phantom operatives catchall

[rebelles]

Who • Phantom Operatives + Visitors
What • Guild mingling
When • Oct/Nov
Where • Guild Home

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[alchemicalbirth]

[ He's a little late, but... ]

...I see.

It truly does sound like it was a difficult battle. We should ensure that we all rest properly when necessary, given our physical limitations.

[ Is Albedo calling out some people? Maybe. ]

[deto]

What limitations?

[alchemicalbirth]

The ones we currently possess as of now. Our healing capabilities are delayed, so we should keep that in mind.

[ He says straight-forwardly and plainly. ]

...That said, I wonder. How has everyone's conversations with the still-afflicted ones been progressing as of late?

[deto]

Kinda disagree with that.

[ and not just because nanashi is a healer ]

The problem wasn’t the healing timing, but that we weren’t coordinated as a group. Buffs weren’t always timed right, big hits were missed. If healing were an issue, we’d be straight up dead.

Though I get that no one expected a fight right then and there.

[alchemicalbirth]

As I was not present at the battle, I'd been unable to confirm the lack of strategy present.

Still, we would do well to exercise caution with or without one. As much as can be feasibly done. Otherwise, we'll have difficulty keeping our bodies in an adequate state — or rather, a bit more well-preserved — before heading forth into future battles.

If, however, this can be resolved by employing better strategies, I see no reason not to consider this as well.

[ Albedo states simply, and matter-of-factly. ]

[deto]

Oh, wait, I get you. You meant how long it takes these avatars to heal from actual injuries.

[alchemicalbirth]

[ A small nod at that ]

Yes, exactly that.

[deto]

I think for that, we’d have to utilize the cores better.

[alchemicalbirth]

The Cores utilized in the fight, you mean.

If they weren't being used optimally, then that would make sense. Better coordination may remedy that issue.

[deto]

Yep.

[ nom ]

[ophidie]

[As is his right!]

It's true. We don't know when things are going to start again. I don't think we can count of the patch cycle for timekeeping anymore.

How many of us have slept properly since that fight? You've probably got more energy than all of us combined. [She certainly doesn't appear to be getting a full night's rest anymore, though she's at least better rested than some of them here.]

[alchemicalbirth]

[ Albedo gives a nod in Miharu's direction to give his agreement.

Then, he asks while she has presented her inquiry to the rest: ]

...Have you managed to catch adequate rest yourself?

[ophidie]

More than I have in the past, trust me.

You stayed behing. Did anything strange happen out here while we were in the Area? [She imagines it was probably self-contained, but what if they all missed something because they were focused on the Wave?]

[alchemicalbirth]

[ ... ]

My apologies...I did not witness anything odd anywhere else while you all were battling.

[ There is a pause, however. ]

But, I did visit the head administrator's personal quarters a bit before the fight and saw something curious. His usual chambers had a certain appearance that changed the second time I made a visit.

[ophidie]

[Well, that still seems pretty notable, and the sort of thing she's surprised he hasn't volunteered yet.]

So you went there twice before we fought Macha and Tarvos. What do you mean by "certain?"

[alchemicalbirth]

Before, it was a place that seemed hardly notable, except filled with holes in various spots, and a chair for the person who committed an offense to sit in.

[ lmfao ]

On the second time, there was a marked, yet fascinating change.

[ Albedo states as if in awe. So, as he keeps speaking, he sounds a little excited! Like a researcher who is getting too deep into telling the results of an experiment. This is fine. ]

Patches have fallen off of the walls to reveal places of static, and these patches are unfortunately quite high up. So, therefore impossible for anyone to try to crawl through. The holes I saw from last time have become deeper craters. In addition, I have been witness to an odd eye that makes its appearance through these holes in the static, as if, of course...watching. It is a black color, yet appear to be rather realistic, as if like a real eye.

While I was speaking with Hien, he also let me know that there is one place where Lily can't reach.

[rebelles]

Admin Hien has been losing pieces of himself due to Lily, so maybe the change has to do with that.

[ But more importantly... ]

Did he say what that place is?

[alchemicalbirth]

Yes, he has...

[ ... ]

...Unfortunately, no. He stated that only Lily knew, which of course may or may not be true. But, once he began to tell me about somewhere I didn't have access to, the room we were in began to shake, as if giving a warning.

Oh, and his head wound began to bleed excessively. The one eye in the room became many and glared down at my person. So, if anyone had any doubts he is a Wave, they may as well leave those behind now.

[ Not that he thinks it warrants saying, but clearly Hien's change has...more or less. Progressed. ]

[rebelles]

[ Her next question was going to be about how Hien was doing, but he'd answered that for her. She had been holding onto hope, but now the harsh reality sinks in. ]

Lily must be interfering, stopping Admin Hien from helping us. He would hate what's happening if he were still himself. We have to free him.

[ophidie]

[Help...Like a timeout chair.

There's a lot to unpack there, so as much as she wishes he'd not get so caught up winding his explanation down rabbit holes, Miharu also has to appreciate the time she's getting to keep up with everything. His description of the room only grows more unsettling, and she grips her shoulder tightly in thought.]

Maybe we should ask you to do a sketch for the board later. I wonder if someone with flight could reach those areas.

[alchemicalbirth]

[ Exactly like a timeout chair. Albedo may have a habit of doing things he shouldn't do. Wehe. ]

I would be more than happy to sketch it for everyone. I remember everything clearly and I am certain to be able to provide everyone quite a rather useful visual reference.

[ Plus, Albedo's an artist. The right person seems to have witness this change. ]

It's entirely possible that they could, yes. Though, I imagine that is where the majority of his Wave form is. Or, that is at least my running theory on the matter.

[justonezero]

...

I don't know if it's related, but... Hien seemed really preoccupied with death the last time I talked to him. It kind of reminded me of the way Misteaks and Mithrun were talking as Tarvos and Macha...

Is it possible he's the terror of death...? Or is it just because he's losing himself...?

[glassbell]

Don't ask him if he's dead. He does not like that. He warned me that I could have ended up like him though, since I nearly died. Hence the... stupid question.

[ Fuurin with the dunce hat here. ]

But his connection to death may have made that a sensitive subject.

[rebelles]

He brought up death to me, too. Saying things like people would forget the dead quickly. He seemed resigned to his fate.

[ Looking at the board and that 'shadow of death' line. ]

I didn't get the sense that he was trying to collect emotions from me, but it's too much of a coincidence.

[alchemicalbirth]

...I believe you may be correct that he could be the 'terror of death'.

It would be apt, wouldn't it? For a powerful healer to adopt such a role. Lily would likely enjoy such a contradiction.

[ Pause as he realizes he is responding to a healer in question. How funny. ]

Present company excluded, of course.