for my lessons.
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[stop being cheeky]
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Of course, don't be disappointed if I'm not easily impressed.
[CHEEK FOR CHEEK.]
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[please cease]
Though I wonder, Archer... Are you not worried about the memories you might lose? What if you forget that you enjoy being a teacher?
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[... Spoken with no hesitancy, and not much emotion.]
But memories are malleable and ever changing, ever growing. Should I forget, there's equal chance I'll just discover that joy again. It isn't productive for me to fear what I can't yet change.
Should an avenue reveal itself, that I might protect what I need to protect, I'll take it. If there isn't one, I will simply face whatever fate I must.
[Glancing at Won, meeting his eyes]
And you? Is this something that you fear?
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but then there are pieces like family members that no one else knows, parts of your history that you'll never get back until the end (if they succeed).
he wonders.]
I don't know.
I find myself preparing just in case - because I think that there are parts of myself that I'd rather hate to lose, or pieces of history that none know but I. And perhaps those moments don't matter in the grand scheme of things, in the face of human legacy...
But they matter to me, and I think that's reason enough.
[he's not quite as agonized as other people are over the news - but he's not pleased either]
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