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[When Filbo enters his room at some point in the evening on Sunday, he'll find Zelgadis there, dressed in white from head to toe. His hood's down, for once -- it's his own room, after all.
He stands by his closet, holding his gold-hilted longsword in front of him, examining the blade in silent contemplation. Then, after a moment, he slides it back into the sheath and glances over to acknowledge Filbo.]
He stands by his closet, holding his gold-hilted longsword in front of him, examining the blade in silent contemplation. Then, after a moment, he slides it back into the sheath and glances over to acknowledge Filbo.]
[Upon seeing Zelgradis in the room, Filbo's expression lights up.]
A-Ah, hi again! Guess we got assigned together! I'll...try not to get in your way.
[Truthfully Filbo had never shared a room, or even a home with someone before. This being the first time such thing happens, well, sure makes it feel like he has to be hospitable. Should probably make sure he's not a bother to the person who is going to reside in the same place than him]
A-Ah, hi again! Guess we got assigned together! I'll...try not to get in your way.
[Truthfully Filbo had never shared a room, or even a home with someone before. This being the first time such thing happens, well, sure makes it feel like he has to be hospitable. Should probably make sure he's not a bother to the person who is going to reside in the same place than him]
[He fixes the sheathed sword in his belt and looks Filbo over, a little tiredly. Then, after a few seconds...]
You should probably take the bottom bunk.
You should probably take the bottom bunk.
Hahaha, sure! I don't think the upper one can hold me at all.
[Only makes sense to take the bottom bed, really, so there he goes, sitting on it.
i feel so tempted to have it break at some point but it will depend on how merciful im feeling towards filbo i guess]
You know, I think I never caught your name back then before the whole, uh, setting fires in enclosed spaces incident. Who are you?
[Only makes sense to take the bottom bed, really, so there he goes, sitting on it.
i feel so tempted to have it break at some point but it will depend on how merciful im feeling towards filbo i guess]
You know, I think I never caught your name back then before the whole, uh, setting fires in enclosed spaces incident. Who are you?
[We've got two of the heaviest dudes sharing this one bunk bed. It's probably going to break.]
Zelgadis. You?
Zelgadis. You?
[alright looking forward to the midweek murder proposal in which the top bunk in which zelgadis is sleeping on breaks at three in the morning and murders filbo via blunt force]
I'm Filbo Fiddlepie! The...
[...he was about to say the mayor, but that's not true. Even though he has his sash now, he wears it only because it's literally the only thing he has that comes from his world. If it wasn't for that, he'd have thrown it away already]
Well, I'm me. I promise I'm not some kinda pyromaniac no matter what the proof so far has shown!
[note to self: if i submit a murder proposal maybe make it be a conflagration that will be a hoot]
I'm Filbo Fiddlepie! The...
[...he was about to say the mayor, but that's not true. Even though he has his sash now, he wears it only because it's literally the only thing he has that comes from his world. If it wasn't for that, he'd have thrown it away already]
Well, I'm me. I promise I'm not some kinda pyromaniac no matter what the proof so far has shown!
[note to self: if i submit a murder proposal maybe make it be a conflagration that will be a hoot]
[surprise filbo, you were the tutorial victim all along.]
Believe me, you can't possibly be more of a pyromaniac than some of the people I've traveled with.
[He says, like he's not part of the problem.]
Believe me, you can't possibly be more of a pyromaniac than some of the people I've traveled with.
[He says, like he's not part of the problem.]
The kind that often leave large craters in their wake, and frequently get us chased out of towns.
[yikes]
......
[Cchuckling a little, he says:]
Well...uh, I-I mean, surely the circumstances that leads to widespread destruction are one-of-a-kind! Trouble happens, hahaha... [Yeah, no, note to himself: if he ever encounters the people Zelgadis know probably don't talk to them near civilization of any kind.
...
Okay, no, he can't hold back:]
What are they doing to ends up like that?!
[It's pretty clear he's imagining quite the vast destruction!]
......
[Cchuckling a little, he says:]
Well...uh, I-I mean, surely the circumstances that leads to widespread destruction are one-of-a-kind! Trouble happens, hahaha... [Yeah, no, note to himself: if he ever encounters the people Zelgadis know probably don't talk to them near civilization of any kind.
...
Okay, no, he can't hold back:]
What are they doing to ends up like that?!
[It's pretty clear he's imagining quite the vast destruction!]
One person I've encountered again and again is a young girl by the name of Lina Inverse...
She's known as the Bandit Killer. Wherever she goes, the burning remains of bandit camps lie smouldering in her wake. Though it doesn't end there... She has no sense of restraint, and her battles against monsters and villains often leave a large amount of collateral damage.
She once destroyed an entire castle with a single spell, leaving the kingdom in ruin...
She's known as the Bandit Killer. Wherever she goes, the burning remains of bandit camps lie smouldering in her wake. Though it doesn't end there... She has no sense of restraint, and her battles against monsters and villains often leave a large amount of collateral damage.
She once destroyed an entire castle with a single spell, leaving the kingdom in ruin...
...not to talk ill about your, uh, acquaintance? But she sounds like a tad more trouble than she's worth...
[Apparently Filbo is far more concerned with the collateral damage part than anything else. A person of mass destruction, she is! If she ever fell into hell it would be on fire in no time, he's sure!
..........
More on fire.]
[Apparently Filbo is far more concerned with the collateral damage part than anything else. A person of mass destruction, she is! If she ever fell into hell it would be on fire in no time, he's sure!
..........
More on fire.]
Maybe. But trouble aside, most of the promising leads I've found have been through collaboration with her. So it suits my goals just fine.
["Trouble aside," like what's a ruined kingdom or two?]
... Besides, it was my fault that she became involved in far more dangerous matters than when she started out.
["Trouble aside," like what's a ruined kingdom or two?]
... Besides, it was my fault that she became involved in far more dangerous matters than when she started out.
I seek a cure...
A way to turn this wretched body back to normal.
A way to turn this wretched body back to normal.
[He leans against a wall and turns his head away.]
... About five years now.
... About five years now.
[After a long night of walking around the campus and trying to put his thoughts in order, Filbo returned to the dormitories, pretty much throwing himself onto his bed. Hi, Zelgadis...]
...I see why alcohol is the theme of hell! That was a whole lot to deal with sober, huh...
[He's not one to drink very often outside of parties and the such, but certain events sure made him wish he had some]
...I see why alcohol is the theme of hell! That was a whole lot to deal with sober, huh...
[He's not one to drink very often outside of parties and the such, but certain events sure made him wish he had some]
[Yeah he just sits down on the floor for now. Leaning his back against the wall. Sighing.]
I feel stupider for having taken any part in that farce of a trial.
I feel stupider for having taken any part in that farce of a trial.
That's so long... [Filbo stares at his own arms for a moment, blinking and shaking his head a little, and tries to focus on the present instead of thinking of the past. It feels like asking will be a little personal, but he does:] Do you know what caused it? I mean, I don't really know much about, uh...your situation, but do you at least know the cause?
[It's not out of the realm of possibility that one day Zelgadis woke up and he was a blue rocky person, he thinks! But if he knows what caused this, then maybe he's closer to solving it than it seems!]
[It's not out of the realm of possibility that one day Zelgadis woke up and he was a blue rocky person, he thinks! But if he knows what caused this, then maybe he's closer to solving it than it seems!]
[A slow, deliberate nod.] Yes.
I was transformed by a sorcerer. A man who knew I desired strength, and who decided to grant my wish in his own twisted way...
I was foolish to trust him.
I was transformed by a sorcerer. A man who knew I desired strength, and who decided to grant my wish in his own twisted way...
I was foolish to trust him.
Hahaha...s-same...
[He sighs]
Can't help feeling guilty about thinking that because, you know, it was to solve the murder of a kid who didn't deserve something like that at all? But...it just was such a...a weird thing. Seriously...firearm...?
[Were it any other situation, Filbo would have found it hilarious. In the context of a murder and the trial and everything? Yeah, no. As generally positive and goodhearted as Filbo is, he really is feeling kind of bitter about this all, and truthfully, he hates he feels bitter about it]
[He sighs]
Can't help feeling guilty about thinking that because, you know, it was to solve the murder of a kid who didn't deserve something like that at all? But...it just was such a...a weird thing. Seriously...firearm...?
[Were it any other situation, Filbo would have found it hilarious. In the context of a murder and the trial and everything? Yeah, no. As generally positive and goodhearted as Filbo is, he really is feeling kind of bitter about this all, and truthfully, he hates he feels bitter about it]
.....
[Sounds like you blame yourself a little. Well, it probably is true, it probably was a foolish decision that led to this. Can't say it wasn't, knowing no circumstances at all.
But...]
You'll find the way to reverse this. Dunno if I'll stumble upon a way randomly, but if somehow I do I'll tell you.
[Never be said Filbo is lacking in optimism. Well, he's not foolish, though, he knows the odds he will somehow encounter such thing are astronomically low. But hey, if somehow he does, he'll inform Zelgadis first and foremost, no doubt]
[Sounds like you blame yourself a little. Well, it probably is true, it probably was a foolish decision that led to this. Can't say it wasn't, knowing no circumstances at all.
But...]
You'll find the way to reverse this. Dunno if I'll stumble upon a way randomly, but if somehow I do I'll tell you.
[Never be said Filbo is lacking in optimism. Well, he's not foolish, though, he knows the odds he will somehow encounter such thing are astronomically low. But hey, if somehow he does, he'll inform Zelgadis first and foremost, no doubt]
[A nod, acknowledging that offer.]
I won't rest until I do.
I won't rest until I do.
... It's a good thing he wasn't around to see it.
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