I've been working with Sage for the past two weeks. We're...trying to find a cure to this. A permanent one. [ Breathe in. Breathe out. ] But I... think I need someone else's help.
[ Someone who can ground him when he's off-kilter. Someone who's actually good at helping people. Someone that's not like him at all.
He wonders if the person who chose them was doing this as a cruel joke. Nonetheless, Siffrin knows they have no choice but to play the role they were given. ]
You don't have to say yes. You can just forget this ever happened if you want.
[That makes sense. Sage seemed like the researcher type - he WAS the researcher type, as far as he knew. Hansa listens carefully, before offering a nod.]
I don't mind. [And that look breaks out into a slight smile, like the peek of light over the horizon.] I'm honored you'd think to ask me. I'd be happy to help.
I don't see it as a big ask at all. I mean, we're trying to figure out a solution to all of this, anyways. I'm a little surprised that Sage hasn't asked more people, but maybe he's like that? Hm.
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Nooo. [A little...hover pat pat, he won't touch them, but he's pantomiming it above their hat.] I can't imagine how much stress you were under. Maybe I should give Sage a piece of my mind.
[ After a couple breaths, they look back up. Somehow, they feel a little better, as if the pain has subsided. ]
It wasn't her that asked me. I asked her to help me.
[ Which was a much easier ask because he had been angry at all the puppets at the time. Really, he was just thinking of who it would inconvenience more. ]
We don't really know who was asking me, actually. It's like there's something else that wants to help us, but... I don't know what. Sage doesn't either, I think.
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Okay. It said something about people depending on me and me having to choose two people to help me, one of them being one of the... uh... what used to be the puppets, I guess.
We could choose between something that could help identify the infected and a cure. Not both.
[And actually....yeah! Why Siffrin? Why not Maomao, or one of the other science/medicine types?]
[He nods, though, even though he's rolling through all these thoughts in his head. This IS a lot to think about. And Siffrin....was shouldering this all this time,]
I think you made the right choice. I would choose that too. [...] You really have been dealing with so much. The burden you were made to carry...that's too much for just a couple of people.
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[ Siffrin feels nauseous at the thought… or maybe the pain? Either way, their breath hitches as their stomach feels like it’s caving in.
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Hansa.
[ Their voice trembles. Not from the pain, but from a fear so constant that it’s basically his only real companion here.
(Spit it out, Siffrin. You may no longer have a script, but the play goes on.)
He looks up, and wonders how he must look to the priest. ]
I… I need your help.
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[But...]
[He thinks of what was on the edge of Snowfield. The suddenness of it all, the movement of Gilgamesh, and...]
[His thoughts are distracted, and he turns instantly to Siffrin, concern in every inch of his face.]
I will do my best to do so. Tell me.
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Breathe out. ]
I've been working with Sage for the past two weeks. We're...trying to find a cure to this. A permanent one. [ Breathe in. Breathe out. ] But I... think I need someone else's help.
[ Someone who can ground him when he's off-kilter. Someone who's actually good at helping people. Someone that's not like him at all.
He wonders if the person who chose them was doing this as a cruel joke. Nonetheless, Siffrin knows they have no choice but to play the role they were given. ]
You don't have to say yes. You can just forget this ever happened if you want.
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[That makes sense. Sage seemed like the researcher type - he WAS the researcher type, as far as he knew. Hansa listens carefully, before offering a nod.]
I don't mind. [And that look breaks out into a slight smile, like the peek of light over the horizon.] I'm honored you'd think to ask me. I'd be happy to help.
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Did you, uh, say yes?
[ Rewind!!!! ]
As in... yes you'll help me?
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Why wouldn't I? I mean, if you really are like that and you don't want my help at all, apparently...you'll break my heart........
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[ (UGHHH YOU HATE BEING THIS EMBARRASSED...)
They hide themselves in their cloak, pulling down the sides of their hat in an attempt to hide their embarrassment. ]
I'm sorry, I should have told you sooner.
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[#UNBOTHERED]
Nooo. [A little...hover pat pat, he won't touch them, but he's pantomiming it above their hat.] I can't imagine how much stress you were under. Maybe I should give Sage a piece of my mind.
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It wasn't her that asked me. I asked her to help me.
[ Which was a much easier ask because he had been angry at all the puppets at the time. Really, he was just thinking of who it would inconvenience more. ]
We don't really know who was asking me, actually. It's like there's something else that wants to help us, but... I don't know what. Sage doesn't either, I think.
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[That's...interesting.]
So, you're saying you're hearing. A voice?
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[ uh... ]
Ripped up.
[ Someone wasn't happy about getting this request. ]
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Okay. What did the letter say.
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can barely remember.) ]
I can, uh... paraphrase parts of it?
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Try to do that.
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We could choose between something that could help identify the infected and a cure. Not both.
[ Siffrin pauses, and looks down. ]
Sage and I chose the cure.
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[And actually....yeah! Why Siffrin? Why not Maomao, or one of the other science/medicine types?]
[He nods, though, even though he's rolling through all these thoughts in his head. This IS a lot to think about. And Siffrin....was shouldering this all this time,]
I think you made the right choice. I would choose that too. [...] You really have been dealing with so much. The burden you were made to carry...that's too much for just a couple of people.
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[ But it's not any less frustrating. At this point, he's not sure if it's better or worse that he's not looping. ]
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[He's sincere about that.]
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They wince as they take a deep breath. It feels like they're getting stabbed under the ribs. ]
Well, it won't happen until I get out of here, so...I'll be counting on your help, partner!
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[But there is one question he has-]
Just curious, though. Why me? Why not more scientifically-minded people?
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[ But Siffrin shrugs. ]
I guess... I just needed someone I could trust.
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[Especially after how their last conversation went. How Siffrin left.]
Anyways. When its the time to do so, lead the way and show me what you've been up to...partner.
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