JUDE
you're like the sun, you wake me up
It's painfully ironic that his last day in Torchline is when he's finally finished his quest for Safrin. Sitting on the edge of the foundation of the shrine in the center of the lighthouse, Jude looks out through the glass to the ocean that stretches out seemingly endlessly.
"I did as you asked, Safrin. I learned...so much." Had she meant for that to happen? Could she have known the importance of the lessons she'd laid out before him? Looking down, Jude thumbs at the soft petal of one of the many roses he'd brought in offering - snowy white, as close to the moon and stars as he could manage. Their scent is already slowly filling the small space. "I'm leaving Torchline today. I thought for a few days that it means I'm failing it, or failing you. Like my parents did." Weighted judgement that only a scorned child can lay with such certainty.
Gently laying the flowers on the shrine, Jude's fingers skim over the navy blue ribbon that holds them clustered together. "But...well, it's silly to think you're only a goddess in Torchline, right? And I can be yours anywhere I go." He manages a tiny smile. This is the only thing that feels certain to him these days. "I think that matters more. To be loyal and faithful to my herald instead of just a leader, or a region." Jude doesn't believe the promises of man anymore - there is no faith left for anyone but her. Jude has to believe that kind of devotion is more meaningful, and that not running away when he may displease her is the only way to prove it to himself. To them both. "Do you agree?" I can't lose you too.
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Jude is turning in his quest! Obtained here: Fall back to you
1. Use his words to help
- Speak until you’re heard - Compliments and praises Edmund to absolve him of guilt over previous absences/encourage him to “settle down” (be archived/become Support Char)
2. Use his words to hurt
- A sentimental noose - Insults Koa and is a general shitlord to try and get Koa to fuck off (and fails)
3. Use a lie to help
- All the stars have fallen asleep - Lies that he wants Hadama to accompany him back to mainland to give him a mental and physical break from patrolling and fretting, though Jude doesn’t want to remain with him or socialize
4. Complete a thread with someone else where he doesn't speak to understand the value of having a voice.
- Bite my Tongue, Bide my Time - Remains mute when encountering someone injured and realizes the importance of his voice in aiding others, and a lesson in selfishness for not speaking despite that
"I did as you asked, Safrin. I learned...so much." Had she meant for that to happen? Could she have known the importance of the lessons she'd laid out before him? Looking down, Jude thumbs at the soft petal of one of the many roses he'd brought in offering - snowy white, as close to the moon and stars as he could manage. Their scent is already slowly filling the small space. "I'm leaving Torchline today. I thought for a few days that it means I'm failing it, or failing you. Like my parents did." Weighted judgement that only a scorned child can lay with such certainty.
Gently laying the flowers on the shrine, Jude's fingers skim over the navy blue ribbon that holds them clustered together. "But...well, it's silly to think you're only a goddess in Torchline, right? And I can be yours anywhere I go." He manages a tiny smile. This is the only thing that feels certain to him these days. "I think that matters more. To be loyal and faithful to my herald instead of just a leader, or a region." Jude doesn't believe the promises of man anymore - there is no faith left for anyone but her. Jude has to believe that kind of devotion is more meaningful, and that not running away when he may displease her is the only way to prove it to himself. To them both. "Do you agree?" I can't lose you too.
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Jude is turning in his quest! Obtained here: Fall back to you
1. Use his words to help
- Speak until you’re heard - Compliments and praises Edmund to absolve him of guilt over previous absences/encourage him to “settle down” (be archived/become Support Char)
2. Use his words to hurt
- A sentimental noose - Insults Koa and is a general shitlord to try and get Koa to fuck off (and fails)
3. Use a lie to help
- All the stars have fallen asleep - Lies that he wants Hadama to accompany him back to mainland to give him a mental and physical break from patrolling and fretting, though Jude doesn’t want to remain with him or socialize
4. Complete a thread with someone else where he doesn't speak to understand the value of having a voice.
- Bite my Tongue, Bide my Time - Remains mute when encountering someone injured and realizes the importance of his voice in aiding others, and a lesson in selfishness for not speaking despite that
but you drain me out if I get too much
