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Lilac Dream Song
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Psi Well raised to level 2.
Celzt backs into the darkness of the alley slowly, and she begins to speak, but she makes no effort to try and face him.
“Epsilon? What are you doing here still, you were supposed to leave, that's what the distractions were for. You shouldn't be risking your own freedom to see me even though I cannot tell you how badly I've wanted to see you when I heard you were alive from Shula. I was very jealous. Why did you have to get arrested, why couldn't you have came to see me before committing murder. You already broke a promise to get out of the Labyrinth alive with me, you big d-dumb shark.”
While Celst speaks, Epsilon breaks his stealth and gives her a firm hug, holding her and letting her get her thoughts out. There is a distinct silence as the blind woman reaches back to touch him, “I'm glad you are safe and with me now.”
The shadow speaks quiet, clear, and gravely. Just above the volume of a whisper, “Being locked in jail doesn't grant the freedom to talk to whoever I damn well please. I had some unfinished business with the Duke douche-bag that I could not put off attending, and I would get thrown in jail to do it again.
I can't stay long. I really shouldn't be taking this risk and I have things I have to do on this island. Asking you to stick around would be selfish, and it isn't the best decision. My track record with luck is abysmal if you didn't pay attention in the Labyrinth.
Do me a favor. Get off of this rock. Go out, see the world, make something grand of yourself. Staying here will benefit you nothing. If not for yourself, then do it for me. I have this nasty feeling shit is about to hit the fan and when it happens, I'd really enjoy knowing you're someplace far far away from here when it does. Honestly I don't think I'd be able to handle knowing that something I end up doing is going to cause you more harm than I've already done.” Epsilon signifies the end of his speech with a soft kiss to Celzt's cheek. She returns the notion and leans back into his arms more than she already was.
“You didn't hurt me, I just couldn't cope. I was selfish and I didn't want to believe you were gone and it turns out I was right. I'd rather not have to lose you again, but I realize you've got important things to do and I'll have to accept it. If you want me to leave, then I'll do so, but I wish you would come with us and start a new life, like a brand new family.
Thank you for everything you've ever done for me. Rescuing me, leading me through the labyrinth protecting me as long as you did. Telling me about yourself and your family. I couldn't stop thinking about you even after we had escaped. Do me a favor while you're off on your dangerous life. Please do not die again. I couldn't bear to hear you've died ever again. Especially since, well, I l-lo--”
Celst is interrupted, Epsilon's finger gently pressing to her lips.
“Of course you do, Celzt. You're a good kid, but right now, after all I've been through, I can't. Not so soon. It probably will not be for a very long time. The heart heals slower than the body. You know what got me in that pit in the first place. Royalty isn't one to leave grudges go, you really think they wouldn't end up going after you to get to me? No. It's just too dangerous to be around me.
Another time, under different circumstances, then yes. You have a whole life in front of you, and freedom. I've already ruined my own, and I won't see you suffer any more than you've already. Go, I'll be fine. I promise you that. Now just get together with everyone and leave the island. Please don't let yourself get wrapped up in a brash fool like me. Once I've done what I must do, I'll see if I can find you. You have to promise me that you won't wait for me.”
“I don't know if I can make that promise, but I need to catch up to everyone before the boat leaves.” She says.
“Don't worry, I will take you there.”
Epsilon takes her out for a scenic roll for a bit before dropping her off near the tavern and hides back in the shadows.
Meanwhile, Detective Nisha and the Police Chief are talking to Paul, not to be confused with another Paul of a similar name, a human fellow who seems to be tripping pretty hard. While narcotics aren't particularly illegal, he seems to insist he didn't take any, and a good portion of the town is in a similar state. “Maybe it's love with that large breasted Orach,” Paul, not Paul, insists.
The short staffed medical teams are attempting to round up and assist the large number of townsfolk who are in an inebriated state of mind.
The boat sounds a horn, as it is leaving soon. Jasper, Shula, Celst, the soldiers, and a number of others go towards the Marina area to fill the boat for departure.
With Celst's departure with the rest, most of the town in some form of distraction, all over town. Epsilon can simply retreat the forest now. He could attempt to get some clothing, and equipment in town, he could go to the gardens, the graveyard, the mountains, or a store near the mountains and the forest. Where shall he head?
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