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

[Lord Windos]

It's a long, long pause before Seddi speaks, his expression remaining unreadable the entire time.

"Fortune does indeed have a funny way of making a mess of things along the way, taking you in directions you never thought you'd travel."

He lets out a long, exasperated sigh of his own.  He doesn't like that Enigma is tied up in the mess that is his unknown past.  Guess he didn't know exactly why she pricked his arm, either.

And while the woman in front of him looks sincere by all appearances...

...he still finds it difficult to really care much about that, having grown up in the manner he did.  He's not heartless, but he resolved to move on from his mysterious past long ago, even if he is still curious about it to some degree.

"From where I stand, this doesn't really change anything for me at the moment.  I'm here on very particular terms with very particular goals.  My origins, as far as I know, currently have very little to do with that.  And if that's all the insight you can offer on the topic, that's the only conclusion I can draw right now.  Apologies if that's disappointing to hear."

He checks the time.  He needs to be getting back soon, though he's at the mercy of Morgana's whims currently.  Her sudden appearance was definitely going to give him one heck of a mess to clean up once he's back...

Your rather curt but fair remark has her....hang her head for a moment, before she drew in another long, almost suffering breath, before she looked back up at you with a pained smile.

"...Such a frosty, Chilly Reception, my dear child. *Closes eyes* I suppose it is to be expected. ' First Impressions are Gimmigold' , as a saying goes, and seldom few hold me so close or high esteem. You have more reason than most to hold yourself against and afar from me. I Know Who I'm, and I Am Unrepentant. Unashamed. *Looks at you Firmly* I am the Fairy Queen of Unova, the Wickedly Whimsical Woman, The Fair Lady. I am Morgana Belladonna Le Fey - your Godmother, most Fae and Forewarned."

...

"*Looks into her tea* Besides and beyond, it is not like I could overly involve myself in your life anyhow, anyway. The manners I can aid, be available and open to you are....Limited. My hands are Tied, quite thoroughly and vexingly so. I can only give Aid or Boon if you are in sincere of need, I sincerely owe you, or....you sincerely make a Deal with me. And due to the nature of my restrictions any Deals made and struck would be most costly Indeedee. Not until you fulfil your Old Destiny will I be unshackled - or you fail to do so. *Frowns* That, or the one Binds me so oh so graciously releases me from them, but it will be a bright day in Giratina's Domain before they would ever change their mind...."

As she finished a small look of realization flashed on her face, before she gave you a sly smile as with a wave of her hand -

- A Full Restore appeared in front of you.

"....I suppose I owe you a small Boon, for so egregiously harming you this morn. Hospitality is most Sacred, a right to be honor and held most high, so I humbly offer this to thee in recompense. Do keep in mind I still owe you a modest Boon for our.....momentous reunion too - if there is anything your desire most Daer I would be most Thrilled and Delighted to make your Wishes come True. "

When you check your watch you find that this meeting has stretched into the early afternoon - still plenty of time to do stuff when there is light out, but you've skipped breakfast and most of lunch by now. Morgana notices your anxiousness to 'get going' (among other things), and once more she closed her eyes and *Siiiighed*

"...This meeting has run over long, tarry and tallied on and on. You must have other business to attend and amend, and so do I. So do I. 'Tis time to send you on your way then...."

She opens her eyes and leans forward, giving you stern look.

"...But first, two things, important and imperative. First, advise, freely given and owed: I would suggest keeping quiet about our....relationship. No doubt many would seek to target you over it, either to inact their greviances on a 'softer' target, or extract ways to gain my Attention and Favor. *Sharp Smile* Wretch, pitful fools, oh so regretful they would be. That includes your 'Primera' - I do not know how closely you two hold in each own's esteem, but I Know she would use that Knowledge and treat you like a chess piece. A most precious one, to be sure, a Pawn promoted past Knight into a Prince, but a chess piece never the less. Beware, my dear child..."

"Secondly......"

She offers a sad, almost hopeful smile.

"....Is there any chance I could be in your good grace? I....know it is unlikely you'll ever....care for me like I do for you, my child. You neither have the memories or history for that, past and present. *Bitter giggling* Not withholding the fact you likely believe me a complete monster, between your upbringing and....what you experienced. I am Morgana, after all.  *Earnestness* But....I can still be a good godmother to you. Good for you, as much as can be asked for us both. I can be....better, however that entails. I can not easily or readily change Who I Am....but for a loved one like you I willing to try."

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