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[fionnuisce]

So. That month certainly happened. As usual I'll be the contrary fool who points out that leaping directly for Jason's throat was foolish and hastily conceived. I hope at least some of you understand that outright murdering the one person that makes our own deaths a minor inconvenience would be ill-advised at best. When next this opportunity presents itself, I advise that quick planning should lead to a less half-baked idea.

[Deadpan as ever (or perhaps even more so), Waver appeared today in much better shape than he had been the previous month, though for some reason he was currently lacking the usual sunglasses. If not for the frown set deeply on his face and disapproving tone, one might dare think he might have been in a good mood.]

Now that that's been said--and without touching upon specifics--I'd like to hear how everyone else is faring at the moment. [It would be stupid to outright say HEY GUYS HOW'D THE COLLAR EXPERIMENT GO FOR YOU ALL, so Waver elected to be vague.]

If anyone should care to answer that, I have quite a lot of work to do- [He idly held up a number of sheets of what appeared to be parchment, the topmost one having runic writing on it.] -so I will most likely be found on floor twenty-seven in a half hour or so. [And for the next few days without a break, probably.]

[There followed a short pause, after which the severity in the cold and British accented speech lessened slightly.]

...My disapproval of the methods aside, congratulations. Ill-advised or not, you did accomplish something. Don't allow yourselves to think this a failure.

Comments

[video]

[fionnuisce]

Even so, I think immediately plotting to murder him was jumping the gun a bit. On the other hand...we do know whether or not he can be injured, so that counts for something.

Re: [video]

[chevalier_mal_fet]

Indeed it does. The information is quite valuable-- and was gained at great cost.

[Lancelot appears to un-stiffen a fraction.]
As to your question, my Master and myself are both faring well-- thus far.

[video]

[fionnuisce]

That's good to h-

[Stopping abruptly, a thought occurred to Waver that very much concerned him.]

...Wait, did you... [He tapped his collar in what could have been an idly thoughtful gesture, but meant as something a little more meaningful.]

Re: [video]

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[Lancelot is seen to tilt his head a fraction, as if in thought.
ed. I've just realized my dates are slightly off, but we'll just mentally fudge it a few days forward if you don't mind?]

Aye-- though not by my own Choice.

[video]

[fionnuisce]

...That doesn't make any sense. No one was supposed to be doing this involuntarily, so who talked you into it?

[chevalier_mal_fet]

Aye, I do not mean to say that I was taken by Force.
It is True that the Choice was put to me in a moment of vulnerability, and instead of keeping firmly to my refusal, I allowed myself to be-- Convinced.
[Lancelot is obviously annoyed by this fact.]

It is pointless to say by whom, as the Fault it mine. We shall see what consequence Time brings me.

[fionnuisce]

With all due respect, Lancelot, aren't you, er...concerned about certain possibilities?

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[This merits the raise of one brow-- and an initially terse response.]
I am Berserker, not a Dullard.
The thought had come to me-- though perhaps not as swiftly or centrally as I would have liked.

But I am Bonded with my Master-- he yet bears the Seal, and the Contract has been reestablished between us.
Should that hour come, I will be his to command.

[Lancelot's gaze sharpens briefly. Waver Velvet is no enemy of his or of Kariya's, but after what befell Sephiroth, he is Wary.]
I do say, though, that If any should invent or perceive a threat in me and attempt to part us-- it will not go will with them. My Master is fit to Command, and I shall Obey.

[fionnuisce]

Look, it's not any of my business--if you and Kariya can handle it, I'll trust both of you. I was just concerned about you, that's all.

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[Lancelot waves a hand a trifle tiredly.]
It is no matter-- perhaps I spoke in haste.

I do trust your eyes-- and your judgement, for the most part.
I would be Glad, Waver Velvet, if you and yours would have a Care for my Master's Spirits. For I will only be fit to Guard his Safety.

[fionnuisce]

I can't really promise much of anything, but I'll do the best that I can.

[chevalier_mal_fet]

Merely do not Shun him, this is all I ask.

Until next we meet, Waver Velvet.
[Exeunt Sit Lancleot]