[voice] Of Orion the Hunter

[viditlibertas]

[Even without actual video, it's pretty clear that the speaker is rather exhausted, or just too beyond putting emotional inflection in his voice.]

The Pleiades, attendants of Artemis and the lost daughters of Atlas, became one with the night sky to comfort their father. Orion, the Great Hunter who was slain by the Scorpion of Artemis, sought to conquer them. However, in his way lies the Great Bull, with it's fiery eye fixated on the Hunter.

[There's a pause, however brief, and his tone shifts to something a little more humanlike.]

Though there are many variations on these myths, it may be wise to also look in to them.

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u earned urself a video good sir

[viditlibertas]

[The chuckle that followed was...not comforting, and punctuated with a switch to video. Alker looked pretty serene, if a little proud.]

If people believe there is a pattern, a pattern will exist. If it is born from that belief, or has always been there does not matter- it is a modicum of control in the hands of humanity. Mankind's whims may be ever-changing, but to take power from chaos is what is needed here. Correct?

voice

[viditlibertas]

The conflict is still young, and we Visitors are still learning the ways of this city. We cannot see the unseen, or name the unnamed. Only the citizens here can aid us with this. To that end, we will require a sizable force to work in tandem. A momentousness task, to be sure.

[terminally_clever]

Putting both perspectives together may lend some insight that neither would be capable of on its own, though.

video; oh boy!

[lighter_flick]

[So it is that guy! Saiduq is currently looking at the rather dumbfounded expression on Tatsuya's face before he goes back to his neutral mask.]

Yeah... I'd rather it didn't happen at all, but once it's started, it probably wouldn't be able to stop completely, would it?

anon | text; he'd just be confused which might be better or worse

[jumyouboshi]

[don't use that tone don't use that tone don't use that to- aw fuck there's no exiting this conversation now

Even though it's really goddamn obvious who he is now, he's going to keep the anon on and keep using text.]

Indeed. But information gathering is made easier and more efficient when done in large numbers.

[And taken forcefully, sometimes.]

The aid of the natives would be most valuable, then. Whether they wish to cooperate in order to mitigate another occurrence or not...the choice is theirs to make.

[The next reply is immediate.]

Of course. To provide the assistance humanity desires...there is no greater honor or pleasure.

Oh right this is Video

[thewunderkind]

Astrology...that's uh...

[she looks at her watch and types to research it...]

Oh right! That stuff with all the signs you guys think we're born under or something. Barely has anything to do with science! But considering what happened...[Siiiiigh.] what you're saying is even the poofy doopy magical wiggly stuff has a pattern too? And whatever is causing this really believes in that?

[LAAAAAAAAAME.]

[Voice]

[capitalbackup]

[On one hand, she really, really don't want to talk to him.

On the other hand, discussion about this topic can help out with understanding the situation.]

I'm not surprised to hear you talking about this.

[viditlibertas]

A name is a mark. To call one by their true name is to exert power over them- the veil is removed, and the self is what remains. Thus, by naming a myth, man exerts power over it.

The same principle can be seen in this situation. To declare something 'possible', you bring it in to power simply through such a claim.

yeah well this is voice

[viditlibertas]

Yes, in essence. By our 'enemy' believing such, He makes it true. By we Visitors believing something ourselves, we can control the direction of this 'truth'.

[A pause.]

...and it is not poofy-doopy.

[viditlibertas]

You know this 'enemy' better than most. So you are aware of how hard halting such a...situation can be.

[Wow, way to sound cryptic and suspicious yet again.]

He is like a child with a new toy. With any hope, forcing a challenge early in this 'game' will ruin his plans.

voice back

[viditlibertas]

I felt it would be a boon to those here- Taurus is more than an astrology sign, after all. We must seek the entirety of what man believes when they hear it's name to properly grasp these incidents.

[There's an odd sort of disconnect in his voice, which pretty much means 'yeah i am also awk talking with you right now'.]

[lighter_flick]

[That gives Tatsuya quite a bit of pause and he almost shuts off the video right there. But...

Someone powerful who isn't Philemon who also seems to be against him. That was...good, wasn't it? But how did he know about...oh, wait, nevermind. It was obvious when you thought about it.]

Ah, you...saw my post, then?

[gomen for almost having a meltdown]

[viditlibertas]

There seems to be a theme with that, yes. Someone shows up to violently discuss the subject, and others watch in confusion.

...I am aware that expressing oneself through emotions is difficult, but it has left an impression, yes. I fear it will allow Him to harm you in particular, given your history.

ヾ(ﾟｰﾟ) thur thur alker

[viditlibertas]

[Even if the obviousness went both ways, Saiduq was at least...careful enough to try and make it less obvious who his anonymous conversation partner was.] Yes, as Visitors it is our duty to assist- the natives, as well as each other.

I hope that we can all work together, though I can understand why it would be impossible. Perhaps I have become too hopeful and optimistic, but I am not sure it is a bad change.

[viditlibertas]

If someone can put both sides together efficiently and quickly, it would be you.

However, please be warned- there are safeguards within the system itself that would complicate the process. I am sure it would be no trouble for you, however allies are better than enemies.

[#cryptic bullshit]

[lighter_flick]

You're a little late on the warning, but thanks.

[What he did to everyone couldn't possibly get any worse, he thinks before Eternal Punishment happens...]

;v;

[jumyouboshi]

[And Alcor appreciates Saiduq's courtesy, very much so. Stars are rather private beings, after all.]

Humans have the rare gift of making the impossible possible. Having faith in each other and acting in concert is a strong show of will, and the population here can certainly be called willful.

[...Roles reversed, for a moment. Although, he's glad it's text because if he had to say it out loud, in person...it'd be a bit different. His optimism is still a little cautious, after all. A bit shakier than Saiduq's. Text gives him the option to express that sentiment without his being belying it, and he's grateful for that. Even after all those failed timelines, after all those dead-end possibilities, he'll still cling on to that super high school level hope. If he couldn't cling on to that, what else could he cling on to...?]

It is not a bad change at all. Your existence brings me peace.

[Because it was proof, living proof that in one possibility out of millions, he became something more than a tool. Found himself. Found his purpose. Assisted humanity in the best way he knew how. And if the time comes that he should die once again, he'll find the mere thought of Saiduq's existence to be a comfort in his final moments.]

[meaningdies]

I'll leave the organizing to someone else. There's plenty of people here who'd jump at the chance to play hero.

[terminally_clever]

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

[A small grin.]

Safeguards? I don't suppose you'd care to be a little more forthcoming with the details.

voicing back so he can hear her contempt, ok no

[capitalbackup]

[Will they ever not be awkward? A far reaching miracle.

For her part, at least Miyako isn't blowing up on him. But she is...tense.]

And once we do, we can prepare ourselves and minimise the damage. [No plans are perfect, and frankly Miyako expected some form of casualties from her experience.

She might be effected again, the next time it comes.]

...What else would you know, or should I not waste my time asking you?

[Okay, at least she's not pulling out the usual "heretic" insults. She's trying.]

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[ineedthemforanalyzing]

Back home the only thing we had to worry about from the stars was alien invasions...then again, it makes sense that myths about the Zodiac would have an effect on reality here, I guess.

[ voice; locked ]

[componere]

Are you all right? [ ... oh hey look actual concern. ]

[terra_nullius]

A rather fascinating turn of events... to name, but then to give up that control. As though knowing the name is enough, but bowing to the perceived whims of the heavens...

[hetried]

So... you can change something just by naming it?

[ooh so close.]

[viditlibertas]

...I'm afraid it would not be in either of our interests to incur the "wrath" of the safeguards. You will find "them", I am sure.

[tl;dr No.]