Re: Sun Shines Brightly

Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:38 am

THE FLAME OF HOPE

Artist: Hammerfall - Song: Heart's On Fire

"Well, yea. I wasn't saying come down while the war is still going, I meant come down after you've won it. It's just Rakki proposed before the War happened and I haven't seen you in a while. So it is old news, but still news. I like telling everyone that. She proposed, and we danced, and it was really nice" Ulv, smiled, and then took the blowtorch up to the top, before coming back down. As Hayden was a guy who spoke with great weight to her words, Ulv threw them out as grains of rice. The workplace was alive with the chatter of the woman, be it small-talk with workers, advice and admonishment, quips and jokes, that sped on the downing of the sun.

When all was quiet again, Ulv found Hayden on the docks, and offered him a drink, the twin of one on her hand.
"From the way you went through Mirja's stash last time, I assume you like this" Ulv gave a soft grin, and then sat down next to him. As much as she needed to talk most of the time, for there were more words in her than there were seconds in a year, there was a rare time when she simply sat, and watched, without words.

Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:13 am

KING OF VASTIME

DESMOND HAYDEN

The man held a frown on his face ever so slightly, he was sitting down on the edge as emerald eyes gazed out into the void. He felt unhappy, malcontent with something. Before Ulv found him he seemed to rack his brain at why every time he met with this woman that he was so angry at what she had to say. That there was disconnect in what she said, what she intended, and what he felt. But even now as he sat looking into the abyss he felt a warmth near him, striking his darkness as a voice invaded into his mind.

It was warm, and it was honest. It offered him something as he looked to see her. It was something that was an old memory, burning and nice. But even with that a pleasant one as he stretched his hand out to take it with a grateful nod. A hard breath was taken as he popped the lid off taking a swing of it. Those stormy emerald irises seemed to meet her own for a moment, such determination he saw within her own. Such power, but within his own she would see a pain. A horrible, gnawing, crushing pain which was hidden behind a wall.

"I wish we understood each other better. I wish I could sit here, and somehow convey to you something which I can't put into words. I wish I understood what you had to say, that I could see the world as you do." The man began before lifting the drink to his lips. He'd place it to the side, his head lowering briefly as if in thought. Before he turned to look at her. "It has occurred to me that I have no often voiced why what you say displeases me. I want to tell you, how I feel; and I wish for you to understand it. Ulv."

There was almost a pleading to his voice, as if the very nature of his being hinged on these words. That as he stared at her there was an honest to god desperation. That there was a burden caused by her, and one caused by himself that he wanted to fix. He wanted nothing more to be her friend, but he failed in every aspect to show it. Perhaps, with a little luck, he could show that.

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Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:19 am

KING OF VASTIME

DESMOND HAYDEN

"He does do that, doesn't he?"

The man would remark about Henrex for a moment, staring out to the sea. His emerald eyes seemingly scanning for something, before settling on finding it in the bottle. He brought it to his lips taking a hard sip, placing it back down as he absorbed what she said. She spoke truth to a degree in his opinion, the king did need to understand the logistics of such a nation to see the world a certain way in order to function. But at some point the line between the king, and the man, had become so far blurred he was not sure which was who.

But he'd let his own feet rest within the water. It was nice to have the sensation upon his callous skin, often forgetting of the little pleasures of life. Or the pleasures of life in general. But needless to say he'd reply. "Perhaps you are right. But I feel as thought Desmond the Man and Hayden the King have become the same person, that it is impossible to be one without the other. I am stuck between two worlds overlay'd between the same view. I find... success in that regard, but I feel dissatisfaction." The man would remark before his gaze would drift to the sky.

"I do not think I can tell them apart. I wish I could, but I fear along this path they have become the same being. But, for this, I will try."

He did not say this part, but he thought it; 'And that is far more than I've done for anyone else.'

"You said it wrong, by the way. It's Desmond Valerius Erasmus d'al Cunaris ae Hayden. Bitch of a name, aye?"

He smiled.

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Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:01 pm

KING OF VASTIME

DESMOND HAYDEN

"I've no idea what you mean-"

There was definitely a jest to his tone, he wasn't overly serious at the issue. Truth be told he might've messed his own name up but things like that happened, he rarely used his full royal name. Never the less Ulv proceeded to vomit a large amount of information at him, which he took in stride. He'd nod along occassionally as he swayed his feet in the water, occasionally taking a sip of mead.

"I'll see what I can do about the Desmond the man thing, it's a foreign concept to me. " He'd start before placing the bottle down for the moment, just sorta going with the flow which was Ulv. "I'm pretty sure I'm going to die soon."

That felt nice to say.

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Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:31 pm

KING OF VASTIME

DESMOND HAYDEN

"That leaves so much unanswered through, so much to do." He'd lean back staring at the sky, his arms holding his weight behind his back slightly. "I may die tomorrow but what of the child born tomorrow? What world do I leave them? Broken and a mess with no hope in sight? Or is it not a worthy to spend one trying to ensure that the the next generation can live a good and peaceful life?"

He'd let an honest smile coming onto his face, lifting a hand to his heart resting it over it. "I make no illusion that I am not without fault, or am not as happy as I could be. But I think there is nothing more worthy of a life than one dedicated to ensuring the safety of the future.." he'd pause. "But I do think that perhaps I have been too focused on the goal, rather than the journey. In doing so neglected things I've always wanted to try. People I have wanted, next to me."

Ah yes, a certain person indeed. A woman he wanted next to him until his name became dust in the wind.

"I hope when I die, Abalia will find happiness."

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Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:01 pm

KING OF VASTIME

DESMOND HAYDEN

"Maybe, but it's a dream worth fighting for. Even in all those years, in the pursuit of humanity trying to do that we've done a lot wrong but.." He'd let a smile come onto his face, not disturbed by her outlook which was negative. "But.. they've done a lot of good. I'd have to say you've given up hope, and that is where we ultimately differ- that perfection is unobtainable is not a reason to not strive for it. For on the way to perfection you will find excellence."

He'd take a sip of his own mead. "Don't matter how bad or good another tyrant is, but I will carry on the hope that all I've done will leave the world a slightly better place. Each person I've given the chance to live a safe, and happy life, is in of it's self a better world." He'd look at her.

"The story of humanity will not be the story of them becoming a utopia, but that in the face of extreme malice and cruelty hope will prevail. 16,000 years of cruelty has been met with 16,000 years of hope. And that, that proves to me the there can be a better world."

He'd offer a shrug at the Abalia comment.

"For that woman, she has to find it. Maybe you can guide her, maybe you can point it at her, but she's too stubborn. For her, she's gonna need to find it. And my only hope is that I can either be the guiding force, or see her find it."

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