[Joshua is more than happy to remain planted on the terra firma of the familiar. Such is the source of the light in his eyes at Jill's question. There's a lot to talk about, most of it exciting, some of it as exhausting as the issues back home, but, again, the former is far more apropos for easing Jill (and Torgal, for however much he's listening) into new territory.]
I arrived at the onset of a catastrophe in a neighboring city called Orkili. I helped in the initial efforts to ensure the safety of refugees and then assisted with further evacuations and, later, investigations into the cause of their crisis.
[He doesn't mention the nostilium involved just yet, lest he open a can of worms.]
There were other mishaps that followed, the latest involving a visiting monarch known as the Snow Queen. She is still in recovery, but the dreamwalkers have been doing all we can to assist her while taking care of any other nuisances in the interim.
[At the mention of the dreamwalkers, Joshua's speech quickens. His tone maintains its quiet gentleness, but there's a livelihood that brings an air of refreshment to its cadence.]
I've... I've made friends, here. Many younger than I, but, I've learned so much from them.
Did you know there are other worlds out in the cosmos? There is one called Earth that uses automatons similar to the magitek of our past. They've even managed to create orchestrions small enough to fit into the palm of your hand that deliver music straight to your ears. My friend, Kazuya, has gifted me with one such device. I'll be happy to share it with you when we reach my home. Occasionally we will spend time simply listening to music or speaking over a meal. He calls it 'hanging out'.
Other worlds have beings similar to us, the Dominants. Another friend of mine, Ryu, has the ability to transform into what he refers to as different 'forms' not unlike our primed and semi-primed states. We've been working on mastering and controlling his power. He and I have been on adventures together, and he enjoys fishing.
There are many others, as well: Naoya, Revali, Rufus, Yato, Ira, Maedhros, Anya, Eustace, Tifa, Cloud, Nico, Xiao... just to name a few. I've met benevolent gods, individuals whose magicks may surpass our own, even birds who walk and speak as humans do.
[He's smiling wider and wider as he speaks, fondness evident in every single word.]
They've all been so kind and patient. I've done my best to reciprocate, but I can only hope it's enough.
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I arrived at the onset of a catastrophe in a neighboring city called Orkili. I helped in the initial efforts to ensure the safety of refugees and then assisted with further evacuations and, later, investigations into the cause of their crisis.
[He doesn't mention the nostilium involved just yet, lest he open a can of worms.]
There were other mishaps that followed, the latest involving a visiting monarch known as the Snow Queen. She is still in recovery, but the dreamwalkers have been doing all we can to assist her while taking care of any other nuisances in the interim.
[At the mention of the dreamwalkers, Joshua's speech quickens. His tone maintains its quiet gentleness, but there's a livelihood that brings an air of refreshment to its cadence.]
I've... I've made friends, here. Many younger than I, but, I've learned so much from them.
Did you know there are other worlds out in the cosmos? There is one called Earth that uses automatons similar to the magitek of our past. They've even managed to create orchestrions small enough to fit into the palm of your hand that deliver music straight to your ears. My friend, Kazuya, has gifted me with one such device. I'll be happy to share it with you when we reach my home. Occasionally we will spend time simply listening to music or speaking over a meal. He calls it 'hanging out'.
Other worlds have beings similar to us, the Dominants. Another friend of mine, Ryu, has the ability to transform into what he refers to as different 'forms' not unlike our primed and semi-primed states. We've been working on mastering and controlling his power. He and I have been on adventures together, and he enjoys fishing.
There are many others, as well: Naoya, Revali, Rufus, Yato, Ira, Maedhros, Anya, Eustace, Tifa, Cloud, Nico, Xiao... just to name a few. I've met benevolent gods, individuals whose magicks may surpass our own, even birds who walk and speak as humans do.
[He's smiling wider and wider as he speaks, fondness evident in every single word.]
They've all been so kind and patient. I've done my best to reciprocate, but I can only hope it's enough.
[He's not used to friendship.]