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Ah... I seem to have gotten a handle on this device... I think...

[Ioder peers closely at the SFC in his hand, head tilting slightly to the side thoughtfully. For all his confusion, he looks slightly bemused. His first couple of weeks in Vatheon have been... interesting, to say the least.]

My cousin, Estellise, informed me that I should make an introduction here. My name is Ioder and-- I've never kissed anyone, not in the 18 years I've been alive--

[The bemused expression is gone in a flash, replaced by wide green eyes and hands over his mouth, voice coming out muffled behind them]

O... oh... so this is that curse-- Sometimes when I'm alone, I sing silly songs to myself to pass the time, because days in the palace were just that lonely--

[His hands clench tighter, eyes closing. Eventually he manages enough composure to reach forward...]

Perhaps I should do this another time...

[and turn the device off before it gets any worse]

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That's true. Although you have to wonder how little people enjoy having their trust played around with. Heaven knows I hate it. But I live in a delicate lie, so I suppose I don't have any right to say that.

I don't think anyone truly likes it, no. Though I suppose in some situations it can't be helped. It seems like the life of an imperial is nothing but lies, and a hate it and wish I had nothing to do with it some days.

Since when is the life of nobility ever anything but pain, selfishness and cover stories? Even when I was torn from it and thrown into enemy territory, I still found myself caught up in the damn messes it caused.

[There's a long pause before he types again.]

Normally this city works just fine, even with its quirks. I don't mind it. But things like this curse - things that mess with who a person is and how much they want to lie about - make me question why we're all here in the first place and what kind of bastard would take such pleasure in causing people embarrassment and pain without their consent..

[Guy, are you Ioder?]

It leaves me to question if it's even possible for a person to be behind this all. At least a person as you and I might know them to be. Because humans can be awful, but I've seen things that put human horrors to shame.

[Not the last time he checked!]

Even ordinary people can be mad enough to avoid any reason behind their actions. Enough so that wars are started and lives are pointlessly taken for their selfish cause. And they wonder why people like me pursue revenge.

Ah. Anyways. The coral in the middle of the city is what most people point to as the source of all this. The local citizens are pretty religiously attached to it, and it does seem to have a lot of power. I'm just hesitant to say that it's the cause of everything - I've already dismissed Auldrant's religion due to spite, and I have no interest in getting involved with another.

The coral?

[okay, for all the things he's seen, he has to admit that actually sounds a tiny bit ridiculous. But he's not going to question it.

Out loud anyway.]

I understand what you mean, though. About ordinary people becoming unreasonable and reacting completely on instinct. My world was nearly destroyed because of similar actions and to this day I hate how truly powerless I was through it all.

[Just wait until you have to touch it, Ioder...]

I sincerely try to think the best of those I come across. But I'm not so foolish as to assume that all men intend for good, or that man can't be behind much larger things. My homeland was destroyed and my family murdered because of the directions of one man, after all.

Well, I'm sure neither of us want to dwell on any of this for right now. Besides, I haven't introduced myself yet, have I? The name's Guy. Short for Gailardia.

Ah. But please. Just call me Guy.

It's better to assume the best rather than the worst, though. I know it's not always practical but I would rather be an optimist, even in the worst of times.

[he says nothing of the confessions this time. It's probably better, seeing as neither of them are really saying them of their own volition.]

Guy then? Alright, Guy. It's nice to meet you.

Agreed.

I'll have to introduce myself properly after this whole mess is over... Ioder, right? This is really a messy way to meet new people, haha. I hope, in the meantime, you're able to find yourself a place to stay and companions to confide in.

[Whoa. He made it through a text without confessing anything. This is a welcome relief.]

[It's so wonderful when that happens.]

Yes, Ioder. And I agree with you whole-heartedly about what a mess this is.

[it's text, so of course Guy can't see it, but Ioder is chuckling to himself on the other end.]

My cousin has actually given me a place to stay until I can find my own. It's quite a bit of luck that she's here as well.

Ah, so you do have someone you know here? And a family member as well - you're quite a lucky bastard, aren't you?

[Whoops, that was short lived. And rude. Ouch.]

[Ouch indeed.

But... Ioder's more than willing to be forgiving because of what's going on.]

I probably am lucky, yes. Though I feel terrible for not realizing she was missing in the first place, and she doesn't even know.

What's her name? Curiosity's sake, of course, so you don't need to share if you don't wish to, haha. I don't really get to meet many women, is all.

No, it's quite alright. Estellise. I've heard she knows quite a few people here already, which doesn't surprise me at all.

Ah, I recognize that name - I've talked to her once or twice. Send her my regards.

She had a rather unique way of dealing with the curse, if I remember correctly...

Oh? Did she? And I'll be sure to do that.

Ask her about it sometime. It was rather clever.

Ah. And.... tell her to remember to shut her communicator off if she's going to try it again.

Ah... well, I'll be sure to do that then. It shouldn't be difficult to bring up.

She seems like a bright girl. I'll have to meet her face to face one of these days - I'm afraid I haven't had the chance.

Oh, she most certainly is. And you should meet her, if you get the chance.

Hah, perhaps I can kill two birds with one stone and meet the both of you while you're still together? If it's not a bother, of course.

I wouldn't mind that at all, actually!

Great! We'll have to get together sometime after this curse is over - I really don't want to embarrass Estellise again, after all.

After the curse would be preferable, yes. I think it's cute when Estelleise is flustered, though.

[Oh, hello curse. Nice to see you again.]

Agreed.

Although, honestly, I'd prefer that she's comfortable this time. Our last talk wasn't under the best of circumstances.

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