[ it is So Cold. as someone from the eastern continent, it's not like temenos isn't used to cold weather, but this kind of chill especially sits poorly with him, so he's out and about today in the bazaar, for one reason and one reason alone.
he's examining some of the shops, rubbing his hands together as he examines a particularly warm looking fur lined cloak - however, when he spots a familiar red head of hair, he calls out: ] Yuri. Looking for a good deal?
[ it's crowded in here don't get lost. also for the fun and funky body changes of this week, nothing is too obviously different about temenos at the moment... except he's got a pair of fluffy looking fox ears on top of his head, and a similarly matching, suspiciously tail shaped lump under his normal cloak. it's fine. ]
[ She turns around and voila. She has TWO working eyes! Wow! Transformation really just straight up gave her a matching eye. She doesn't have the usual gauze over it. ]
Oh, Temenos... Yes.. I am.
[ Her eyes are glued to the fox ears though. So cute... ]
temenos's ear, meanwhile, does a single twitch. it's entirely possible he's not even aware that he has them on his head - but it satellite turns toward her anyway, perking up a little at the sight. there is even a single tailwag. ]
As am I. I thought I might try and find a better cloak - it's awfully cold, and I don't want to waste a chance to be off the ship for a while. [ he holds out his arm? ] Shall we explore together?
Doesn't it just? Though, I'll admit - I find this place much more familiar than the last planet we spent time on. It reminds me a touch of the northernmost reaches of Solistia.
[ which are still... very cold, but it's everything else. the way the people live here, especially. even though they have technology, it's nice to be somewhere kind of close to home. ]
But it's nice to be out among the fresh air, chilly as it may be. I missed it.
There's something about it being natural that feels nice, doesn't it? I heard there are little creatures around too. I wonder if we can find them today...
[ his fluffy little ears go !!! for a moment, sticking straight up. cait? before he realizes that probably just means the citizens of the planet. they relax again. ]
I suppose you could always ask if we see them, mm? With fine manners, I imagine it wouldn't be too insulting...
... It would be fine if they were children, right?
[ Kids like headpats?? Yeah?? ]
As long as their parents don't loom over me, I suppose... but oh, Temenos. I actually wanted to ask you something. Have you seen the messages in the HER-MES system lately?
I've a friend who's not too different than them - and she does adore a good pat on the head. So, yes, I think that might be likely.
[ there's an affectionate smile there, brief - though it fades. his ears perk again, once, and his expression lapses into his usual, thoughtful look. ]
So I have. Interesting, aren't they? The wording is quite reminiscent of someone familiar.
[ The one when they talked about Temenos's cat ears. ]
Yes, it's definitely similar to Dahut's way of speaking... I would have thought that it was just another living version of them, but the Dahut-like message mentioned Luke. Just reading those messages... I feel like I can hear him so clearly.
[ he nods to that - pleased that she remembered, too. there's a little crinkle to his eyes in the approval of his smile.
but, beyond that, he nods. ]
Yes, I thought the same. I know that his condition and Scien's are particularly unique - I have to wonder if perhaps the HERMES will display similar messages from those who are no longer with us, now. I had thought to try and pick something Luke might have said out of the collection, but he is far harder to recognize in comparison.
[ he's not French ]
The bit about rats sounded like Scien to me, as well.
But the thing about that... I thought HER-MES was supposed to deliver messages directly such as from their thoughts without much delay, so to see a message that seems very Dahut-like even after a week after his passing, it seems... weird.
Maybe I should think about sending a message out there... do you think I would get a response?
[ the thoughtful tone continues - he turns his head to give her a slight smile, encouraging. ]
The worst that could happen is that you do not, no? Besides. I am of the opinion that if one has a theory, one ought to test it. There's no sense in only wondering if knowledge is right around the corner.
[ Temenos is right. Yuri ponders a little, before quietly breathing out into the cold air. ]
... I'm glad for your encouragement, Temenos. I really am. It... really helps me to try and get things done. Being told that it's okay to do something... It's nice.
[ She pulls up her IRIS and sends out a quick message. ]
cute... the smile warms a little further, unintentionally - there's a single swish from behind him that indicates perhaps that fluffy fox tail under his cloak just wagged. ]
I'm glad to hear that. [ he reaches over and pats her arm where they're still arm in arm, just once. ] Though you hardly need permission to do what you want - but if it feels better, I promise I'll never lead you astray.
...Honestly, I have not been keen to do so. I don't have much experience with riding much of anything: horses are not particularly common in the Crestlands.
[ sometimes you live in the mountains. also, the idea of doing things that make you look like a doofus gives you hives ]
But, perhaps we ought to explore nonetheless? I can certainly supervise.
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w2, monday
he's examining some of the shops, rubbing his hands together as he examines a particularly warm looking fur lined cloak - however, when he spots a familiar red head of hair, he calls out: ] Yuri. Looking for a good deal?
[ it's crowded in here don't get lost. also for the fun and funky body changes of this week, nothing is too obviously different about temenos at the moment... except he's got a pair of fluffy looking fox ears on top of his head, and a similarly matching, suspiciously tail shaped lump under his normal cloak. it's fine. ]
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Oh, Temenos... Yes.. I am.
[ Her eyes are glued to the fox ears though. So cute... ]
What about you?
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temenos's ear, meanwhile, does a single twitch. it's entirely possible he's not even aware that he has them on his head - but it satellite turns toward her anyway, perking up a little at the sight. there is even a single tailwag. ]
As am I. I thought I might try and find a better cloak - it's awfully cold, and I don't want to waste a chance to be off the ship for a while. [ he holds out his arm? ] Shall we explore together?
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[ She reaches out to hold his arm. Yuri is warmly dressed for the occasion. ]
It seems to be very... full of nature here, just freezing.
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[ which are still... very cold, but it's everything else. the way the people live here, especially. even though they have technology, it's nice to be somewhere kind of close to home. ]
But it's nice to be out among the fresh air, chilly as it may be. I missed it.
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[ chasing that thing around was very tiring this morning. ]
What sort? I've not paid much attention to the flora and fauna.
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[ Temenos and his octopuff meals... ]
I wonder if they're dangerous. It would be nice to just pet them.
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I suppose you could always ask if we see them, mm? With fine manners, I imagine it wouldn't be too insulting...
[ don't tease ]
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[ Kids like headpats?? Yeah?? ]
As long as their parents don't loom over me, I suppose... but oh, Temenos. I actually wanted to ask you something. Have you seen the messages in the HER-MES system lately?
[ Is he getting used to the tech. ]
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[ there's an affectionate smile there, brief - though it fades. his ears perk again, once, and his expression lapses into his usual, thoughtful look. ]
So I have. Interesting, aren't they? The wording is quite reminiscent of someone familiar.
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[ The one when they talked about Temenos's cat ears. ]
Yes, it's definitely similar to Dahut's way of speaking... I would have thought that it was just another living version of them, but the Dahut-like message mentioned Luke. Just reading those messages... I feel like I can hear him so clearly.
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but, beyond that, he nods. ]
Yes, I thought the same. I know that his condition and Scien's are particularly unique - I have to wonder if perhaps the HERMES will display similar messages from those who are no longer with us, now. I had thought to try and pick something Luke might have said out of the collection, but he is far harder to recognize in comparison.
[ he's not French ]
The bit about rats sounded like Scien to me, as well.
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But the thing about that... I thought HER-MES was supposed to deliver messages directly such as from their thoughts without much delay, so to see a message that seems very Dahut-like even after a week after his passing, it seems... weird.
Maybe I should think about sending a message out there... do you think I would get a response?
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[ the thoughtful tone continues - he turns his head to give her a slight smile, encouraging. ]
The worst that could happen is that you do not, no? Besides. I am of the opinion that if one has a theory, one ought to test it. There's no sense in only wondering if knowledge is right around the corner.
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... I'm glad for your encouragement, Temenos. I really am. It... really helps me to try and get things done. Being told that it's okay to do something... It's nice.
[ She pulls up her IRIS and sends out a quick message. ]
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cute... the smile warms a little further, unintentionally - there's a single swish from behind him that indicates perhaps that fluffy fox tail under his cloak just wagged. ]
I'm glad to hear that. [ he reaches over and pats her arm where they're still arm in arm, just once. ] Though you hardly need permission to do what you want - but if it feels better, I promise I'll never lead you astray.
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Arm pat! Yuri smiles a little more. ]
I feel like I can always be reassured by your words...
[ hmmm ]
How do you feel about ELC riding?
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[ sometimes you live in the mountains. also, the idea of doing things that make you look like a doofus gives you hives ]
But, perhaps we ought to explore nonetheless? I can certainly supervise.
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[ Yuri looks at the IRIS again and there are a slew of messages--something about Luke practicing shibari.
...
Yuri looks back up. ]
I'd like to take pictures of some of the animals here.
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Yes, I think we ought to disconnect from technology for a while.
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That sounds like a good idea, except for the usage of cameras.
[ they can go look around and have their little nature photoshoot!! and handwave it if you'd like. i assume you're like buried with tags rn ]