[ 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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[ 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 ]