Yours is called Morca, if you're curious. Mine is Mooshua, which frankly makes me sound like I'm a Minotaur. I didn't sign off on this, and I assume you didn't, either. They're almost identical, aside from hair colors and the like. It makes me wonder...
Yes. They're a bit more potent than what I asked for from Elias, so with any luck, I'll be able to find what I need. I'll be careful, don't worry. It's all just a little bit of investigating.
[Marco nods, mildly perplexed, and immediately remembers that neither can Joshua see him nor are words going to appear on his phone if he doesn't write them himself. Right.
In any case, strange as that is - and as much as he would like to know what Joshua is thinking - something else weighs more heavily on him right now.]
[Hm? That's an odd question. He pauses, watching the words for a moment. Marco isn't nearby, or he could just skim the intent off of his surface thoughts.]
[There's a lot he could say. "I'm not fit for fighting." "I'm not fit for war." "I'm not fit for much of anything these days and haven't been for quite some time, really."
It's best to cut himself off before he says too much.]
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<Composing>
I'll let you know if I find anything out of the ordinary, but in the meantime, please stay safe.
<marco>
That's it?
<Composing>
Did E+L have lieutenants the last time?
<marco>
Not to my kn▜wledge.
I was never able to get in touch with E░L previously, though.
<Composing>
It's funny, but they look an awful lot like bootleg versions of the three of us. Plus another one that I don't recognize.
I have access to my abilities from home here, so I'm going to see if I can track down E+L. If I can, I'll let you know.
<marco>
Oh.
Your... gⱺd abilities, right?
Be careful.
<Composing>
Yes. They're a bit more potent than what I asked for from Elias, so with any luck, I'll be able to find what I need. I'll be careful, don't worry. It's all just a little bit of investigating.
<marco>
In any case, strange as that is - and as much as he would like to know what Joshua is thinking - something else weighs more heavily on him right now.]
You're not mad?
<Composing>
Mad? About what, the fakes?
<marco>
About ▕▕
Me not being there.
<Composing>
You've been having... a difficult time lately. Laying low and staying safe is a good option.
<marco>
If you think so...
[There's a lot he could say. "I'm not fit for fighting." "I'm not fit for war." "I'm not fit for much of anything these days and haven't been for quite some time, really."
It's best to cut himself off before he says too much.]
Don't mind me.
Good l░ck.
<Composing>
Don't worry about us over here. I'll keep an eye on things. Reira is here, too. I know she'll help.
Please, focus on staying safe. I get the feeling this is going to get worse before it gets better.
<marco>
Thank you.
You all stay safe too.