[Dragon Mail: The Ahura]

[winterwhite]

I have heard of your troubles, albeit briefly. I apologize if this is ill-timed. I would offer my services to you if I could, but as of present I am incapable of doing so.

On a somewhat related note, do you know of a young man called Gabriel Chen?

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[winterwhite]

It is not constant, his lucidity. It is a great deal of work simply to keep him calm. He is perpetually afraid, and if he does not die from some outside contrivance, he may still die from shock or hunger. He is not well. And the longer he lives, the more a chance he has at truly harming someone.

I do not say this easily, Rhys. It is not what I want. If there were another option, I would have turned to it. This is all there is. There is no one suited on this Earth to take the place of the Asha. The same could be said for any one of you that has succeeded the guild leaders.

...he watches the news. Things have begun happening across the world. He believes the lack of succession is what is causing it.

[brokencrescendo]

So what are we saying? That innocent people have to die so the rest can go on living?

[He can't take this out on Reilanin. But he still writes it out and throws it in a crumpled ball at the corner of the room.]

That theory's been brought up before. Do you think he's right?

[winterwhite]

Yes.

Perhaps it is what happened to Bastan. The Mano had just gone missing, had she not?

[brokencrescendo]

Yes. It's probable that she died.


Does Gabriel know?

[winterwhite]

...yes. I ... I think so. He does not seem to be concerning himself with it much.

[brokencrescendo]

Is there anything I can do?

[winterwhite]

What do you think you should do?

[brokencrescendo]

Stop this, somehow. Find another way. Protect the Asha. Keep Gabriel safe. Not have so much unknown at risk.

[winterwhite]

It is not all possible, and your time is limited. You must make choices before they are made for you.

And there are some things you do not have the power to change. Great as your power may be, it cannot solve everything. Nor is it expected of you to. You are one of many. Each of those possessing an organ have their strengths and weaknesses. You will take care of that which you are best suited to. It is no failing on your part if you cannot do all that you wish you could.

[brokencrescendo]

[None of this is what he wants to hear, but it's all true.]
[His power is the ability to fight...]

Thank you for being there with them as this happens.
I know you'll do what you feel is best.

[winterwhite]

I wish I were not. But until this is done, this is where I must be.

I will do what I can. I have not said anything to him of what is going on. He has distractions enough...

[brokencrescendo]

There is no need for it. He should focus on himself right now.

I want you to take care of yourself, too.

[winterwhite]

If I am able, I will tell him then.

It is the least I can do for myself now. If all goes well, I must be ready to help upon my return. I must keep in mind that it may be nothing at all will happen.

[brokencrescendo]

Don't push yourself too hard.
I know I'd appreciate your help, and so would others here. But we'd appreciate it more if you kept well.

[winterwhite]

I am not as frail as I appear. Given that I am not expending my mana is some fantastic way, I am far from pushing myself. I will be fine.

Your limitations are far different. Please look after them accordingly.

[brokencrescendo]

[w/e Rei you're not his real mom]

Right. Good luck.
Write me if you need to.

[winterwhite]

[she'll never be anyone's real mom rhys omg ;-;]

And to you also.