temenos [spacecoast]

[verminous]

it's time

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[verminous]

Don't worry, I'm... gonna talk to her. Now that everything about going back is a little more-- real and present.

[before, there was always one more thing to think about first. one more problem to solve.

none of that, now.]

...stepping out's the hardest part to think of, I think. I've never...

My own free will's never been much of a factor in my life.

[inquired]

[ it reminds him of throné, honestly. it's a discussion he's had with her, too - temenos is a free spirit, despite what it looks like, content to wander the world in search of his truths while he still can. he's never been collared, like the hound the sacred guard so badly wanted him to be.

so, he takes those words in thoughtfully, and then huffs, a quiet little laugh, though it's not mean. ]

And now you have a chance to grasp it. I don't blame you - it is a scary step to take, particularly with consequences. [ considering his situation with rodya ] You've been alive all this time, but I suppose now you must contend with if you want to live.

[verminous]

...I do, yeah. Whether I'd be able to, if I left, or if I'd just... forever be looking over one shoulder in case they could drag me back.

Could be a mistake, could... be an escape.

[inquired]

One you'll never know until you try.

[ either way. and one he'd likely be pondering forever if he didn't. ]