ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ *

[︎ ︎ ︎ ،،̲ ︎ ︎ ︎ ︎ HELL'S ︎ ︎ ︎ ꒷꒦ ︎ ︎ BELLS. @devouringink]

i can't forgive the evil hurting the weak.

[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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absolutely not , not when vex needs him -

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[ִ ࣪𖤐 .𝑱𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 @CORNIXSICARIUS]

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Fine..

[ If she dies again he goes with her. That's a promise- ]

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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

/ longer replies come in a couple of hours, i accidentally stayed up longer than anticipated but also, thank you all for accepting my Keyleth into the verse so much 💓💓

[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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she can handle it , she * promises *

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[ִ ࣪𖤐 .𝑱𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 @CORNIXSICARIUS]

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No discussion.
if I have to glue myself to you to keep you safe I will do it.

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[ִ ࣪𖤐 .𝑱𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 @CORNIXSICARIUS]

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𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐍. .
𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄.
𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 .ᐟ

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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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what? she'll be fine -

( flashbacks to the ziggaraut - )

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[ִ ࣪𖤐 .𝑱𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 @CORNIXSICARIUS]

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mhmmmm.. suuuureee..
no.
I am getting a leash.

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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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she wasn't mad , gods no . her features soften as she pulls her into a hug .

“ i understand your fear, delilah isn't one to suddenly throw something unless it benefits her.”

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[𝕷𝙾𝚂𝒾𝙽𝙶 ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ᴹ͟ᵞ ‍ ‍ ‍𝕽𝙴𝓁𝒾𝙶𝒾𝙾𝙽 . @whirringcog]

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❛ it seems like a trap to me - ❜

old habits die hard , and as soon as she realizes she’s talking back , she shuts herself up .

❛ i’m sorry . i’m just . . . worried ❜ .
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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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i promise i will try not to !!

( chances are she'll sneak off to investigate - )

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[ִ ࣪𖤐 .𝑱𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 @CORNIXSICARIUS]

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Just don't try do something reckless without telling me ahead, okay .ᐣ
[ <- says the "least reckless" person ]

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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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⠀“ good - ” she presses her face against his chest as she melts perfectly into his embrace, still hiccuping lightly from earlier.

her eyes water again as she peers up at him, smiling.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀

“i'm trying ”

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[ִ ࣪𖤐 .𝑱𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 @CORNIXSICARIUS]

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〝 Gonna try my best to keep it minimal, miss tempest. 〞

His arms wrapped around her once more once he fully laid down on the bed, holding her close to himself.

〝 I am very proud of you, I hope you know that. 〞

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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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definitely bad news that's a given, i don't recall delilah ever doing something unless she wants something in return

i'll be keeping a secure eye when the day comes -

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[ִ ࣪𖤐 .𝑱𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 @CORNIXSICARIUS]

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Alright..
I know that Delilah is up to no good,
I am just yet to figure out what is she up to.

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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

/ everytime i try to write kiki being the voice of reason, i remember episode 97 of the original campaign and i let her indulge in chaos

[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

you know what? scratch that - go ham, it's the briarwoods -

[GRAND POOBAH @STNNEJAW]

no to crashing, but yes to busting heads...

( nodding sagely while stroking his beard. )

[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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⠀⠀ ⠀“ hey , hey, you're not losing me at all, i'll be safe. I've dealt with them. far too many times before, this is no different - ”

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[𝕷𝙾𝚂𝒾𝙽𝙶 ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ᴹ͟ᵞ ‍ ‍ ‍𝕽𝙴𝓁𝒾𝙶𝒾𝙾𝙽 . @whirringcog]

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❛ no , you don’t have to . please . i can’t lose you too , mom ❜ .
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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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less crashing more walking ! but agreed to the rest :) ⠀ ⠀⠀

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[GRAND POOBAH @STNNEJAW]

kiki..kiki, i've got a GREAT idea.

we crash the party, fuck up the briarwoods and snatch up all the ale.

[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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i'll go too - i've decided.
i'm not letting anything hurt
my friends , not on my watch.

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[ִ ࣪𖤐 .𝑱𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 @CORNIXSICARIUS]

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I plan on going -
I know it's not wise idea but..
my sister decided to go and I need to be there just in case.

and anyways..
Delilah herself had invited me-

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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

i'll make sure there is - and that it's safe

[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

i believe so, but it's hosted by delilah - i'm not too confident

[GRAND POOBAH @STNNEJAW]

a ball?? like a fancy one ??

[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

“ is everything okay ?”

she frowns, tilting her head

[pike trickfoot's malewife @shorthaltslove]

he gives a look , but sighs . conceding .

" i dunno . couldn't sleep . "

[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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i don't think so either but being a tempest means showing up and ..

as much as i despise anything to do with the briarwoods.. i have to.

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[𝕷𝙾𝚂𝒾𝙽𝙶 ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ᴹ͟ᵞ ‍ ‍ ‍𝕽𝙴𝓁𝒾𝙶𝒾𝙾𝙽 . @whirringcog]

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i don’t think it’s a good idea .
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[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

@CORNIXSICARIUS / do people watch the series with their eyes closed? vax is anything BUT selfish,

[ᅠᅠ𝐯𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 · ଼ ⁀ * @tempestsgrief]

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.. i'm .. not sure - honestly

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[ִ ࣪𖤐 .𝑱𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 @CORNIXSICARIUS]

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.. sigh.
Do you want to go .ᐣ

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