The Heart is a Lonely Huntress

[boymeetsfatherhood]

Who: The crew of the Huntress and any visitors!
Broadcast: None
Action: The Huntress!
When: The last leg of July?

[Aside from hijinks on the beach planet, the crew has a few things to get used to. The departure of one captain, the abrupt promotion of another, plus new crew members. Let's see how things go...]

Comments

[curiositykilledthecats]

Why not?

[ofbelief]

That's just what happens in these places.

[curiositykilledthecats]

... Then I shall train. Until I am able.

[ofbelief]

You know, the other place sometimes took people's powers away. Or they wouldn't work even if they had them.

[curiositykilledthecats]

... And?

[ofbelief]

So sometimes being normal is better. Because you're not relying on that to try and fix things. Forcing it can just make it harder.

[curiositykilledthecats]

... Young lady. My power comes not from my magic or skill with a blade.

[ofbelief]

You come from the same place as Magpie. Which means you're used to extraordinary things. What I'm trying to say is that... sometimes those things don't help you here.

[curiositykilledthecats]

I do not understand your point.

[ofbelief]

I guess you'll just have to wait and see.

[curiositykilledthecats]

You mistake my meaning.

I understand your words. My blade is gone, and my powers may yet be sealed. Yet I understand not why this means I should not try.

[ofbelief]

It's not about trying, sometimes it just seems to be... harder. When you're used to all of that.

[curiositykilledthecats]

I am not frightened of difficulty.

[ofbelief]

You say that now.

[curiositykilledthecats]

Such weak words ill suit a warrior such as yourself.

[ofbelief]

I'm not a warrior. I'm a kid. And I believe in things like rainbows and unicorns and that everyone can be kind. There's light if you let in.

...At least, that's what I thought before. But I'm still a kid and I still can't do much to help people. All I know is that sometimes, being like this seems easier. Because I don't have powers or skills and so I don't expect myself to be able to help someone more than I can.

[curiositykilledthecats]

... You are a warrior. Even if you do not wish it, what hells you have been put through were your challenges that you have overcome. That your spirit could survive is a testament to your strength.

Do not run away from the hard path. Being weak is easier, it is true. Weak of body, weak of spirit, these are comfortable ways. Yet fate's calling will not allow this for all.

[ofbelief]

I wasn't really put through anything. I got lucky. The others got hurt, and I wasn't there. [ Which was enough to traumatize her, but it can make her feel bad. ] And then when I got too scared I ran away. I'm not like everyone else. The only talent I have is wanting to help people, and I know that. It's the one thing I want to do... But that's not the point. The point is, sometimes it seems harder knowing you should be able to heal someone but can't. I don't think I could do that.

[curiositykilledthecats]

...

[Miah can't even respond at first- It's like looking into a horrible mirror that shows her how she used to be.]

... Marhi and I are both here. Marhi wields the power of the Scholar, that may use arcane power to heal. I possess the power of the White Mage, to draw upon aether to heal wounds.

You wish to aid and heal. These paths are open to you. Even should you desire neither, you need not force yourself upon a path you do not wish for.

Such meekness- Such weakness of the heart will only but feed the darkness.

[ofbelief]

[ . . . hesitates. ]

I already decided a while ago I didn't want magic.

[curiositykilledthecats]

... My bonded, Ranmaia, is a bard. She sings, and her songs inspire and support others. We fight many times harder when she is at our side to help us.

There are many paths open to you. What is it that you desire?

[ofbelief]

I don't know. That's still something I need to figure out for myself.

[curiositykilledthecats]

... You needn't rush yourself.

But do not stop us from doing what we must.

[ofbelief]

I'm not... That's not even what I said.

[ but she knows how to shut up now so ]

[curiositykilledthecats]

Is it not?