[ As expected that he'd still remain fixated on the ants, but Lucio likes to keep his promises. With the last of the sprites delivered, he motions to Sariel to follow once more as they exit the shop and head towards the park. It's already close to sunset, the city painted orange-red by the last of the sun's embers, but the ant hill he'd spotted earlier is still prominently visible, practically left untouched though he'd seen Prismal children often jumping onto them to scatter the dirt everywhere and squash the ants. Perhaps, it's for the best Sariel isn't exposed to that sight as he can enjoy the small hill undisturbed, several small ants crawling methodically from the hole in the top.
Lucio crouches down to watch, trying to understand what the primal finds so fascinating and hypnotizing about them. ]
Please come close if you wish. Unlike the ants from our world, these have a hardened crystallized shell, similar to a lot of flora and fauna from this world. I have yet to find an answer for why that is, but the colors reflecting off of them are quite beautiful.
[ Much like he'd lured the sprites to him, he is able to attract a few ants onto his finger before holding them out towards Sariel to show him exactly what he means. ]
It may be to add a protective layer as their lives are already quite short and fragile.
[ An irony that Sariel should see himself in them given how difficult he'd proven to subdue. Ants are strengthened by their numbers, but Sariel is already strong on his own due to modifications he'd endured -perhaps even stronger emotionally than he may yet realize. ]
[ there are quick thank you's exchanged once the last of the sprites have been delivered safe and sound, but soon after that, sariel is ushered out of the shop with a shiny unicorn card with 'death' written at the bottom. he doesn't understand what it's supposed to be for but he does hide it away in his pocket, thinking it'd be useful later on. whenever that may be.
not that he worries about it too much, considering where they're headed. his mind has already switched focus on the ants they're about to see and not so much anything related to the task they were previously busy with. it doesn't take long for them to make it to the park, and while the scene laid out before them is beautiful as it bathed under orange-red light, nothing can compare to how fascinating the prismatic ants are in front of him.
his amazement is almost child-like, wide-eyed and innocent. ]
... Pretty.
[ he doesn't realize when exactly he'd decreased the distance before him and the ants, but it becomes obvious when lucio presents a few of them on his hand. his bright blue eyes blink out of surprise, backing off just a bit. he's reminded of the time when belial told him to be gentle with the ants, so as not to crush them - ]
If it can protect them like that, and help them live long lives- [ slowly, he extends his own hand to allow the ants to crawl on his fingers. their outer shell glimmer with all the colours of a rainbow under the setting sun. ] Wouldn't that be nice?
[ he would protect them all, if he could, but even he understands that sometimes the simplest wishes can be hard to grant. ]
[ A strange query to hear from Sariel, having never imagined he'd use his power to protect. Execute... yes, of course. But to guard something he cherishes- to take on a purpose outside of that which he's been given. To begin to think, process, and understand on his own. Perhaps, he's evolving in his own way, and Lucio is interested to see where that might lead him just as he'd watched Sandalphon and countless primals grow and change beneath the Singularity's watchful eye. ]
They might feel fortunate to have you guarding them. Given what i heard of the calamity, the animals here may have grown these hardened shells out of necessity to protect from the external forces.
[ It's one of many theories, at least, but he does feel a little bit at ease knowing Sariel has something to preoccupy himself. It won't stop Belial and Lucilius from binding him to their will, but he will simply have to wait and see how such a reunion will play out in this land.
As their purpose here is yet unclear, he doesn't know when and how they will return. Lucilius is likely to grow restless the longer he remains and will continue to try and unravel whatever secrets both this land and Lucio himself contain. It may be that he and Sariel will eventually meet as enemies, but he can enjoy this placid moment between them a bit longer, his hand gently patting Sariel's shoulder encouragingly. ]
I will leave them well in your hands, though should you ever wish for a bit more lively companionship, you may call upon me.
and thas'a wrap...! until the next himbo thread. u_u
[ maybe there will come a time where sariel is going to be caught in between his desire to avoid hurting anyone and his desire to protect the one he trusts most. that might very well be the future he's walking towards without hesitation, considering he has never been the type to waver when it comes to things like this - but until that day comes, he will remain the fallen angel who chooses to protect rather than harm another living being. ]
Yes. I will do my best.
[ the smile that now graces his features seem so small and barely noticeable, but it still conveys the quiet contentment he's experiencing now that he has the prismatic ants to keep him occupied. he doesn't really hear lucio's offer for livelier companionship, but maybe that's for the best.
regardless of what happens in the future, at least sariel can look back at this day and remember the kindness he was shown, even if it's as miniscule as helping him ferry lost sprites and locating the ants he loves so much. ]
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Lucio crouches down to watch, trying to understand what the primal finds so fascinating and hypnotizing about them. ]
Please come close if you wish. Unlike the ants from our world, these have a hardened crystallized shell, similar to a lot of flora and fauna from this world. I have yet to find an answer for why that is, but the colors reflecting off of them are quite beautiful.
[ Much like he'd lured the sprites to him, he is able to attract a few ants onto his finger before holding them out towards Sariel to show him exactly what he means. ]
It may be to add a protective layer as their lives are already quite short and fragile.
[ An irony that Sariel should see himself in them given how difficult he'd proven to subdue. Ants are strengthened by their numbers, but Sariel is already strong on his own due to modifications he'd endured -perhaps even stronger emotionally than he may yet realize. ]
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not that he worries about it too much, considering where they're headed. his mind has already switched focus on the ants they're about to see and not so much anything related to the task they were previously busy with. it doesn't take long for them to make it to the park, and while the scene laid out before them is beautiful as it bathed under orange-red light, nothing can compare to how fascinating the prismatic ants are in front of him.
his amazement is almost child-like, wide-eyed and innocent. ]
... Pretty.
[ he doesn't realize when exactly he'd decreased the distance before him and the ants, but it becomes obvious when lucio presents a few of them on his hand. his bright blue eyes blink out of surprise, backing off just a bit. he's reminded of the time when belial told him to be gentle with the ants, so as not to crush them - ]
If it can protect them like that, and help them live long lives- [ slowly, he extends his own hand to allow the ants to crawl on his fingers. their outer shell glimmer with all the colours of a rainbow under the setting sun. ] Wouldn't that be nice?
[ he would protect them all, if he could, but even he understands that sometimes the simplest wishes can be hard to grant. ]
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They might feel fortunate to have you guarding them. Given what i heard of the calamity, the animals here may have grown these hardened shells out of necessity to protect from the external forces.
[ It's one of many theories, at least, but he does feel a little bit at ease knowing Sariel has something to preoccupy himself. It won't stop Belial and Lucilius from binding him to their will, but he will simply have to wait and see how such a reunion will play out in this land.
As their purpose here is yet unclear, he doesn't know when and how they will return. Lucilius is likely to grow restless the longer he remains and will continue to try and unravel whatever secrets both this land and Lucio himself contain. It may be that he and Sariel will eventually meet as enemies, but he can enjoy this placid moment between them a bit longer, his hand gently patting Sariel's shoulder encouragingly. ]
I will leave them well in your hands, though should you ever wish for a bit more lively companionship, you may call upon me.
and thas'a wrap...! until the next himbo thread. u_u
Yes. I will do my best.
[ the smile that now graces his features seem so small and barely noticeable, but it still conveys the quiet contentment he's experiencing now that he has the prismatic ants to keep him occupied. he doesn't really hear lucio's offer for livelier companionship, but maybe that's for the best.
regardless of what happens in the future, at least sariel can look back at this day and remember the kindness he was shown, even if it's as miniscule as helping him ferry lost sprites and locating the ants he loves so much. ]