Formulate a Plan

Even if the cities burn, and the sea swallows Tellius... You mustn't die... Not you. [ Affiliated Soren RP Blog ]

[ikesboyfriend]

Shut Up Gatrie - Soren + Gatrie

[gatrieinthehouse]

"Just fine? That all?" He acted as if that wasn’t the answer he was searching for- when in fact, he honestly didn’t know what better way someone like Soren could answer it. More like, he didn’t know what else to say at this point. The two hardly ever talked as it is and Gatrie wasn’t sure if he wanted to change that or not.

Much to his relief, the mage had decided to break the silence. “Well! I’ve been holding up just fine too, believe it or not.” With a sly grin, he continues, “All the pretty girls around here make it even better!”

[ikesboyfriend]

"Yes. Just fine." Strait and to the point, as could have been expected from Soren. The disinterest on his face remained, only changing ever slightly as Gatrie replied to his question.

All the girls? Soren glanced around with little caring before eyeing Gatrie once again. "What pretty girls? I haven't seen any." More like he didn't care to see any. Nor did he seem to think anyone was pretty.

[heroicswordsman]

Gay || Ike & Soren

[heroicswordsman]

"Hm…?" Ike stopped eating his meal, his eyes meeting Soren’s. That was something that never crossed his mind, not even once when they left Tellius together. He guessed it never really was something that concerned him, not much did.

With that he answered, “No, not really. It’s not something I can control.” Wondering if that made any sense, he continued. “Besides, I don’t regret ever meeting you. I’m glad I got the chance to get to know you.”

The day Soren had revealed to Ike that he was the boy who had helped him when no one else was there came flooding back along with that memory now clear in his head.

Ike had forgotten most of his childhood, so it was impressive that one simple reminder from Soren could help trigger it. It made him… Happy. Happy he could help someone who was now a friend he entrusted greatly. No, there was no way he could ever regret it.

"I’m also glad you went out of your way of trying to find me again when I could not," he spoke with a smile through the bits of meat still on his mouth that he, in vain, tried licking off clean previously. "If you didn’t, well, we would’ve never been this close and I would’ve foolishly continue forgetting about the boy I shared my lunch to that one day."

[ikesboyfriend]

Soren stared at the ground for a while. To hear from Ike's mouth that he was happy to have had him search for him for all that time, just over one small bit of kindness. It was a relief to the sage, and he couldn't help but smile just a little.

"Ike..." he mumbled his name, silent for a few seconds more before continuing. "Thank you. I am very happy to have searched for you as well. I may just have been lost without you." He hated to admit it, but felt it was all too true.

Having finished the amount of his lunch possible, Soren placed the plate down beside Ike, looking up to him. Though there was no need to clarify, having done similarly many times before, he felt he should anyway.

" The food was great butI don't think I can eat much more... Feel free to finish mine if you'd like."

[masterofthewinds]

Back to the Future - Henry + Soren

[ahexofastrongmage]

Henry got up, taking Soren’s dishes and disposing of them properly. “No thanks necessary! I’m happy to help~ Alright though! I’ll go get you set up and yoou go do what you want! If you show up here again at the dinner bell with him, I can take you both to your tents! Sound good?”

[ikesboyfriend]

Soren stood as Henry did, watching him as he moved away with the dishes. Was he really so easy to trust? Though the sage felt he would like to, it still felt difficult to accept.

"Again, thank you... I suppose I will meet with him and lead him here at that time, then."

[heroicswordsman]

Gay || Ike & Soren

[heroicswordsman]

Ike sat next to him like he wanted, chewing on the meat as he did. It made him happier to see Soren was eating also like promised he would. He figured the smile on his face was because of how good the meat was.

"Glad you like it too," he said, his smile meeting Soren’s. There were some left over chunks of meat were around his mouth, but he obviously couldn’t care for that. Not when he’s eating.

[ikesboyfriend]

Ike never was very clean when it came to eating. Luckily for him, Soren did not seem to mind that. He had wondered multiple times how appropriate it would be to wipe the swordsman's mouth off for him, though it was an embarrassing thought.

Soren focused on his meal for a while, knowing that as hungry as Ike was it would be likely he would want to take his time eating first. It was not until Soren was half finished that he spoke again.

"Ike...  Do you ever regret letting certain people in and out of your life? Many of the people we've crossed paths with... They've caused you trouble... Even I have on occasion." Soren looked over to Ike, waiting his response.

[ikesboyfriend]

Shut Up Gatrie - Soren + Gatrie

[gatrieinthehouse]

"Let’s see, well…" He scratched his head, thinking. It was hard to come up with anything that Soren wouldn’t quickly dismiss. Him and Soren rarely talked as it is.

"Well, what do you wanna talk about?” Yeah, that’s good. Put the pressure on him to come up with something instead. “How have things been holding up for you?”

[ikesboyfriend]

Unsurprisingly, Soren saw through Gatrie's scheme easily. He should have expected him to turn the responsibility of holding a conversation onto him. His mistake was assuming that Soren cared enough to try.

"There is nothing I want to talk about... But to answer your question, I have been holding up just fine."

What followed the sage's response was a brief uncomfortable silence that eventually ended with a sigh. Gatrie was going nowhere. "...And how have you been holding up?"

[masterofthewinds]

Back to the Future - Henry + Soren

[ahexofastrongmage]

"I’ll have to keep an eye out then~"

He looked over at Sorens food then at him 

"Was that enough food? I could make you some more if you want? If not I should run off and try to set up your guys’ tents! Or well I guess probably ask Chrom.." He shrugged, he probably wasnt even going to ask Crhom

[ikesboyfriend]

Following Henry's lead, Soren took one look at his bare dishes before returning his eyes to the sorcerer. "Absolutely. It could be my size, or it could be the amount I was used to eating as a child, but I have never been able to eat large portions... Thank you for the meal."

Soren could not help but wonder if Ike was in a similar situation at that moment. He pitied whichever soldier was stuck with the task of feeding him.

He nodded. "I would be grateful for a place to sleep for the night as well. I hope to find Ike before then, but.. I am sure he will be thankful as well. I hope there is something we'll be able to do to show our thanks."

[masterofthewinds]

Back to the Future - Henry + Soren

[ahexofastrongmage]

"Wow, I think that’s the first time I’ve seen you smile!" He giggled, slurping down what was left of his soup  "He sounds really fantastic though! He sounds like he’d live up to the legend.  You’ll definitely have to introduce me sometime, I’d sure love to meet him if he’s as great as you say!"

[ikesboyfriend]

"Ah..." he paused, having not realized he was smiling. He turned his head down as he finished his food, hoping to avoid embarrassing himself further.

"Yes... He is. I'm certain you will have the chance to meet him sometime. We were traveling together... So I'm positive he is around here somewhere."

[ikesboyfriend]

"Excuse me, excuse me sir!" Canas quickly approached the sage "I'm sorry I don't mean to intrude, it seems I'm terribly lost, but that's neither here nor there. The point is in all my travels I don't believe I've ever seen a symbol quite like the one you display on your forehead. If it isn't so much trouble I would love to know its significance!"

Soren turned to the voice that approached him. Ugh. That man appeared far too excited. To top it off he had the nerve to ask about his brand. There really was no escaping the subject.

"It is known as a magic seal where I come from." he lied. "Magic users often make contracts with powerful spirits in hopes of gaining unbelievable power… I did not make the contract myself, but…" he paused. “My… parents did. When I was very young. They hoped to see me become a renown sage.”

[spectacledshaman]

"A magic seal! Absolutely fascinating! You must be very powerful. I imagine if my mother had had access to such things in my time I would be in quite the same place as you." He chuckled, shaking his head "Ah, terribly sorry though. I’m Canas! A pleasure to meet those likewise magically inclined!"

[ikesboyfriend]

"You could say that." Soren commented, knowing well how powerful his magic was. It took no spirit seal to provide him that. But that was unimportant, and this stranger never needed to know the truth behind the mark on his forehead.

"Soren is my name." he answered, not giving Canas much room to further push their conversation. He still doubted it helping him in the long run. The man still appeared interested and would likely find more to ask. 

[ikesboyfriend]

Shut Up Gatrie - Soren + Gatrie

[gatrieinthehouse]

"Heeeey, maybe I’m onto something here," he teased further, lowering himself at Soren’s eye level. "With the way you’re blushing. You’re not hiding anything, are you?"

The insults only made him laugh more, waving his hand in dismissal. “Aw, Soren. Don’t be like that! I’ll stop if you’re that angry over it.” As playful as he was, he knew very well when to stop when a joke was taken too far… Sometimes.

"How about we start over and change the subject?"

[ikesboyfriend]

Soren's eyes flicked away as Gatrie lowered to his eye level. It seemed he was as good at embarrassing others as he was at embarrassing himself. At least he knew when it was time to stop.

"...You've made the correct choice. Go ahead and change the subject. Now."

[heroicswordsman]

Gay || Ike & Soren

[heroicswordsman]

He wasted no time getting in line before he could hear Soren’s approval. The whiff of meat in the air made his mouth water, growing impatient for his turn. His eyes were drawn by the menu, looking at each choice carefully. There were so many kinds to choose from! How should he even have it? Medium rare? Well done? Roasted or grilled? It didn’t matter, he’d have any kind at this point.

… So he got the great idea of ordering the biggest and spiciest piece of meat they had on the menu as well as saving another for Soren. Whatever funds they had left could be used for the tab. Maybe that wasn’t the most ideal way of spending since they had very little, but he was hungry and they haven’t had a decent meal in a while. It was money well spent.

Ike hastily took his first bite, a content look on his face. He tried to savor every time he chewed as he approached Soren, handing his personally.

[ikesboyfriend]

Ike took no time getting in in line at the vendor. The hero lucked out at how quickly the wait passed, and it wasn't long before he was returning to Soren with their meals. He eyed the dish as it was held to him, recognizing that it was far too large for him. No problem, though. He knew Ike would take care of whatever he could not finish himself.

He led Ike away from the crowd, sitting in a patch of grass and placing his plate of meat on his lap as he waited for Ike to join him in sitting. He looked happy. Happier than usual, anyway. Soren couldn't help but to smile as well as he took his first bite.

"...It's good. You made the right choice."

[masterofthewinds]

Back to the Future - Henry + Soren

[ahexofastrongmage]

"Naah I’m sure it’ll be fine. But if you’re really worried you can always use one of ours!"

He watched Soren eat, rocking in his seat a little, swishing the soup in his bowl.

"So you’re friends with the Radiant Hero? Whats he like? What were the wars like? What’s it like where you’re from?"

[ikesboyfriend]

"I can tolerate that." Soren replied to Henry's suggestion of using one of their own. It may have been selfish of him, but he was much more willing to wreck what did not belong to him or the other Mercenaries.

Soren lifted his head as Henry's questions started up. The boy definitely had a lot to ask. The sage sipped at his soup, fully prepared to talk about Ike as he always was.

"The radiant hero, as you all know him... He goes by Ike. He never seems to care for any praise or heroic titles. He just... wants to help those who need it." Soren lowered his head, smiling softly. "He does a great job of it..."

"I don't know what to say about him. Meeting him is much more worth it, I believe. He's strong and brave, and very caring. He'll do anything in his power to protect those who matter to him. He's plenty deserving of all the praise he receives."

He grew quiet, his smile fading. "Tellius on the other hand is not worth speaking of."

[feroxiblade]

The Sky Is Low || Soren + Lon'qu

[feroxiblade]

"…Tch," was all Lon’qu said, giving a short shrug.

"I do not concern myself with others, they need not worry about me. As for the armor, that would only slow me down."

After the wound closed up, Lon’qu wiped away the blood to see that there wasn’t even a scar; he was duly impressed. “My thanks,” he said, standing up again, “I am indebted. We should head back to camp.”

[ikesboyfriend]

Soren looked at Lon'qu in silence as he spoke. He felt there was much he could say. Instead he replied with a simple "Right. I agree." before heading toward camp at the silent myrmidon's side.

The two walked together for a while, both of them seeming to neither enjoy or dislike the silence entirely. They were not far from camp before Soren spoke up once more.

"We share more in common than I first surmised." he mumbled, head turned to the side. "I also never wasted my time with others, be them friend or foe. I never allowed even my closest allies to know about me... Those I have spoken with, I have only spoken with for the sake of my only true friend."

Soren turned his attention to Lon'qu as they stopped at the camp's edge. "It isn't easy to trust others... I know this well. But... one day you will find someone who is worth the pain."

[ikesboyfriend]

Long Gone - Soren and Emmeryn

[emeraldexalt]

Just as surprised by the presence of another, Emmeryn stopped short, giving a hesitant smile.

"S…orry," she said haltingly, a bit embarrassed.

With footsteps lighter than a ghost’s, the former exalt moved further into the barracks and picked a tome off the shelf; she had been meaning to practice her Light Magic that afternoon. Emmeryn lingered, though, watching the dark-haired stranger closely. She knew him to not be one of the Shepherds, but he had been traveling with them for quite some time. He gave off a slightly cold aura, but there was something so entrancingly beautiful about his face that Emm couldn’t help but stare. She also noticed that he had a mark on his forehead - much like her own brand of the exalt.

After several moments passed Emmeryn pulled up a stool and sat across the table from the mysterious stranger. “H-Hello,” she said quietly, “My n-name…Emmeryn.” Silently she made a gesture with her hands, prompting the man to say the same for himself.

[ikesboyfriend]

Soren was not one for introductions, or even friends at that. When he met a new person he was often cold and detached. Seeing Emmeryn for the first time however struck him with a different feeling.

He thought about what it could have been about her that was so different from the rest of the world. The woman was beautiful and shy; her voice was embedded with a certain honesty and kindness that he had not experienced in many others. She also gave off an aura that only an incredibly skilled magic user could.

For the first time in his life Soren felt as though he met a stranger that he could trust right off the bat, and was left nervous and equally as shy because of it.

"...My name is Soren... I'm sorry if I startled you." he looked to the book that he had pushed further onto the table, pulling it to himself and looking down at it. "I was just reading this... I hadn't asked for permission so I feared I would be scolded for it. Under normal circumstances I would not mind that, but... I don't want my friend getting in trouble because of me."

[ikesboyfriend]

"Excuse me, excuse me sir!" Canas quickly approached the sage "I'm sorry I don't mean to intrude, it seems I'm terribly lost, but that's neither here nor there. The point is in all my travels I don't believe I've ever seen a symbol quite like the one you display on your forehead. If it isn't so much trouble I would love to know its significance!"

Soren turned to the voice that approached him. Ugh. That man appeared far too excited. To top it off he had the nerve to ask about his brand. There really was no escaping the subject.

"It is known as a magic seal where I come from." he lied. "Magic users often make contracts with powerful spirits in hopes of gaining unbelievable power… I did not make the contract myself, but…" he paused. “My… parents did. When I was very young. They hoped to see me become a renown sage.”

[masterofthewinds]

Back to the Future - Henry + Soren

[ahexofastrongmage]

"Ooh not at all! I..stick behind sticks.” He laughed, dunking the sandwich into the soup and munching away “I was too weak to work with the practice equipment so I was starting out with sticks. I’m a meeeaan stick fighter.”

He grinned at Soren “Buut if you’re comfortable with staffs we’ll do that! It’ll be fun!!”

[ikesboyfriend]

Soren watched Henry with an amount of disinterest that was only countered by Henry's joy. It seemed he did not catch Henry's humor, but that was no surprise coming from the sage. A sense of humor was one of his more prominent lacking traits.

"I will remain true to my distaste for that idea." he mumbled as he took another bite of his sandwich. The thought of Henry swinging a stick around while laughing madly would be a hard one to push from his mind that night.

"Er... As long as the staff doesn't get too badly damaged, I should have no complaints."

[ikesboyfriend]

Long Gone - Open

Having spent several weeks traveling alongside Ike in the company of Chrom's 'Shepherds' as he called them, Soren had taken up much of his time by reading all he could when the army stopped moving for long enough intervals of time. It was exactly what he was doing then as well.

Sitting alone in the barracks reading over one of the tactician's manuscripts, Soren realized what had been bothering him all along. Supposedly the land he was visiting was far in the future. When he looked around the country nothing appeared different though. He wondered why things appeared so similar to his own home of Tellius.

Not halfway through the book he heard footsteps closing in on him, and in a panic he quickly shut the book and pushed it further onto the table where he sat in hopes he would not get in trouble for touching what was not his. He turned to face the source of the footsteps which had stopped only seconds prior.

"Oh... hello. Foolish as it may sound, you had me startled there."

[heroicswordsman]

Gay || Ike & Soren

[heroicswordsman]

"Well as long as you’re going to eat, that’s good enough for me." It was true Soren didn’t eat nearly as much as he did, and when Ike eats, he eats just as much as a Laguz does- or so he’s been told.

Ike pointed at one of the vendors they came across that perked his interested. “Why don’t we stop there? They look like they have a ton of meat dishes.” Leave it to Ike to find a place to eat at based on that.

[ikesboyfriend]

Soren shook his head. It was always odd seeing Ike care so much about how his friends ate. The sage remembered days when Ike would scarf down so much of that night's meal that Shinon would complain that not enough was being left for the others. It was nice knowing how concerned Ike had become over Soren's health.

Looking from Ike to the vendor that he had started drooling over, Soren gave a small nod. He knew there was no turning it down now that Ike had his heart set on it. The variety of meats were appealing at least.

"Very well," Soren replied as he breathed in the scent that drifted over from the vendor.  Embarrassed to admit it, he felt his stomach quietly grumbling as well and cleared his throat. "Let's go eat then."