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[emet_sulk]

Greetings, Elias. I have a request to make if you have the time for it. There is knowledge I seek.

[fingeronthebutton]

What a surprise, Emet. And what information do you seek?

[If you believe for a second that this is a surprise...]

[emet_sulk]

There is someone from my world who possesses, I believe, the ability to travel through time. He claimed to have witnessed the future in which my brethren's plan for the star succeeds and thus returned to the past to steer history's course astray.

I should like to know how he came to possess such an ability, and how, too, he managed to call the one known as the Warrior of Light to him body and soul.

[fingeronthebutton]

That would give you quite a bit of knowledge. Is this a favor? Or do you have a way to repay me for this already?

[emet_sulk]

I know not what an all-knowing man such as yourself could possibly want for or need. I am willing to negotiate the use of my abilities or consider this a favour owed.

[fingeronthebutton]

Yes. Though, you're suddenly more vulnerable now without your Deity. So let us negotiate carefully for your benefit.

[emet_sulk]

I suppose I should not be surprised you know of that.

Whilst I cannot bring the dead to life, I can certainly send a soul onwards to their rest. Or bind them to another form.

[fingeronthebutton]

A very useful ability of course. Why don't we say you owe me a favor? I will find a time that is appropriate to collect.

[emet_sulk]

Very well. A favour owed, then.

Will you require anything from me to facilitate your knowledge-finding?

[fingeronthebutton]

A moment of concentration. I'm sure you understand.

[emet_sulk]

[ That does get a small chuckle from him. ]

Of course.

[fingeronthebutton]

[Leaning back in his chair, he closes his eyes. He concentrates, let's himself focus on this one person rather than everything at once. It takes some time to gather all that he feels will be important for a summation. And that's when he messages him.]

I have it. It will be faster if we meet in person somewhere private. While I can accomplish what I plan to do from a distance it will be easier on both of us if we're face to face.

[emet_sulk]

Will a location outdoors be adequate? Or is this something which is better conducted in a room?

[fingeronthebutton]

If you feel you can remain upright after being overwhelmed by information then outdoors will be fine. Even if it typically doesn't qualify as private.

[emet_sulk]

[ With all these clandestine meetings with people, maybe he ought to consider renting out some kind of office. ]

In that case, you may as well come to my apartment in the LIEs-designated complex. My Submissive is out for the day and I can tell him not to disturb us.

I live upon the twenty-fourth floor, room A.

[fingeronthebutton]

[Could he tell him that he lives seven floors beneath him? Oh sure. He could.

He's not though.]

I happen to be close to the tower now actually.

[You know, because he lives there.]

I'll be up shortly.

[emet_sulk]

[ You and some hundred other people, Elias.

Emet-Selch does not respond but he will respond promptly to the door when Elias knocks, standing to the side to allow the man entry. ]

Even knowing the power you possess, that was rather quicker than I had thought it would take, [ he remarks as he shuts the door. ]

[fingeronthebutton]

I was [Home.] in the area.

[Coming inside, he makes his way to the living room so he can invite himself to sit down on the couch.]

So, what prompted this desire for knowledge?

[emet_sulk]

[ While it looks like any other Dominant's apartment on a basic level, the space is themed heavily towards the sea. A few, small rainbow betta fish fry glide by through the air as Emet-Selch likewise takes a seat in the armchair opposite. ]

It had been on my mind for a while. At first I thought there was little point in pursuing the details of it since I no longer have sway over the world I come from, but I began to think that I would like some peace of mind on the subject.

[fingeronthebutton]

I suppose there are some who would see it that way. I can certainly provide you the information. It's good you're sitting for it, of course.

[emet_sulk]

[ He eyes the other man cautiously. ]

Why? I doubt what you have to tell me is so shocking that I will faint where I stand.

[fingeronthebutton]

I believe that. However, my preferred method is decidedly more unpleasant.

[Which is really the only warning that he has before Emet will find he's just remembering all of the information. Flashes to tell a story, paint a complete picture. It's overwhelming to get so much all at once to be sure but Elias doesn't stop until he's done.

And even then he just sits there with a smile, his hands folded in his lap.]

[emet_sulk]

[ He's about to ask what exactly Elias means by that when suddenly the images pour into his head. He jerks back, gaze losing focus as it turns inwards and he tries to process the rapid, intrusive influx of memories. It's not quite an Echo vision but it's close. Suddenly he knows. Not just that - it feels as though he had been there.

The anguish, the despair, the knowledge that if this ploy succeeded then he would meet his end. And then there was the knowledge itself.

Emet-Selch comes back to himself with a start. Lifting a hand to his head, he stares down at his lap as he tries to partition off the memories. It's a few minutes before he speaks again. ]

That was certainly...thorough, [ he finally manages. ]

[fingeronthebutton]

Well, if I am going to be calling on a favor at some point then I should make sure it's worth your while, don't you think?

[He chuckles softly, just patiently waiting as Emet fully recovers from the onslaught.]

Does that answer you question?

[emet_sulk]

Yes. It most certainly does.

[ And it has left him visibly disquieted. He sucks in a deep breath and then looks towards Elias. ]

My thanks. With this I can now find some measure of peace.