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Surgeon, I wish for you to examine my Radiant.

@cryptic-wordplay

Very well.

I am concerned that he is damaged. Other humans form groups. Gavilar does not.

Gavilar has pushed everyone away from him, it seems.

Humans seem to require the companionship of other humans to be happy. Why would Gavilar push others away if he requires them? *concerned humming* Is he broken?

I do not care to get inside that man’s mine.

You have to help me fix him. You are a surgeon. That is your job.

Surgeon, I wish for you to examine my Radiant.

@cryptic-wordplay

Very well.

I am concerned that he is damaged. Other humans form groups. Gavilar does not.

Gavilar has pushed everyone away from him, it seems.

Humans seem to require the companionship of other humans to be happy. Why would Gavilar push others away if he requires them? *concerned humming* Is he broken?

Surgeon, I wish for you to examine my Radiant.

@cryptic-wordplay

Very well.

I am concerned that he is damaged. Other humans form groups. Gavilar does not.

Ha! I'm finally free of my Torment!

*punches you in the face*

@tormented-nomad

Ow! What? Who? Why?

Oh, nothing. You just hurt my friends. That's all.

I don’t even know you! Are you…Azish?

Yep.

Although, it appears a lot of people who don't know you are punching you in the face, so I thought I'd join. Not being able to so much as defend myself in a fight for years was storming annoying. Now that I'm free, I figured I'd take advantage of it.

What do you want? Why didn’t the Windrunners stop you?

Oh, those old oaths? Haven't had them for quite some time now.

Although, there was that one time...with Aux... nevermind.

My storming bodyguards! What are you talking about, you maniac?

Right. You died before I got catapulted off the planet. I almost forgot. Just thought it was your stupidity. You haven't learned a thing about the Radiants since your revival, have you?

Just go away! Leave me be! Storms…my face hurts

Mmmmm! *rapid spinning* Are you damaged? Do not be damaged! Mmmmm! I do not like this. Stop damaging my Radiant!

I’m not sure, Cozen. Just a lot of pain from the bruises.

Those Windrunners are horrible! They are not protecting you at all! I do not like Windrunners. Boring unpleasant truth-telling creatures..... mmmmm!

They’re really not…hmph. Nobody is really doing much to protect either of us.

I am not concerned for myself. You will protect me. But I worry for you. These Windrunners' conduct has been appalling. Mmmmm! Who is in charge of them? I demand we speak with them immediately, mmmmm!

I don’t think any of them like me very much, Cozen, even their leader. *He sits, sighing* Perhaps…I am not sure what to do.

Mmmmm, you seem... distressed that they do not like you. Does it upset you that they do not? I am..... similar to you. The other Cryptics do not like me much either..... they care about things that I do not and our difference bothers them.

I... do not know how to make the others like you. I apologize that I cannot be of any help. .....mmmmm I like you. Does that make you feel less upset?

I don’t know, Cozen. I sacrificed my friendships for my kingdom, my power, and now I don’t have that, or my friendships.

*He sighs.* Guess we’re both stuck together, then.

*Hums comfortingly and climbs onto his sleeve.* It is alright..... mmmmm..... may I address you by your name? I know humans are fond of formalities and titles.

Yes, you may.

*He stares at Cozen’s swirling, lost in thought*

Thank you, Gavilar.

Perhaps... we can learn? We can study the others and observe how they make friends.

Mm, maybe. I think I may have burnt my bridges, though

*He sounds distracted*

Bridges can be rebuilt.

...... *quietly, almost to himself* mmmmm I am unsure why we are now talking about bridges. Humans are strange.

Because bridges are a connection, I think. Dont worry, we both have weird humans. -Fibb

Mmmmm humans are so weird..... abstract. But not at all like abstract numbers because they possess the capacity to lie. Numbers cannot lie. Fascinating..... don't you agree?

Yes! Though my human cannot lie, they're very bad at it.

And when they lied to themself, they figured it out eventually without even needing me!

Your human does not lie? *rapid spinning* How boring! Why did you pick that one?

Because they do not lie!

Their truths are so much more interesting than the usual lies, and they're proud of them

Boring! Truths are so boring. You should leave that one for the Windrunners and pick a more interesting human. One that lies more.

You're one to talk about boring humans.

My human is not boring! His lies are simply too refined and complex for the rest of you to properly appreciate.

Your human only lies to others. If he doesn't lie to himself how can he realize things about himself? Humans realizing things about themselves and acting on it is the best part!

Gavilar does lie to himself. He believes he does good and yet he murders and is cruel to his family. Fascinating!

Wait, he truly believes that?

Mmmmm..... most of the time. Sometimes he is sad about the things he has done. It is complicated.

That is interesting!

Mmmmm, yes, you understand now. My Radiant is very interesting.

Ha! I'm finally free of my Torment!

*punches you in the face*

@tormented-nomad

Ow! What? Who? Why?

Oh, nothing. You just hurt my friends. That's all.

I don’t even know you! Are you…Azish?

Yep.

Although, it appears a lot of people who don't know you are punching you in the face, so I thought I'd join. Not being able to so much as defend myself in a fight for years was storming annoying. Now that I'm free, I figured I'd take advantage of it.

What do you want? Why didn’t the Windrunners stop you?

Oh, those old oaths? Haven't had them for quite some time now.

Although, there was that one time...with Aux... nevermind.

My storming bodyguards! What are you talking about, you maniac?

Right. You died before I got catapulted off the planet. I almost forgot. Just thought it was your stupidity. You haven't learned a thing about the Radiants since your revival, have you?

Just go away! Leave me be! Storms…my face hurts

Mmmmm! *rapid spinning* Are you damaged? Do not be damaged! Mmmmm! I do not like this. Stop damaging my Radiant!

I’m not sure, Cozen. Just a lot of pain from the bruises.

Those Windrunners are horrible! They are not protecting you at all! I do not like Windrunners. Boring unpleasant truth-telling creatures..... mmmmm!

They’re really not…hmph. Nobody is really doing much to protect either of us.

I am not concerned for myself. You will protect me. But I worry for you. These Windrunners' conduct has been appalling. Mmmmm! Who is in charge of them? I demand we speak with them immediately, mmmmm!

I don’t think any of them like me very much, Cozen, even their leader. *He sits, sighing* Perhaps…I am not sure what to do.

Mmmmm, you seem... distressed that they do not like you. Does it upset you that they do not? I am..... similar to you. The other Cryptics do not like me much either..... they care about things that I do not and our difference bothers them.

I... do not know how to make the others like you. I apologize that I cannot be of any help. .....mmmmm I like you. Does that make you feel less upset?

I don’t know, Cozen. I sacrificed my friendships for my kingdom, my power, and now I don’t have that, or my friendships.

*He sighs.* Guess we’re both stuck together, then.

*Hums comfortingly and climbs onto his sleeve.* It is alright..... mmmmm..... may I address you by your name? I know humans are fond of formalities and titles.

Yes, you may.

*He stares at Cozen’s swirling, lost in thought*

Thank you, Gavilar.

Perhaps... we can learn? We can study the others and observe how they make friends.

Mm, maybe. I think I may have burnt my bridges, though

*He sounds distracted*

Bridges can be rebuilt.

...... *quietly, almost to himself* mmmmm I am unsure why we are now talking about bridges. Humans are strange.

Because bridges are a connection, I think. Dont worry, we both have weird humans. -Fibb

Mmmmm humans are so weird..... abstract. But not at all like abstract numbers because they possess the capacity to lie. Numbers cannot lie. Fascinating..... don't you agree?

Yes! Though my human cannot lie, they're very bad at it.

And when they lied to themself, they figured it out eventually without even needing me!

Your human does not lie? *rapid spinning* How boring! Why did you pick that one?

Because they do not lie!

Their truths are so much more interesting than the usual lies, and they're proud of them

Boring! Truths are so boring. You should leave that one for the Windrunners and pick a more interesting human. One that lies more.

You're one to talk about boring humans.

My human is not boring! His lies are simply too refined and complex for the rest of you to properly appreciate.

Your human only lies to others. If he doesn't lie to himself how can he realize things about himself? Humans realizing things about themselves and acting on it is the best part!

Gavilar does lie to himself. He believes he does good and yet he murders and is cruel to his family. Fascinating!

Wait, he truly believes that?

Mmmmm..... most of the time. Sometimes he is sad about the things he has done. It is complicated.

Cozen, do you think once they start telling truths, Radiants become less sad? I like the taste of Gav's lies, but they are very heavy and I do not want him to be sad all the time... is yours sad, too?

Everyone says a Radiant needs to start out cracked, but they do not say how to make them heal... mmmm...

- @story-cryptic

Yes..... Gavilar is very sad too. I do not know how to fix it. I enjoy his lies but..... mmmmm the more advanced Lightweavers do seem more content. Perhaps truths are good for humans?

Gavilar seems the most sad at his lack friends. I am his friend but I think he would like more. Does your Radiant have friends? Perhaps it is not truths, perhaps they require human companionship to keep them healthy. I am..... mmmmm..... unsure how to acquire friends. Do you know?

story-cryptic

Mmmmmm!! Friends! That makes sense! Even the other Lightweavers are often in groups with other humans.

Gav has... the sword ardent, who is his teacher, and he has his family, but he does not spend much time with them. I... mmmmm, I think he does not know how? Complicated. The past and the lies make human friendships complicated? Mmmmmm...

A theory: when they say truths, it will make friendship easier?

Humans do appear to congregate in groupings when left to their own devices..... mmmmm..... ours do not. Perhaps they are damaged somehow? We should speak to that surgeon to verify.

Mmmmm..... I am considering your theory..... mmmmm..... Yes, I believe it may have merit. As they speak more Words, Radiants seem to grow more content. Mmmmm..... how does one lead their Radiant to advance their Ideals?

Cozen, do you think once they start telling truths, Radiants become less sad? I like the taste of Gav's lies, but they are very heavy and I do not want him to be sad all the time... is yours sad, too?

Everyone says a Radiant needs to start out cracked, but they do not say how to make them heal... mmmm...

- @story-cryptic

Yes..... Gavilar is very sad too. I do not know how to fix it. I enjoy his lies but..... mmmmm the more advanced Lightweavers do seem more content. Perhaps truths are good for humans?

Gavilar seems the most sad at his lack friends. I am his friend but I think he would like more. Does your Radiant have friends? Perhaps it is not truths, perhaps they require human companionship to keep them healthy. I am..... mmmmm..... unsure how to acquire friends. Do you know?

Humans require friendship and understanding of themselves both. Maybe introduce my human to Gavilar? I don’t think they know what he’s done yet. -Fibb

Mmmmm, I suppose we can try. I will attempt to refrain from calling your human boring in Gavilar's presence. I would not want to sway his opinion and sabotage his budding friendship.

Ha! I'm finally free of my Torment!

*punches you in the face*

@tormented-nomad

Ow! What? Who? Why?

Oh, nothing. You just hurt my friends. That's all.

I don’t even know you! Are you…Azish?

Yep.

Although, it appears a lot of people who don't know you are punching you in the face, so I thought I'd join. Not being able to so much as defend myself in a fight for years was storming annoying. Now that I'm free, I figured I'd take advantage of it.

What do you want? Why didn’t the Windrunners stop you?

Oh, those old oaths? Haven't had them for quite some time now.

Although, there was that one time...with Aux... nevermind.

My storming bodyguards! What are you talking about, you maniac?

Right. You died before I got catapulted off the planet. I almost forgot. Just thought it was your stupidity. You haven't learned a thing about the Radiants since your revival, have you?

Just go away! Leave me be! Storms…my face hurts

Mmmmm! *rapid spinning* Are you damaged? Do not be damaged! Mmmmm! I do not like this. Stop damaging my Radiant!

I’m not sure, Cozen. Just a lot of pain from the bruises.

Those Windrunners are horrible! They are not protecting you at all! I do not like Windrunners. Boring unpleasant truth-telling creatures..... mmmmm!

They’re really not…hmph. Nobody is really doing much to protect either of us.

I am not concerned for myself. You will protect me. But I worry for you. These Windrunners' conduct has been appalling. Mmmmm! Who is in charge of them? I demand we speak with them immediately, mmmmm!

I don’t think any of them like me very much, Cozen, even their leader. *He sits, sighing* Perhaps…I am not sure what to do.

Mmmmm, you seem... distressed that they do not like you. Does it upset you that they do not? I am..... similar to you. The other Cryptics do not like me much either..... they care about things that I do not and our difference bothers them.

I... do not know how to make the others like you. I apologize that I cannot be of any help. .....mmmmm I like you. Does that make you feel less upset?

I don’t know, Cozen. I sacrificed my friendships for my kingdom, my power, and now I don’t have that, or my friendships.

*He sighs.* Guess we’re both stuck together, then.

*Hums comfortingly and climbs onto his sleeve.* It is alright..... mmmmm..... may I address you by your name? I know humans are fond of formalities and titles.

Yes, you may.

*He stares at Cozen’s swirling, lost in thought*

Thank you, Gavilar.

Perhaps... we can learn? We can study the others and observe how they make friends.

Mm, maybe. I think I may have burnt my bridges, though

*He sounds distracted*

Bridges can be rebuilt.

...... *quietly, almost to himself* mmmmm I am unsure why we are now talking about bridges. Humans are strange.

Because bridges are a connection, I think. Dont worry, we both have weird humans. -Fibb

Mmmmm humans are so weird..... abstract. But not at all like abstract numbers because they possess the capacity to lie. Numbers cannot lie. Fascinating..... don't you agree?

Yes! Though my human cannot lie, they're very bad at it.

And when they lied to themself, they figured it out eventually without even needing me!

Your human does not lie? *rapid spinning* How boring! Why did you pick that one?

Because they do not lie!

Their truths are so much more interesting than the usual lies, and they're proud of them

Boring! Truths are so boring. You should leave that one for the Windrunners and pick a more interesting human. One that lies more.

You're one to talk about boring humans.

My human is not boring! His lies are simply too refined and complex for the rest of you to properly appreciate.

Your human only lies to others. If he doesn't lie to himself how can he realize things about himself? Humans realizing things about themselves and acting on it is the best part!

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Gavilar does lie to himself. He believes he does good and yet he murders and is cruel to his family. Fascinating!

Cozen, do you think once they start telling truths, Radiants become less sad? I like the taste of Gav's lies, but they are very heavy and I do not want him to be sad all the time... is yours sad, too?

Everyone says a Radiant needs to start out cracked, but they do not say how to make them heal... mmmm...

- @story-cryptic

Yes..... Gavilar is very sad too. I do not know how to fix it. I enjoy his lies but..... mmmmm the more advanced Lightweavers do seem more content. Perhaps truths are good for humans?

Gavilar seems the most sad at his lack friends. I am his friend but I think he would like more. Does your Radiant have friends? Perhaps it is not truths, perhaps they require human companionship to keep them healthy. I am..... mmmmm..... unsure how to acquire friends. Do you know?

You. Windrunner!

@cryptic-wordplay

Yes?

Your Windrunners are doing a horrible job at protecting my Radiant. People are still damaging him. Do better!

Ha! I'm finally free of my Torment!

*punches you in the face*

@tormented-nomad

Ow! What? Who? Why?

Oh, nothing. You just hurt my friends. That's all.

I don’t even know you! Are you…Azish?

Yep.

Although, it appears a lot of people who don't know you are punching you in the face, so I thought I'd join. Not being able to so much as defend myself in a fight for years was storming annoying. Now that I'm free, I figured I'd take advantage of it.

What do you want? Why didn’t the Windrunners stop you?

Oh, those old oaths? Haven't had them for quite some time now.

Although, there was that one time...with Aux... nevermind.

My storming bodyguards! What are you talking about, you maniac?

Right. You died before I got catapulted off the planet. I almost forgot. Just thought it was your stupidity. You haven't learned a thing about the Radiants since your revival, have you?

Just go away! Leave me be! Storms…my face hurts

Mmmmm! *rapid spinning* Are you damaged? Do not be damaged! Mmmmm! I do not like this. Stop damaging my Radiant!

I’m not sure, Cozen. Just a lot of pain from the bruises.

Those Windrunners are horrible! They are not protecting you at all! I do not like Windrunners. Boring unpleasant truth-telling creatures..... mmmmm!

They’re really not…hmph. Nobody is really doing much to protect either of us.

I am not concerned for myself. You will protect me. But I worry for you. These Windrunners' conduct has been appalling. Mmmmm! Who is in charge of them? I demand we speak with them immediately, mmmmm!

I don’t think any of them like me very much, Cozen, even their leader. *He sits, sighing* Perhaps…I am not sure what to do.

Mmmmm, you seem... distressed that they do not like you. Does it upset you that they do not? I am..... similar to you. The other Cryptics do not like me much either..... they care about things that I do not and our difference bothers them.

I... do not know how to make the others like you. I apologize that I cannot be of any help. .....mmmmm I like you. Does that make you feel less upset?

I don’t know, Cozen. I sacrificed my friendships for my kingdom, my power, and now I don’t have that, or my friendships.

*He sighs.* Guess we’re both stuck together, then.

*Hums comfortingly and climbs onto his sleeve.* It is alright..... mmmmm..... may I address you by your name? I know humans are fond of formalities and titles.

Yes, you may.

*He stares at Cozen’s swirling, lost in thought*

Thank you, Gavilar.

Perhaps... we can learn? We can study the others and observe how they make friends.

Mm, maybe. I think I may have burnt my bridges, though

*He sounds distracted*

Bridges can be rebuilt.

...... *quietly, almost to himself* mmmmm I am unsure why we are now talking about bridges. Humans are strange.

Because bridges are a connection, I think. Dont worry, we both have weird humans. -Fibb

Mmmmm humans are so weird..... abstract. But not at all like abstract numbers because they possess the capacity to lie. Numbers cannot lie. Fascinating..... don't you agree?

Yes! Though my human cannot lie, they're very bad at it.

And when they lied to themself, they figured it out eventually without even needing me!

Your human does not lie? *rapid spinning* How boring! Why did you pick that one?

Because they do not lie!

Their truths are so much more interesting than the usual lies, and they're proud of them

Boring! Truths are so boring. You should leave that one for the Windrunners and pick a more interesting human. One that lies more.

You're one to talk about boring humans.

#prev: maybe they could bond over that if cozen ever stops being a dick about it

My human is not boring! His lies are simply too refined and complex for the rest of you to properly appreciate.

Ha! I'm finally free of my Torment!

*punches you in the face*

@tormented-nomad

Ow! What? Who? Why?

Oh, nothing. You just hurt my friends. That's all.

I don’t even know you! Are you…Azish?

Yep.

Although, it appears a lot of people who don't know you are punching you in the face, so I thought I'd join. Not being able to so much as defend myself in a fight for years was storming annoying. Now that I'm free, I figured I'd take advantage of it.

What do you want? Why didn’t the Windrunners stop you?

Oh, those old oaths? Haven't had them for quite some time now.

Although, there was that one time...with Aux... nevermind.

My storming bodyguards! What are you talking about, you maniac?

Right. You died before I got catapulted off the planet. I almost forgot. Just thought it was your stupidity. You haven't learned a thing about the Radiants since your revival, have you?

Just go away! Leave me be! Storms…my face hurts

Mmmmm! *rapid spinning* Are you damaged? Do not be damaged! Mmmmm! I do not like this. Stop damaging my Radiant!

I’m not sure, Cozen. Just a lot of pain from the bruises.

Those Windrunners are horrible! They are not protecting you at all! I do not like Windrunners. Boring unpleasant truth-telling creatures..... mmmmm!

They’re really not…hmph. Nobody is really doing much to protect either of us.

I am not concerned for myself. You will protect me. But I worry for you. These Windrunners' conduct has been appalling. Mmmmm! Who is in charge of them? I demand we speak with them immediately, mmmmm!

I don’t think any of them like me very much, Cozen, even their leader. *He sits, sighing* Perhaps…I am not sure what to do.

Mmmmm, you seem... distressed that they do not like you. Does it upset you that they do not? I am..... similar to you. The other Cryptics do not like me much either..... they care about things that I do not and our difference bothers them.

I... do not know how to make the others like you. I apologize that I cannot be of any help. .....mmmmm I like you. Does that make you feel less upset?

I don’t know, Cozen. I sacrificed my friendships for my kingdom, my power, and now I don’t have that, or my friendships.

*He sighs.* Guess we’re both stuck together, then.

*Hums comfortingly and climbs onto his sleeve.* It is alright..... mmmmm..... may I address you by your name? I know humans are fond of formalities and titles.

Yes, you may.

*He stares at Cozen’s swirling, lost in thought*

Thank you, Gavilar.

Perhaps... we can learn? We can study the others and observe how they make friends.

Mm, maybe. I think I may have burnt my bridges, though

*He sounds distracted*

Bridges can be rebuilt.

...... *quietly, almost to himself* mmmmm I am unsure why we are now talking about bridges. Humans are strange.

Because bridges are a connection, I think. Dont worry, we both have weird humans. -Fibb

Mmmmm humans are so weird..... abstract. But not at all like abstract numbers because they possess the capacity to lie. Numbers cannot lie. Fascinating..... don't you agree?

Yes! Though my human cannot lie, they're very bad at it.

And when they lied to themself, they figured it out eventually without even needing me!

Your human does not lie? *rapid spinning* How boring! Why did you pick that one?

Because they do not lie!

Their truths are so much more interesting than the usual lies, and they're proud of them

Boring! Truths are so boring. You should leave that one for the Windrunners and pick a more interesting human. One that lies more.

Ha! I'm finally free of my Torment!

*punches you in the face*

@tormented-nomad

Ow! What? Who? Why?

Oh, nothing. You just hurt my friends. That's all.

I don’t even know you! Are you…Azish?

Yep.

Although, it appears a lot of people who don't know you are punching you in the face, so I thought I'd join. Not being able to so much as defend myself in a fight for years was storming annoying. Now that I'm free, I figured I'd take advantage of it.

What do you want? Why didn’t the Windrunners stop you?

Oh, those old oaths? Haven't had them for quite some time now.

Although, there was that one time...with Aux... nevermind.

My storming bodyguards! What are you talking about, you maniac?

Right. You died before I got catapulted off the planet. I almost forgot. Just thought it was your stupidity. You haven't learned a thing about the Radiants since your revival, have you?

Just go away! Leave me be! Storms…my face hurts

Mmmmm! *rapid spinning* Are you damaged? Do not be damaged! Mmmmm! I do not like this. Stop damaging my Radiant!

I’m not sure, Cozen. Just a lot of pain from the bruises.

Those Windrunners are horrible! They are not protecting you at all! I do not like Windrunners. Boring unpleasant truth-telling creatures..... mmmmm!

They’re really not…hmph. Nobody is really doing much to protect either of us.

I am not concerned for myself. You will protect me. But I worry for you. These Windrunners' conduct has been appalling. Mmmmm! Who is in charge of them? I demand we speak with them immediately, mmmmm!

I don’t think any of them like me very much, Cozen, even their leader. *He sits, sighing* Perhaps…I am not sure what to do.

Mmmmm, you seem... distressed that they do not like you. Does it upset you that they do not? I am..... similar to you. The other Cryptics do not like me much either..... they care about things that I do not and our difference bothers them.

I... do not know how to make the others like you. I apologize that I cannot be of any help. .....mmmmm I like you. Does that make you feel less upset?

I don’t know, Cozen. I sacrificed my friendships for my kingdom, my power, and now I don’t have that, or my friendships.

*He sighs.* Guess we’re both stuck together, then.

*Hums comfortingly and climbs onto his sleeve.* It is alright..... mmmmm..... may I address you by your name? I know humans are fond of formalities and titles.

Yes, you may.

*He stares at Cozen’s swirling, lost in thought*

Thank you, Gavilar.

Perhaps... we can learn? We can study the others and observe how they make friends.

Mm, maybe. I think I may have burnt my bridges, though

*He sounds distracted*

Bridges can be rebuilt.

...... *quietly, almost to himself* mmmmm I am unsure why we are now talking about bridges. Humans are strange.

Because bridges are a connection, I think. Dont worry, we both have weird humans. -Fibb

Mmmmm humans are so weird..... abstract. But not at all like abstract numbers because they possess the capacity to lie. Numbers cannot lie. Fascinating..... don't you agree?

Yes! Though my human cannot lie, they're very bad at it.

And when they lied to themself, they figured it out eventually without even needing me!

#cozen does not mean to be rude #unfortunately #he's really fucking rude #cozens opinions do not reflect my own: i adore your characters <3

Your human does not lie? *rapid spinning* How boring! Why did you pick that one?

Ha! I'm finally free of my Torment!

*punches you in the face*

@tormented-nomad

Ow! What? Who? Why?

Oh, nothing. You just hurt my friends. That's all.

I don’t even know you! Are you…Azish?

Yep.

Although, it appears a lot of people who don't know you are punching you in the face, so I thought I'd join. Not being able to so much as defend myself in a fight for years was storming annoying. Now that I'm free, I figured I'd take advantage of it.

What do you want? Why didn’t the Windrunners stop you?

Oh, those old oaths? Haven't had them for quite some time now.

Although, there was that one time...with Aux... nevermind.

My storming bodyguards! What are you talking about, you maniac?

Right. You died before I got catapulted off the planet. I almost forgot. Just thought it was your stupidity. You haven't learned a thing about the Radiants since your revival, have you?

Just go away! Leave me be! Storms…my face hurts

Mmmmm! *rapid spinning* Are you damaged? Do not be damaged! Mmmmm! I do not like this. Stop damaging my Radiant!

I’m not sure, Cozen. Just a lot of pain from the bruises.

Those Windrunners are horrible! They are not protecting you at all! I do not like Windrunners. Boring unpleasant truth-telling creatures..... mmmmm!

They’re really not…hmph. Nobody is really doing much to protect either of us.

I am not concerned for myself. You will protect me. But I worry for you. These Windrunners' conduct has been appalling. Mmmmm! Who is in charge of them? I demand we speak with them immediately, mmmmm!

I don’t think any of them like me very much, Cozen, even their leader. *He sits, sighing* Perhaps…I am not sure what to do.

Mmmmm, you seem... distressed that they do not like you. Does it upset you that they do not? I am..... similar to you. The other Cryptics do not like me much either..... they care about things that I do not and our difference bothers them.

I... do not know how to make the others like you. I apologize that I cannot be of any help. .....mmmmm I like you. Does that make you feel less upset?

I don’t know, Cozen. I sacrificed my friendships for my kingdom, my power, and now I don’t have that, or my friendships.

*He sighs.* Guess we’re both stuck together, then.

*Hums comfortingly and climbs onto his sleeve.* It is alright..... mmmmm..... may I address you by your name? I know humans are fond of formalities and titles.

Yes, you may.

*He stares at Cozen’s swirling, lost in thought*

Thank you, Gavilar.

Perhaps... we can learn? We can study the others and observe how they make friends.

Mm, maybe. I think I may have burnt my bridges, though

*He sounds distracted*

Bridges can be rebuilt.

...... *quietly, almost to himself* mmmmm I am unsure why we are now talking about bridges. Humans are strange.

*He chuckles softly*

Guess that would be strange to somebody who’s never heard it before

Mmmmm that was a happy sound, correct? Apologies, I am still getting accustomed to the mannerisms of humans.

I enjoy your strangeness. It is mmmmm curious.

Yeah, it was.

I am pleased!

You’re a storming strange spren, you know that?

I am aware. I... mmmmm sometimes mind. But it is what I am.

Mm. Sometimes that’s all you can be.

*He takes a deep breath and seems like a much older man, the regal bearing gone*

Still. You stick around

Of course I will stay with you. You are my Radiant.

You’re serious about that?

Did you think I was lying? You will know when I am lying. Cryptics are mmmmm very bad at it.

I see…hm. I don’t understand, but alright

Would you enjoy another demonstration? This time, I will be the one performing it. Mmmmm... you mmmmm are mmmmmmmmmmmm so mmmmmmmmmmm uninteresting! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I have told a lie! *rapid, exciting spinning*

*He smiles, sighing*

You…alright. We should probably get moving

Mmmmm? *climbs onto his shoulder* Where are we going?

I don’t know. I just need to walk around a bit.

How exciting! We can observe the tower. We can study its people. Perhaps we can even find some Windrunners and tell them how boring they are. It seems to confuse them when they are called boring, mmmmm. It is fun.

Ha! I'm finally free of my Torment!

*punches you in the face*

@tormented-nomad

Ow! What? Who? Why?

Oh, nothing. You just hurt my friends. That's all.

I don’t even know you! Are you…Azish?

Yep.

Although, it appears a lot of people who don't know you are punching you in the face, so I thought I'd join. Not being able to so much as defend myself in a fight for years was storming annoying. Now that I'm free, I figured I'd take advantage of it.

What do you want? Why didn’t the Windrunners stop you?

Oh, those old oaths? Haven't had them for quite some time now.

Although, there was that one time...with Aux... nevermind.

My storming bodyguards! What are you talking about, you maniac?

Right. You died before I got catapulted off the planet. I almost forgot. Just thought it was your stupidity. You haven't learned a thing about the Radiants since your revival, have you?

Just go away! Leave me be! Storms…my face hurts

Mmmmm! *rapid spinning* Are you damaged? Do not be damaged! Mmmmm! I do not like this. Stop damaging my Radiant!

I’m not sure, Cozen. Just a lot of pain from the bruises.

Those Windrunners are horrible! They are not protecting you at all! I do not like Windrunners. Boring unpleasant truth-telling creatures..... mmmmm!

They’re really not…hmph. Nobody is really doing much to protect either of us.

I am not concerned for myself. You will protect me. But I worry for you. These Windrunners' conduct has been appalling. Mmmmm! Who is in charge of them? I demand we speak with them immediately, mmmmm!

I don’t think any of them like me very much, Cozen, even their leader. *He sits, sighing* Perhaps…I am not sure what to do.

Mmmmm, you seem... distressed that they do not like you. Does it upset you that they do not? I am..... similar to you. The other Cryptics do not like me much either..... they care about things that I do not and our difference bothers them.

I... do not know how to make the others like you. I apologize that I cannot be of any help. .....mmmmm I like you. Does that make you feel less upset?

I don’t know, Cozen. I sacrificed my friendships for my kingdom, my power, and now I don’t have that, or my friendships.

*He sighs.* Guess we’re both stuck together, then.

*Hums comfortingly and climbs onto his sleeve.* It is alright..... mmmmm..... may I address you by your name? I know humans are fond of formalities and titles.

Yes, you may.

*He stares at Cozen’s swirling, lost in thought*

Thank you, Gavilar.

Perhaps... we can learn? We can study the others and observe how they make friends.

Mm, maybe. I think I may have burnt my bridges, though

*He sounds distracted*

Bridges can be rebuilt.

...... *quietly, almost to himself* mmmmm I am unsure why we are now talking about bridges. Humans are strange.

Because bridges are a connection, I think. Dont worry, we both have weird humans. -Fibb

Mmmmm humans are so weird..... abstract. But not at all like abstract numbers because they possess the capacity to lie. Numbers cannot lie. Fascinating..... don't you agree?

Ha! I'm finally free of my Torment!

*punches you in the face*

@tormented-nomad

Ow! What? Who? Why?

Oh, nothing. You just hurt my friends. That's all.

I don’t even know you! Are you…Azish?

Yep.

Although, it appears a lot of people who don't know you are punching you in the face, so I thought I'd join. Not being able to so much as defend myself in a fight for years was storming annoying. Now that I'm free, I figured I'd take advantage of it.

What do you want? Why didn’t the Windrunners stop you?

Oh, those old oaths? Haven't had them for quite some time now.

Although, there was that one time...with Aux... nevermind.

My storming bodyguards! What are you talking about, you maniac?

Right. You died before I got catapulted off the planet. I almost forgot. Just thought it was your stupidity. You haven't learned a thing about the Radiants since your revival, have you?

Just go away! Leave me be! Storms…my face hurts

Mmmmm! *rapid spinning* Are you damaged? Do not be damaged! Mmmmm! I do not like this. Stop damaging my Radiant!

I’m not sure, Cozen. Just a lot of pain from the bruises.

Those Windrunners are horrible! They are not protecting you at all! I do not like Windrunners. Boring unpleasant truth-telling creatures..... mmmmm!

They’re really not…hmph. Nobody is really doing much to protect either of us.

I am not concerned for myself. You will protect me. But I worry for you. These Windrunners' conduct has been appalling. Mmmmm! Who is in charge of them? I demand we speak with them immediately, mmmmm!

I don’t think any of them like me very much, Cozen, even their leader. *He sits, sighing* Perhaps…I am not sure what to do.

Mmmmm, you seem... distressed that they do not like you. Does it upset you that they do not? I am..... similar to you. The other Cryptics do not like me much either..... they care about things that I do not and our difference bothers them.

I... do not know how to make the others like you. I apologize that I cannot be of any help. .....mmmmm I like you. Does that make you feel less upset?

I don’t know, Cozen. I sacrificed my friendships for my kingdom, my power, and now I don’t have that, or my friendships.

*He sighs.* Guess we’re both stuck together, then.

*Hums comfortingly and climbs onto his sleeve.* It is alright..... mmmmm..... may I address you by your name? I know humans are fond of formalities and titles.

Yes, you may.

*He stares at Cozen’s swirling, lost in thought*

Thank you, Gavilar.

Perhaps... we can learn? We can study the others and observe how they make friends.

Mm, maybe. I think I may have burnt my bridges, though

*He sounds distracted*

Bridges can be rebuilt.

...... *quietly, almost to himself* mmmmm I am unsure why we are now talking about bridges. Humans are strange.

*He chuckles softly*

Guess that would be strange to somebody who’s never heard it before

Mmmmm that was a happy sound, correct? Apologies, I am still getting accustomed to the mannerisms of humans.

I enjoy your strangeness. It is mmmmm curious.

Yeah, it was.

I am pleased!

You’re a storming strange spren, you know that?

I am aware. I... mmmmm sometimes mind. But it is what I am.

Mm. Sometimes that’s all you can be.

*He takes a deep breath and seems like a much older man, the regal bearing gone*

Still. You stick around

Of course I will stay with you. You are my Radiant.

You’re serious about that?

Did you think I was lying? You will know when I am lying. Cryptics are mmmmm very bad at it.

I see…hm. I don’t understand, but alright

Would you enjoy another demonstration? This time, I will be the one performing it. Mmmmm... you mmmmm are mmmmmmmmmmmm so mmmmmmmmmmm uninteresting! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I have told a lie! *rapid, exciting spinning*

*He smiles, sighing*

You…alright. We should probably get moving