[dream]

[teradine]

(( OOC: Major DDS2 spoilers. For a tl;dr version of the dream, just watch this; and let me know of course if you're interacting with her in the dream or afterwards. :> ))

It's been over a month since Argilla has been awake and even longer since she's been in Karma City; but nevertheless, it's where she finds herself in this very moment. It wouldn't be accurate to say she's running for her life, since she essentially made the decision to give it up as soon as she walked out of that door; but nevertheless, she is running. Fast. There is a fresh trail of blood along the floor, but she doesn't need it to know where she's going.

She thinks -- knows this will be worth it.

A rush of energy overwhelms her as she turns a corner, knowing that she's getting closer and closer to that monster-- and she nearly doesn't stop. But she has to, upon seeing the violent scene waiting for her.

Even knowing what to expect wasn't quite enough to prepare her for this, and she is stunned. For a moment she can only stare as the Meganada sinks its teeth into Roland -- someone she'd finally learned to accept as a comrade, someone who is immobile and helpless. It makes her scream in anguish. It makes her rush forward with all of her might. There is no more fear in her eyes, no more worrying about the monster she was afraid of becoming.

In some ways, she already is one, and she intends to do what monsters do best.

Fight.

[When Argilla awakens, there is an incredible stiffness in her body like she's never felt before. She isn't transformed, like she had been just moments ago; she can tell. Her eyes don't even want to open at this point, but she forces them anyway as she slowly tries to glance around her room. Her very own room, at the Embryon base . . . how did she get here?

She spots her SFC on the ground. It had apparently fallen off, the collision pressing one of its new buttons; and without realizing it had been recording in the first place, she clicks it off and sighs.

What in the world . . . ?]

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[techno_shaman]

[Someone has been standing in Argilla's doorway for some time, but when she wakes up, they gasp and quickly attempt to step out of sight.]

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[teradine]

[Argilla hadn't expected anyone when she stepped out of her own room. She wasn't even sure anyone would be home . . .

But when she hears that gasp, she stops. For a moment, she thinks maybe she's hearing things; she isn't as alert as she usually is, but then her head turns to see her.

That somebody.]

. . . Sera.

[She stares blankly in confusion for a moment -- but eventually her lips curl into a smile.]

[techno_shaman]

[Now that she's been discovered, she meekly comes out from hiding and approaches her.]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you. I just...

[teradine]

[Argilla shakes her head, despite how confused she feels. She knows Sera didn't wake her.]

I was already awake. It's -- It's good to see you.

[techno_shaman]

[That's her line. Sera's not the one that faced that horrible monster...

A mixture of emotions -- pain, sadness, confusion, weakness -- overcomes her, and she steps quickly to Argilla's side and throws her arms around her.

She's never been more grateful for Vatheon's existence.]

I MEANT TO SAY AFTER. they both begin with "A" okay

[bufudine]

[It's quite some time after Argilla's dream that Serph sees the broadcast. But when he does, Serph searches for her; she must be awake now, after that long period of sleep.

When he finds her.]

Argilla.

[You're awake. He holds up his SFC.]

Is this what happened to you?

[And Roland, after he 'died'?]

. . . lmfao Ten, they both work in this case.

[teradine]

[. . . . . .

Forgive her, leader, she isn't as alert as she should be at the moment. She is staring at him blankly, having just stepped out of her own room, and it takes her a moment to make the connection between Serph's SFC and her dream.

Her dream . . . it was so vivid. Had she relived it?

She grabs at his SFC, blinking once.]

How did you -- ?

[bufudine]

[Serph allows her to take the SFC.]

One of the past curses recorded and broadcasted foreigners' dreams.

[That's how he was able to see Argilla's.]

[teradine]

[. . . Ah.

She stares at his SFC after taking it, and though the dream isn't broadcasting at the moment, she can almost see how it would look. She takes a deep breath and allows her hand with the SFC to fall back to her side.]

I see.

[She should probably answer his question as well. So that's followed by a nod.]

. . . Yes. It's exactly what happened, though I wasn't expecting to show it off this way.

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[rainbowarch]

[Of all of the Embryon, Cielo is the one who's seen the most of what happens back in their world.

One of the few things he he didn't see, however, was what exactly happened in the power plant moments before it exploded. When he sees this broadcast, he heads straight for Argilla's room and knocks on the door.]

[teradine]

[Argilla has been staring at her SFC, tracing her hands along the new buttons. She is contemplating; her mouth is dry, and moving feels awkward. But hearing the knock at the door brings back some of her alertness.

She moves to open it. It feels like it's been a long time since she's seen those blue locks of his.]

Cielo.

[. . . She still isn't sure what to make of all this, so she just stares, smiling slightly -- thankful for a familiar face.]

[rainbowarch]

You okay, sis?

[If he were to be honest, that was not a very easy thing for him to watch. He doesn't know where this conversation is going, but he does know that he wants to make sure she's fine.]

[teradine]

. . . My head feels heavy.

[Rather than simply say she's fine, she would rather give him a more honest answer. Thinking about the dream, her lips fall into a frown again, and her gaze falls slightly too; but she focuses instead on her physical status.

Because it's just that much easier to talk about.]

It's been a long time, hasn't it?

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[donotcomprehend]

[It's becoming a theme with the Embryon, by now. In other words, Gale is hunting down Argilla as well, after seeing that dream broadcast on the SFC.]

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[teradine]

[By now, Argilla has stretched and feels a little more like herself. When Gale finds her, she is taking a walk in the Embryon's garden. She is very much done with sitting and resting and lying down.

For now.

She turns around when she hears his footsteps.]

Gale, you're here.

[Ber voice is a bit reserved, a bit soft. But there is relieve behind her words.]

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[donotcomprehend]

Yes. You were affected by the curse.

[He himself has been plenty tired because of it, but he hasn't hit one of the buttons yet, and he's not planning on it, after seeing what happened to both Serph and Argilla.]

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[teradine]

[Ah . . .

At that, she can't help but frown just a little bit. Her gaze falls on one of the flowers -- which are beautiful, and surprisingly easy to look at by comparison.]

The others have said.

I . . . suppose you saw it as well, then.

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[contemptibility]

[Tiir may not be one of the Embryon, but still, he considers Argilla to be a friend.

And so, he ends up in front of her door, as he knocks.]

Ah, Argilla? Are you all right?

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[teradine]

[She recognizes that voice.

Having slept for far longer than is healthy, she is up and about, walking around her room. She hasn't decided how she'll face the others yet, but she knows they must have worried.

Here, someone has saved her the trouble.]

Tiir.

[As quickly as she can manage, she walks over to the door and opens it.]

. . . Yes, I'm all right. At least, I think so.

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[contemptibility]

[He tilts his head.]

Do you want to talk about it?

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[teradine]

[. . . She doesn't answer at first. How should she? How can she . . .]

I -- don't know. Should I?

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[dualbladewarrior]

[Things have been pretty quiet on Hubert's end, even with having his friends move in to his house recently, so seeing this actually gives him a bit of a start.

He hesitates before contacting, but Argilla is a friend, regardless of how little they've been talking lately.]

Are you alright... ?

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[teradine]

[The familiar head of blue hair is not entirely unexpected. When Argilla answers the SFC call, she looks a little more at ease -- though the dream still haunts her.

It doesn't really matter to her how long it's been. Friends -- comrades -- can always pick up where they left off.]

Yes, I am now. I appreciate you checking up on me, Hubert.

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[dualbladewarrior]

[That's what he was hoping for.]

I feel as though I got off easy from this curse... it's hardly fair to see so many people suffering in memories only to have mine be utterly ridiculous.

It's the least I can do, I suppose...

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[teradine]

[. . . Ridiculous?

Well then. Argilla does tilt her head slightly at that, looking curious. There's no way he can leave it at that.]

I had no idea you were affected as well. What did you dream about?