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don’t make me go wumbo ([personal profile] grice) wrote2020-08-27 11:53 am
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-13 01:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh. Amazingly, this is actual an emotional response that Jun understands. The Orden was strict, and mistakes felt like they had drastic consequences. Except this wasn't a Seal Knight trainee.

So, he tries to keep his tone as gentle as the voice modulator allows]


What happened? Can you tell me?
Edited 2020-10-13 13:36 (UTC)
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-13 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[He puts his hand on his hip as he listens to the story, taking in all the notes. Luckily he knew that Connor was a robot, so that part didn't faze him. And that priest...that must've Abel. Those must've been the circumstances he met Falco under.

...Was this why Abel suggested him for the job instead? Was he worried about the association Falco might have? Now that Jun thought about it, it had been unusual for Abel not to try to meddle his way into this. He was so nosy about everything else Jun did.

But that was something he'd put on the backburner. There were a few important things. First of all, probably should say something nice to the kid.]


...It wasn't your fault. You were being influenced. People have reacted worse to such a sight without having a mark.[It's why the Orden were trained to avoid such attachments. It could get...messy, if one were to have such a reaction. ] And I can even understand having an impulse to bite or hit Father Abel. I'm sure he does too.

[Jun no.

That definitely sounds like a possession like Admin described. It must've been due to Falco's gentle nature that it didn't get worse than biting Abel and death threats.

Still there was one troubling detail.]


Do you know what harmed Mr. Connor and Mr. Hank?
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-13 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[.....

Jun is quiet for a moment. Was this kid really looking to protect a murderer? He's not sure why anyone would bother to do that, but then again...there were a lot of things he didn't understand. And frankly, as long as it wasn't some unholy monster, it wasn't his job to care. Father Abel, Hank and Connor would've saw whoever it was. So it was their problem]


Whatever, fine. If it was relevant to me, I'm sure Father Abel would've mentioned it.

[In other words, he won't pry. Was he curious? A little, but Seal Knight apathy wins out today]
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-13 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
... That's up to you.

[Jun's sure others would've wanted this to be put more gently, but it really wasn't Jun's style. It was better to let people know the dangers so they could decide for themselves, if he was allowed to tell them anyway.

Besides, if Falco had an ability like this titan thing, he probably wasn't as much of a kid as people wanted to believe. Just like himself.]


If it's left alone, it might remain how it is...or it might get worse. It'd depend on what you encounter here and how well you control your emotions.

Alternatively, I can try to seal and purify it. However, I've never used my sealing spells on a human before, so I can't guarantee it'll work. Or that it won't be painful. You'll be something of a test subject, in other words.

Lastly, we can try calling Admin and Doll, ask them to handle it instead. Not sure what they'll do, but the Admin said to contact them if needed.


[...]

The choice is yours. [And considering how nice Falco is..] Don't take my feelings into account. I don't care how it's done as long as the mission's completed.

[In other words, he won't be offended if you decide not to use him]
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-14 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Jun looks directly at the child for a long moment. It's hard to make out his face under the shroud, but he's trying his best to assess Falco's sincerity- if he understood what was explained to him.

Finally, he nods. Falco understood the risks and was choosing to proceed, so Jun would respect that choice.]


Very well.

[He points to a spot of grass away from the chicken coop. No point in getting it harmed if something goes wrong]

Stand still over there.
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-14 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. Don't move.

[Well, now was the moment of truth. He steps within range of Falco, looking at the neck. It was such a small isolated spot, he'd have to be careful to seal that area without paralyzing the rest of Falco's body.

So, he decides to play it safe, and put as little power as possible into the Seal spell. It just needed to hold long enough for them to purify it after all.

He holds out his finger, tracing a star in front of him and making a seal appear around Falco's nape. Falco will certainly feel something- almost like a feeling of numbness one gets when they put an ice pack on too long. ]


Try moving your neck and shoulders around to see if they still work.

[They should be able to move! Falco isn't paralyzed for now, yay!]
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-14 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
[he gives a sound of approval, now stepping closer.]

I'm going to try putting holy water on it now. Admin said that should be effective.

[Digging into his shroud's pocket, he pulls out a small bottle of water. This isn't exactly his usual method (he can't imagine holy water having any effect on Greed), but when in Rome as they say. Now close to Falco, he pops the cap of the bottle, lifts it up and very slowly drops a couple drops of the water onto his skin.

And that's when it all goes wrong.

There's a sizzling sound. Falco will feel his skin burn. The purple mark reacts- something emerges from it, breaking through the seal and tries to take a swipe at Jun]


What-?!

[Thanks to his enhanced reflexes, he jumps back - the swipe narrowly missing his uniform's collar. Right after, it sinks back into Falco's neck]
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-14 12:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[This wasn't good. Jun watched as Falco collapsed on the ground in pain. Even if the kid was doing his very best not to scream out, it was impossible not to see how much his body tensed from the pain. Not only that, but he could see the mark grow up into his hair and down his neck.]

Falco!

[ He screwed up. He'd been so worried about harming the kid with the sealing spell that he'd brought worse harm to him. What a foolish sentiment.

Acting quickly, he draws draws another star glyph in the air to create another seal. A much stronger one this time. The infected area once again feels the cold numbing- this time a stronger feeling than before. Thankfully, it'll be enough for the pain to subside as the Silence gets trapped within the Seal.]


...

Can you move?


[His voice has a slight shake that it didn't have before.]
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-14 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[It'd be a hard sight for anyone to watch, a child writhing in distress and agony. Were any of Falco's caretakers here, things would probably erupt into chaos. Even for Jun, hardened as he was, it made his stomach churn. It reminded him of that night in the castle, seeing his classmates on the ground in pain from the witch's hold- all while he couldn't do anything but continue his mission and pray the others could help.

Is that really all you could've done? The same thought he's had a hundred times runs through his head. Or do you just tell yourself that-

Falco grabbing his sleeve derails the same old thought process in his head. He nearly yanks his arm away out of reflex, but stops himself just before. Instead he stands there, letting Falco cling to his sleeve. It's good that he has his hood up, as there's an expression of bewilderment when Falco asks that question. "Did I hurt you?" Honestly, it was the other way around...what's with this kid?]


You didn't. [Straight, to the point. He breathes out a little, making a decision]

It's over for now. This new seal will keep it from getting out again. We'll try purifying again ... later. After I check in with some people.

[He doesn't want to put Falco through that again. ]
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-16 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[Falco's distress is clearly written on the boy. No matter how much he had tried to tough it out, at the end of the day Falco was still a human kid. No doubt he wanted comfort of some kind, and for a moment Jun wished badly knew how to do that sort of thing.

But instead he stands where he is, letting Falco let go of him and wipe his own tears.]


...

[He decides to ignore the thank you, since he really didn't feel like he did anything worth thanking. He was doing his duty, nothing more. Risk was a natural part of that. Besides, Falco was the one harmed...]

Yes, you should get some rest. The Seal should hold through most things, but...try to avoid bad situations and occult practices.

[No dark rituals for awhile buddy!!!!]
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2020-10-17 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Look he doesn't know what you kids get up to, so he's gotta use a broad term. Could be titan shifting, could be oujia boards. Who the heck knows]

Alright. [Gonna let the kid go!] God be with you.

[He'll watch the kid head inside. The moment he's in, Jun's shoulders will slump and he'll shake his head. That...did not go as well as he hoped.

Oh well. Lifting his hand, he'll teleport out of there]