That is a relief to hear. [ That she can defend herself. Hang out in Chaldea long enough and you sort of take it for granted that not everyone has superpowers. ]
I am used to dealing with large numbers of enemies as well. But…this is very sad. Perhaps I was too optimistic to think that we could peacefully gather honey from ordinary bees.
[ On the other hand, it’s also kind of a relief? Evil superbees he can kill with somewhat less guilt. Regular bees are helpless enough and are probably just struggling to survive for want of colored flowers to pollinate. ]
[ It's just because the universe didn't want to let her be a damsel, really. ]
I don't think it's too sad. Peacefully gathering honey is one thing, but don't they say the strongest bonds are forged through adversity? This will just make us better friends and get you more used to the wildlife!
Ah, what beauty. [ Colors! Colorful flowers!! Pulling out his harp— ] What a sweet glimmer of color in such a bleak world as this…and yet we must sully their beauty still further for the prize they keep.
Behind you! [ Thank goodness he’d already whipped out his harp earlier on. He quickly plucks a string, letting those homing sound waves of his pierce the first of the bees through the heart. ]
[ Ooh, that commotion likely would've brought more of its hive out now. But still Tristan takes the time to consider that question carefully before replying with a slightly sheepish: ]
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Then that's settled!
[ ... what's settled, Maya. ]
So, do you want to see the flowers first or investigate the bees? I'll warn you now, they're not your typical buzzy friends.
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I thought I might seek out the flowers first, regardless. Their ephemeral beauty must be quite striking against such a bleak and gray world…
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[ She at least knows where she's going. ]
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But…what of these bees? [ Are they evil superbees? Because that shit does exist in some Singularities… ]
Are they such perilous creatures? [ Is that why it’s a quest?? Because quests are kind of a big deal… ]
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Nothing in the forest is really... normal.
[ so yes. Evil superbees. ]
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I am used to dealing with large numbers of enemies as well. But…this is very sad. Perhaps I was too optimistic to think that we could peacefully gather honey from ordinary bees.
[ On the other hand, it’s also kind of a relief? Evil superbees he can kill with somewhat less guilt. Regular bees are helpless enough and are probably just struggling to survive for want of colored flowers to pollinate. ]
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I don't think it's too sad. Peacefully gathering honey is one thing, but don't they say the strongest bonds are forged through adversity? This will just make us better friends and get you more used to the wildlife!
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Well, I was a prolific hunter before… [ But granted, she has a point. This is all new territory for him. ]
But next time, I would like to get to know you better under more peaceful circumstances.
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[ Maya comes to a halt in front of a cluster of-- irises, from the looks of them.]
Here we are!
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Please, direct me to where our enemies are. I will vanquish them swiftly.
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[ And now she's just going to jog towards the woods. ]
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[ Sorry, Tristan. Maya doesn't usually stop moving. ]
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[ As Maya glances over her shoulder, and. Uh. ]
Wait, did you just harp it to death??
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Yes.
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[ Because now more bees are swarming out, and they are definitely bees with... multiple heads? Why.
Maya's gesturing now, summoning a silver figure with the flick of her wrist to send out a blast of icy air that they balk at. ]
Can you distract them? I'm going in for the honey!
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Which means that he can shoot his arrows guilt-free, which he does, plucking at his harp strings to keep the creatures at bay. ]
Please be careful. [ If they’d had more time to plan things out then he’d probably volunteer himself. Dammit Maya. ]
I will guard you from any direction.
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[ Because she's running headlong for the hive. Okay, Maya. Live your dreams. ]
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But then…he guesses he’s used to always seeing somebody’s back. He has a lover to part with, a king to follow, a Master to protect…
He chuckles. ]
How nostalgic. How very nostalgic indeed.
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[ A quick glance over her shoulder-- Maya, stop running. ]
Did you say something?
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