retellers | AUDIENCE: CHIRON

[ they bow politely. ]

Thank you. And we're going to do our best to make sure you get out of here as soon as possible.

Speaking of that, have you managed to make any headway?

Something is coming up this week, at least. Sooner than later, I think...

[ they smile ]

But once it happens, I think we're going to know a lot more about how this all works. I know that waiting and seeing isn't really that great, but it's like... mm, once we have that first contact, we'll have a much clearer idea of how to track down the different processes of receiving it.

I cannot speak for everyone, but to me, waiting is a necessary evil in order to come to a satisfactory conclusion.

But since we can expect something soon, I'm sure it will lift everyone's spirits.

Once the opportunity arrives, we'll immediately be alerted on our own PHS.

[ they take theirs out of their cloak.]

We can sense it because of our connection to the Realm, but these are more... um, accurate? I guess because it's technology.

... I admit, this type of technology escapes me, though I can use it well enough.

[Ye olde]

So the device can measure the changes happening in the Realm?

Mmhm. Even though the six of us are connected to the Realm now, we're not perfect. We still make mistakes based on our judgments and opinions, so something like the PHS is there to keep us on track.

And all six of you are united, correct? Everyone wants to restore this Realm to its proper functions.

We're... united on that, at least. There are a lot of things we don't agree on, but that doesn't really have to do with what we're doing here.

[ it's just an unfortunate personality clash. ]

Ah, yes. I can only imagine.

[Just thinking about the group the Realm stitched together on behalf of the entire universe. It's fine... surely it's fine]

Another question, if you do not mind indulging me: was there any methodology for how we were split into groups? Personal temperament? Or did you just lay claim to whoever you wished to be on your team?

[ they shake their head. ]

You were just assigned to us. We each have a PHS as well, and the list of who's on our team were on it. There might have been a method involved in the assignments though, but all I can really do is guess.

So it's more likely the Realm assigned us.

[Maybe. Who knows. Chiron is still figuring out the rules here]

... I hadn't expected to be brought back with a purpose so quickly, but given what's at stake, I'll act as you dictate.

[ they nod

and then pause. ]

Brought back from what?

-- Ah, yes, I could not expect you to know.

From the grave.

[

Hey. It's not like he cares.]

[ in the most high pitched of squeaks, ]

Zombie?!

-- No.

[Rabbit, he's dropping your grade to a C-]

I'm a Heroic Spirit, and so there is no possible way for me to be a reanimated corpse in the first place.

Oh.

[ well, they're just embarrassed now. they clear their throat. ]

I'm not good with horror, I think... um. Heroic Spirit?

Yes.

[incoming Fate bullshit except Chiron can probably explain it well]

I was once renowned for being a sage, as well as a trainer of heroes. Because of this, my ... essence was recorded into the very memory of the planet, you could say.

[A goodnatured sigh]

If one has the means, I can be summoned to fight on their behalf. Usually it's in selfish war, but this time perhaps I've been called for a greater purpose.

[ well, that's... an explanation, but rabbit cannot say anything like that considering they talked about realms and nova and gave everyone a headache. ]

Is... that kind of thing normal where you're from then?

It is a fact of life, but I wouldn't call it "normal."

[Folding his arms behind him]

To be recorded in the way I've described, you have to have done great feats during your lifetime. Left your mark on history. So those placed in the Throne of Heroes are exceedingly rare.

Then... you must be pretty amazing then!

[ they pause, their gaze turning downwards, even though it is hard to tell because of the mask. ]

Although I'm still sorry you're in a situation like this regardless.

[Ha. Skipping over that first part, really]

It is alright. I don't mind being put back to use after my death. And it might be advantageous should any danger arise when gathering the nova -- losing me is akin to losing a weapon, not a person.

[ that's fair. rabbit does not call him out on it. ]

... you're still a person though. [ they hurriedly add, ] Sorry, I know I don't really understand the whole process or anything, so my opinion probably doesn't matter at all there! But you still have feelings, right?

Well. Yes.

[He's not going to deny that, at least, even as a hand taps against his chin]

I meant more to convey I do not mind if you use me in such a way.

[This isn't a war (and he hopes it remains that way), but regardless. If he's summoned, he's put to work. And then he dies. This is almost insultingly normal in the scheme of things]

N-no, that's fine.

[ they sigh. ]

I'd prefer if it's more of a... working relationship than just that. As equal as it can be, with the gap.

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