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nexus_crossings2018-10-23 08:05 pm
heirtothearcane) wrote in nexus_crossings2018-10-23 08:05 pm
Ceremonial curiosity
In the past few years the Nexus has become more of a home for Viatorus than his own world, despite its strange and changeable nature. So then perhaps it is not so odd that he finds himself feeling more comfortable here than there, able to talk to strangers with nary a stutter. Mostly. Though whatever nerves remain they're still a far cry from how he was when he first came here. Now he can sit and think, his head clear and undisturbed by the passers by.
He sits and watches the crowd flow through the streets, shuffling the ring on his ring finger in slow circles. For once he's without a book in hand, not even with a tea nearby. In fact, he looks quite composed for someone so easy to fluster. Perhaps it's the distraction of speculation, for he certainly sounds like he's been mulling over this a while.
"Do you think that ceremonies hold power? Do they influence anything or do you think they're purely symbolic? Are they an expression of hope, or a way of channelling power?"
He sits and watches the crowd flow through the streets, shuffling the ring on his ring finger in slow circles. For once he's without a book in hand, not even with a tea nearby. In fact, he looks quite composed for someone so easy to fluster. Perhaps it's the distraction of speculation, for he certainly sounds like he's been mulling over this a while.
"Do you think that ceremonies hold power? Do they influence anything or do you think they're purely symbolic? Are they an expression of hope, or a way of channelling power?"
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He doesn't even notice the way he perks up. "Well, like you say, the change of scenery might be good. You can change who you're with every few days if you like. Whatever you like. Besides, Runa's always baking. You could make a few requests. She loves trying to make new things."
Then he hesitates, going quiet and speaking gently. "And... if you need time alone. If you need to... cry or talk. That's ok too. Isidor and I know what that's like from when I was ill, and... well... Runa's mother passed away when she was young. She knows what sadness is like, too."
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It feels like Josh is trying something different.
"...I really appreciate it."