Log: Questions (Geddoe)

[flamesandfeathers]

[With a sigh Hugo stops before Geddoe's door in the Ship. It had been some time since he had been in the ship, and it was trip down memory lane, except without the familiar faces. No Muto, no Landis. He wondered where they had gone, and felt like the sensation was one he would have to get used to. Steeling himself for the conversation he really didn't want to have, but needed to he raised his fist to the door and knocked.]

Geddoe, are you in?

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[trueltning_fury]

Go ahead. [after all, Hugo's right - who else has as much experience bearing a True Rune as he does? Nobody, that's who.]

[flamesandfeathers]

What was the first Flame Champion like?

[trueltning_fury]

[...oh, snap.

He actually smiles, a little tiny bit. Blink and you'll miss it.]

He was far more of a hero than I, even though both of us started out as bandits. He was quicker to rise to the level of protector, when Harmonia invaded. But he didn't like being a hero, because so much was expected of him. He wasn't allowed to be selfish, and consider his own needs ahead of those of the Grasslands.

[he sighs, then] ...not even by me.

[flamesandfeathers]

Sounds like a great guy. [smiles a bit before becoming serious again]

... I hate to ask, but I need to know. It's been bothering me lately.

How did he loose control of the Rune?

[trueltning_fury]

[he rubs his face a bit as he reaches into his memory, even though that day will never leave his mind]

We met the Harmonian army in the open lands between Karaya and Duck Village. The battle took place in a low valley, rather like a large bowl in the grassland. It was one of the fiercest in the war, both sides were taking heavy casualties.

I didn't actually see what happened. I was on one slope with my unit, launching lightning attacks into the enemy's flank to try to push through to reach him. Wyatt was on the far side. Our friend was down in the center of the valley, completely surrounded. I saw him from a distance, activating the Rune, and I assumed he was using one of its most powerful spells. But the flames didn't dissipate, instead they grew larger and larger, out of control. I barely had time to call a retreat, and even I had to run for my life. No one in the center survived, except for him.

He wouldn't explain in detail, later, but it sounded like he had been at his lowest desperation. It's possible he had been completely surrounded by Harmonians and afraid for his own life. I would imagine the Rune would not want to let its bearer die, it might have raged as a result.

[flamesandfeathers]

[looks down at True Fire while Geddoe talks]

They can do that huh?

[takes a breath] Well, it's good to know it was such desperate circumstances.

Another question? This one might be too personal though.

[trueltning_fury]

[and that one wasn't? That was painful, Hugo.]

They can. Given the choice between losing control of a spell and having the thing incarnate like True Wind? I think I would choose the first.

[sigh] ...very well, but I reserve the right to not answer if it's that bad.

[flamesandfeathers]

[embarrassing topic time!] How do you deal with relationships with the whole not aging thing?

[trueltning_fury]

[the deadest of deadpan looks] ...I don't.

Unless you mean to include friendships. That's trickier.

[flamesandfeathers]

Oh. [disappointed because he wants to date in the future and wants advice]

Friendships are trickier?

[trueltning_fury]

[oh Hugo. Welcome to Geddoe's more or less celibate life]

It's impossible to go through life not making friends, so unlike certain relationships, you can't really choose not to. In that sense, it's best not to dwell constantly on thoughts you'll outlive anyone.

[flamesandfeathers]

I guess I never thought of it that before.

[trueltning_fury]

You've only had it about a year. It will take time before you start to notice such things. For now, just live your life. Enjoy it. Particularly if the Rune isn't bothering you much.

[flamesandfeathers]

Okay. I think I can do that.

One last question, and I swear I'm done!

Do you think studying magic might help understand the Rune?

[trueltning_fury]

[he huffs a small chuckle. Why so cute, Hugo? Enthusiasm is good.]

Regular magic, probably not. But Jeane is here, and she seems to be a real rune scholar. She would know enough about True Runes to be of help.

[flamesandfeathers]

I already asked Jeane, and she doesn't really know all that much more. But she did give me some advice that I'm going to follow.

[trueltning_fury]

Oh? Well, that's something, I suppose. There is much you can't learn from another scholar or even Runebearer - each Rune has its own mind, they don't always behave the same.

[flamesandfeathers]

[nods and yawns]

Okay, well thanks for answering my questions. I should get going.

[trueltning_fury]

...oh. All right, then.

[he's not polite enough to bother getting up and opening the door for Hugo. They're pals, he can open doors for himself.]

I don't mind the questions. If you have more, in the future, you know where to find me.

[flamesandfeathers]

[Makes his way to the door]

Good night, thanks again.