Discontinued Private Quest High March [Reaping Season I] Quieting Voices

[Rael]

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"I think this spot right here should be nearest. We could start there."

A voice spoke within the Magia's head, for while the Storyteller had been on the path to recovery from her injuries for quite a while now, she remained afraid to speak. Afraid that the ache would return and with it, the bleeding wounds that had made her lose her voice in the first place.

The elf held in her hands a map, which she now pressed against a table as she laid it out for a better view of the village's surroundings, the parchment worn and in a continuous state of decay. It gave the impression that it would crumble if one so dared to fold it, but for a village forgotten by most save its own inhabitants, with resources being hard to come by, it was of little wonder that updating their maps would be the least of their priorities.

Rael sat back down on her chair, a finger pressed to a grid depicting the westernmost entrance to the city, and beyond it, a sprawling forest overlooking a canyon. Her countenance was warm, a stark contrast against the harsh reality the people living in Aurora confronted every day.

It was no wonder they had turned to others for assistance, not when so much remained to be done and there weren't enough hands to pass the jobs onto.

"What do you say?"

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@MAI​

 

[MAI]

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The synthetic golden eyes peered from beneath the hood and quickly scanned the map, engraving it in the memory disk hidden away in the girl's body. It might have been old, but it seemed unlikely that an old place like this would have undergone any drastic changes.

"Confirmation - mathematically, the Western entrance is the closest one. This unit agrees it will be the best place to start."

It seemed good enough. Though... MAI was slightly worried about her partner for this. Or, more accurately, the fact that the elf seemed to have some issues.

"Statement - this unit does not mind telepathic communication. But this unit is also worried about its collaborator. Query - Is Rael doing well enough for this task or should we rest some beforehand?"

MAI, too, was still getting used to her new speech patters. It was rather jarring to be 'speaking' normally in her own head, but her voice coming out as such.

@Rael

 

[Rael]

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With her partner's approval of the suggested route, there remained little else to do in terms of preparation seeming as both Magia and Elf were ready to engage with their mission. Rael clapped her hands once as a smile found its way upon her features, the left corner of her mouth twitching some with the concern that MAI displayed for her wellbeing.

"I assure you, only my voice has been affected. I am more than capable of performing appropriately both inside and outside of combat, which we should hope to avoid throughout our stay here."

She replied using the same method of communication employed moments before, pulling herself to her feet and slinging what items she had sprawled onto the table into her UI with a sweeping motion. Rael understood all too well that verbal reassurances, or lack thereof in her particular case, could only help her so far to sate the concerns of someone whose wellbeing could possibly rest on her shoulders should they encounter trouble.

Yet the elf held her grimoire tightly to her chest, intent on showing her that she wouldn't have anything to worry about.

"Oh, but how are you? Do you require anything before we depart? Supplies, maintenance, or any of the sort?"

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@MAI​

 

[MAI]

210 / 210

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MAI kept on staring at the elf for a while longer, taking in that defiant and courageous stance. Still, she proceeded to take a few steps toward Real, trying to not scare her or invade her personal space, yet still moving her hand awfully close to the other's neck.

"Apology - This unit did not mean to put the collaborator's ability into question."

"Correction - As this unit possesses healing capabilities, it wonders if there is anything that could be done to expedite the natural healing process prior to setting off."

Hopefully that was worded a bit better. Frankly, the girl was still getting used to her new speech patterns. It was a bit of a disconnect, thinking and feeling like she was talking normally, yet her avatar speaking in such a strange way. Perhaps connecting to the remains of DEAD.Naught really was more of a mistake than a boon?

No matter, MAI took a few steps back, especially if Rael reacted defensively or otherwise poorly to the physical gesture. Making things awkward between them was the last of her goals, but it was a bit hard when she herself was such an awkward person to interact with. She was not doing herself, nor anyone else, any favors. At least she shook her head at the elf's own question.

"Negative - This unit is capable of on-road maintenance at any time. The collaborator does not have to give this unit much thought."

@Rael