[The ferry this time arrived with more packets and food than expected. Too much, actually. And Ignis has been spending some time at the docks, separating things from one another. He had put away big sacks of food for them, containing things from onions to potatoes and cabbage. Crates with flour, sugar, and salt also arrived and Ignis spent a good chunk of his time trying to properly pack it all up in the armiger.
It was all going well until he came back to their house and pulled out the food he reserved for them. Okay, maybe he overdid it a bit but- at least they'll have food? He doesn't care what Keeper says about not needing to eat. They do need to eat. Good food has become one of the main sources for a good mood and he wasn't about to go without it.
But- sacks with flour, vegetables, plastic containers with fruit, some meat- Ignis may have overdone it. To late to return it now; might as well start packing it all up in the pantry.
When he hears the footsteps coming towards the living room (where most of the sacks and crates are) he calls out from the kitchen-]
Please, mind your step. There are boxes and bags lying around on the floor.
[ While Luna has been having a bit of a difficult time, Ignis has also been struggling with something: bringing supplies home. Luna is making her way from her bedroom into the living room when she hears Ignis's voice, and she has to blink, raising her lantern up to cast light further over their shared abode. ]
Goodness! Ignis, you should have told me that you were going to go out to get supplies. I would have come to help.
[ Making her way into the center of the kitchen, she places her lantern down onto the counter. ]
Please, at least allow me to help you sort through all of this and put things away.
[Ignis' own lantern is on the kitchen table, to not get in the way as he is moving around a lot. What an embarrassment would it be if he dies because the head of cabbage knocked his lantern down. Currently, he has a cabinet open and he's placing the bags with sugar in it- for all sorts of cookies in the future.]
That is alright, [uh, wait, not she told him not to call her that] Luna. I was going for the usual resupply. It turned out I picked up a little bit of extra.
[A little bit. Yes. The entire living room floor is occupied and a good chunk of the kitchen.]
But help is always welcome. [He offers a smile and nods at the bags with apples.] Would you mind putting those away in the pantry cupboards? [The door to the pantry is at the end of the kitchen and they are open.]
[ Please, Ignis. Don't die ever. Especially via a lantern situation... ]
Well, next month I promise you, I will come with you and help. It isn't fair that you are the only one doing everything. Forgive me-- ah, of course.
[ She means that, too. But at his prompting, she smiles as well and sets to work, picking up a few bags around her arms so that she can set to work placing them into the pantry as directed. ] We missed you the other night. [ While they were camping. ] Did you enjoy your evening without us in your hair, I hope?
[He made a promise not to, so he will be sticking to it as long as he is capable.]
It is not a problem at all. Nowadays, it is sort of a habit. [He's fiddling with several other boxes as he talks, his memory briefly traveling back to the moments when they set out of Insomnia.] Since I'm in charge of cooking, I usually know what we need.
[Ignis chuckles at her teasing,] I must say, I did enjoy reading a book. Noct has developed a habit to take them out of my hands whenever he sees me around with one. [So he has to read in secret.]
Joking aside, I enjoy having you all around. The place is always a tad brighter.
I hope that I can help you, regardless. [ Read: it's happening. Next time around, she'll be hot on his heels to help him pick up anything he's ordered, and to carry it all back home. ] I wish that I possessed half of the culinary talent you possess... though I wish I had even an ounce of the talent you have, period.
[ She does, too. He's smart and dedicated and always has his ducks in a row. And she feels extremely fortunate to have him as a friend. Her smile widens as she begins filling the cabinet with the rest of the apples. ]
I'm glad to hear that. Ah, yes, he has a very bad habit of that, I've noticed. You should try reading out loud to him, that may keep his attention... it certainly did when we were children.
[ Before everything went completely to hell. But Noctis hasn't changed that much. He's still the sweet young man she recalls from her childhood youth, and she thinks that he would like it... especially so if Ignis was the one reading to him. ]
We enjoy being around. I love being able to be so close to everyone.
Well, I certainly wouldn't mind the company. [Read: of course you can come. But he's going to carry all the bags they need, or they'll just shove it in armiger and let Noct collect the carrots if any spill.]
I don't think that would keep his attention, really. Unless it is a book about fishing. [He's not sure what other book managed to keep Noct's attention when he was younger though. Political science certainly didn't.] Unfortunately, the lake isn't in good condition for the sport itself... [Ignis trails off. Now that was something he knew Noct loved to do and he can't do it here. Just watch the water, wistfully.]
Yes. Especially as of late, things have been escalating with forest spirits. I am not sure what is going on within the forest, but spirits keep acting out. [First hallucinations, then mass thievery. It was actually a bit worrying.]
Then it is settled. [ She is going to insist. And also help him shove things into the armiger because that's what Noct gets for not coming to help, clearly. ]
Well... hm. [ She looks thoughtful. ] Perhaps you could find a book on mythology? The Cosmogony is what I read to him, along with other stories of course. But perhaps if you could find something similar... ah! We read books about astrology, too. Maybe there are some in the library. I can help you look.
[ But at the mention of fishing, she hums. ] Hm... you know, between the two of us, maybe we can make something to simulate fishing? Or perhaps we can request one of those little fishing games from Rastus... it isn't the same, but at least it would be something.
[ She winces a bit at the memories of those hallucinations. ] It's worrisome, indeed... things seem to be changing. Though not for the better... do you think it has anything to do with Her?
[After everything that happened with Leviathan and the prophecy, Ignis doubts that Noct wants to hear another word about the Astrals. But astrology sounds fun.] We could look for books on stars. I didn't recognize any familiar constellations in the skies, however, so perhaps we can stumble upon something interesting.
[Ignis picks up the box with several jars of marmalade and steps towards the pantry, waiting for her to be done with apples before handing her, one by one, the jars.] A fishing game... That sounds fun. We should ask Rastus for a few more games, next to it. Perhaps a card game? We could organize a card game night. [They used to play it a lot before. It would be nice...]
Hmmm... [Ignis frowns,] I am not entirely sure. If her goal is indeed to get out of that Lighthouse, then driving us mad with hallucinations is counter-productive. In fact, anything she does with bad intentions for any of us is only making things harder for her.
Somehow, I noticed, that Forest Spirits always end up being blamed for anything weird that happens. [...coincidence? Or truth?]
That would be a lovely idea. Though they may not be the same as our own, learning about new things is never a bad thing.
[ Besides, one may never know when that knowledge will eventually be needed. Like if they all manage to get lost in the forest somehow. She soon finishes with the apples and smiles again as she carefully takes each jar that he hands to her, neatly placing them in rows of threes in the cupboard. ] We should, yes! Admittedly, I've not played many card games, so it would be lovely to learn. I've a terrible feeling that Nyx may be extremely good at card games. He seems the type.
[ As she finishes placing each jar into its designated spot, she turns to look properly at Ignis again. ]
Nothing would surprise me. For all we know, she's somehow influencing them... I suppose only time will tell. Unless she thrives on negativity...
[ She's not entirely sure that the Keeper isn't a daemonic entity, to be fair. ]
I've noticed this as well. It's very convenient, indeed...
[Ignis had gone through the books in the library several times, but he found nothing concrete about this place. And the one thing he did find interesting enough didn't lead anywhere. It felt as if this place is leading him in circles on purpose.]
We will gladly teach you. They are not that hard- you only need learn how to keep a poker face on the entire game.
[Now that he thinks about it, Lunafreya wasn't around when he got in a fight (over the Network, of course) with Robin. He presses his lips together in thought.]
She can control them- most of the time. She admitted that on a public network. But apparently they don't listen to her all the time and despite all these [excuses] explanations she offers, I cannot help but feel that there is something off with her.
[She could be a friendly daemon-forest spirit in the end. Ardyn was one, after all.]
I'm worried... in the beginning, they were playful. But their playfulness had escalated to proportions not suitable for anyone. Those hallucinations...a lot of people could've been injured.
[ She thinks, at least. She could do it in front of Ravus, and in front of crowds of people. Surely she can do it during a card game... ]
I see... hm. That doesn't sound right at all. I have a terrible feeling that she may be influencing all of this. Perhaps not, though.... I've heard several of her messages over the network, but I've yet to answer them. I fear I may become unnkind to her if I answer them.
[ And that would not be a good thing. Nor would it be professional. ]
Try not to worry too much right now, dear Ignis. So long as we all stay vigilant, everything will be alright, I'm certain of it. We will need to be on guard, that is all.
[Especially against Noct. He gets fidgety and annoyed when he can't tell what Ignis is up to- if he's up to something.]
I don't know... all we can do is speculate and attempt to find some clues. [He frowns a bit, and manages to look somewhat embarrassed.] I have to admit, I didn't hold back in the past when talking to her.
There was an instance in the past when we had to connect her to the network. She tried to "control" the spirits with her horn but she only agitated them even more. A lot of people died. I wasn't very pleasant to her, nor do I hide my displeasure with how she handled the things because- she didn't have to use the horn. Spirits were calm until that moment. [He may be still bitter about that incident.
Ignis leans against the kitchen counter, rubbing his temple with one hand, the other crossed over his chest-] I try not to worry, but this place causes nothing else. One can only distract himself with hobbies for so long.
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November 2nd
Date: 2019-11-02 12:30 am (UTC)It was all going well until he came back to their house and pulled out the food he reserved for them. Okay, maybe he overdid it a bit but- at least they'll have food? He doesn't care what Keeper says about not needing to eat. They do need to eat. Good food has become one of the main sources for a good mood and he wasn't about to go without it.
But- sacks with flour, vegetables, plastic containers with fruit, some meat- Ignis may have overdone it. To late to return it now; might as well start packing it all up in the pantry.
When he hears the footsteps coming towards the living room (where most of the sacks and crates are) he calls out from the kitchen-]
Please, mind your step. There are boxes and bags lying around on the floor.
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Date: 2019-11-02 12:36 am (UTC)Goodness! Ignis, you should have told me that you were going to go out to get supplies. I would have come to help.
[ Making her way into the center of the kitchen, she places her lantern down onto the counter. ]
Please, at least allow me to help you sort through all of this and put things away.
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Date: 2019-11-02 12:46 am (UTC)That is alright, [uh, wait, not she told him not to call her that] Luna. I was going for the usual resupply. It turned out I picked up a little bit of extra.
[A little bit. Yes. The entire living room floor is occupied and a good chunk of the kitchen.]
But help is always welcome. [He offers a smile and nods at the bags with apples.] Would you mind putting those away in the pantry cupboards? [The door to the pantry is at the end of the kitchen and they are open.]
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Date: 2019-11-02 02:34 am (UTC)Well, next month I promise you, I will come with you and help. It isn't fair that you are the only one doing everything. Forgive me-- ah, of course.
[ She means that, too. But at his prompting, she smiles as well and sets to work, picking up a few bags around her arms so that she can set to work placing them into the pantry as directed. ] We missed you the other night. [ While they were camping. ] Did you enjoy your evening without us in your hair, I hope?
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Date: 2019-11-02 02:45 am (UTC)It is not a problem at all. Nowadays, it is sort of a habit. [He's fiddling with several other boxes as he talks, his memory briefly traveling back to the moments when they set out of Insomnia.] Since I'm in charge of cooking, I usually know what we need.
[Ignis chuckles at her teasing,] I must say, I did enjoy reading a book. Noct has developed a habit to take them out of my hands whenever he sees me around with one. [So he has to read in secret.]
Joking aside, I enjoy having you all around. The place is always a tad brighter.
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Date: 2019-11-02 02:54 am (UTC)[ She does, too. He's smart and dedicated and always has his ducks in a row. And she feels extremely fortunate to have him as a friend. Her smile widens as she begins filling the cabinet with the rest of the apples. ]
I'm glad to hear that. Ah, yes, he has a very bad habit of that, I've noticed. You should try reading out loud to him, that may keep his attention... it certainly did when we were children.
[ Before everything went completely to hell. But Noctis hasn't changed that much. He's still the sweet young man she recalls from her childhood youth, and she thinks that he would like it... especially so if Ignis was the one reading to him. ]
We enjoy being around. I love being able to be so close to everyone.
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Date: 2019-11-02 03:07 am (UTC)I don't think that would keep his attention, really. Unless it is a book about fishing. [He's not sure what other book managed to keep Noct's attention when he was younger though. Political science certainly didn't.] Unfortunately, the lake isn't in good condition for the sport itself... [Ignis trails off. Now that was something he knew Noct loved to do and he can't do it here. Just watch the water, wistfully.]
Yes. Especially as of late, things have been escalating with forest spirits. I am not sure what is going on within the forest, but spirits keep acting out. [First hallucinations, then mass thievery. It was actually a bit worrying.]
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Date: 2019-11-02 03:17 am (UTC)Well... hm. [ She looks thoughtful. ] Perhaps you could find a book on mythology? The Cosmogony is what I read to him, along with other stories of course. But perhaps if you could find something similar... ah! We read books about astrology, too. Maybe there are some in the library. I can help you look.
[ But at the mention of fishing, she hums. ] Hm... you know, between the two of us, maybe we can make something to simulate fishing? Or perhaps we can request one of those little fishing games from Rastus... it isn't the same, but at least it would be something.
[ She winces a bit at the memories of those hallucinations. ] It's worrisome, indeed... things seem to be changing. Though not for the better... do you think it has anything to do with Her?
[ Her being the Keeper, of course. ]
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Date: 2019-11-02 03:39 am (UTC)[Ignis picks up the box with several jars of marmalade and steps towards the pantry, waiting for her to be done with apples before handing her, one by one, the jars.] A fishing game... That sounds fun. We should ask Rastus for a few more games, next to it. Perhaps a card game? We could organize a card game night. [They used to play it a lot before. It would be nice...]
Hmmm... [Ignis frowns,] I am not entirely sure. If her goal is indeed to get out of that Lighthouse, then driving us mad with hallucinations is counter-productive. In fact, anything she does with bad intentions for any of us is only making things harder for her.
Somehow, I noticed, that Forest Spirits always end up being blamed for anything weird that happens. [...coincidence? Or truth?]
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Date: 2019-11-02 07:05 pm (UTC)[ Besides, one may never know when that knowledge will eventually be needed. Like if they all manage to get lost in the forest somehow. She soon finishes with the apples and smiles again as she carefully takes each jar that he hands to her, neatly placing them in rows of threes in the cupboard. ] We should, yes! Admittedly, I've not played many card games, so it would be lovely to learn. I've a terrible feeling that Nyx may be extremely good at card games. He seems the type.
[ As she finishes placing each jar into its designated spot, she turns to look properly at Ignis again. ]
Nothing would surprise me. For all we know, she's somehow influencing them... I suppose only time will tell. Unless she thrives on negativity...
[ She's not entirely sure that the Keeper isn't a daemonic entity, to be fair. ]
I've noticed this as well. It's very convenient, indeed...
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Date: 2019-11-04 02:09 am (UTC)We will gladly teach you. They are not that hard- you only need learn how to keep a poker face on the entire game.
[Now that he thinks about it, Lunafreya wasn't around when he got in a fight (over the Network, of course) with Robin. He presses his lips together in thought.]
She can control them- most of the time. She admitted that on a public network. But apparently they don't listen to her all the time and despite all these [excuses] explanations she offers, I cannot help but feel that there is something off with her.
[She could be a friendly daemon-forest spirit in the end. Ardyn was one, after all.]
I'm worried... in the beginning, they were playful. But their playfulness had escalated to proportions not suitable for anyone. Those hallucinations...a lot of people could've been injured.
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Date: 2019-11-07 05:58 pm (UTC)[ She thinks, at least. She could do it in front of Ravus, and in front of crowds of people. Surely she can do it during a card game... ]
I see... hm. That doesn't sound right at all. I have a terrible feeling that she may be influencing all of this. Perhaps not, though.... I've heard several of her messages over the network, but I've yet to answer them. I fear I may become unnkind to her if I answer them.
[ And that would not be a good thing. Nor would it be professional. ]
Try not to worry too much right now, dear Ignis. So long as we all stay vigilant, everything will be alright, I'm certain of it. We will need to be on guard, that is all.
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Date: 2019-11-08 05:35 am (UTC)[Especially against Noct. He gets fidgety and annoyed when he can't tell what Ignis is up to- if he's up to something.]
I don't know... all we can do is speculate and attempt to find some clues. [He frowns a bit, and manages to look somewhat embarrassed.] I have to admit, I didn't hold back in the past when talking to her.
There was an instance in the past when we had to connect her to the network. She tried to "control" the spirits with her horn but she only agitated them even more. A lot of people died. I wasn't very pleasant to her, nor do I hide my displeasure with how she handled the things because- she didn't have to use the horn. Spirits were calm until that moment. [He may be still bitter about that incident.
Ignis leans against the kitchen counter, rubbing his temple with one hand, the other crossed over his chest-] I try not to worry, but this place causes nothing else. One can only distract himself with hobbies for so long.