It's nothing they did. Just... one of the memories I saw, which I didn't remember before last week.
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I was created from a branch of Irminsul. So, if my assistant goes back into Irminsul, and snaps off another branch to plant in Sumeru's soil... this existence, "Nahida," may cease to be. But another incarnation of me may be able to watch over Sumeru from there. ...they wouldn't be without an Archon.
No... but that incarnatoin of me could still protect them, at least. It's... it's an option, as long as Kaveh makes it back to tell my assistant what to do.
[even if it's exhausting. if they get more codes he's going to lose his mind.]
... they're both good guys, but Shu reminds me a lot of someone I know at home. If he's anything like him in certain ways, I don't think it'll be easy to take care of him much, but I'll at least make an effort.
Shu is really good at taking care of other people. But he's not so good at letting other people take care of him in turn. [...] You sort of have to bully him into it.
[now that i'm not mobile im coming to get you while you do execution
because while he's quiet, for a few moments... well. there's always a lot that goes unsaid, isn't there? he's let a lot of people go, without telling them things that he maybe should have.]
Hey, Nahida.
[he doesn't pull away from her, close enough that he doesn't need to try to look at her when he says it. and if he meant this in a romantic sense, it would never make its way out of his mouth, but more than someone he trusts-- she's a friend of his, and he thinks maybe she should hear it.]
...love you, you know. You've- been a good friend to me, and to all of us, so... be safe wherever you are, alright?
...anyway. when he says this, nahida is stunned. in recent memory, nahida hasn't actually heard this. in ancient memory, nahida hasn't heard this. as a god, she is used to the faith of her believers, but it feels different coming from someone who has actually gotten to know her.
even the traveler and paimon had said things like, "you're doing a great job" and "you've learned a lot".
archons aren't exactly easy to love. even when they have managed to get to know people, there's always been a certain distance.]
Netzach... [her voice sounds a little watery, and that's because she's about to cry.] I love you, too. [when she says it, she knows it to be true. maybe they hadn't teamed up with each other right at the start, but he'd been a constant throughout this entire twisted game - and she'd relied on him without even realizing it all along. nahida has not had a family, at least not one that she can remember, but she does think that, if she did, it would be nice to have a brother like netzach.] Thank you for being my friend. I'll be as safe as I can be, so please... please keep yourself safe, too.
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I wanted to go home. [...] I-I wanted to go home to Sumeru, with Kaveh, and see everyone again.
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They need you back too.
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[she's. not totally sure of that, really.
she looks down at her hands.]
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[...]
I was created from a branch of Irminsul. So, if my assistant goes back into Irminsul, and snaps off another branch to plant in Sumeru's soil... this existence, "Nahida," may cease to be. But another incarnation of me may be able to watch over Sumeru from there. ...they wouldn't be without an Archon.
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...I'm sorry, for leaving this to you.
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Keep an eye on us, if you can? I'll feel better about it if you are.
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I'll try to find a way to let you know I'm there.
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[just. draping an arm around her.]
I'll make sure I help Shu and Kaveh if they need it, too. Hang out with them when I can.
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Thank you, Netzach. I really appreicate it. Let them take care of you, too, please.
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... I'll try, but-- I'll be okay, you know? Just having them around is enough for me.
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[even if it's exhausting. if they get more codes he's going to lose his mind.]
... they're both good guys, but Shu reminds me a lot of someone I know at home. If he's anything like him in certain ways, I don't think it'll be easy to take care of him much, but I'll at least make an effort.
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[tired, but in a fonder way.]
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[she smiles]
...people like that are hard to get to know, sometimes, but it's always so rewarding once you do.
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...think I'm still trying to get there, but- we'll see.
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because while he's quiet, for a few moments... well. there's always a lot that goes unsaid, isn't there? he's let a lot of people go, without telling them things that he maybe should have.]
Hey, Nahida.
[he doesn't pull away from her, close enough that he doesn't need to try to look at her when he says it. and if he meant this in a romantic sense, it would never make its way out of his mouth, but more than someone he trusts-- she's a friend of his, and he thinks maybe she should hear it.]
...love you, you know. You've- been a good friend to me, and to all of us, so... be safe wherever you are, alright?
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...anyway. when he says this, nahida is stunned. in recent memory, nahida hasn't actually heard this. in ancient memory, nahida hasn't heard this. as a god, she is used to the faith of her believers, but it feels different coming from someone who has actually gotten to know her.
even the traveler and paimon had said things like, "you're doing a great job" and "you've learned a lot".
archons aren't exactly easy to love. even when they have managed to get to know people, there's always been a certain distance.]
Netzach... [her voice sounds a little watery, and that's because she's about to cry.] I love you, too. [when she says it, she knows it to be true. maybe they hadn't teamed up with each other right at the start, but he'd been a constant throughout this entire twisted game - and she'd relied on him without even realizing it all along. nahida has not had a family, at least not one that she can remember, but she does think that, if she did, it would be nice to have a brother like netzach.] Thank you for being my friend. I'll be as safe as I can be, so please... please keep yourself safe, too.