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[spiritwalks]

[Vyng's a mess: Wet, gray hair plastered to his face. Black sand clinging to his clothing and neck. Gills flaring in and out with exertion, while his expression pinches with pain. Observant Sleepers might notice pieces of wool sticking out of his pointy elven ears.]

Orpheus needs help. Eurydice, she...

[He takes a breath, giving himself a moment to collect his thoughts.]

She's moved on. Like many of us will someday.

But as soon as they separated, he turned into a large beast and flew off. Somewhere toward the Rocks, south of the Farthest Shore.

[With some shaky maneuvering, Vyng points the camera so it's overlooking the magnificent Pthumerian Ocean. In the distance, a large bird-like creature circles over the water. From offscreen, Vyng continues.]

Four wings. Antlers. Difficult to miss. His songs are like a mermaid's — I think...I think they lure people into the ocean. Be careful, everyone.

[The image lowers toward the wet sand. Vyng's last words before the feed cuts off, almost too quiet to be heard over the sea wind, filter through:]

I'm sorry.


((OOC: This is a lead-in for the Sirens Mini-Plot. Beast!Orpheus is grieving his wife and luring people to their deaths. Check here for more details and plotting.))

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[droptheious]

[Oh no. Oh no. This is the last thing Varian wanted to happen to any of his friends and now here they are. He knew if Orpheus ever lost Eurydice again it would be bad, how could it not? He didn't expect it to be this bad, though. ]

Thanks for the warning. I'll- I'll do what I can. ["What he can" ultimately being nearly getting his stupid ass drowned. ]

...Are you hurt?

[spiritwalks]

[Vyng stares at the screen for several moments...

...

...

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WHAT?

[He's still got the wool in his ears. Good going, Vyng.]

[droptheious]

VYNG you-

[...

Oh right. Give him a second.]

Are you hurt?

[spiritwalks]

[Bless you, Varian.]

Well, I've been less hurt before 😐

[Does that help.]

[droptheious]

[NO IT DOES NOT!! D:]

Oh my god, that's not an answer, Vyng!! Do you need a doctor?

[spiritwalks]

It's probably fine. Nothing some herbs, poultices and a good nap can't fix.

Us Sleepers are some real mother-toughers 💪

[droptheious]

I mean we are, that's true. But still.

Are you going to go back to him? Or are you gonna get yourself healed up?

[spiritwalks]

I can't take another encounter with him right now. Need to get some stamina back first.

[droptheious]

Good. Good. Try and stay safe, I can understand wanting to help, I'm really worried too, but we'll figure something out.

[spiritwalks]

couldn't have said it better myself, pal

same goes for you too, alright?

[droptheious]

I'll make sure I take proper precautions before I go to see what I can do.

[They're precautions that will ultimately FAIL, but he will TRY and that's what's important.]

[spiritwalks]

good. you're a smart guy. just do your best, and i'm sure you'll be fine

[Of course, as Vyng knows, sometimes your best sucks anyway. But that's okay! He's very much in the "I'M TRYING" camp right now too.]