Argenti's Palace

[beautifulknight]

The stage is set they say;
They don their masks and shields,
Shadows creep and cover their minds;
Now, what beautiful role shall they play?

𝓜𝓮𝓵𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓷 𝓒𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓵𝓮


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Comments

[kandata]

I did. Quite the backstory for Argenti...

[Now she touches the mirror, trying to grab it from the edges and, like unsure what she'd find, she peers into it, to see what it shows.

What does the mirror show?]

Perhaps these objects symbolize people Argenti once knew. People who are dear to his heart. You would think these objects would be guarded in some manner.

[Or maybe not. Argenti isn't as closed off of a person as some are]

[goei]

Yeah. If that's what happened ta him I get why he's so devoted ta all this. I mean, Takechi sensei was like that fer me too.

But yeah, there's no other people around stoppin' us... Ya don't think Argenti's like... the last one left of these Knights of Beauty, do ya?
[BECAUSE... THAT WOULD BE SAD.]

[kandata]

...he might be. If that's so, we likely will find out for sure soon.

[It'd be the kind of pivotal turning point in one's life that'd feature in one's mindscape, she's sure!]

[beautifulknight]

[ There is no painting. Only the mirror.

When one looks into it, it reflects themselves, their appearance, their whole being. It feels as if there is nowhere to hide. As if every flaw that an individual has is being brought to the surface.

Can Kirumi say that she would admire her own flaws?

But, without flaws, how could there be Beauty?

A familiar-sounding, but distorted male's voice speaks: ]

A reflection speaks to a myriad innumerable of subjects. What is ugly, what is beautiful...

They say that there is a planet that knows not of ugliness, but if one does not know of ugliness...how would they know what is Beauty?

Perseverance, devotion, chivalric duty, harmony, and life's joys...are they not beautiful things? I cannot know what it should mean if one does not treasure it. I, am as always, committed and stalwart in upholding the beautiful Chivalric Oaths.

Though, I have heard of those spreading rumors that the goddess of Beauty creates villains to show that heroes are beautiful.

I wonder, where is the Beauty in that?

[ Just like that, the mirror shatters, then distorts, and falls in on itself, until it no longer exists in the same space as Kirumi.

This only leaves the Spear remaining. ]

[kandata]

[Oh, that was an uncomfortable sensation. When the mirror shatters, taking away that feeling and the monologue with it, she shudders a bit and comments to Izou:]

...I suppose his musings are also represented by these. I wish I had not touched this one.

[Being Seen is uncomfortable!]

[goei]

Yeah... That ones way more like... philosophical. I ain't built ta figure out shit like that. You wanna come with me ta get the spear or just wait here for the spooky voice?

[kandata]

I'm going with you.

[No way she's going to stand aside and wait for someone else to possibly be in peril! She sure is coming along.

So, this spear...]

If the pattern holds, it will disappear. Come on.

[Time to grab the spear, Izou, let's go. Kirumi moves to put a hand on one end of it]

[goei]

[Hell yeah teamwork. Izou will also put a hand on the spear for synergy reasons.]

Kinda lame that it does! That was a real snazzy sword. Not my style but I'd have liked ta try it out a little.

[beautifulknight]

[ After they touch the spear...immediately...

...There is a painting that appears in their sight. It is of a knight, holding a spear, with long, flowing and beautiful red hair; he is covered from head to toe in armor, in blinding white armor. A helmet even obscures his face. But...it kind of is clear who this is, isn't it?

A voice begins to call out, as if singing a song: ]

The bright red-haired knight ushered himself along through the galaxy, from planet to planet, from world to world. All who saw this heroic figure wondered if they might be so lucky to see his face, and until one fated day thought they would never.

Though, when he removed the helmet, people were drawn to his Beauty. More and more followed Idrila knowing of his heroics, and of his handsome features. Some called him vain, some called him their savior, and some even whispered that Idrila THEMSELVES blessed him more than any other.

Whatever they thought of him, the knight would always offer a kind smile. Even to those who belonged to the group of people that called such knights freaks.

[ After the words are spoken, the painting disappears immediately, leaving nothing behind. Seems simple enough, doesn't it?

Though, there's something else as well. The two of them hear the sound of something unlocking from the direction of the second flight of stairs. Maybe it's time to get everyone? Or wait for them. Up to these two!

The painting and the spear also dissipate. ]

[kandata]

...if he once was one of the very few knights left, it seems that might not be the case anymore.

[Sounds like Argenti has inspired others through the power of his heroics and his good looks!]

Hearing Argenti out might have been the way to progress. Thank you, Izou.

[There may have been less danger than she expected, but Izou's presence was a relief regardless!

Let's go back and get the rest, they probably are aaaaaall having a great time doing whatever they're doing]

[goei]

[NO FREE SWAG... He's gonna be mad when he sees Aaron got to keep the Ocarina.]

Yeah, it sounds like he was a big deal? I mean I know knights are like a big fancy thing but it sounds like he was more special... Even if some people didn't like it?

But yeah, lets go gather everyone before checking out whatever we unlocked.