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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[bloodweapon]

[There's no hesitation, uncertainty, or fear as Fray gently places the earring in Argenti's hand. His own lingers against Argenti's hand for several moments too long (his gauntlet against one of Argenti's fingers, touch still gentle despite everything) before he pulls back.]

Of course you can return. We've come this far together; we won't turn our backs on you now.

[oh so it's back to "we", is it??]

We would not be here at all if we didn't believe in you. After all, you have tried to deter us every step of the way, have you not? We can heal the damage that was done to us, but we will not lose another friend. Return to us, Argenti.

[And then, after a brief pause, Fray decides to hells with it. Aerith and Sayaka have already called him out on it anyway, might as well just embrace it.]

Return to me.

If you cannot find your way alone, then I will guide you. Every time you stumble, I will be here to catch you. Allow me to stay by your side, to help ease the burdens you bear.

[Here's a diarama spell, because the fight is over. There's no more need to pretend that they stand at odds anymore.]

In your darkest hour, in the blackest night... think of me... and I will be with you. Always. For where else could I go? Who else could I love but you?

[goei]

[IZOU OBSERVING THIS AND THEN LOOKING AROUND AT EVERYONE ELSE LIKE "ARE YOU GUYS SEEING THIS TOO OR IS IT JUST ME????"]

[destage]

[oh, sayaka's is seeing it.

she's been seeing it for a while.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈]

[goei]

[PLEASE USE YOUR VISION POWERS FOR HIM TOO PLEASE]

[destage]

[okay but first you have to learn about parallel universes communication--]

[goei]

[SAYAKA NO USE YOUR PSYCHIC POWERS TO HELP ME!!!]

[fullmoonmutt]

[ ELI JUST CATCHES IZOU'S LOOK AND SHRUGS? LIKE? HE DOESN'T KNOW, MAN. ]

[kandata]

I hope he will say this all to Argenti all over again once we are back.

[What if Argenti doesn't recall this love confession said to the shadow? It'd be a shame]

[goei]

[As a shadow haver Izou can confirm that he will.]

Does he really gotta say all that in fronta everyone though???

[EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITY??? IN PUBLIC???]

[destage]

[...

Hey Izou, think fast. Sayaka's too busy hugging the weird beast thing, but Atropos seems to have taken the flower petals from Sayaka's skirt pocket, rolled and smooshed them into a very tiny ball, and is attempting to bean him in the head with it--

...At least she only rolled a nat 1???]

[goei]

[I've decided it still hits him it just does no damage because why would it.]

What're you throwin' shit at me for!?

[destage]

[Sayaka blinks at that, looking over at Izou, and there's a brief moment where she wants to tell him not to ruin the moment but--]

--Hey! Bad Atropos, come on, there's no need for that!

[...sayaka your persona is literally a manifestation from you--never mind, she's committing to this, and atropos almost looks betrayed for a second before slinking back. good acting skills...???]

Sorry, Izou-san...

[goei]

[Lucky for her, Izou is stupid.]

Mm, S'fine. Ain't like it hurt or nothing.

[destage]

[...

Even if it didn't hurt, Izou will get a Dia for that because now he just looks like a sad dog.]

It won't happen again. Promise. [pointed pretend look to atropos, who nods. but

...okay she rolls a 2 on perception so she will just leave it at that--]

[cirquedesang]

[Observing like this because fuck yeah get him, Fray...!

...buuuuuut also subtly tossing Fray a Rakukaja just in case an asshole god tries to be homophobic.]