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Test Drive Meme #1
Test Drive Meme #1
LOGS | NETWORK | OOC | MEMES | NAVIGATION
You arrive in an unknown space, dressed in white clothes (player choice what kind of clothes, as long as they cover everything). Whatever was happening to you before no longer happens. It's like everything was put on a pause and you were transferred away from the situation without you realizing it happened.
The space that you find yourself in is one of these four options:
An empty landscape filled with snow and ice, almost like a blank canvas.
A field with cherry blossom trees and spring flowers.
A sunny beach near an ocean that seems never ending.
A quiet forest with falling autumn leaves.
All of the spaces seem to continue endlessly. No matter where or how far you walk it almost seems like you're not moving at all. There are no animals here - just those who happened to wake up there at the same time, in the same place. Everyone is wearing the same kind of plain, white clothes.
Despite the possible rollercoaster of emotions you might be feeling, the place somehow feels familiar. Like somehow you belong there.
And it looks like you're not alone.
After half an hour has passed the surroundings change as everyone is teleported into a room with all the other new arrivals, no matter what space they woke up in. It's a large place with plenty of seats to sit in and beverages to enjoy. Medical attention is offered to those who need it and the doctors here are very prepared for any challenging situations.
Here, in this room, everyone gets an answer to where they are and why. A hologram of a man appears at the center of the room, waiting to be heard. He brings a message on behalf of the leaders of Ellipsa.
The Message [ Click to Expand ]
Hello, my name is Olwen. I'm one of the leaders of Ellipsa as it currently is. I'm also one of the four who summoned you here.
Our world is in trouble and we need your help. I apologize for tearing you away from your world and forcing you to come here but I hope you understand. The magic we used doesn't let us ask in advance, nor does it let us choose who we bring here.
This world is composed of four Seasonal Segments. All of them represent one of the seasons. They were the places we used to get our resources from, but now they're dangerous places no one should go into unless they have the power to fight back. All of them have their own sets of powerful monsters and natural catastrophes.
We used to have plenty of people here who could control the powers of the four Seasons. We called them Seasonal Power Holders. Unfortunately, due to a tragedy you can read about later, we lost almost all of them. Now only four of us remain and the world is in chaos. We have done our best to protect the world, but we need more power holders to do that.
That's where you come in.
All of you have been assigned to one of the seasons. Whatever space you were in just now is what season you represent. You will learn different skills based on the season and those skills are going to help you save this world.
These powers don't interfere with your own natural powers. They use a new energy that has formed inside of you. It's harmless to your health, but it's vital to your seasonal powers. Your own powers should still work, even if the dark energy outside the city might interfere with them.
Unfortunately bringing you here wasn't as simple as it sounds. We couldn't do anything about how to keep you anchored to this world other than making a simple spell that helps with it. That is, you need to touch someone else who is not from this world ideally at least once a day. It will help you stay in control of your powers and boost your magical energy. If you don't, the consequences aren't very good. But as long as you hold someone's hand or give someone a handshake, you should be fine.
That's all I have to say about the situation. The staff of the Research Center will give you more information about housing and other necessary things. I will, however, promise that you will be sent home once the situation becomes better. That's the least we can do.
The hologram can be viewed in private in a separate room later, should someone wish to look at it again. For now, the staff of the Research Center hands everyone their new smartphones with their small flower lucky charms (the flower is anything the player decides). They're also told that the building next door is where everyone can find a room assigned to them with some of their belongings there and possibly even any animal companions. Those concerned about their mount-sizes companions are welcomed to the stables downstairs to see if their friends are there. The mounts are allowed to stay there until you find a place more suitable for them.
Once you get your smartphone and necessary information, you're urged to go out and find your apartment. After that whatever you want to do is up to you.
Part 3
The building next door is where everyone can find their new apartments. As you enter, you're told by a friendly native that for the first two months you can live anywhere rent-free and five meals a day are paid for you. After that they get a monthly payment that helps with some of their living expenses, but otherwise they have to have a job to support themselves.
All of the apartments are comfortable, two bedroom apartments with all necessary utilities. They are also completely soundproof. Sometimes the magic system, however, does glitch and you might find yourself rooming with a stranger. This is not the intention and the staff will immediately prepare you your own room if you ask them. But maybe having a roommate isn't all that bad?
Once you get your smartphone and necessary information, you're urged to go out and find your apartment. After that whatever you want to do is up to you.
The building next door is where everyone can find their new apartments. As you enter, you're told by a friendly native that for the first two months you can live anywhere rent-free and five meals a day are paid for you. After that they get a monthly payment that helps with some of their living expenses, but otherwise they have to have a job to support themselves.
All of the apartments are comfortable, two bedroom apartments with all necessary utilities. They are also completely soundproof. Sometimes the magic system, however, does glitch and you might find yourself rooming with a stranger. This is not the intention and the staff will immediately prepare you your own room if you ask them. But maybe having a roommate isn't all that bad?
The city outside the Research Center and the apartment building is a very futuristic and bright place. There's a lot of fancy technology and the weather seems almost too perfect all of the time. Even the weather here is artificial and doesn't feel natural at all. This is the center of the whole Nightwake City and it's called the district that never sleeps for a good reason. It feels like any time of the day you choose to go out there's something going on.
Everyone was given some money on their money app BankCrow to spend. Why not go for the Gacha Restaurant on the main street if you're hungry? You can either choose what style/type of food you want (different cuisines, pizza, junk food, etc) OR pick any ingredients and list your allergens before rolling the gacha machine and what comes out is a meal that fits your choices. Most commonly they're mediocre quality (2-3 stars), slightly rarer are the very bad and very good dishes (1 stars and 4 stars) and the rarest of them all is the golden 5 star dish that is the most delicious and sophisticated meal you'll ever taste. But hey, at least the drinks are all the same no matter what meal you end up getting.
If the futuristic city style isn't for you, there are other district with various different atmospheres waiting for you just outside the city center.
In the District Spotlight [ Click to Expand ]
Blossomcrown is a modern city, but not as futuristic as the central district. Cherry blossom trees have been planted on the side of the streets to give some color for the otherwise gray scenery. It's a busy place with a central park full of spring flowers in the middle, that gives some much needed peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of the city. There's even the famous Botanical Garden open to all visitors. It's a home to many exotic plants that can't be grown anywhere else (that's safe, at least). There are also plenty of butterflies and bees living in the gardens. Attached to the building it also a flower shop where anyone can purchase a plant for themselves - they're even divided by suitability for each district. But if plants aren't your thing, why not check out the concert venue, which is an arena made for holding concerts. It can be transformed into both an outdoor and indoor venue by opening or closing the roof. Anyone can book the venue to hold a concert as long as they have the funds to do it. They will even advertise your concert for you everywhere!
Those who really just want to see something that's not a city, why not try Frostreign? Sure, it's very cold but there aren't very many buildings. It's more like a small village in the middle of Eternal Winter. The easiest ways to move around here are sledding, skiing and sleigh rides, where either excited huskies or chill reindeers will take people on a ride around the district. There are some snowmobiles too for those, who want to try them. One of the most popular locations is the giant, nevermelting ice castle in the center of the town, where kids love to play hide and seek. It's also a popular locations for dates, as the natural magical crystal lights inside the castle make the place look romantic. Another popular spot is the ice hole, where some brave souls go either swimming and some others at least try staying in the icecold water for a little moment before running to the Sauna Spa! It's an area full of different kind of saunas but it also doubles up as an inn, and due to knowing Otherworlders were going to come today, it's even available for booking!
Those who want to test out their powers right away, Dayrise is the place to go! The Grand Colosseum is designated for power holder practice for at least the following week. After that the natives would like to watch sports again rather than continuous fighting, but even then you're welcome to use the colosseum when there's a chance. After testing your powers, the luxurious baths of Dayrise are a good treat. They're all public baths and none of the natives are ashamed of being naked for hours with strangers. They will also encourage anyone coming with a towel to throw it away.
Those who really just want to see something that's not a city, why not try Frostreign? Sure, it's very cold but there aren't very many buildings. It's more like a small village in the middle of Eternal Winter. The easiest ways to move around here are sledding, skiing and sleigh rides, where either excited huskies or chill reindeers will take people on a ride around the district. There are some snowmobiles too for those, who want to try them. One of the most popular locations is the giant, nevermelting ice castle in the center of the town, where kids love to play hide and seek. It's also a popular locations for dates, as the natural magical crystal lights inside the castle make the place look romantic. Another popular spot is the ice hole, where some brave souls go either swimming and some others at least try staying in the icecold water for a little moment before running to the Sauna Spa! It's an area full of different kind of saunas but it also doubles up as an inn, and due to knowing Otherworlders were going to come today, it's even available for booking!
Those who want to test out their powers right away, Dayrise is the place to go! The Grand Colosseum is designated for power holder practice for at least the following week. After that the natives would like to watch sports again rather than continuous fighting, but even then you're welcome to use the colosseum when there's a chance. After testing your powers, the luxurious baths of Dayrise are a good treat. They're all public baths and none of the natives are ashamed of being naked for hours with strangers. They will also encourage anyone coming with a towel to throw it away.
Around the city of Nightwake, Valentine's Day is being celebrated. There are plenty of decorations, all in pastel colors (mainly pink). The Spring Segment districts have also contributed by giving all other districts flowers for decorations for some pleasing aromas. Most of the restaurants also have discount for those who dine together instead of alone.
There are plenty of treats that lift up your mood. Eating too much of the treats results in becoming very clingy to the next person they see. The effect usually wears off in half an hour, but it could take longer depending on how many treats you've eaten.
Another popular Valentine's are the game stalls that are intended to be taken on as couples. Anything you win will only be given to your partner. If you play alone, all you get is a round of applause even if you'd do a new high score. These game stalls include a lot of classic from carnivals and festival, racing with horses or vehicles and even video games.
Each district has a small stall that acts as a starting point for the main Valentine's Day challenge. The goal is to travel from one check point to another within the district while holding hands with someone. There is a small task to be done at each checkpoint (like eating a full course meal or popping balloons while still holding hands). The point is to never let go of your partners' hand. Once the pair gets to the end of the course they get a reward.
The reward for getting past the course is a free item from Riki's Rewards (any prize) and a pair of friendship bracelets that sends messages to its pair bracelet (like "I miss you", "Let's meet up").
Exploring the city isn't something that interests you? Well, the four bridges that lead to the Seasonal Segments are always open and you're definitely allowed to go outside. However, due to the summoning magic, the dark energy outside the city has temporary gone haywire and all of the Segments are suffering from their natural disasters at the same time.
Winter Segment is suffering from a raging blizzard and the usual beautiful landscapes are just a white blur for the time being.
Spring Segment is in the middle of a hurricane, with all of the lightest beings being picked up and tossed all over the place with the wind.
Summer Segment is literally on fire. Only the rain forests and jungles, as well as the Great Ocean Lake are safe from it.
Autumn Segment is suffering from a thunderstorm. Chances of getting struck by lightning are quite high should someone step in.
If you're prepared for the weather, no one is going to stop you from going out to explore. It might be a good idea to bring a friend with you. Luckily, the natural catastrophes calm down after two days and the Segments are more normal after that. So it might actually be worth a while to wait before going out.
After the storm the sun shines and sheep appear [ Click to Expand ]
When you venture out to the Spring Segment after the storm, there's a herd of Fabric Sheep wandering near the Flower Yard. These sheep are tame and while they usually run and hide, sometimes they look for people to help them get their wool sheared. Luckily natives on the Dayrise bridge are handing out shearing scissors for those who would like to help.
The sheep get scared very easily, but if you don't make too many sudden movements, you will be able to do your job easily. The sheep might even boop you gently as a thanks before heading off again. If you're mean to sheep, however, you might get an angry Gravity Goat chasing you.
Anyone who visits the Flower Yard of any of the Segments will hear a story from a native there. A story of the magic that has been put in place that lets all the otherworlders "respawn" to their respective Flower Yard if they die in Ellipsa. The flower will be the same as it is in everyone's charms. The natives say that more details can be asked from the main four seasonal power holders, but that they've heard it's painless for otherworlders to emerge from the flower.
After the Segments have settled down, a message appears on everyone's smartphones. Everyone is invited to join some observational cruises at the Airship Station in Nightwake District. There are four different ships leaving at the same time, but if you come back again later you will be able to go to them all eventually. The trip targets are the Seasonal Segments. Of course, there are long instructions as to how one should dress to handle the different weather they would be experiencing while in the air. You have time to shop as the invitation is open for a good while.
The Airship Station is a very modern, almost futuristic, place with a lot of docks with various airships lined up. Most of the ships there are used for in-city transportation and there are various holographic displays that tell how many ships are available and where. Various restaurants are also found here and view from the ones on top of the building is amazing. There's time to look around, but your final destination is the biggest docks at the end of the station.
The point of these cruises is to give otherworlders a chance to see what the Segments are like without interacting with the monsters down below. The ships will fly to the airship station of each Segment and then come back a different route to cover as much of the segment as possible. In total the trip is said to take four days.
Because of the length of the trip, everyone has been provided with a simple two to four person cabin (with their own bathroom/shower) and three meals are served per day throughout the trip. Snacks can also be found from the cafeteria and they're free of charge.
Enjoy the view, bond with your fellow passengers and relax. Staying on the deck is safe, especially if you don't start leaning over the rails to look down.
The old lady and her cats [ Click to Expand ]
Each airship station in the segments is unique in their own right. They're not very well-kept like the one in the city and various weather changes have definitely modified them to look old and worn down.
Strangely enough, each of the airship stations has someone living there; an old lady with a herd of different cats depending on the season: winter cats are spirits that can be seen by anyone due to them taking control of stuffed animals, spring cats are part flowers, summer cats look like small lions or tigers and autumn cats are essentially the same as will-o'-the-wisps but in cat shape.
The old ladies explains that they are quite comfortable living there and don't have any plans to "evacuate". They will kindly decline anyone who tries to help them. The airship staff explains there are some special arrangements in place to help them live in the stations as those are safe places to stay in.
Each of the ladies will tell you a story. Winter lady will talk about the Watchtower and who used to live there, spring lady will tell all about the abandoned farm and its owners, summer lady talks about the abandoned castle and its royalty and autumn lady tells about the abandoned mansion and who used to be the lord.
If you talk to the same lady again later the story is different. She tells a different version of the story every time she is talked to. No one is really sure which of the stories is true because of how many versions are circulating around.
The ships only stay docked at the station for as long as the staff of the airship delivers some food and other necessities to the old ladies and then it's back towards the city again. Of course, nothing stops anyone from leaving the ship and experiencing the segments themselves.
Strangely enough, each of the airship stations has someone living there; an old lady with a herd of different cats depending on the season: winter cats are spirits that can be seen by anyone due to them taking control of stuffed animals, spring cats are part flowers, summer cats look like small lions or tigers and autumn cats are essentially the same as will-o'-the-wisps but in cat shape.
The old ladies explains that they are quite comfortable living there and don't have any plans to "evacuate". They will kindly decline anyone who tries to help them. The airship staff explains there are some special arrangements in place to help them live in the stations as those are safe places to stay in.
Each of the ladies will tell you a story. Winter lady will talk about the Watchtower and who used to live there, spring lady will tell all about the abandoned farm and its owners, summer lady talks about the abandoned castle and its royalty and autumn lady tells about the abandoned mansion and who used to be the lord.
If you talk to the same lady again later the story is different. She tells a different version of the story every time she is talked to. No one is really sure which of the stories is true because of how many versions are circulating around.
The ships only stay docked at the station for as long as the staff of the airship delivers some food and other necessities to the old ladies and then it's back towards the city again. Of course, nothing stops anyone from leaving the ship and experiencing the segments themselves.
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The fact that you think I owe you an explanation proves how stupid you truly are. [Wanderer doesn't look angry at all, he merely chuckles softly. The past is the past. All there is, is what lies before him.
So without any further ado he unleashes a fierce gust of wind in Childe's general direction.]
Be glad that I allow you a chance to fight against me.
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[The gust of wind strikes him, his arm coming up while he adjusts his stance so he isn't completely blown away. But despite it all, that same smirk is worn on his features, his eyes wild and excited with the idea of a fight of sorts.
Facing off against the Sixth- even if he was no longer a Harbinger after his betrayal- is a thrilling prospect. Getting to test his strength against a higher ranked member is a great opportunity that he doesn't intend on giving up.]
You should be thankful that I'm considering leaving you alive today, Scaramouche. I actually thought we were going to have a little target practice competition, but if you want to test your might against my blades, I'll happily oblige...
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And not only that. Wanderer can clearly see the excited look on his former fellow Harbringer's face.]
Why do you speak of target practice when the look on your face tells me something different?
[Truly, he is going to break every bone in this fool's body. Another chuckle escapes his mouth at the sheer thought of it. A second chance or not, Wanderer still derives quite some pleasure out of putting insignificant worms back in their place. And Childe definitely falls under that category.]
As far as I know you're not even worthy of the 11th rank. Perhaps they merely pitied you.
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Talk all you want, but if I were you, I'd make sure your mouth can write that check before you start speaking to me like that.
[All Childe wants now is to provoke Scaramouche into fighting him, not that he couldn't just lunge at the guy and start it anyway. But this is more fun.]
The opinion of one who was beaten by a weak god and the Traveler isn't one that holds any weight in the world anymore. I don't care what a loser has to say about my ability. Why don't you prove to me that I'm so 'weak'? Or is that vision all you have left of your power? Hahaha...
I really need a crazy-face-wanderer icon
Why are you still talking?
[Wanderer cocks his head a little to the right and the expression on his face is right there between annoyance and something darker.]
Amuse me.
no i hear you, i need the same for childe
Gladly. But I'd prefer we move this somewhere else, somewhere where we can really go all out.
[He holds his hands out almost as if he were pleading, though the expression on his face would say otherwise.]
What do you say? Then you can make me pay for my words and I'll get to test my strength against you. It's a pretty good deal, if I say so myself.
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So he nods shortly.]
Even though you speak too much and your voice is grating my ears I do have a question I want you to answer. [A serious question.] Before we got called to this...place, what is the last thing you remember? What you have done? [Because its obvious that Childe remembers him and the way he got defeated.
Would that mean that Irminsul has no influence on the Harbringers either?]
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Not that the question itself hasn't piqued his interest. Scaramouche does not ask questions that are meaningless, nor does he participate in conversation that's idle and frivolous. There's a good reason for it.
So he relaxes, raising an eyebrow inquisitively.]
Oh? Now that's an interesting question. Why do you ask?
[He will answer, but he wants to know why first.]
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Just answer my question.
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So he simply smiles, acquiescing to his demand.]
Actually, I was in Inazuma, finishing cleaning up the mess you and Signora left. Unsurprising, given how the two of you operate, but it gave me the opportunity to travel, so I didn't mind.
[He knows it's mostly Signora, but he'll add that little dash of an insult on the end there. He did make matters worse for the Harbingers when he just took off.]
Satisfied?
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Yet you know of what has happened in Sumeru, not? [His eyes narrow slightly.] And you know of my identity as the Sixth Harbringer, not? Heh...former Harbringer, that is. [The words are spoken in a soft way, more as if he is talking to himself, trying to put pieces together.
Vaguely he wishes that Buer was here. After all, she's far more familiar with Irminsuls working than he is.] It seems you have been pulled to this world before I... [Wanderer doesn't really finish the sentence.]
Hmm. [Then he focuses his gaze onto the other again.] Are there any other Harbringers here? Or did they only send the idiot? [Meaning you, Childe.]
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He wonders what that's all about, but it seems that the puppet isn't willing to share, so whatever. Not that he really cares, so the idiot insult gets rolled off his back and he just laughs.]
Why? Worried that the others won't show you any mercy and trounce you harder than I'm about to? Hahahaha, don't worry, you've come into some luck in that regard. I'm the only Harbinger here, but I'm the only one that this world needs.
[There's a dangerous tone to his voice, almost as if he's licking his lips in anticipation of their fight.]
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Heh...you absolute fool... [He laughs some more.] ...Do not think I will cower in fear in front of any of you. [Of course he has to acknowledge that it is far more difficult to beat the Doctor or the Captain than this one in front of him. In fact, he will probably not survive such a clash. But still, he'd try.
When he is done talking a bell-shaped object appears next to him, floating just above the palm of his hand.]
I know enough. Do your best, Tartaglia.
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I'd never think to give you anything less than my best, Scaramouche.
[But he doesn't draw his weapons yet, gesturing for him to follow him out of the Grand Colosseum. Not here.]
But in order to do that, we really should move our battle. Doing this inside the city simply won't do.
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That reminds me...
[He starts to walk beside the other, looking up with a dead serious look on his face. The type of look he uses when adressing worms, worthless insects, weak people and Childe.]
...next time I hear my other self speak of meeting you, I will make sure you won't be able to meet anyone ever again. [This fight they're about to have is a mere measure of strength to him, an opportunity to test himself. But that fight won't end until Childe is nothing but an annoying memory he wishes he never had in the first place.] Neither are you the authority when it comes to my happiness. [As far as Wanderer knows Childe would deliver his other self on a platter to the Doctor.]
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I was going to ask you about that.
[He ignores the sternness and threat to his life, as if they didn't matter.]
I wasn't aware that the Electro Archon made three puppets. I was always under the impression there was only you, and the puppet that currently sits in Tenshukaku ruling Inzauma.
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I do not really care about what you are aware of or not. [So he's not really going to answer that question.] If you are so concerned about my happiness...leave him be. There are certain paths he needs to stay away from. [The path that leads to the Fatui, for instance.]
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[He says, still amused by this turn of events. Ultimately, he doesn't actually care all that much if the Kabukimono talks to him at all, but Childe does care about his well-being as much as any other stranger can. He understands where Scaramouche is coming from, he really does.]
You really care about him. I guess you really do have a heart after all.
[It's said in reference to how cruel he's always known the puppet to be, he's seen how terribly he's treated his subordinates in the past.]
Anyway, if it bothers you so much, then fine. I won't seek him out, but I made him a promise that if he ever got into trouble, he could find me and I would help him. And I don't intend on breaking that promise.
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Explain that. [Because Wanderer has never had anything in his chest, but, boy, did he feel a lot.] How you think a heart connects to emotions. I am curious what nonsense you will come up with.
[They still haven't started their fight.]
If he comes to you, send him to me.
[Shouldn't be that difficult, Childe. Even for an idiot like you.]
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I guess you wouldn't understand the whole concept of a heart. You've got someone to look after now that you care for, and yet you still don't understand?
[Childe sets a hand on his hip, but he thinks he gets it.]
Have you truly never had a time in your long life that your chest didn't twist up with emotion, whether it be the ache of an emotional scar or the warmth of happiness or love? You may be a puppet, but I've seen you express emotion before.
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Childe who remembers him.
But he listens, his head cocked a little bit to the right, arms crossed. Perhaps things would change now his other self has arrived and now he has accepted the fact that a heart just wasn't meant for him to begin with.]
Doesn't it just prove that emotions come from the mind instead of the heart?
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[He lightens up a little now, because while the former Harbinger did betray them by making off with the gnosis, Childe is very vaguely aware that this may be the reason why. He wasn't surprised when he pulled the stunt he did, even though the Eleventh isn't aware of the finer details of it all.]
Listen, it's true that emotions come from the mind. But you don't physically feel them here.
[He taps his temple, before letting his hand fall to rest over his heart.]
You feel them here. A heart is just an organ that keeps me alive- but truly having a heart is the ability to feel. Otherwise, you'd just be an empty shell, walking through life feeling nothing at all. That's not much of a life, if you ask me.
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[Lets get that out of the way first. But then there is the entire deal where he is talking about feelings with Childe of all people.
And idiot or not, his words do make Wanderer think a little. It is true that he has given up on that foolish chase. That idea that the Gnosis and thus godhood was the only thing that could fill the emptiness inside his chest. That it could be the only purpose of his existence. A birthright.
All it ever brought him was misery and there was no way he could ever truly atone for the sins he committed.]
For a human to live they need a heart, yet for them to feel is to truly have a heart? [Wanderer shakes his head.] Absurd. That does not explain anything. A heart is needed nonetheless.
[It still doesn't answer anything and maybe it never will. All Wanderer knows that he is too human for his own good.]
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Like I said, you're overthinking this, or taking it far too literally. Listen, this is all I'll say on the matter for the time being. If you can feel it here, [he says, gesturing to where a heart would have been in Wanderer's chest if he had one,] then you've got a heart. An abstract concept of such, but it's still a heart nonetheless.
[This gooey mushy talk is boring him, so he sighs as he puts both hands behind his head.]
I never would have thought this would be something important to you, Wanderer. But it makes sense. But I hope you'll be able to feel the thrill of battle once we clash head on. I can't wait.
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An abstract concept. [The look on his face is a mixture of amusement and curiosity. To receive an acceptable answer from the mouth of this smallbrained idiot right here. Seems miracles can still happen.] Very well, I will deduce one point of your idiot-score.
[He doesn't keep that score at all, he just wants Childe to know he's still very much an idiot.]
Will you use your foul delusion against me? [Wanderer glances at the other, this time he definitely looks amused.] You know I do not accept half-hearted attempts.
[It would be a great opportunity to test his strength. If he were to beat Childe, there was a slightly bigger chance he could ever beat the living daylights out of the Second Harbinger, Dottore.]
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