With a coat draped over his arm, Oliver had set out to make a final visit to Halo- to see a particular person for what could be the final time. It was a hard thing to really think about and Oliver tried his best to not dwell on it too much, but it felt right to do this... to take the final step to speak with Loren for what could be the last time of his life.
After his visit with Safrin, Oliver had been delegated to stay in the Hollowed Ground- to live through LongNight a second time and make sure that nobody went outside. To say Oliver was happy or excited was an overstatement. He was terrified and extremely nervous, but to defy his goddess? That would be far worse. Far, far worse... he owed her and made a promise, thus he had to keep it and fulfill her request no matter how scared he was.
Making it to the spire, Oliver stared forward, not yet ready to step through the portal for potentially the last time- it wasn't something he wanted to think about, but he had to say a goodbye to the man who had made his life what it was. As well, he had something for him. There was a small wooden box in his left hand, ready to deliver it to the hybrid man... hopefully, it would never have to be opened.
never to meet again
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Blacksmith ✓
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04-28-2020, 05:48 PM
OLIVER Within the eye, mysteries of the soul burn deeply beneath the fiery chasms of love and patiently wait for an awakening the Firebrand
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Age: 29 | Height: 5' 11' | Race: Attuned x Abandoned | Nationality: Outlander | Citizenship: Halo Level: 11 - Strg: 32 - Dext: 33 - Endr: 35 - Luck: 39 - Int: ASTRA - Mythical - Luxere
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04-28-2020, 07:52 PM
LOREN Seeing as Loren would be in Halo for all of Deepfrost, he was running quite a few errands in the Hollowed Ground, picking up needed supplies for the cold season. Today was no exception: he stepped through the portal with Astra. Both of them trotted up the steps and emerged into the open air.
Where he almost collided with Oliver. "Oh hey, sorry." Managing to come to stop just in time, the healer grinned a bit sheepishly at the other man. "Were you headed through the portal?" The luxere trotted up to Oliver, staring up at him with pitiful eyes that practically begged for a head scratch. Snorting the Launceleyn just shook his head at the sight. light is precious in a world so dark begin at the beginning tell a story. make some light
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04-28-2020, 09:49 PM
OLIVER Within the eye, mysteries of the soul burn deeply beneath the fiery chasms of love and patiently wait for an awakening When the at first unknown figure stepped out of the portal, Oliver jumped back, but the moment he heard Loren's voice his body relaxed. While he was still a bit shaken up, he was mostly fine. Reaching down with his free hand, Oliver started to stroke and pet the Luxere, a small smile forming on his face. He wasn't as happy as usual and at this point, was trying his best to make Astra as happy as possible. the Firebrand
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05-01-2020, 10:23 PM
LOREN Always a lover of scritches, Astra bleated happily under Oliver's ministration. Loren let out a huff of laughter at the predictable response. However, his bemused expression grew curious as his fellow hybrid began to speak. "Of course. What's up?" There was something a bit too serious about the other man's expression. Frowning, the healer sent a pulse of gentle concern to Oliver.
As the Launceleyn waited for the response, he set his half-empty bag down. Kneeling, he began to rub and scratch Astra affectionately as well. She grew content and placid under his hands, and he could feel her happiness at his presence and his attention echoing through the link. light is precious in a world so dark begin at the beginning tell a story. make some light
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05-01-2020, 11:18 PM
OLIVER Within the eye, mysteries of the soul burn deeply beneath the fiery chasms of love and patiently wait for an awakening Watching as Loren bent down to pet his companion, Oliver sucked in a breath. Fuck was this hard. It was so serious too- and the man seemed so happy, as did Astra. "I wanted to give you something... and to say goodbye." Wow, way to be dramatic Oliver. the Firebrand
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Change author: Posts: 5,165 | Total: 9,913 MP: 3415 LOREN Raising his eyebrows, Loren's concern just grew. "I'm only going to be gone for a season." His voice was gentle, and he gave Oliver a reassuring smile.
However, as the other hybrid went on, the healer's expression became understanding. Reaching out, he placed his hand on the other man's shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. "You can come to Halo. Or go to Torchline. There's absolutely no need for you to stay in the Hollowed Ground." Taking a deep breath, he let his hand fall. "So this is not goodbye." His tone was certain and firm about that. "This is just see you later, you hear me?" Bleating her agreement, Astra trotted forward to rub against the other man's legs. light is precious in a world so dark begin at the beginning tell a story. make some light
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05-08-2020, 05:21 PM
OLIVER Within the eye, mysteries of the soul burn deeply beneath the fiery chasms of love and patiently wait for an awakening It may seem like a short time to Loren, but a season was long. It was so long to be apart and Oliver wasn't sure if he'd even be able to maintain any kind of communication with his friend. Already it felt incredibly strained now that Loren had moved to Halo, but being literally unable to see his friend for an entire season felt like too much. Oliver knew Loren was strong... but bad things always came from nowhere and it could easily get either or both of them. the Firebrand
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05-09-2020, 02:51 AM
LOREN Smiling sympathetically, Loren squeezed Oliver's shoulder. "You're not doing a horrible thing by considering leaving during LongNight." The healer let out a huff of laughter. "If more people thought as you did, there wouldn't be any casualties at all." Shaking his head sadly, he sighed.
"Alright. Stay to help, then go to Torchline. Or even the Greatwood. No one will think any less of you. Quite the opposite I'd imagine." He was quite certain on that point. Reaching out, he curled his fingers around his fellow hybrid's hand, hiding the box in the other man's grip once more. "Give me the box when I see you next, how about that?" Astra had already pressed herself against Oliver, but the Launceleyn pulled the other man in for a gentle hug. light is precious in a world so dark begin at the beginning tell a story. make some light
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05-10-2020, 02:19 AM
OLIVER Within the eye, mysteries of the soul burn deeply beneath the fiery chasms of love and patiently wait for an awakening While Loren could try to find some sort of humor in the situation, it was impossible for Oliver to feel the same. "And yet... people will continue to go outside... and this year, all we have is the Temple.. meaning if we lose the Temple... fuck." His eyes grew worried and he shifted them away, looking down at Astra once more. "I... I'm stronger than I was before, Loren.. I told Ronin I'd stay." To betray someone he had just met sounded just awful. the Firebrand
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05-11-2020, 03:54 AM
LOREN Meeting Oliver's gaze squarely, Loren projected as much confidence, reassurance, and comfort as he could to his fellow hybrid. "Don't worry. The Temple is huge. I'm certain you can block off specific areas if necessary." The healer's expression grew thoughtful. "In fact, you might want to do that. Put all those who plan to venture out for one reason or another in one half of the Temple, and secure everyone else in the other."
At the mention of Ronin, though, the Launceleyn shrugged. "So what? Fuck Ronin, and whoever else might judge you for doing what is best for you." Shaking his head, he snorted. "After all, he abandoned all his responsibilities to the Hollowed Ground, so it'd be hypocritical of him to think less of you for skipping out on LongNight, of all things." He waved away the concern like it was nothing, since, to him, it was nothing. Hugging the other man tight, Loren smiled. "We will. I'm sure of it." There wasn't a hint of doubt in his voice or his mind, which was fully open to Oliver. Astra joined them, wriggling between their legs to provide support to both of them. light is precious in a world so dark begin at the beginning tell a story. make some light
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05-14-2020, 08:44 PM
OLIVER Within the eye, mysteries of the soul burn deeply beneath the fiery chasms of love and patiently wait for an awakening Loren's idea was plausible, absolutely, but also still hard. "I'm afraid those who plan to go out wont warn us... also, how do we know that the monsters cant travel through portals? What if the portals are bad, Loren? What if... what if this year, the monsters will be able to go everywhere and not just here in the Grounds?" His voice became worrisome as his thoughts manifested, transforming as he spoke. They morphed from fear into outright terror almost, picturing itself as mass destruction. the Firebrand
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05-14-2020, 09:52 PM
LOREN As Oliver started listing everything that might go wrong, Loren took his fellow hybrid's shoulders in a firm grip. "The portals to the Greatwood and Halo were open last season, and the monsters didn't travel through them. It seems entirely likely to me that they are confined to the Hollowed Ground." The healer's voice was firm on that point.
Raising his eyebrows, he gave the other man a confused look. "Why would Safrin hate you?" The Launceleyn was confused, although he didn't actually know the relationship between the goddess and Oliver at all. Simply holding the blacksmith as long as he needed, Loren's arms tightened around his fellow hybrid. Astra continued to wind her way between both their legs, bleating in acknowledgement of the other man. "I will see you again." Again, the healer's tone was absolutely certain. light is precious in a world so dark begin at the beginning tell a story. make some light
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05-18-2020, 11:51 PM
OLIVER Had.... had Halo really been open then? It was a shock, truly. "I guess... it just seemed so scary to have that be one of the first things I experienced... so I can only hope this year will be easier for me." He was so new to it and he only had so many friends. It was an overwhelming and scary experience to say the least.
There is a light shrug. "For not defending." It's the most he can say at this moment. Safrin may be mad at him for not doing his all to make sure that others stayed safe. It would be awful to have that be his end. There wasn't much else he could say at this time, his heart too heavy for such talks. It took a bit, but finally Oliver was able to pull away from Loren, taking a step back and smiling faintly at this friend. "Thank you, Loren... please make sure to write me a letter or come to see me as soon as possible." Seeing as Loren was refusing to take the box, he might as well find a place to put it just in case he were to die during Deepfrost. "You travel safe, okay?" Reaching down, Oliver stroked Astra gently, letting out a soft sigh. "And you make sue that Loren gives you tons of treats for me." Directly to the companion, of course, who absolutely deserved tons of love. Fin for Ollie? i just want my existance to be more than trembling the Firebrand
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05-19-2020, 12:15 AM
LOREN "It's scary every year. I understand, though." Loren smiled encouragingly at Oliver. "But the vast majority of Grounders survived hundreds of LongNights, even without all these options."
As the other hybird explained why Safrin might be upset, the healer frowned. "She's the herald of life. Wouldn't she be happy you're preserving your life by getting out of a dangerous situation?" His confusion was evident. Releasing the other man, the Launceleyn nodded. Keeping one hand on Oliver's shoulder, Loren gave his fellow hyrbid a gentle squeeze. "I will, and I will." Astra bleated, and the healer let out a huff of laughter. "Don't worry, she'll be plenty spoiled this Deepfrost." He reached down to ruffle her hair affectionately. Then he gave the other man one last wave goodbye. With that, the Launceleyn went on to his last set of errands before the snows made travel impossible. -FIN light is precious in a world so dark begin at the beginning tell a story. make some light |
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