91st moon [the 4th Wall of Jericho]

[paladinlost]

[Ah, it's that time of the year again. And unlike last time, Cecil wakes up in his own bed (even though he'd been on his way back from Saffron when he fell asleep), surrounded by his own Pokémon (and Grimers, but at this point they're almost part of the family), and with his own belongings exactly where he left them (except for his left sock, but he's long learned to expect that).

He's safe, he's in a good mood, and he intends to stay that way for the rest of this madness. And this time, he's even in a position to share the joy with any visitors!

Which is why he's now grilling all sorts of food on a fire pit in his yard, while his Pokémon are bringing chairs and large cushions outside. That they manage to do so while linked to each other with duct tape is somewhat impressive, but he's too busy not burning a steak to admire their efficiency.]

Comments

[paladinlost]

Indeed, especially when one considers that this feeling is shared by most here.

[dragoon_pride]

Perhaps you'll all find a way someday to return to your true homes.

[paladinlost]

And with any luck, it'll be a way we can control indefinitely.

[dragoon_pride]

That would be for the best, I'm sure. It sounds like it would take a great deal of power to see it through...

[paladinlost]

...Perhaps the power of a god would suffice? If we could find one.

[dragoon_pride]

I would think so, although gods seem to have their own purposes beyond what we want, most of the time... I'd suggest being wary of that.

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[paladinlost]

Cosmos was benevolent enough. I'd not mind her help, if it was available.

will do!

[dragoon_pride]

She would be, but I doubt that all gods are like that.

Yay!

[paladinlost]

Chaos does provide a strong counterexample, in this case.

:D

[dragoon_pride]

We wouldn't want to have to deal with more enemies like that.

[paladinlost]

Especially if they could use their powers even here, as a god surely could.

[dragoon_pride]

Yes, of course... that would surely be a problem.

[paladinlost]

I'd rather not imagine what he would do to the local creatures, if he could.

[dragoon_pride]

It's probably for the best not to know.

[paladinlost]

...Though I do sometimes find myself thinking that I'd almost be happy to see his warriors, at this point.

[dragoon_pride]

You would? And why would that be?

[He can guess at the answer, but wonders what Cecil might say on the matter.]

[paladinlost]

It's been a very long time since people I know last came and stayed. Even the unpleasant ones.

[dragoon_pride]

That's a truly unfortunate turn of events. I wonder why it is that you remain when they don't...

[paladinlost]

I must have been either cursed or blessed, depending on how you wish to see it.

[dragoon_pride]

[He folds his arms.]

I would call it both at this rate.

[paladinlost]

...Yes. That certainly fits the situation very well.

[dragoon_pride]

It's truly an unsettling predicament to be in though.

[paladinlost]

Luckily I've been through much worse. That almost makes every unpleasant day here seem lovely.

[dragoon_pride]

Well, I suppose it's a welcome change of pace not to be in constant war all the time.

[Even he has his limits.]

[paladinlost]

It offers a unique opportunity to discover new hobbies and learn new skills. I've never been so independant before.