lordoftheozarks: by gronckle @ij (Default)
lordoftheozarks ([personal profile] lordoftheozarks) wrote2023-06-13 08:20 pm

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When the ringing stops, all you'll hear is a cold voice that says one simple word, "Speak."
redlightgreenlight: (looking down)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2025-05-01 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
“At the very least our lives are too closely intertwined for us to be separated.”

She pauses and her voice drops.

“At most my soul is clinging to a heart that doesn’t belong to it.”

And she’s not certain how stable a connection like that could ever be.

“Either way, she and I are both here, though she is currently sealed by dark magic.”
redlightgreenlight: (thinking)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2025-05-02 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Her gaze rises to meet his.

“Sometimes, but the Void mostly keeps to itself these days. Earlier was an exception.”

Valdis watches him in silence for a moment after his second question, uncertain whether to answer with the truth or to deflect.

“I don’t know. The seal was originally meant to imprison me, not her. The Captain forced us to switch places and she has been quiet since.”
redlightgreenlight: (a sort of innocence)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2025-05-02 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"The Void is the animalistic part of Tiamat, it remains free while her consciousness is sealed away."

Valdis doesn't shy away from his touch, nor from the sudden anger in him.

"His name was Maxwell, he made a deal with Tiamat to release her in exchange for my soul, he didn't realize that she would betray him."
redlightgreenlight: (Unsure)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2025-05-06 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
The corner of her mouth twitches as she resists a tired smile at the emotions he's feeling. Perhaps she shouldn't be surprised he caught feelings, maybe she wouldn't be surprised if she develops some in return.

"I'm afraid I don't know the answer to either question. The former seems to become restless when I commit violence for the sake of violence...the consumption of the heart of a demon prince likely didn't help either. As for the latter, I didn't even realize anything happened on the Eterna until I spoke to Mortanne. It was like I went to sleep and never woke up until she called me. I learned later that Tiamat almost destroyed the Eterna and it was the Captain who switched us right before Mortanne called me here."

What happened after on the Entera she only knows from those who arrived here from after her time on the ship.
Edited 2025-05-06 01:45 (UTC)
redlightgreenlight: (skeptical)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2025-05-06 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
“Perhaps. But I was born from violence, so who’s to say for certain what my true nature is.”

Her gaze flits away from him again.

“I am quite tired of being yanked around by beings more powerful than myself.”

It was why she had been so tempted by Aster and why she probably will be until she devours his heart too.

“You can ask Max, or Fever. I trust them to be truthful, though they are likely going to be protective of such things.”

Especially after what Efrain did to them.
redlightgreenlight: (looking down)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2025-05-21 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Valdis closes her eyes, tiredness starting to take over.

“I have not known what I am for some time. An Angel of Death? A Hellhound? Somehow both and neither at once.”

The title she could claim feels too wrong. To call herself something she hates even if it would fit.

“But either way, I would not have come to you if I believed you would take advantage of me. Not only would you not risk my wrath, or Max’s, you actually care about me.”

She’s already said that, but it bears repeating, if only to allow it to sink in for both of them.

“Which is probably why I trust you to guard me while I recover and ensure Max knows I am alright.”

She had left them all so suddenly and hidden herself until she couldn’t stand it any longer.

“It could be a few days.”
redlightgreenlight: (calm)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2025-05-28 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
She sighs deeply, the exhaustion seeping in faster now.

“Yes. Just let them know I am safe and will find them when I can. I trust you will be delicate with the details should they ask.”

She would prefer to explain it all herself.

“Three days. Longer than that, you should probably get Neil. I’d prefer Erin, but she’s not here.”
redlightgreenlight: (thinking)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2025-06-03 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
Valdis is too tired to even notice his reaction to Erin's name and she's asleep before he even finishes speaking.