[F01|SP] The Garden | <<Nature's Treasure: Little Eden>>

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’Perhaps…you’re both right, I think. I mean, it’s nice to be free and capable of making your own decisions, but if the world leaves nothing for you to survive in…’ Onora seemed to pause in thought again, her brow furrowing as Nari collected the items from the small chest she’d managed to drag from the waters. It was only once she’d returned the line to the water’s depths that Onora spoke again, continuing her train of thought as though linking it together. ’We’ve seen the end of civilisation, learnt about them…do you not think that they would have preferred, in many cases, to be given a small pasture of paradise to live on within – rather than facing eternal destruction and completion?’

Nari considered the thought, not entirely against it, and yet wondering how that would fit into her other ideals. She wasn’t entirely sure whether it changed anything for her or not, but she knew that it was at least a good counter argument – maybe not the strongest, for sure, but considerably better than none at all.

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Post Action | Fishing
ID255932 | LD [9] | CD [2] | Failure [+3 EXP | 84/149]

Edited Sunday at 09:44 PM by Nari-Lanreth

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’Exactly! It would be better to survive here, rather than die out there. At least, that’s what I believe. That’s what I strive to do…to provide every species, every being, the chance to survive. Maybe not all of them, well certainly not all of them, but at least some of them! That way they aren’t all lost to time!’ Nemo’s excitement had returned as Onora seemed to agree with him. Nari could see his jittery movements out of the corner of her eye, distracting her from the line and water for a moment.

’Certainly, one could consider it admirable as well. I get that, Nemo. Truly, I do. I’m not against it either – I just wanted to put the question out there, play devil’s advocate, if you will.’ He seemed to nod at her commentary, as if accepting the reasoning and response, before turning back to look at the fields. Nari couldn’t help but feel like he was something reminiscing about some creature or being that had escaped his grasp, causing the entire species to die off and be lost forever.

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Post Action | Fishing
ID255933 | LD [14] | CD [12] | +1 Material | Treasure Chest [+16 EXP | 100/149]
ID255934 | LD [10+1] = 11 | Unidentified Perfect Armour/Shield {1}, Unidentified Rare Armour/Shield {1}

Edited Sunday at 09:45 PM by Nari-Lanreth

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She’d worried about resentment, anger or some measure of other negative feelings growing between them after her commentary – instead, Nemo seemed to consider her words, as if hearing and thinking about them for the first time. She could see Onora beside her watching the man-drake as she worked, as if intrigued by the sudden awareness that Nemo seemed to be displaying.

’It would be…unkind to call them entirely free, then? Trapped as they are, they might be safer…but are they content? Happy? These are things I had not previously considered. Not taken into account when creating a paradise…’ His words sounded almost apologetic, filled with a measure of despair and concern that Nari assumed only an individual focused on the best possible situation for those in his care could provide. ’So be it! I shall work to ensure that those brought here are given all opportunities to make it the best they can; to be given a life where they are given choice, presented with possibilities…not encaged in a paradise that takes away all free will and dignity!’

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Post Action | Fishing
ID256030 | LD [3] | CD [1] | Failure [+3 EXP | 103/149]

Edited 3 hours ago by Nari-Lanreth

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’I think that the consideration alone, is a step forward for all, Nemo.’ Onora flashed a smile from beside Nari, an expression that seemed to bring ease to all of them. She wasn’t sure how the woman did it, speaking and expressing in a way that took away the tension, but Nari was glad that she could. ’I don’t think anyone doubts your dedication, desire and perseverance towards the continued preservation of those creatures that lost…everything. I think, and I believe Nari will agree, is simply that we don’t want you to be tarnished with guilt of your actions. Continue being true to who you are, and what you want to do…and I think that will be enough. Don’t you, Nari?’

Nari nodded as she was called upon, her voice silent of anything worthwhile to add, but her motion showing her support of the idea nonetheless. Nemo seemed to beam in response, as if the words alone were enough to dissuade any concerns he may have had mere seconds ago; the happy go lucky figure they all knew well returning before them immediately and without worry.

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Post Action | Fishing
ID256031 | LD [14] | CD [6] | Success | Treasure Chest [+16 EXP | 119/149]
ID256032 | LD [15+1] = 16 | Unidentified Perfect Weapons {2}, Unidentified Rare Weapon {1}

Edited 3 hours ago by Nari-Lanreth

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The fishing line returned to the water’s depths, the hook sinking out of sight as Nari stored away yet another find. Nothing overtly appealing to her – items that could be identified later on, should she desire their usage. For now, they were little more than a collection that she would maintain for a purpose she had yet to devise. Still, it was becoming easier each time she cast the line, and that was the entire purpose of today’s experience.

’No one doubts you at all, Nemo. That’s all that matters…’ Her words were soft, so soft that she wasn’t entirely sure either of the others had heard her. She didn’t look around to confirm it, knowing that the lack of assurance would be better than finding out that she had stated something embarrassing. Instead, she focused on the task at hand – bringing line to water, before reeling inwards and returning. A repetitive process that took all of her attention, for the time at least.

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Post Action | Fishing
ID256033 | LD [19] | CD [2] | Failure [+3 EXP | 122/149]

Edited 3 hours ago by Nari-Lanreth

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Silence fell between the trio for a time, the sound of her snapping line hitting water or being cast outwards the only sounds beyond the winds, and the atypical creature in the distance. Not that Nari was bothered by it at all – more oft than not, Onora and herself had settled into their living room to relax in the silence that settled over the house as the night fell upon them in earnest. It was a past time that both had come to enjoy, a time when no words or communication was needed, and the presence of the other could simply be enjoyed.

Nemo seemed content with it as well, as if reading in their behaviours and expressions exactly what they needed in the moment – and adjusting himself to meet it. His gaze moved over the garden, a small smile breaching the otherwise neutral expression that otherwise made up his features. Nari could see him from the corner of her eye, softly picking at a nearby brush – not harming it, nor picking away the living leaves that provided it everything it needed, but rather brushing through it and feeling the imperfections, pulling the things that would cause harm if left behind.

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Post Action | Fishing
ID256034 | LD [3] | CD [1] | Failure [+3 EXP | 125/149]

Edited 3 hours ago by Nari-Lanreth

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’It’s always so peaceful.’ Onora spoke suddenly, causing Nari to turn and glance in her direction. The blonde was looking out across the plains, the leather piece in her hands discarded and forgotten for the time. Her eyes were distant, as if both seeing the garden, and something far beyond it. ’The world seems so distant here, as if nothing but a forgotten memory; or a nightmare that has been left for the waking world…’

Nari couldn’t agree more with the idea of the world being a nightmare, though she was certain they disagreed on the reasons for such a comment. ’It’s a break from the chaos that is life, and the dangers that are ever present…a place where one can disappear and find…not quite salvation, but certainly a tranquility that borders upon it, in some way.’

She could see Onora smiling at her words – not quite as elegant as the blonde’s own would have been, but a commonality in ideology that still held true when spoken aloud. There was no mind reading between the two of them, just a simple understanding of how they viewed the world, and how their thoughts could come forth when partially stated.

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Post Action | Fishing
ID256035 | LD [14] | CD [9] | Success | Treasure Chest [+16 EXP | 141/149]
ID256035 | LD [14+1] = 15 | Unidentified Perfect Weapons {2}, Unidentified Rare Weapon {1}

Edited 3 hours ago by Nari-Lanreth

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’A world where one can be without worry, and can make a home for themselves?’ Nemo’s question was prodding, as if looking for some sort of justification, or confirmation. Nari and Onora both nodded, though they didn’t say anything in response. The man-drake seemed to understand, however, and turned his gaze back to the creatures in the distance. ’Indeed…if only the remainder of the worlds were anything like this. That would make it…well, it would make this place unnecessary, for starters.’

Nari wanted to argue, had even opened her mouth to voice an opinion in contrast to his commentary, before closing it once more. He was right, of course, if the world beyond – any of them – were anything like this garden, there would be no need for it at all. Odd to think that it’s better off this way; a place of respite and tranquility would be normality and less…appealing? Enjoyable?...if it were contained within the entirety of the world.

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Post Action | Fishing
ID256037 | LD [17] | CD [7] | Success | Treasure Chest [+16 EXP | 157/299] | Rank 3 Fisher Obtained
ID256038 | LD [11+2] = 13 | Unidentified Perfect Armour/Shield {1}, Unidentified Rare Armour/Shield {1}

Edited 3 hours ago by Nari-Lanreth