[Poly Entry 33:] Another year

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[Accidental Video:]

[See one scholar peacefully reading his book by the windowsill when a piece of leaf falls onto the page and he glances out. He somberly stared and softly mumbled to himself.]

Another change in season... and another year, hm...

[He cracked a small smile as he watched the leaves fall. Hello autumn.]

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[stargathering]

[ There was something melancholy about his words. Tyr's voice was soft, almost distant. ] Yeah... It wasn't really like this last year, but... It's not bad.

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[He chuckled.] Indeed. Though those leaves may become troublesome with time.

[And goodness, was he growing another year older too. How time flies.]

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You're right. Even though Riou is trying to put them to use and burning them now, they're going to become a nuisance soon...

[ How old are you, Klarth? Why didn't you tell Tyr so he could almost make a delicious cake? ]

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He's burning them?

[Why~ 31 if one was to add the length of time he's been here~ but NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW THAT /SOBS HE'S STILL YOUNG HE SWEARS!]

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Well, that's certainly one way to handle them.

[stargathering]

[ Young Man Klarth~ He's still a boy! A boy that's about twice Tyr's physical age... ]

He's using them to cook. I'm not sure if it'll solve the problem, but...

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[Exaaaaaaactly~]

Ha ha ha, I suppose it's better than nothing at all.

The beginning of autumn they call it... [He began to ponder.] What was around this time of the year anyhow... Was it apple picking?

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Apple picking?

[ Tyr tries to think back, but all he remembers about this time last year was being infected by the slugs... Even if it passed by this time. ]

I'm not sure... I don't remember that, but it sounds nicer than this...

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Ah, I recalled a curse where citizens spoke of what they would often do during this time of the year. But it certainly does. I'll need to prepare more apple gumis anyhow.

[stargathering]

Oh. [ Hm. That doesn't even sound like a curse. ]

Do you want some company? I feel like we haven't done anything together in a while.

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[He paused for a moment before softly answering.]

Ah, perhaps another time... I have a few things I need to take care of still. How about on the 3rd, hm? I should be done by then.

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[ He wonders what it is, and also speaks more softly. ] ...All right. The third.

What are you working on?

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[He's already aware of Luke's plans... but whether he knew he was also going was another story. ]

I'm returning books to the library and making preparations.

[stargathering]

[ He doesn't know exactly who's involved aside from Yuri and a handful of others. He just assumed people would tell him. ]

Preparations for what?

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[He would have preferred not to worry him but he can't win in this case. It was best to let him know.]

For the journey out to sea.

[stargathering]

Out to sea... With Luke, you mean.

[ Saying outside the barrier over the network probably wouldn't be a good idea. ]

[Private]

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[He inhaled, quickly switching it to a securer line.] That's... right. [And exhaled slowly his answer. Definitely wouldn't be a good idea. Perhaps even mentioning it wasn't good, but who knew what the deities were truly capable of.]

I hope to find answers out there. For all of us.

[Private]

[stargathering]

I hope you do, too...

Make sure to pack supplies. If the harpies are any indication, it's rough out there.

[Private]

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Hm, hence the gumi making. I'm in good company with a good crew. I'm certain everything will be fine.

[Private]

[stargathering]

...Yeah, I'm sure you will be...

In fact, you should watch out for Yuri and Luke...

[Private]

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I promise I will.