[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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Oz managed to nod her head a bit blushing by Bernard's words. Especially the last part. “Sure! I can check Saph later too if you want to see if there is something wrong with him. I…study a little about curses, so I might be able to see if there is something wrong. I must confess it’s not exactly my most focused area in comparison to my medical knowledge, but I can certainly take a look later!”

Oz got a bit better due to Aromatherapy, feeling a bit better. Oz listens to Bern's words, feeling better little by little. She cleaned a bit the tears in her face, which she barely noticed she was beginning to cry and then tell him. “...You are very kind Mr Samsara…I…don’t see myself as a brave person. But…I appreciate the words nonetheless.”

Oz once more listens to the words of Bern, thinking about them, and winces a bit in remembering her past. “...I kinda was used to people telling me about what I should feel and should not feel. So…hear someone tell me such a thing…It’s…nice. And for that, I truly appreciate your kindness Mr Samsara.”

“I still need to face my demons and not be controlled by them…But…little by little, I feel I am slowly winning the battle.”

Oz, when heard those from Bern about losing one thing and maybe having something in return, he takes the Pokeball where Hecate is inside. She looks at her, and a weak smile opens in her face, displacing some of the ocean of sadness and despair she is feeling. She holds it close to her heart, while some tears roll from her eyes. “I think you are right…Thank you Mr Samsara.” She closes her eyes, and opens up the most sincere smile to Bernard. One still filled with sadness and tears, but at the same time with thanks and maybe…hope. Something she sometimes lacks for such a long time she sometimes forgets what is to feel…hope.

Oz trembles a bit when she sees the gauntlet of the Scimitars, but she lets Bernard say what he wants to say. She thinks about it for a few seconds and then finally talks once more. “...Surely, you are not bad Mr Samsara, but…can you say the same of the Scimitars who abused their powers to oppress others? Scimitars as much as some of them brag about becoming “More than human” they are still human. And for that reason, PRONE to greed, wrath, and hunger for absolute power.”

“The lives lost. The families who were ruined. Human and Pokemon lives are lost forever. Or experimented and abused. And…the current state of the world was an indirect consequence of some of those same Scimitars.” She sighs and then looks again at Bernard. “I am not saying you are to blame for Mr Samsara. But…I want you to understand the reason why some people don’t like or trust Scimitars. I know this power the Scimitars carry could be consider a blessing but...” She then looks at the floor and says some words. "What is value of a blessing, if you can might loose a bit of you in exchange by the search of perfection?"

Oh, Oz's agreement to see Saph at some point is much appreciated indeed! She does not receive more than an appraising look and a simple "Pleasant to see you agreeing. Your boon and favour will be remembered" though, given that he's here at the Cafe to unwind, come down a little after everything that has occured at the Gleam's house.

She's feeling a little better thanks to the cast Aromatherapy? Good! Bernhard takes note of that, feeling accomplished. They also wave off her thanks for this with a trademarked hand gesture of 'no big deal' and remains a stern look and posture; though it is certainly pleasant to have her call him.. 'very kind' and how she appreciates his words. Other than that, he remains silent, is content with observing Oz and keeping a close eye at his roaming Ninetails and the surroundings.

When he eventually DOES speak up though, he does not say more than "Bravery does come in many faces, and I do stand with my view that you are acting quite brave right here and right now. Do not diminish a success, as 'small' or 'insignificant' it may appear to be. Small steps, one by one, still count and are just that - steps to bring you closer to the desired achievement. Take as much time as needed while taking these steps - and most importantly, do not loose hope. NEVER. Even if you end up alone on your path - hope shall and will guide your forward." In a much more quiet voice: "It did to me, so please do mark my words."

With the tears falling on Oz's side, Bernhard begins to look around, a tad bit nervous and uncertain how to handle things. Not much of a good impression to have the lady he's at the table with crying! Least he can do however is cast another Aromatherapy, both to calm her and - to a degree - his own nerves.

Anything what is said further from the young female's side does remain unanswered for long. For what felt like ages, there's nothing but silence between them only the sounds of the Cafe are echoing back - Oh dear, dear Oz has raised THAT topic, a topic that Bernhard isn't quite fond or happy of. Nope, frankly not. Not that he's displaying that on the outside however, he remains in a self-secure and unreadable posture + expression. As he DOES eventually speak up however, his tone of voice appears to be...well, quite cold. As in, more cold than his usual emotionless tone. "People oppressing others and abusing their powers is nothing new, dear Oz. People have done so, are doing so and will do so forever and ever, this is not something that is restricted to us Magi and Scimitars. In fact, this is simply an aspect of humanity, nothing more and nothing less."

He looks away for short. "It is nothing new to me either that people dislike or trust my people, no. ...Certainly you heard about Chreshire as a whole reviling and heavily distrusting us, have you not? Well, I am..not going to blame them. If they wish to close their eyes and not see our viewpoint and reason for what we have done, so be it then. I am proud to call the Magecracy my home, having found my place there among fellow Magi and Scimitars. History is nothing but that - history. A thing from the past, to learn from - or not." Everything about him here indicates that he is NOT up for a potential discussion of whether or not everything the Scimitars have done to save Chreshire was correct or right. Bernhard sticks with his personal opinion (which he prefers to keep for himself!), regardless of anyone agreeing or not.

Sylvia gives Bernard a friendly nod. That gauntlet is interesting - no comment made, though.
>>Please, call me Sylvia.

This gets answered with a genuine apology from Bern's side - via telepathy. Aside from that, nothing more, since Sylvia has inquired about Oz.