[Red is going to notice something different about the letters—or rather, how they are sent. It takes longer than usual for Alvin to respond, and that's because of the length of the letters.]
[ 12/14 ] You're asking a lot out of me and making your bird work, you know that, right? I only have time to answer your first two questions. I'll send another bird out with the rest. By the way, that's what we call them—birds.
The "Doc" is Dr. Naomi Kimishima. You need to know your officials, brat. [If this were the GHS he would totally have used the :P emote.] Also, I think her name is spelled "Celestia"—"Princess Celestia" to be more exact. Am I going to have give you lessons on how to handle officials? [The tone is a bit lecturing, but Alvin is actually really amused.] In any case, sending a letter or just trying to call them with the amulet is probably fine. The Princess is probably a better choice if you're familiar with her, though.
[Okay, second page because this is. Kind of a lot even if it's summarized.]
It's a bit of both. Some want it as a kind of barrier, which is generally fine. But some where afraid it might look like people are seeing the Arehtei as threats and enemies. There was also talk about how to not have emotions influence one another. You know, like from us to the Arehtei and vice versa. So there was also talk of ways to use apathy or some kind of tech to somehow separate that connection. Dunno if that would actually work, mostly because it seems to go against the "rules of nature" of this world. And trust me—you don't want to mess with that unless you really know what you're getting into. [Small reference to what he had told Red about his world's situation with spirits and mana.]
It's true we still have a problem if any of the Arehtei turn hostile on us, so I think some kind of defense measures need to be in place. I think the problem is some folks are thinking of more permanent fixtures instead of just temporary. So the idea is fine, just the actual implementation is what was debated.
-- Alvin
[ 12/15 ] [In the mid-morning, Red is going to have a brown bird fly to him, wherever he is. It's a little larger than Graytail, almost hawkish in its features. With dark brown feathers and a tanned fantail, the bird stares at Red as it bristles its feather and shows its back. Strapped onto it is what looks like some kind of backpack, bulging slightly from the contents.]
All right here's the rest of what you wanted to know. By the way, this is Ophelia since you're into the whole name sharing thing.
Elios was the first one to show up, and he attacked the city similarly to Sosyne. There were all kinds of avian monsters, a lot of which actually kidnapped some people and took them to Elios himself. [The...ink on the paper may seem thicker and somehow sharper than before. Even the paper seems to be just a little darker, as if lightly singed by the tip of a candle lit flame.
This would be because while writing, Alvin remembered how Elize was taken from him, and although it's in the past and behind them, it still brought up unwanted emotions of anger and regret at his failure.
But then the writing returned to normal.]
A combination of dealing with the creatures and those taken speaking to Elios calmed him down enough to make him stop. It turned out all he was really looking for was love, and seeing the error of his ways, he fixed everything and then left. He eventually came back for the Zephyras Festival in the spring and got a massive dose of love. Given how that festival is a total matchmaking fling, not surprised.
[Second page.]
Peromei, however... We had a warning of her arrival from those who were aligned to her, and they had a good idea that she was not doing well. Rituals were done to try and send more hope to her, but as you probably heard, Miss Enoshima did a number on her in terms of sending constant despair. This was also before we really realized how much our emotions affected the Arehtei. If we had, it might not have turned out that way.
In any case, the rituals were set outside of the city. It was actually a strategy to try and lure her there so we didn't have a repeat of Elios. It worked, and that's where she created a maze. I personally wasn't in there, but I heard some about it. I think there were challenges or trials dealing with hope and despair, and they could all eventually meet her. At the end of it, she released everyone and left, but not before saying that we still needed to earn her trust.
[Third page!]
Oh, you know, something I just remembered. Sosyne has appeared before.
-- Alvin
[Yep. That's it. THAT'S HOW HE ENDS THAT LETTER.
Also Ophelia is now looking at Red expectantly, as if waiting for a treat or something. Or a letter to send back. Or to be dismissed to return home. But she's staring at him.]
messenger birds
[ 12/14 ]
You're asking a lot out of me and making your bird work, you know that, right? I only have time to answer your first two questions. I'll send another bird out with the rest. By the way, that's what we call them—birds.
The "Doc" is Dr. Naomi Kimishima. You need to know your officials, brat. [If this were the GHS he would totally have used the :P emote.] Also, I think her name is spelled "Celestia"—"Princess Celestia" to be more exact. Am I going to have give you lessons on how to handle officials? [The tone is a bit lecturing, but Alvin is actually really amused.] In any case, sending a letter or just trying to call them with the amulet is probably fine. The Princess is probably a better choice if you're familiar with her, though.
[Okay, second page because this is. Kind of a lot even if it's summarized.]
It's a bit of both. Some want it as a kind of barrier, which is generally fine. But some where afraid it might look like people are seeing the Arehtei as threats and enemies. There was also talk about how to not have emotions influence one another. You know, like from us to the Arehtei and vice versa. So there was also talk of ways to use apathy or some kind of tech to somehow separate that connection. Dunno if that would actually work, mostly because it seems to go against the "rules of nature" of this world. And trust me—you don't want to mess with that unless you really know what you're getting into. [Small reference to what he had told Red about his world's situation with spirits and mana.]
It's true we still have a problem if any of the Arehtei turn hostile on us, so I think some kind of defense measures need to be in place. I think the problem is some folks are thinking of more permanent fixtures instead of just temporary. So the idea is fine, just the actual implementation is what was debated.
-- Alvin
[ 12/15 ]
[In the mid-morning, Red is going to have a brown bird fly to him, wherever he is. It's a little larger than Graytail, almost hawkish in its features. With dark brown feathers and a tanned fantail, the bird stares at Red as it bristles its feather and shows its back. Strapped onto it is what looks like some kind of backpack, bulging slightly from the contents.]
All right here's the rest of what you wanted to know. By the way, this is Ophelia since you're into the whole name sharing thing.
Elios was the first one to show up, and he attacked the city similarly to Sosyne. There were all kinds of avian monsters, a lot of which actually kidnapped some people and took them to Elios himself. [The...ink on the paper may seem thicker and somehow sharper than before. Even the paper seems to be just a little darker, as if lightly singed by the tip of a candle lit flame.
This would be because while writing, Alvin remembered how Elize was taken from him, and although it's in the past and behind them, it still brought up unwanted emotions of anger and regret at his failure.
But then the writing returned to normal.]
A combination of dealing with the creatures and those taken speaking to Elios calmed him down enough to make him stop. It turned out all he was really looking for was love, and seeing the error of his ways, he fixed everything and then left. He eventually came back for the Zephyras Festival in the spring and got a massive dose of love. Given how that festival is a total matchmaking fling, not surprised.
[Second page.]
Peromei, however... We had a warning of her arrival from those who were aligned to her, and they had a good idea that she was not doing well. Rituals were done to try and send more hope to her, but as you probably heard, Miss Enoshima did a number on her in terms of sending constant despair. This was also before we really realized how much our emotions affected the Arehtei. If we had, it might not have turned out that way.
In any case, the rituals were set outside of the city. It was actually a strategy to try and lure her there so we didn't have a repeat of Elios. It worked, and that's where she created a maze. I personally wasn't in there, but I heard some about it. I think there were challenges or trials dealing with hope and despair, and they could all eventually meet her. At the end of it, she released everyone and left, but not before saying that we still needed to earn her trust.
[Third page!]
Oh, you know, something I just remembered. Sosyne has appeared before.
-- Alvin
[Yep. That's it. THAT'S HOW HE ENDS THAT LETTER.
Also Ophelia is now looking at Red expectantly, as if waiting for a treat or something. Or a letter to send back. Or to be dismissed to return home. But she's staring at him.]