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insurmountable2022-11-26 09:40 pm
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you hide your face with your disguise // 'cause someone filled your head with lies
[It had been a few days since the hunt for the Great Mujina Youkai had come to an end, having to say goodbye to the kids and to Yoimiya too. The ship that was to take him back to Snezhnaya would be arriving a bit later in the day, and Childe sighs as he sits back in his chair in the tent he's occupying in one such hidden Fatui camp. He had a great time in Inazuma. The country was beautiful, rich with a new culture to learn and all sorts of places to explore and fight new and more exciting enemies. All his things were in order- the gifts that he'd bought to bring back to his family, Teucer's Onikabuto in a little bug box with some food to keep it alive during the trip back- all he'd have to do is wait for the ship and he'd be on his way.
He tells himself that he'd return to the country one day, once tensions between the Fatui and the Shogunate calm down. It was a miracle that he was able to stay as long as he has, evading the Tenryou Commission. He has some people to thank for that, and he won't forget what they did for him while he's been here. Some gifts would be in order for them upon his return.
The Harbinger idly plays with a writing utensil between his fingers. He'd like to bring something from Snezhnaya for Yoimiya, too.
There's a sharp rap at his door, and Childe sighs. He doesn't really want to deal with work right now, perfectly happy reminiscing on the time he's spent in Inazuma before he leaves, but answers with a bored tone to his voice:]
Come in.
[An agent enters, bowing and standing at attention.]
Sir, we've captured a Tenryou Commission spy that was found sneaking around. We've taken her into custody and are awaiting your orders on how to deal with her.
[Childe's eyebrow raises. It should have been hard to find this camp, even by the Shuumatsuban. Somehow, doubt creeps into his mind, but stands from his chair.]
Alright, I'll deal with it myself. At least I can have one last bit of fun before I depart.
[The agent only bows once more, to lead Childe towards the prisoner. He knows better than to argue with the Harbinger, but feels sorry for the spy. The two cross the camp to another tent, the agent stopping him right before lifting the flap for his senior commander.]
She claims to be from the fireworks shop, but we've seen Tenryou soldiers stop frequently at it.
[Before he can answer, the flap is lifted to reveal a certain girl that he'd met not but a few days ago...]
He tells himself that he'd return to the country one day, once tensions between the Fatui and the Shogunate calm down. It was a miracle that he was able to stay as long as he has, evading the Tenryou Commission. He has some people to thank for that, and he won't forget what they did for him while he's been here. Some gifts would be in order for them upon his return.
The Harbinger idly plays with a writing utensil between his fingers. He'd like to bring something from Snezhnaya for Yoimiya, too.
There's a sharp rap at his door, and Childe sighs. He doesn't really want to deal with work right now, perfectly happy reminiscing on the time he's spent in Inazuma before he leaves, but answers with a bored tone to his voice:]
Come in.
[An agent enters, bowing and standing at attention.]
Sir, we've captured a Tenryou Commission spy that was found sneaking around. We've taken her into custody and are awaiting your orders on how to deal with her.
[Childe's eyebrow raises. It should have been hard to find this camp, even by the Shuumatsuban. Somehow, doubt creeps into his mind, but stands from his chair.]
Alright, I'll deal with it myself. At least I can have one last bit of fun before I depart.
[The agent only bows once more, to lead Childe towards the prisoner. He knows better than to argue with the Harbinger, but feels sorry for the spy. The two cross the camp to another tent, the agent stopping him right before lifting the flap for his senior commander.]
She claims to be from the fireworks shop, but we've seen Tenryou soldiers stop frequently at it.
[Before he can answer, the flap is lifted to reveal a certain girl that he'd met not but a few days ago...]
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Yoimiya swears he timed that delivery on purpose because sure enough, an enchanting sight comes into view once they round the corner. Just like she figured, her golden eyes light up at the resplendent opening. It almost doesn't seem real, the iridescent stones adorning the cavern walls cast a celestial blue glow that makes her feel as though she's stepped into a fairytale. The rocks look even more beautiful under the light of Ajax's torch as they glisten and shine like precious gemstones. She's in total and complete awe, unable to peel her eyes away from the sparkling blue rays that flit across the frosty cavern walls. ]
Oh my goodness...!
[ This is one of those rare moments where the talkative blonde is left speechless. The whole scenery is just so stunning, she can't find the right words to describe its splendor. ]
Ajax... it's beautiful. Thank you...! Thank you so much for bringing me here. This is one of the most incredible sights I've ever seen.
[ And it's even more special with the knowledge that he discovered this place shortly after becoming a Harbinger, one of the most important times in his life and the reason they were able to meet. The cave itself is absolutely stunning but the best sight of them all is Ajax himself, standing in the middle of the crystalline walls that give him an ethereal appearance. ]
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I'm glad you're enjoying it. I figured we could explore it a bit further- I haven't totally scoped the place out myself, and it would be more fun to do it with you anyway. We may run into some monsters, so I hope you're prepared for battle just in case.
[He turns to grin at her, naturally he's going to set them up with something exciting. Trouble is this guy's middle name, and if he can find it, he will.]
The last I was in here, I could've sworn I heard running water, which is unusual for Snezhnaya's climate, as you can imagine. So I'd like to see if there's some kind of volcanic activity in here too, something hot enough to melt the ice to cause such a occurrence. Think you're up for this kind of expedition?
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Ajax is the best partner anyone can ask for. ]
Absolutely! You know the way to my adventure loving heart. How awesome would it be if we ventured to a part of the cave no one has and uncovered volcanic activity?
[ Is it possible to use lava in fireworks??? She is already pondering crazy ideas I her head.
There isn't a single ounce of hesitation as she summons her trusty bow. And for some extra help, Yoimiya shows off a trick she's been itching to shown Tartaglia. With a snap of her fingers, a firey goldfish familiar manifests from the flames of her Pyro vision. The sweet darling is here to light the path ahead of them and look cute doing it. ]
Let's go! It will be fun to fight by your side. I'm sure your skills have only improved since the last time we saw each other. It will be a treat to see it for myself.
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So he shifts his weight, shoulders his backpack a little better and begins to wander into the glowing expanse as she summons her weapon and a new little trick she's got.]
Seems your skills have improved too. What a cute little light you've made there.
[The goldfish is so emblematic of her, and it's cute to think of a tiny Yoifish guiding them down darkened tunnels to adventure. He lets out a content sigh, noting how adorable Yoimiya really is, and how lucky he is to have her as a partner.]
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Praise from her one true love is sweeter than a freshly picked sunsettia, his words go straight to her heart, filling it to burst with her overflowing adoration for him. She's completely over the moon, staring with an expression that's completely and utterly smitten with the man she's locking eyes with.
... Oh, probably should send Yoifish out before she gets too carried away with the staring. Beaming and feeling even more pumped to explore the caves, Yoimiya gestures to her familiar as it swims in front of them to brighten up this dark cave. ]
Hehe, I've been working hard to perfect this little cutie. Ever since you left Inazuma, Iwao and the others still talk about you, and every time, they always bring up how cool and amazing your powers are.
[ So, Yoimiya felt like she had to step up her game to impress the children. Fireworks are always super special awesome in her eyes but they always have the opportunity to see her work, Tartaglia's abilities are a once-in-a-lifetime chance for them to see given the circumstances of his job. ]
It's no Tartaglia hydro blades but they were pretty impressed. Speaking of them, those three really miss you! If you ever get a chance to come back to Inazuma, they'll be thrilled to see you. Oh! And maybe we can even introduce them to Tonia, Teucer, and Anthon?
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I'd planned to bring the three of them with me on my next visit, so letting Iwao and the others meet my siblings sounds like a splendid idea. I'm sure all of them are going to get along just fine, though we'll have to keep a close eye on them all.
[That's so sweet and cute that the kids remember him and talk about him, he's glad they had a good experience and he honestly is excited to see them again too. He hopes Iwao has worked on his swordsmanship too.
As the two of them venture further, the little Yoifish lights their path, leading them deeper into the cave. It's quiet, and the glowing blue of the cave walls mixed with the fiery orange glow from the fish make for a pretty scene as their descent continues. Tartaglia doesn't sense any danger or any presence as of yet, allowing himself to relax a little as they continue to talk.]
You've met my siblings, so you can probably tell what kind of trouble they can get into-
[Tartaglia's voice is cut off suddenly, like something's distracted him despite nothing being in the area along with them. But the expression on his face has clearly changed, eyebrows furrowed as he slows his step to a complete stop.]
Huh...
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Hehe, I wonder where they could have gotten their penchant for trouble from... is what Yoimiya was getting ready to follow up with before Ajax stops himself mid-sentence. That's a little bit unusual for him, it's not him to suddenly stop talking unless there's danger afoot. ]
Ajax...?
[ With Yoifish's firey orange light illuminating the space around them, Yoimiya is quick to notice his furrowed eyebrows, the expression on his face has gone the complete opposite direction from that lovestruck grin she saw just a few moments ago. ]
Is everything alright?
[ She's already ruling out the possibility a monster is in the area, because knowing her battle-seeking boyfriend, his bow would already be drawn and ready to rumble. ]
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So he turns back to Yoimiya, softening his expression, to help reassure her that things are okay.]
Yeah, I think so. I thought I sensed something in here somewhere, so be on guard just in case. The last thing we need is to be caught off guard if there really is something in here.
[If his theory that there might be some kind of volcanic activity is correct, there's a chance some kind of fire elemental might be here too. But that's nothing he can't handle, especially with his hydro vision.]
Stay close me either way. I wouldn't forgive myself if you got hurt.
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If anything, a fight will make this date even more exciting, a sentiment this thrill-seeking blonde shares with her lover. ]
Will do! If something is lurking inside of this cave, it's going to be in for a bad time if it tries to mess with us.
[ Yoimiya's got her bow and Yoifish and she's not afraid to use them.
True to her word, she stays close to Ajax's side with her bow locked and loaded with arrows. As they traverse together, Yoimiya never senses the entity that caught Ajax's attention but unbeknownst to her, they're being pulled along like puppets with something terrible at the reigns of their strings.
T̴͔̔h̶̩̾a̵̠̐t̵̥͐'̴̠̉s̵̮͝ ̷̪̇ right, ẗ̶̘́h̴̼͛í̵͉s̸̯͑ ̸́͜ḯ̷̤s̵͔̔ ̴͇́t̷̢̓h̵̖͝ḛ̸̂ path you seek. Come c̵͇͛l̴̙͝ö̷̦́ș̷̒e̷̫̽ȑ̷̥... closer... closer...
An invasive voice echoes in her mind. Normally, that would be a huge cause for concern but its timbre is so soft, singing in her ears like a soothing lullaby that she blissfully accepts it with ease. The gentle voice beckons her to keep going, a command that Yoimiya is happy to comply with. ]
Huh... I can't explain it but something is telling me we need to keep going down this path.
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They make their way further down into the cave, the paths splitting off here and there, and Ajax follows Yoimiya as she seems to be leading them.]
Oh? Is this your women's intuition?
[Not that he's doubting it, but it's amusing to him that she seems confident in her decisions about their path.]
I've got a feeling you're right though- the sound of running water is getting louder the further we continue. Can you hear it now? It was almost too quiet to hear, but I can hear it moving somewhere around us.
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For the time being, she tries to brush off the strange feeling stirring inside of her, choosing to focus on the sounds of the cave. She closes her eyes and listens, it's faint but her ears pick up the white nose of water flowing across the cavern walls. ]
Ah! You're right, that's definitely the sound of running water. Sounds like we're getting closer to making a discovery.
[ Whatever that something is, Yoimiya is so excited to see it for herself. Now that she's even more confident they're going down the right path, she continues forward with her precious Thundering Pulse still drawn. They trudge deeper and deeper down the trail with Yoifish's sparkling light leading the way and it's then, she notices the temperature around them is considerably warmer than when they first walked into the cave. The once glistening stones are now as black as the night sky as they walk further and from a distance, a small stream of firey lava awaits them. ]
Ajax, look! There's a little strip of lava. You were right, looks like there is volcanic activity.
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He's not sure how far down they've gone at this point. Spending the time with Yoimiya doesn't make it feel all that long, but he's guessing since it's starting to heat up, that they've traveled quite a way down. His eyes instantly snap towards the natural light of the lava stream the minute it's visible, his face brightening with the discovery.
They really did discover lava in this cave!]
Whaddya know.
[He walks over closer to the stream, bubbling dangerously as it flows downwards towards what he imagines is something bigger.]
It looks as if this whole tunnel used to be filled with lava a long time ago. The walls are obsidian, [he states, gesturing at the jet black stones.] Incredible. I never would of guessed such a thing existed here...let's follow the stream, shall we?
[He gestures for Yoimiya to follow, but coincidentally, they won't have to walk far- the tunnel that houses the stream eventually opens up into a huge expanse of lava, an entire lake of it that lights up the ceiling. The blue of the stones of the ceiling glow bright in contrast to the obsidian that juts out every which way at the bottom, as if they were standing on a crown of the rock with a dark blue sky above them. The sight of it is intense and breathtaking, and he can barely contain his delight. Exploring is always so cool.]
Goodness, look at that! Hahaha, what an incredible sight! Yoimiya, isn't this wonderful?
[He looks excitedly over to her, like a kid who just got a huge present that he didn't even ask for.]
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Finally, the stretch opens itself to a scene that Yoimiya never thought she'd get to witness even in her wildest dreams. An endless pool of lava oozes across the cave's floor and looks absolutely breathtaking as it casts light on the shimmering blue stones paired with the obsidian stalagmites. It's as if they're standing in the middle of a sea of crimson gold topped with a majestic blue sky above them. ]
Oh my goodness, it's wonderful! Your theory was right, Ajax! There really is lava inside of this cave.
[ Utterly captivated by this magnificent sight, she drops her guard, completely forgetting about the dangerous presence to take in this amazing discovery. She looks over at Ajax with an equally jovial expression, the lava is incredible and she's having a blast but his childlike wonder fills her heart to the brim with glee. ]
It feels like we just made a huge discovery. And to think... this amazing sight is practically in your backyard.
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I know. I'm sure the people of Morepesok and the surrounding area can make good use of this, as we've made springs such as this into energy sources around the country. Snezhnaya is the leader in military might on the continent- and we're able to stay there for a reason.
[But that's not why they're here. Tartaglia begins to step closer to it, beckoning Yoimiya to stick to him but follow. The last thing he wants is for either of them to get hurt, somehow. But regardless, and he can't really put a finger on why, but getting closer to the lava feels like a good idea.]
Come, get a good look. Who knows when you'll be able to see something like this again. Be careful now, we wouldn't want you falling in.
[But as soon as he says it, he senses that presence again. It's faint, but he feels a pressure at the back of his mind, and an aura that seems like it's distant. He doesn't want to alert Yoimiya to this though, but he looks around to see if he can see something, taking his eye off of his girlfriend so he can survey the area just in case.]
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She's so excited to view the lava up close. When Ajax motions for her to follow, she's hot on his tail, practically stuck to his back like glue. As thrilled as she is, Yoimiya also knows the dangers of playing too closely with fire, so she's taking extra steps to be careful. ]
I don't want to miss this incredible opportunity for the world. Don't worry, I won't leave your side, not even for a second!
[ In a cruel twist of fate, she spoke far too soon.
Now with her guard down, the dark presence seizes the opportunity to shroud Yoimiya's mind in pitch-black darkness, the light in her eyes loses its bright shine, blurring her sight and forcing her own consciousness out of her body. As Ajax admires the bubbling lava, she doesn't say anything and even if he did, she wouldn't be able to recognize his voice. All she can hear is a soft timbre whispering commands like a sweet symphony playing in her ear.
Doesn't it look warm and inviting? It's waiting for you. Go on and you'll have sweet dreams for eternity. ]
Ajax...
[ Mindlessly walking forward, her lover's name escapes from her lips like a mantra. She breaks away from Ajax's side, striding dangerously close to the edge to peer over the sea of crimson. The voice in her head is right, the lava looks warm and inviting, a beautiful bed of gold to sleep in forever. It's then, Yoimiya does the unthinkable; she steps off the edge and begins to fall face-first into the smoldering hot lava. ]
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Hey, Yoimiya-
[Until something dark enters his mind too, lulling him into a sense of complacency, a hypnotic voice that brushes against his mind and sings to him so sweetly that he hesitates to do anything to stop her. Ajax's body sways back and forth as his girlfriend hovers over the lava, the voice soothing his concerns about her precarious position. His eyes lid heavily, the trance he's falling into heavy and deep.
Let her go, this is her wish, to fall into an eternal sleep. Let her do this, this is her destiny. Be happy for her that she can fulfill it...]
Yes...goodbye, Yoimiya...
[The word 'goodbye' seems to trigger something in his head, watching her begin her fall, and his mind seems to snap out of it as electricity manifests around him in a sudden realization of what's happening.
Goodbye?!
One second he's there, the next second Ajax is only a streak of purple, a bolt lightning that streaks across the expanse of the entire lake of the boiling, molten lake that's opened its arms wide to welcome Yoimiya into it. No longer is the blonde falling to her fiery death, now in the arms of the young man who's entire outfit has gone jet black with her in his arms, on the shore of the other side of the vast sea of lava. Tartaglia kneels down, his arms and hands shaking but unable to let her go as he gazes into her eyes now devoid of the shine that was once in them. Panic surges through him, trying to steady his breathing but all he can do is wonder what just happened.]
Yoimiya, hey, Yoimiya! Are you okay? Yoimiya...!
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Just in the nick of time, Tartaglia saves her from what would have been her firey grave with lightning-fast precision. She can just barely make out the sounds of crackling thunder before being pulled away in an embrace warmer than that of the lava. Her lover has just saved her from a terrible, painful death but sadly, all of her senses are gone, she's unable to see or even feel anything around her. All there is is pitch-black nothingness.
Somewhere in the depths of her soul, she can hear Ajax's voice calling out her name but the presence that's captured her mind doesn't allow her to respond. All her listless body can do is stare at him with empty eyes, her dazzling gold irises once full of energy and spark are now cold and devoid of any life.
Then, the dark voice that wormed its way into Ajax's mind speaks again. This time, the timbre no longer has that tranquil pitch and instead, has a hint of sadness and the slightest edge of agitation.
Why... why did you stop her? She was so close to fulfilling her wish. Why couldn't you just let her fall? Why? ]
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Panic surges through him as he stares down at her, that cold lifeless void in her eyes unnerving him more than anything in his life ever has. Through countless battles he's faced, terrifying monsters that nearly ate him alive in the Abyss, nothing has frozen him down to the core more than to see Yoimiya just gone in front of him. Her body is still warm, she's breathing, and yet it's as if he's holding a lifeless doll in his arms. Ajax shakes her, his voice pitching upward as he continues to call out to her, begging for her to wake.]
Yoimiya, please wake up, please...
[This can't be happening. The anxiety in his chest only grows, until that presence, that aura comes back and envelops his thoughts once again. His own vision blurs and his body sways again as it speaks, feeling its emotions almost as if they were his own. Whatever it is, it's far too powerful for them to safely stay here, but that doesn't stop his own agitation from growing.]
Who are you?! What have you done to her?! What do you want with her?! Let her go!!!
[Ajax holds onto Yoimiya for dear life, terrified that if he let her go for even a second, she'd stand back up and walk herself right into the lava again. Whatever possessed her to do that is clearly the owner of the voice in his head, and he's thankful that the Tsaritsa's power gave him the ability to snap out of that trance in the nick of time.]
You may of tried to pull a fast one on me there, but mark my words, I'll never allow you to try to take her from me again!
[He shouts into the emptiness of the cave, his voice bouncing off of the pitch black walls that now jut out in ways to resemble the teeth of a giant maw, ready to swallow them both whole. Tartaglia won't bother to grace the voice's questions with a proper answer, furious and wanting only to rip the head off of whoever's made his precious Yoimiya their target. He looks around the giant cave in anger, his ire boiling hotter than the lava that almost took her life.]
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Somewhere in the depths of her soul, Yoimiya can hear her beloved begging, pleading for her to wake up. His voice is like a tiny speck of light rousing her consciousness but try as she might, her body refuses to respond to her. This is easily one of the most terrifying moments of her life, never before has she felt trapped in her own body, unable to scream, unable to cry, unable to do anything. Whatever is controlling her has a tight grip on her mind, forcing her to see nothing but an empty void.
Finally, her body shows the first signs of a response, blearily blinking her eyes at him. She's looking right at him, looking as if she's slowly starting to come to. ]
Ajax...
[ As his name departs from her lips, her voice is dull and lacking her bright spunk. It becomes evident that she's still under the possession of something horrific as she stares at him with her lifeless eyes that could turn anyone's blood cold. ]
It's time for me to go. I must fulfill my destiny...
[ To twist the knife in Ajax's heart even harder, the presence that's taken over Yoimiya's body uses her voice to speak, it's as if the mysterious entity isn't here to simply kill the blonde, it wants to make them suffer.
See? This is what she wishes for, to have sweet dreams and sleep for all of eternity. Let her go and forget all about her. ]
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Stop it. Stop it!
[Tartaglia's teeth grit, his rage and sorrow growing as he finds no way to retaliate against the entity in her head that's making her say these things, making her try to kill herself. And for what? What has Yoimiya done to earn this? Why didn't it try to kill him instead, because it knew he'd be able to fight against it?]
She isn't yours to sacrifice! That's not her wishes, you're just puppeteering her into doing your bidding! I swear when I find you, I'll make you pay for what you've done here...
[Ajax stands up, still holding Yoimiya tightly in his arms, unable to look down knowing that what he'd see is nothing more than an empty shell of his lover bound by the spell that this entity has placed upon her. Electricity surges upward around his body again, stepping forward now to leave this cave behind and get her out of here. He doesn't know if there's a distance to this power over her, if getting back home is far enough away to break it...and worst case scenario is that now that it's wormed its way into Yoimiya's mind, it's there until it decides to release her.
But staying here won't net him any answer, so he chooses now to begin the trek back, his power staying up to guard against any more mind attacks. Unknowingly to Tartaglia, the entity itself could easily cut through even that if it wanted to.]
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Ajax, let me go. Please let me go. I must go. Please... please.
[ Not only is the entity controlling her body, it takes hold of her voice, making her speak in a monotone timbre, unlike the bubbly blonde's usual perky tone. Whatever this entity is, it clearly wants Yoimiya dead for some cruel reason, the presence inside of her head is fighting hard to snuff her life out while making Ajax suffer in the worst way possible.
Suddenly, his voice finally seems to unlock something within her. In the depths of her empty eyes, there's the tiniest bit of light, the faintest hint of recognition as she stares at him. Still fighting to get out of his hold, her body is going against her wishes but the words that slip out of her lips tell a whole different story. ]
Please... help me, Ajax.
[ With a weak and trembling voice, she barely manages to enunciate her plea for help. ]
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No, Yoimiya. Stay with me. You can't go, something's telling you to do this. Don't listen to it, listen to me. Stay with me. Please.
[He begs, pleads with her, hoping something might wake her. And it seems like his efforts are rewarded, for when that weak voice finally comes, he looks down in surprise. Tartaglia can see her, she's fighting so hard for her life and for control of herself. His voice catches in his throat as he tries to fight back a scream, angry tears coming to his eyes, being forced to watch as she's being tortured by this presence inside of her body.]
I'll save you Yoimiya, I promise you this.
[With a renewed strength, Ajax pushes forward until the sunlight of the day finally kisses his face, a sight that should fill him with relief to be out of the cave, and yet he doesn't know if this will make a difference. Emerging from it, a cold biting wind instantly hits the pair, reminding them of their place in the desolate snow-swept lands of Snezhnaya. He looks around, to make sure there are no monsters or predators nearby, before giving her his full attention.]
Let's go, we need to get far away from here. Talk to me Yoimiya, please. Tell me...tell me you're you again.
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As they depart from the cave, Yoimiya is immediately met with a brush of cold wind and a stray sunbeam hitting her face. Normally, that should do the trick in rousing anyone but under this trance where everything around her is surrounded in darkness, not even the bright sun or the freezing cold of Snezhnaya is enough to stir her, she feels like a lifeless doll in his arms. ]
Thank you, Ajax... I know you will, I believe in you.
[ This is about as dire of a situation as one can get but even so, Yoimiya's faith in Ajax will never waver. If there's anyone who can rescue her from this terrible spell, it's the person she loves most in this world. ]
I... I don't know. All I can see is pitch-black darkness, I can't feel a thing... not even your arms around me. I'm scared Ajax... I'll do my best to fight it but I'm so, so scared...
[ A void of nothingness, that's all the mysterious entity allows her to see. Yoimiya has always tried to be a ray of sunshine, living her life to the fullest, and in all her years, this is the first time she's ever felt cold and lonely. It takes a lot for the normally fearless blonde to admit she's terrified, she can't recall a single time she's ever felt this scared. If only her body wasn't an empty shell, she'd be trembling and crying tears in his arms but she's unable to even choke out a sob. The only comfort she has is her lover's voice. ]
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Just keep fighting, Yoimiya. You've already managed to come to your senses, so it's only a matter of time before you can overcome this. I know you can do it, and I'm going to be with you to help you every step of the way. I'm right here, so I promise everything will be okay. Let me know the second anything changes with your body, alright?
[Not being able to see or feel anything, seeing if she can walk on her own is out of the question, gladly carrying her back to Morepesok. Tartaglia trudges through the snow with her in his arms, senses on high alert as he tries to keep watch for anything that might see them as a free meal. His Delusion is still active, to ward his mind of anything that tries to interfere with it, praying to the Tsaritsa silently that Yoimiya will make it out of this okay.]
For now, I want to hear something, Yoimiya. Tell me about the last festival you put a fireworks show on for in Inazuma.
[Maybe, if she talks more, she'll regain more of herself back. He truly has no idea how to help her in this fight, but he'll try anything to see if it helps.]
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[ No matter the circumstance, Ajax truly does have the power to lift her spirits. Being deprived of her senses has been the most terrifying experience of her life, especially since neither one of them knows if she'll ever be cured but listening to the love of her life's encouragement stokes the flames of her heart to keep on fighting. The sooner she gets better, the sooner she'll be able to see him, touch him, and be with him. She has to keep on fighting, not just for her sake but for him as well. Ajax has been doing his best for her, so she needs to do the same. He promises to stay by her side and that's all she needs to keep trying.
The faintest hint of a smile curves on the corners of her lips at his question, she closes her eyes, doing her best to reminisce on happy memories. She knows he's asking about her beloved fireworks in order to help perk her up and it's terribly sweet of him. It's moments like these that Yoimiya feels like the luckiest woman in all of Teyvat to have someone who cares and loves her so much. ]
It was... the day before I left Inazuma to visit you. Since I knew I would be gone for a while, I wanted to throw everyone a huge show so I could see everyone's dazzling smiles one last time. My parents and I invited everyone and anyone we could think of and had a blast on Amakane island. I wish you could have seen it, Ajax. It was so splendid. Iwao, Saika, and Matsuzaka couldn't stop screaming about the onikabuto firework. I...
[ Suddenly, she goes alarmingly silent, trailing off her words. ]
I...I...
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