un: man's greatest treasure (text)

[reparo]

[ooc: backdated to Sand In Your Eyes (end of)]

Hello, Hermione here, currently writing this from the exit of Ra'esh's temple.

We've found water for the sandworms in a pool, in a cave. We also found a woman in that cave. Her name was Marath, she was alive, and she was tied to the altar and chained. We've set her free - and if anyone has a word of criticism about that decision, by all means, convince me why any living soul should be chained to an altar and left to rot and to thirst and to die. I'll wait.

Anyway, Marath's people are the ones who occupied Uruksithar. She claimed she was left behind because she warned them not to go into the desert. Once freed, Marath ran (rather athletic for someone of her condition if you ask me) and left myself and Vi locked in the temple.

Don't worry, we're out now. Keep an eye out for Marath, if you can. And don't drink the water from the cave if you make it there, it felt...oozy.

[ooc; If you'd like some context, here you go.]

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[reparo]

[ Sometimes he says some really good things. ]

Well, luckily neither scenarios have happened and we can return to talking about the mysteries of this world.

[blackscales]

My time is always yours.

[ You know he loves to talk shop. ]

Is there something I could bring you?

[ Yes, he knows you meant via text in reality. Yes, this is absolutely an excuse to check up on you. No, he's not taking feedback on that. ]

[reparo]

I should be fine for now, thank you.

[ The mother hen does not like to be mother henned, and yes this makes her a hypocrite. By all means, show up in her tent with hot chocolate and a lecture about why it's important to rely on friends. ]

Could I ask you for an honest answer to one question?

[blackscales]

Of course, speak your mind.

[reparo]

What would you have done?

[blackscales]

Without knowing the full detail, I couldn't say. Did you learn anything additional from her? Other than of her people, and her being left behind after warning them.

[reparo]

Maybe not necessarily from her, but the surroundings. To find the key - she said the ones who'd chained her had dropped it, I know, foolish or desperate or something of that sort - I got in the water, and it did not feel like water. It burned, a little like if you brush against nettles, as long as I was inside it.

But also, I'm not asking if you'd have done it whether you knew more details. I am asking if you would have freed someone in chains, for the simple reasons that they were in chains.

[blackscales]

For that alone, no. Not without better understanding why.

[reparo]

[ That is...mildly disappointing to learn, but at least it's honest. Which she asked for. ]

Thank you for answering.

[blackscales]

I have my own bias, based on experiences. I wouldn't wish you the same.

[reparo]

I appreciate that you haven't come to express disappointment yet, at least.

[blackscales]

Given we have no idea if your actions were the wrong choice, I don't see why I would. Perhaps Marath will assist us later, remembering your kindness.

[reparo]

I'm putting a fair amount of hope on that.