❪ event ❫ a moment in eternity

[natha]

TO THERE AND BACK     It has been a month of chills uncharacteristic of what you might remember as summer — cold days and even colder nights. The days are short and the nights feel eternal. With the recent disruption of the network and no sign of a resolution for the world outside of Nadril, one has to wonder what the future holds for El Nysa. What of Olympia, Wyver, and their residents? The animals you cared for - are they destined to remain as frozen as wretched Ysverai forever? What will become of the sleeping ones in Thesa when there is nowhere else to go but this icy city? Yet not all hope is lost just yet. The woman that appeared at the start of the network errors finally shows up again in another network post. Greetings to you all. I apologize for my abrupt appearance and departure before… My name is Nurray, and I am the closest thing to a monarch that you will find here in Nadril. Magda is... indisposed, so I am here to speak to you in his place. First and foremost, you will notice that your network devices are fully functional once more. Should you experience any further issues, please report them to me immediately so that it can be taken care of. Secondly… Investigating the strange frequency interference we've been experiencing has brought some troubling data to light. The passage of time outside of this colony has been halted, of course, but the hold seems... unstable. Whatever it is that Darma has done to contain the calamity, I doubt that it will last for long. Time is an unpredictable force, and attempting to control it can only have adverse effects on the world. You could stay here if you so chose, outside the reach of that magic... but to do that would be to abandon the rest of this planet to an unenviable fate. ...ah, but there is no need to take my word for it. You can see the effects for yourselves, if you wish — merely look outside. "Seeing is believing"... isn’t that the phrase? Nurray has a point: refugees have not been given a chance to see the outside. The frequent snowstorm barrier of Nadril has made it impossible to see what it's like beyond the colony. Soon after the network post, as though the snow has been "turned off," clouds will clear. With the barrier created by the snow gone, the red sun shines brightly upon the dreary city with its warmth. You can see a purple haze on the south horizon, a indication that Yservai wasn’t all just a dream. He's still there, so far away, yet so close anyway. Near the entrance, a mound of snow melts, revealing steps leading towards the underground. It seems to be a part of the subway station you might have found earlier during your exploration of the colony — this time, the station has been powered on. Two trains lie in wait — their destinations read: Olympia and Wyver. — El Nysa is waiting. FREEZE FRAME     The technology found in the subway station of Nadril is truly out of this world. The combined efforts of Natha technology and alien minds have truly created state-of-the-art transportation never before seen by the typical Nysan. It takes no longer than one hour for the intercoms to announce their arrival to the outskirts of the Dranbu Kingdom — though, even with the platform available, the train never stops; it instead continues for another half hour for it to reach the North Gate of the Olympian Empire, where it sits until it's time to return to the tundra. All in all, it takes a mere hour and a half for this high-speed subway travel from Nadril to Olympia. The second train does make a quick stop at the Olympian Station, but it will be another painless hour and a half until it reaches the jungle of the Wyver Kingdom. Because Wyver is its own island, connected only by a bridge, you might notice that a small part of the travel was underwater. The trip takes only a total of three hours, but there's plenty of time for sightseeing. After all, isn't that the whole point of this trip? BE STILL MY HEART. Leaving the train, you are immediately hit with the still, warm air of the underground. It's hot, much different from the winter of the north, but perhaps a welcome change. The station is old, but it still has a fairly new smell to it, and not just because it's been unused for so long. It feels out of place compared to the rest of this world, and this is especially true when you reach the surface. The entrance was hidden under the earth right near the North Gate. Upon leaving the station, you're immediately hit with the familiar wretched smell and atmosphere of the undead. Even if you're new, you won’tt be able to miss Ysverai, the risen Great Dragon. You see this massive creature on the horizon, mouth wide and ready to blast El Nysa into nothing. Yet he remains still — as are all the terrified residents of Olympia. You've only seen this on the monitors of Thesa Station, and now you're able to experience first-hand how utterly quiet and still the world is now. The native Olympians are all over — you see most of them running away from the Great Dragon. Others equipped their armors and rode their steeds straight toward the danger in hopes of protecting their Empire. And the civilians, having lost all hope, are huddled together — at least they would have been able to spend their final moments with loved ones. Up on Thesa Station, you felt dread when you'd observed Ysverai for too long — this remains true here. That dread reaches your heart and clutches it. You feel his pain and suffering, and for those too in tune with emotions, it may be too much for you to be near him. Best to steer clear from him, or perhaps return to the underground. There is much more to be seen, after all. PRAYING WITH FIRE. Another hour and a half south on the subway, and you'll reach the Wyver Station. It's far warmer here in the station this further south, but Ysverai's dread doesn't reach here. On the surface, you are instead immediately hit with the overwhelming humidity of the jungle. With summer in full swing, the layers you've brought with you from Nadril become a burden. In Wyver, the mood is far different. The Great Dragon Yservai was once a being that was respected and worshipped by the Wyver people — not to mention that the one responsible is none other than Prince Raysc — thus his revival is met with somber resilience. Most of Wyver natives, instead of running away, had gathered around fires in prayer. Trained dragons that were unaffected by Ysverai's influence bow by their master's sides in acceptance of what they feel in their heart is to come with the Great Dragon's final blow. You may even spot your own dragon, eyes beamed up toward Thesa, like it knows you were up there at the moment time stood still. It's hard to imagine where one can go from here. You might start thinking about clean-up efforts, how to achieve proper burials for the fallen ones... but with time frozen, you will find that you cannot actually move anything or anyone. It will be dusk, as Thesa's shines across the skies, when storm cloud gather before Thesa's light. And from the clouds is a familiar figure — Once again, she has descended. TIME & TIME AGAIN     Darma is glowing as bright as the naked eye can perceive. Her massive, true form floats before the world she's built from dust. Is this world salvageable in your eyes, Refugee? We held time in hopes that we fould find a way to dissolve this Ysverai back to the ashes from which he was reanimated. Unfortunately, we continue to be unseeing, thus uncertain of the future... after all, our powers are near depleted. Nurray was correct, Refugee, in that I cannot hold time for much longer. There is... another way, however. It is not ideal by any means, but we shall do what we must to keep Ysverai frozen. As for us... we have expended far too much of our energy — Refugee, I am too aware of the misfortunes you've experienced in your time here. I have failed in my promise to provide better living... perhaps, with more time, I may yet see a better future. Until then, I leave Thesa, our hearts, in your hands. Farewell, Refugee. Her brightness dims as she says her final words — at the same time, raises her arms, palms wide, then closes her hands into a fist. In that instant, time is resumed. It's slow at first, as though time is trying to catch up with reality. It takes a several moments until the slow-motion picture before them reaches normalcy. Darma turns her attention to Yservai, whose motion is also returning, but not for long. In her true form, they are comparable in size; Darma's glow continues to dim as she draws closer to the Great Dragon, and then she coils herself around him, holding him still before assimilating into the wretched creature. By the end of it, time has completely returned to normal, and all residents were able to witness the Natha holding time still for Ysverai — The process turns the Great Dragon, as well as Darma, into stone. HIT PLAY TO REPLAY     Darma has resumed time, and Ysverai is no longer a threat. However, it comes with a hefty price for the Natha. The massive, stone statue of Darma embracing Ysverai looms in the valley between the cities of Olympia and Wyver. It's no doubt an intimidating addition to the world, but there is some peace in knowing it's all over. When civilians finally come to, they can't help but look upon the statue in awe — and their respective cities. It's much to take in all at once. Much destruction has been wrought— buildings lay in ruin, and of the citizens still alive, many look to be in poor physical condition. 1. I. The Sanctuary has sustained much damage, and with the high demand of medical care, cannot serve as the central healing place for those in need. Instead, it is up to individual citizens to find resources and establish places of care. Those with a medical inclination or healing powers may set up medical tents, or work out of their homes. Not everything has been destroyed, and it is still possible to obtain supplies from the market or request them from The Sanctuary. There is also, unfortunately, the tragic task of transporting corpses to graveyards and giving fallen citizens a proper burial. The Temples thank you for your service. II. In order to have a functioning city again, buildings and facilities must be repaired and rebuilt. It's possible your own home was demolished in the battle. With so many important buildings needing to be repaired, city officials are too overwhelmed with the coordination of such tasks to double-check that buildings are restored to their original form. What's more, they seem to encourage design innovation, believing that a new, fresh look to the city will revitalize people's morale. Now is the time to put your own unique flair on the interior or exterior of Olympia's infrastructure. Even parts of the Palace need repair. Time has resumed, yes, but the magic that Darma employs isn't flawless. As powerful of an entity as she may be, to tamper with time is difficult. Some would say it defies the laws of nature. Nature seems to agree, and in the next few weeks, El Nysa will be facing a few hiccups as it finds its equilibrium once more and citizens try to return to normalcy. Strangely enough, El Nysa natives are not disturbed by the occurrence of these events. III. Characters may find that they occasionally (or frequently) suffer from lapses in memory. These difficulties with memory may range from light to severe, although they are thankfully not permanent. Within the span of a few minutes to a few hours, difficulties in remembering people and events are resolved. That isn't to say a similar problem won’t happen again tomorrow… IV. Is it just you, or is your housemate looking a bit old lately? No, it isn't just stress making some citizens appear older. For a short amount of time, some characters may find themselves advancing or regressing in age, both physically and mentally. This particular kind of time hiccup is rare and may be particularly disturbing to the affected person’s friends. Thankfully, there have been no cases of this effect lasting more than an hour. V. At times, it seems as though objects and people in El Nysa will feel a bit out of place. These are beings and things that belong to what some may call "alternate universes." Their presence is transient, and some will only appear for a few instances before returning to their rightful existence. The ones that linger a bit longer, however, may make your day more interesting. Before you stands a pet just like yours, except it talks...? Perhaps you'll meet another version of yourself, a more bloodthirsty version of yourself. Or maybe you'll run into a version of your friend that really enjoys your company. The possibilities are truly endless, and potentially mortifying. VI. Towards the end of the month, the frequency of the aforementioned disturbances will decrease. Following this will be an increase in a different sort of disturbance: one that will either make literal seconds seem like an eternity, or force you to move and talk at a speed you never thought possible. It's as though some higher entity is pressing the fast forward or slow down button on life, and considering your mind works at the same pace as normal, the phenomenon is as frustrating as it sounds. Hope you weren't planning to be on time for anything, because it might be awhile before the universe allows you to take that next step. But these phenomena does draw to a close — and with it, you may wonder what will happen now to those sleeping ones in Thesa now that Darma has turned to stone. After all, it will be near the time of which more refugees should wake... Repairs to Thesa Station should remain ongoing so long as parts can be salvaged from Nadril, at least. And with speed travel via subway possible, it should make travel far easier than ever before. Even with Darma gone, you will have to move forward. There is still much to be done. FINAL OOC NOTES     You may acquire REP for Nadril, and either Olympia or Wyver in this log. An AC-eligible thread for ONE (1) NADRIL REP POINT may be submitted HERE BY AUGUST 26TH, 11:59 PM EST. A second AC-eligible thread for 1 REP for either Olympia OR Wyver may be submitted HERE OR HERE BY AUGUST 26TH, 11:59 PM EST. Please direct questions to the questions thread below! Thank you! QUICK NAV premise ● faq ● lore ● map ● npcs taken ● atp/emp ● application ● rep/acp calendar ● hiatus/drops ● modbox [ FULL NAVIGATION ] elnysa nysalogs nysaisles nysaooc elnyan

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[stuns]

[ juno takes it all in, he's a detective after all. ren's pretty good at being hard to read for the most part, which is why juno's focus on him never waves save for a brief moment as kai leaves the both of them. there's something chilling about what this place has been up to lately - doubles of themselves in all kinds of menacing shapes, people up and about who are actually asleep on thesa (according to ren's earlier statements.)

he watches him with a cautious gaze, especially when he gets to describing their relationship - and it's somewhat unsurprising now, the behavior from earlier. despite ren's even expression, juno can pretty much hear how ren feels about the whole thing.

rivalries are... they're something, and juno's been met with enough situations involving these sorts of relationships to know where this road is headed. or to guess what the fork might be in any case. ]

Not really making me any less concerned over here. 'Sides, it's sounds a little like just bringing him to his knees isn't really enough for you.

[thedarkbond]

[Ren puffs out his cheeks a bit petulantly when Juno says it's not making him any less concerned, though he kind of has to abandon that when the follow-up comes. Juno's not entirely wrong, but Ren also isn't very honest either, so he opens his arms into a rather broad shrug. Whatever he feels for Kai, or anyone else from his world, probably isn't too relevant for the sheer fact that he wouldn't dare act on it.]

I'm hurt. I'm not so easy I'll open my heart to just anyone, Juno-san~ [That's said in a bit of an exaggeratedly petulant tone - in other words, not hurt at all. There are things he prefers to keep to himself, and most of those are his genuine cares and sentiments towards the people important to him. He curls his hands to his chest as he goes on, as if indicating he speaks from the heart even in reserved honesty.] But all I can really say to put anyone's mind at ease is that I know exactly where to find that line between making someone squirm and making them hurt. And I really don't like to cross it for people who haven't earned it.

[People who've crossed his friends or crossed him first? Bets are off. But it takes some audacity to do that, so Ren considers it a rare thing. The remark does sound genuine, if nothing else, even if the delicacy that rests on the words "don't like" indicates a distaste of rather more power than just those words would normally imply.

Perhaps he considers it a bit too genuine, because Ren apparently feels the need to distract from it with a sighing, pouty interjection a moment or two later.] Honestly, though, why you suddenly have a problem with that sort of thing now when you were perfectly fine with it the other day...

walks in late with starbucks bc i'm the Worst hi

[stuns]

[ there's something distinctly nureyev about the sweeping gesture, a performance and a dismissal all in one and it's days like these that juno really wishes that people would cut the theatrics. overall, he looks a little surprised because the entire thing does sound... genuine in a way that juno can only just nod a bit towards, tilting his head back just a little bit, observing.

until he squints just a little at the last bit, raising a brow and leaning his hip against a slightly collapsed wall.

the hell is he talking about? ]

What do you mean "the other day"?

[ he crosses one ankle over the other, running through his mind the possibilities of what ren might even be talking about. but nothing really rings a bell?

god you're so stupid. ]

[thedarkbond]

[...Oh, this is going to be interesting.

Ren's fingers curl against his lower lip, in that way he does when he's trying to disguise laughter, but doesn't care enough to not make that fact completely obvious. Admittedly, he's working on a complete guess here, but that choice of fake name and what happened afterwards...well. It's a little too coincidental to actually be a coincidence, as far as Ren's concerned. Not to mention Juno definitely has the right kind of droll humour to have been the person on the other end of all that.

When Ren speaks, his tone is light and a bit too innocent, though he makes no effort to make his expression any less amused.] You forgot about our talk...? I'm disappointed... [He lets that hang in the air for just a moment before he continues.] You were so eager to be on the other end of my sword, too...Dahlia-san.

[is that one ringing any bells, juno]

[stuns]

[ ...

juno blinks a little bit, like he's being shaken from some kind of daze. because boy... that... that sure does sound awfully familiar and he definitely definitely didn't think someone would put two and two together. but he doesn't jump immediately to that, coughing just a little like he has to clear his throat.

of course, that makes it all the more obvious doesn't it? he's never been very good about keep up his covers. ]

The hell makes you so sure about that?

[ someone is definitely not aware of their married body double running around. womp womp.



he's a bad liar. it's all over his face. ]

[thedarkbond]

[It's definitely written all over his face, and Ren hums slightly with amusement, tapping at his own cheek.]

Well, other than your reaction...I met a charming lady not long ago who happened to have your face. If a little bit better groomed and dressed. They called themselves Dahlia Rose.

["Lady" definitely seems like a term that fit the way Dahlia wanted to come across in his airs and graces of higher class, and hey, it seems to be Juno's feminine term of choice anyway. Though it does make him wonder what a nice dress could do for Juno himself.]

You should consider dressing up yourself sometime, you know~

[stuns]

[ juno's mouth opens for half a moment before it closes again. he thinks about it for all of the time it takes to blink before realize that. well. looks like he didn't get out of all of these weird body double shenanigans. the thought of it makes him cringe just a little, some of it seeped out awkwardly into shoulders coming up a little to his ears.

god this is embarrassing. ]

Yeah. Well. If they give me a reason to, maybe I will. Lately? I don't see the point.

[ he lifts a hand, rubbing the back of his neck slowly. ]

Good old Dahlia Rose... great. Figures.

[thedarkbond]

Oh? Isn't it fine just to dress up for your own sake...? [Ren's frown at that is a little bit pouty - it seems like a shame to not see the point in making yourself look nice. Obviously it's an issue he'll have to try and rectify at some point.

It's a little more interesting that Juno seems to be familiar with his double, and Ren curls a hand under his chin with an expression of mild interest.]

It's a little bit unusual for someone to know a counterpart like that, isn't it...? [Unless they're twins, but that seems somewhat unlikely.]

[stuns]

When we're not cleaning up after a dragon.

[ because juno's not dressing up to dig graves. ]

Dahlia's a false identity I had during a case.

[ a heist.

albeit the amount of time juno spent as dahlia was pretty short considering he's a terrible liar from the very beginning. this throat works a little. hell, he didn't even create dahlia in the first place, nureyev just dumped a bunch of papers into his hands and told him to play the part. no insight, no nothing. ]

Didn't think I'd get into a "speak of the Devil" kind of situation though.

[thedarkbond]

Hmm...I'll hold you to that... [He says it innocently enough, but hey, if Juno's going to imply he'd dress up in other circumstances, Ren will take him at his word.

It's an interesting point he goes on to, though - something as simple as a false identity apparently having form in another world. Ren gives a lengthy hum, tapping his lip with one finger.]

You wouldn't with something like that, would you? [It's odd, but Ren can't help but laugh a moment later.] Though I'm not sure I can picture you playing that kind of attitude quite as well. You're too grumpy and reserved for that.

[stuns]

[ you better not be holding him to anything. juno squints a little as he says that before shaking his head. his shoulders edge upwards just slightly as he taps fingers a bit on his folded arms now. ]

Sounds like Dahlia outplayed me, which kind of doesn't surprise me. I didn't do so hot with that cover when I was using the name.

[ at least, he's not sure if he did or not. dahlia had... a lot going on. a husband that juno wasn't aware he had, a card game he was invited to that he wanted nothing to do with. he looks a little defeated at that, but nothing more. ]

[thedarkbond]

[Ren laughs a little at that.] Well, there's nothing wrong with being grumpy and reserved either. It's cute, and fun to play with.

[Somehow, Ren's tone is...still bright and innocent in saying that, instead of back to his more questionable one. Though even in his more innocent years, he was never not the type to mess around with people a bit, really.]

What kind of case needed a cover like that, anyway...?

[stuns]

[ uh!!!!

juno seems a little startled by that statement, and if he could flush, he would, but seeing as how he's actually a little concerned that dahlia is running around, he's a bit more worried about him finding nureyev and possibly blowing his cover.

he lifts a hand and rubs his jaw a little to diffuse the heat gathering in his face. ]

Getting an alien bomb off the fasted vault on Mars. Had to go undercover at a casino.

[thedarkbond]

[Unfortunately, Ren can identify the motion of someone trying not to show a facial expression, and his attention focuses that tiny bit more on Juno even as he carries on in his generally airheaded tone.]

Oh? That would have been pretty fun to watch, since you said you didn't know much about tabletop games...it's always kind of adorable to watch people try to fit in in places like that...

[He's just going to keep right on using those cute words.] I think seeing you try to keep the right presence for that kind of outfit would have been pretty cute too. Though I guess you probably would've been thinking more about the bomb.

[He drops that as if it's somewhat of an afterthought...which is kind of is for him, since he's busy trying to make Juno make a cute face.]

[stuns]

[ god why is he like this?????? juno shifts a little with a withering sigh, trying to scramble for the last dregs of his composure (and patience) even though between the heat at his face and the slight pounding in his temple it's very difficult to do so. ]

I barely had the time to try, the guy knew who I was right away. I've got a talent for attracting everyone who wants to kill me within a thousand mile radius.

[ did you want a cute face? you get a half pout, still flush. it's embarrassing to admit that. especially when he was undercover to start with, and hardly of his own free will. dammit nureyev. ]

But yeah, I might have been a little preoccupied...

[thedarkbond]

[Ren initially doesn't even respond to Juno's actual words, instead just raising a hand to point at that pouty, embarrassed look.] Oh, good, that's the kind of cute face I wanted to see. It suits you~

[Because that absolutely, one hundred percent needed to be said before he goes on to actually acknowledge that Juno Said Words That Mean Things. He's still smiling a little airheadedly when he does, though.]

It's interesting to have lots of strong opponents, though, isn't it? I guess it might get a little tiring if all of them are trying to kill you, but that just means the stakes are nice and high.

[Ren is the kind of person who responds to even world-ending threats with the two extremes of "whining that he's too tired for this garbage" or "openly claiming he doesn't give a damn what happens to the world, he just wants to stomp on whoever's trying to end it".]

[stuns]

[ juno has to wonder just why the hell ren has to be like this. he tries to ignore the remark about the whole "cute face" deal, ducking his head just slightly and trying to make it look as absolutely natural as possible. however, being exactly who he is, it looks anything but natural and far more... avoidant. ]

Everyone needs a vacation now and then from all the death threats. You know, one time someone went as far as to write my name in blood on a wall... [ he makes a face. eugh. ] some people get real dramatic about it.

[ he nods forward: ] You got a few?

[thedarkbond]

[Ren hums a little at that question, tucking his hands behind his back and tapping the tip of one boot against the ground in a cute, innocent gesture like some kind of sweet summer maiden remembering her loves, except his smile is a tiny bit too hungry for that.]

Well, they're not usually trying to kill me, but I've fought a lot of different kinds of strong people. Some of them were pretty dramatic about it too, but I prefer them to be a little entertaining for me before I crush them under my heel.

[His tone remains silvery and almost too light throughout that, a fond and reminiscent sort of manner that stands in high contrast to the actual words.]

[stuns]

[ oh it's definitely a bit too... much to be something innocent. in a way, it reminds juno of a much more tempered down cecil - one who isn't as blood thirsty and willing to murder him for the sake of the ratings. he definitely... likes ren more than cecil, which may or may not say a lot (it doesn't, but feelings are strange, to be honest.) ]

From what I just saw, yeah, I can tell you really enjoy that... Literally even.

[ he does seem at least a little more at ease, though not completely. ]

Last time someone tried to be dramatic about something, they tied me to a chair and tried to take my head off while on a live stream....

[thedarkbond]

Well, I wouldn't lie about something like that, would I~? [Ren winks slightly at Juno, expression settling into something somewhat more amused than anything. He doesn't exactly have much in the way of shame to speak of when it comes to talking about what he finds fun to play with.

He frowns a bit at Juno's other remark, though, resting his head on his knuckles with a slightly pouty look.] That's pretty rude of them. It could've been fun if they'd asked nicely to do it...minus the taking your head off part, obviously...

[Ignore what else someone might be doing to someone tied to a chair on a live stream, clearly the only problem is the head removal and the fact that they didn't ask permission.]

[stuns]

[ well. at least ren has his priorities straight. juno was totally worried about that. definitely. just. concerned. he shakes his head a little and maybe there's a tight laugh that slips out past his lips. it's not exactly the fun kind. ]

Yeah, well the Kanagawas have a funny way of slipping it into the fine print. When it comes to them, they'll do anything for the ratings even if it means live decapitation.

[thedarkbond]

[That actually has Ren looking a lot more disappointed about the whole thing, letting out a hefty sigh as if this is exactly the sort of awful transgression he's had to deal with a thousand times over himself.]

What is it with villains and making things boring so they can draw attention to themselves...? None of them have any sense of fun...all the ones I fought were even more boring, they didn't even tie me or anyone interesting up, they just monologued a lot and said a bunch of trite things...

[Ren has a lot of Opinions about bad boring villains, having been a much more interesting (in his opinion) one himself. He tries not to mention that particular detail unless he has to, though.]

[stuns]

[ he wouldn't say the kanagawas are boring so much that they're... predictable. the last time he had to deal with them prior to the case of grim's mask, well... he definitely wouldn't call it boring. but the kanagawas have a modus operandi, and they've got a flair that's all their own. once you catch onto it, he supposes it could be considered a little boring.

he's been known to be a little blasé about it all, but that's just because he's used to it. ]

Past experience says they don't have anything better to do. [ shaking his head with a slight chuckle. ] They were probably hoping to talk your ears off so that you'd just give up. Couldn't agree more - that gets a little boring.

[ except his monologues. those are just art ok. but u won't know bc they're usually done when he's alone and mopey ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ]

[thedarkbond]

[Boring and predictable are pretty much the same thing as far as Ren's concerned, so that's not much of an argument to him. His mouth tweaks into a bit of a petulant pout at the reasoning given there, though.]

They should get a better motivation, then... [He'd always had a very good one, which meant he usually limited his monologuing to situations where it was actually entertaining. To a certain value of the term.] If they wanted us to give up, they shouldn't talk about how they can't be stopped and bragging things like that...that just makes me want to watch them squirm under my heel even more...

[Ren's tone remains pouty and petulant despite that abrupt right turn into the extremely questionable.]

1/2

[stuns]

[ this face. ]