[Event Post]

[last_sundust]

::This is Hirume. Wearing a mysterious visor, in clandestine robes and a mostly opaque visor, walking away from a boardwalk at the beach somewhere in the Greater Domino Area.

Similarly cloaked figures resembling D.D. Guide are walking away in an opposite end.

Would you like to talk to the Shining One?::

Comments

[the_ebbandflow]

*oh, I recognize you! Kai was out for a drive, and spots you from the place he stopped at, leaning against his car (it's blue and sleek), bundled up for the winter but wanting to see the ocean for a bit.

He waves at you, Hirume.*

[last_sundust]

::Pause. Considers. Waves.::

[the_ebbandflow]

*walking over, you waved, you'll never get rid of him now*

Hey there! How've you been doing?

[last_sundust]

Completing perfectly normal boring business.

[the_ebbandflow]

And what kind of "perfectly normal boring business" was handled today?

[last_sundust]

I believe you call it "Politics" and "Clandestine Maneuvers"?

[the_ebbandflow]

Ooohhh, that sort of stuff.

Is this your usual... Business attire? I don't think I've ever seen you doing your work.

[last_sundust]

::Takes off the visor.::

Nay. I have as many guises as there are stars in the sky for I am The One Who Is Many Who Are One.

This node of myself was merely being respectful to the children of "The Tannhauser Society".

[the_ebbandflow]

Oh, like how there's a "node" of you I've spotted doing farmwork on the island, right? Least I'm pretty sure I've seen you doing it, you always look so busy there.

[last_sundust]

Yes.

You can always talk to the node of me there, I'll be quite willing to make time for my friends, Beagalltach. Or the node of me in the Blazing Sea of Chaos' home.

::Pauses.::

... Non sequiter. A word of caution, avoid anywhere too deeply wooded that is not secured by the children of Man.

[becomeanwarrior]

[ Theroetically, this should be a day off for Onni. Theoretically. Of course, it never goes like that, and while he might be squinting at the Guides walking off, he's not sure what's going on, other than that... does look like Hirume, right? ]

[ He's going to... very quietly follow her until he's sure she's out of sight of... whoever she was meeting with. Trust, but verify, right? ]

[last_sundust]

::She's walking away, towards probably a Amahara Heavy Industry vehicle.::

[becomeanwarrior]

[ Follow, follow. Let's intercept her before she gets into a Amahara Heavy Industry vehicle. ]

Hey, Hirume! I didn't realize you'd be out and about today.

[last_sundust]

::Pauses. And responds.::

I am "always out and about", Warlord. I am the Sun that shines on all of creation, and thus am The One Who Is Many Who Are One.

[becomeanwarrior]

[ ...Y'know, I should have expected that, really... at least it's her. He breathes a bemused sigh of relief. ]

...I guess it's the outfit that's making me wonder, then. What's the occasion?

[last_sundust]

... Perfectly normal boring business.

Why are you sighing?

:::Blinks behind her visor.::

[becomeanwarrior]

I just assumed something weird was going on. Well, weirder than usual.

...I don't remember a visor and a robe being part of your 'boring business' attire.

[last_sundust]

I was being polite to the people I was discussing business with.

It is probably weird, but it is a good kind of weird.

[becomeanwarrior]

Ah, "When in Rome, dress as the Romans do" or somesuch. That makes sense. [ He scratches at his chin. ]

If it's a good kind of weird I'm not too worried, then. Just been trying to keep all my ducks in a row, with regards to Sector Security and all the threats running amok.

[last_sundust]

I would say more but I have been told that the walls have eyes and ears...?

[becomeanwarrior]

...Yes, they tend to right now, which is frustrating as the more information I tend to have the better a decision I can make.

[ He sighs again, trying to will himself to be more... relaxed about this. ]

A Warlord has to trust those operating in secrecy who are aligned with him still have his best interests at heart, I suppose...

[last_sundust]

The subject matter is incredibly boring of what it seemed to me, for what it matters.

::Which could mean anything, since it is Hirume.::

[becomeanwarrior]

Yes, but what's boring to the Sun might not be so boring to a Warlord, you understand.

[ He snorts playfully, elbowing you just a little. ]

[last_sundust]

::Her robes flutter. As she pauses and ponders::

... It was mostly discussions of farming.

::Why would members of Noriko's church be approaching Hirume about farming...::

[becomeanwarrior]

...Farming?

It strikes me as a little strange they'd come to you about farming... no offense, dear.

[last_sundust]

My arms are many and there are many places that are barren.

But the idea of farming is itself incredibly simple yet necessary.

But I have been requested to not say more. Eyes and ears.

[becomeanwarrior]

Oh, I don't deny it's necessary and even vital. It just seems... a bit out of place with what I know.

I'll acquiesce to the fact that there are eyes and ears everywhere, I'm just... well. Curious as always, I figure.

[ He gives a small resigned snort, amused, more than anything. ]

[last_sundust]

The moment it is safe to talk about, Dear Warlord, I will gladly explain in full.

Does that calm your pangs of worry?

::Smiles.::

[becomeanwarrior]

Like you wouldn't believe, Hirume.

[ His shoulders droop a bit, smiling. ]

I feel like I'm in the dark more often lately, so it's been making me nervous even though I'm trying to turn a corner and not worry about that stuff, as much.

I'm sure you probably understand that a little bit, yeah?

[last_sundust]

Not. Terribly?

::Blink. Blink.::

[becomeanwarrior]

[ Urk. ]

...R-really? Not knowing things doesn't ever make you nervous...?

[last_sundust]

I am the force of the world, I have seen much, so all things now to me are iterations. A pattern repeats endlessly.

... Not that you don't matter to me. But the patterns are continuous enough, that shock and awe is unlikely.

The impossible would have to happen to make one such as I nervous, Warlord.

::Chuckles, and ruffles your hair a little.::

[becomeanwarrior]

D-Don't say that! You'll jinx it!

[ He is laughing a bit, leaning into the hair ruffle and grinning. ]

But, no, I get it, for someone as long-lived as you, finding new things must be challenging. I hope I can keep things fresh enough, even if there's, quite literally, nothing new under the sun.

[last_sundust]

My current configuration is a fresh enough change that I revel in it, as it has brought me out of my existential despair.

Will that suffice as challenging?

::Blinks.::

[becomeanwarrior]

[ He blinks, and then shrugs. ]

I guess what I mean to say is, if you're happy, I'm happy. That's all that really matters at the end of the day.

[last_sundust]

I feel happiness at this moment, yes, that you are happy trying to make me happy.



::Pauses, thinking.::

... Though why would they be so concerned about a self sufficient independent food supply...

[becomeanwarrior]

... I can... think of a few reasons.

And I'm not sure I like any of them.

[last_sundust]

...

Would you like to spend the rest of the afternoon with me? Unless you have other concerns?

[becomeanwarrior]

I'm free and clear for the rest of the afternoon, barring the catastrophic.

So, yes. I'd like that. I'd like that a lot, Hirume.