[It's interesting to know that she even tried with one of the Kenoma, as it would have been easy to assume that she would simply count them among the dead at that point. It does seem that oaths and debts mean a great deal to her, which he understands. He has his own debts he's following through on, after all.
Though they cannot truly see each other, Estinien can't help but project the emotional impression of the real smile he has at her saying that. Perhaps that's odd, given the way she is threatening to behead people, or the undertones of her own doubts about living... yet, it seems like something they are united on.
He feels some comfort in that.]
Aye. There are a few among the Kenoma I would sooner see cleansed than punished as well. We know not of any sure way to accomplish it... but with their shard in hand, there may yet be a chance to try.
I intend to put my efforts toward doing so, going forward. I would be glad for your aid.
She doesn't know what to do with that. Hayame is not smiling. She has not smiled since she came to this place, and before that... She had smiled at the arrows her brother had put in her hands, before the mission and her life and everything she'd known had gone to shit. She had almost smiled at Matsukaze.
It feels like she's forgotten how. Like if she did it... something in her might crack and break. But there is... comfort. A sick comfort, perhaps, but comfort, in finally being united with someone over something.
Hayame's mind is in turmoil, yet, staring at the knife in one hand, the shard of black gem in the other... until she slowly puts the blade away.]
[That said, there is something unresolved. He hasn't forgotten the state she was in when this conversation started.]
Will you be able to make it back to the forest? Even if you refuse to teleport, 'tis possible I could bring you supplies to tide you over for the rest of your journey.
[She can not say that he is welcome. Not until she brings him the heads or the shards. Words are cheap, no matter how much conviction she puts behind them, until they become reality.
And the reality is-]
Even if I were to debase myself so-
[To ask for... supplies, as if she could not provide (just barely) for herself? Succor from a man who teleported without balking at the foreign magics suffusing his body...]
... I could not tell you accurately where it is that I am. It would be pointless.
[She checks her direction once a day by reorienting towards the forest's position against the rising sun, and moves forward. She has no map.]
[He can admit to himself that the offer was ambitious to begin with, as finding her would be difficult regardless. As it is... he won't force his help on her. Not unless it's absolutely essential.]
Then, in the meantime, I will keep in touch. Mayhap once you've reached the forest I can provide some direction.
[Maybe the best he can do for the moment is check in on her occasionally and ensure that things haven't gotten worse. Gods, he hopes she will acclimate to teleporting at some point.]
[... She appreciates it. That he does not try to push his charity on her in this case. Even when she knew it might come from being a "good person" (whatever the hell that was...) How it burned to be reminded so clearly of her own failures.
As if she didn't already know every single one.
It takes her a lot of pride swallowing, but. He has been. Helpful. And so-]
... Once I reach the forest.
[And she will, in a few days, a few too many pounds lighter than when she set out from Venera, her hooves cracked and dry, her mane dulled and her coat matted, but. She will.]
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Though they cannot truly see each other, Estinien can't help but project the emotional impression of the real smile he has at her saying that. Perhaps that's odd, given the way she is threatening to behead people, or the undertones of her own doubts about living... yet, it seems like something they are united on.
He feels some comfort in that.]
Aye. There are a few among the Kenoma I would sooner see cleansed than punished as well. We know not of any sure way to accomplish it... but with their shard in hand, there may yet be a chance to try.
I intend to put my efforts toward doing so, going forward. I would be glad for your aid.
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She doesn't know what to do with that. Hayame is not smiling. She has not smiled since she came to this place, and before that... She had smiled at the arrows her brother had put in her hands, before the mission and her life and everything she'd known had gone to shit. She had almost smiled at Matsukaze.
It feels like she's forgotten how. Like if she did it... something in her might crack and break. But there is... comfort. A sick comfort, perhaps, but comfort, in finally being united with someone over something.
Hayame's mind is in turmoil, yet, staring at the knife in one hand, the shard of black gem in the other... until she slowly puts the blade away.]
... Then you may have it.
[So that she may have something like a purpose.]
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[That said, there is something unresolved. He hasn't forgotten the state she was in when this conversation started.]
Will you be able to make it back to the forest? Even if you refuse to teleport, 'tis possible I could bring you supplies to tide you over for the rest of your journey.
[If he can figure out where she is, at least.]
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And the reality is-]
Even if I were to debase myself so-
[To ask for... supplies, as if she could not provide (just barely) for herself? Succor from a man who teleported without balking at the foreign magics suffusing his body...]
... I could not tell you accurately where it is that I am. It would be pointless.
[She checks her direction once a day by reorienting towards the forest's position against the rising sun, and moves forward. She has no map.]
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[He can admit to himself that the offer was ambitious to begin with, as finding her would be difficult regardless. As it is... he won't force his help on her. Not unless it's absolutely essential.]
Then, in the meantime, I will keep in touch. Mayhap once you've reached the forest I can provide some direction.
[Maybe the best he can do for the moment is check in on her occasionally and ensure that things haven't gotten worse. Gods, he hopes she will acclimate to teleporting at some point.]
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As if she didn't already know every single one.
It takes her a lot of pride swallowing, but. He has been. Helpful. And so-]
... Once I reach the forest.
[And she will, in a few days, a few too many pounds lighter than when she set out from Venera, her hooves cracked and dry, her mane dulled and her coat matted, but. She will.]