@knightofbeauty

[beautifulknight]

Greetings, everyone.

In light of everything happening as it has as of recent...

I believe that it is my duty to inform you all that Fray has wound up becoming afflicted by the influence of the God of Conflict.

In the upcoming days, please do keep a look-out.

That is all I have to say for now.

[ Argenti leaves it at that. Remarkably composed, it seems like, all things considered.

Then again, compared to this encounter, there was probably less stabbing occurring. ]

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[beautifulknight]

I am fine, thank you.

[ Is what he sends immediately. But then after that: ]

I appreciate the concern, and I shall make it clear that my current state aligns with my words.

I have already prepared myself for what is to come.

This includes now. I refuse to falter, no matter what.

[ ...Granted, yes, there are a lot of feelings on the matter, but Argenti is determined to just push through it all until he has Fray back with him. ]

[cirquedesang]

[So he doesn't quite believe him, what with how quickly he responded... but.

He also knows sometimes the closest to "fine" you can get is just pushing through until the bad time is over, and it's pretty obvious that that's what is happening here.]

If there is anyone among us who would not falter from this, it would be you, I am certain.

[...for better and for worse, tbh.]

But should you need anything in the meantime, I am expecting you to reach out.

We cannot make his palace manifest quicker, but we can support you, right now.

[beautifulknight]

I appreciate the unwavering vote of confidence.

[ ...But...while in the past Argenti would have rebuffed an offer of hand and simply reiterated he was fine, he has changed.

He doesn't doubt he is fine, granted, yet...

Argenti knows he doesn't have to face it alone. And that he will have help in bringing Fray back. In the meanwhile, he sees the offer for what it is. ]

I suppose so. I am not certain what I would necessarily need in the time being. But, if I can think of something, I shall make contact.

It means a lot to have such words conveyed towards me, however. I do very much already appreciate each expression of support that has been offered to me, including this.

[ He won't forget it. Even if this is still before the Palace happening as it will inevitably. ]

[cirquedesang]

[He may believe he's fine... and he might be right - or as close to fine as one can be, all things considered, and that line isn't worth quibbling over.

So he's fine.

And he isn't alone.

That's the important part.]

Of course.

You will drag him home soon enough, and we'll all be one step closer to putting an end to this god of conflict for good.

[beautifulknight]

[ ...It is.

Argenti has always thought of himself as resilient. This time is no different.

But, the show of support makes him feel somehow...even stronger. Perhaps that's the power of bonds at work? ]

Yes, we shall.

I am already picturing before us all the inevitability of the rescue of my dearest loved one and the well-deserved defeat of that wretched god.

He will wish he had not dared to have spread his influence where he has.