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Madamebadger at 00:40, 4 July 2022

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	Jahir is utterly floored, but can't dispute the question: his father, taken too soon, was put on a pedestal. When Lisinthir turns him so he's lying on his back, Jahir accuses him of being nothing like an Eldritch while resting in his arms. Lisinthir counters that he's everything like an Eldritch, only unconstrained by things strangling their culture, particularly those of male, noble, ''expendable'' heirs. Jahir tells him that not everything is stupid about their culture, but Lisinthir counters that Jahir would say that because his parents loved him (otherwise it wouldn't matter so much what they thought of him), he was wealthy, had the Queen's favor, and even had a brother, and is thusly in every way born under a favorable sun, as he (Lisinthir) was not. Jahir states his desire to go back and bring home what he's learned one day to help the Eldritch thrive, and Lisinthir assures him that he will, and with his near-cousin (Sediryl?) at his side. Jahir brushes that off and posits to accept this hypothesis of his self-destructive tendencies. It still won't change that his first instinct is not confrontation. Lisinthir reiterates that yielding is sometimes strength, with trust being the ultimate strength. Lisinthir then sets Jahir a task: having seen the source of his grief and the weakness (and strengths) it's made in him, it is his duty to cultivate his strength and lists off a bunch. What Jahir pulls from this is that other Eldritch doesn't think less of him for not being better at fighting. Lisinthir gives Jahir a little shake, wondering how he keeps looking for reasons to find himself unworthy of love, citing that nobody is perfect, so why does Jahir need to hold himself to a perfect standard? He may have had longer to work on himself, but also to twist himself into strange shapes.		Jahir is utterly floored, but can't dispute the question: his father, taken too soon, was put on a pedestal. When Lisinthir turns him so he's lying on his back, Jahir accuses him of being nothing like an Eldritch while resting in his arms. Lisinthir counters that he's everything like an Eldritch, only unconstrained by things strangling their culture, particularly those of male, noble, ''expendable'' heirs. Jahir tells him that not everything is stupid about their culture, but Lisinthir counters that Jahir would say that because his parents loved him (otherwise it wouldn't matter so much what they thought of him), he was wealthy, had the Queen's favor, and even had a brother, and is thusly in every way born under a favorable sun, as he (Lisinthir) was not. Jahir states his desire to go back and bring home what he's learned one day to help the Eldritch thrive, and Lisinthir assures him that he will, and with his near-cousin (Sediryl?) at his side. Jahir brushes that off and posits to accept this hypothesis of his self-destructive tendencies. It still won't change that his first instinct is not confrontation. Lisinthir reiterates that yielding is sometimes strength, with trust being the ultimate strength. Lisinthir then sets Jahir a task: having seen the source of his grief and the weakness (and strengths) it's made in him, it is his duty to cultivate his strength and lists off a bunch. What Jahir pulls from this is that other Eldritch doesn't think less of him for not being better at fighting. Lisinthir gives Jahir a little shake, wondering how he keeps looking for reasons to find himself unworthy of love, citing that nobody is perfect, so why does Jahir need to hold himself to a perfect standard? He may have had longer to work on himself, but also to twist himself into strange shapes.

	Jahir asks why Lisinthir loves the fight. In short, he loves the moment when life and death is in his hands, and he has triumphed, though he fights to defend the innocent. In answer to Jahir questioning whether he's taking a power the divine hold, he counters that, had the God and Lady not wanted them to exercise it, they wouldn't have made them capable of it, plus that to guard a life is as heady as to spend it. Jahir, to his surprise, knows this, citing that even though he's not a physician (yet), his abilities with Vasiht'h were used to rescue victims of [[Wet ~~(Drug~~)\|Wet]]. At Lisinthir's insistence, he shares a memory: Heliocentrus's weight dragging on his limbs, stealing his breath, but also seeing the rows of unresponsive victims... yet he manages to buy victims a few hours for families to arrive and make farewells, and the knowledge that he did and would do it all again...		Jahir asks why Lisinthir loves the fight. In short, he loves the moment when life and death is in his hands, and he has triumphed, though he fights to defend the innocent. In answer to Jahir questioning whether he's taking a power the divine hold, he counters that, had the God and Lady not wanted them to exercise it, they wouldn't have made them capable of it, plus that to guard a life is as heady as to spend it. Jahir, to his surprise, knows this, citing that even though he's not a physician (yet), his abilities with Vasiht'h were used to rescue victims of [[Criminal Activities#Klaidopin ("Wet") \|Wet]]. At Lisinthir's insistence, he shares a memory: Heliocentrus's weight dragging on his limbs, stealing his breath, but also seeing the rows of unresponsive victims... yet he manages to buy victims a few hours for families to arrive and make farewells, and the knowledge that he did and would do it all again...

	Lisinthir kisses him back from the memory, and Jahir is stunned by the other Eldritch's ferocious and possessive admiration. They only separate when Jahir is gasping for air, and he feels Lisinthir's respect for him settle within him. He's perplexed by the other's resignation, though Lisinthir quickly answers that it's due to how quickly Jahir became dear to Lisinthir. This leads into a conversation about the nature of their affection, and Jahir receives uncompromising answers that even though they love one another, they aren't about to leave their beloveds for one another, either. Neither, also, does Lisinthir think Jahir is some convenience, because Lisinthir is not capable of that. With the truth they could feel through their skin, they are able to navigate the complexities of relationships, though Jahir reflects that this is what Eldritch deny themselves, by denying themselves skin and touch. Which both is and isn't the reason Lisinthir wanted Jahir's shirt off.		Lisinthir kisses him back from the memory, and Jahir is stunned by the other Eldritch's ferocious and possessive admiration. They only separate when Jahir is gasping for air, and he feels Lisinthir's respect for him settle within him. He's perplexed by the other's resignation, though Lisinthir quickly answers that it's due to how quickly Jahir became dear to Lisinthir. This leads into a conversation about the nature of their affection, and Jahir receives uncompromising answers that even though they love one another, they aren't about to leave their beloveds for one another, either. Neither, also, does Lisinthir think Jahir is some convenience, because Lisinthir is not capable of that. With the truth they could feel through their skin, they are able to navigate the complexities of relationships, though Jahir reflects that this is what Eldritch deny themselves, by denying themselves skin and touch. Which both is and isn't the reason Lisinthir wanted Jahir's shirt off.

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	The second book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game (Series) \|Princes' Game]] ~~series~~ covering the Chatcaavan War.		The second book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game Series \|Princes' Game series]] covering the Chatcaavan War.

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Madamebadger at 23:09, 3 July 2022

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	[[File:Cover-Transcend-firstedition.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|First Edition Cover]]		[[File:Cover-Transcend-firstedition.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|First Edition Cover]]

	The second book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game ~~series~~]] covering the Chatcaavan War.		The second book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game (Series) \|Princes' Game]] series covering the Chatcaavan War.

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Pyrostinger: Adding link

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	The second book of the 6-book Princes' Game series covering the Chatcaavan War.		The second book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game series]] covering the Chatcaavan War.

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Madamebadger at 07:04, 10 September 2020

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	In addition to the effort of keeping Lisinthir sedated, Jahir finds himself loose as well, though it cost him to abide among Lisinthir's mind and memories. And even though the Ambassador's nervous system tried to fall apart, he refused it and forced them back into obedience. And yet, he found himself slipping from time, from music, from language, and when he goes to grab it, finds himself thrust into the Divine Pattern. Once there, he finds himself safe, and brings Lisinthir alongside.		In addition to the effort of keeping Lisinthir sedated, Jahir finds himself loose as well, though it cost him to abide among Lisinthir's mind and memories. And even though the Ambassador's nervous system tried to fall apart, he refused it and forced them back into obedience. And yet, he found himself slipping from time, from music, from language, and when he goes to grab it, finds himself thrust into the Divine Pattern. Once there, he finds himself safe, and brings Lisinthir alongside.

	Vasiht'h is shaken awake by a worse-for-the-wear Triona, and directed to help transfer the Ambassador to the ''Starsight''. After checking on Jahir, he inquires about Lisinthir and finds out that a day ago (a ''day'' ago?!) he'd taken a turn for the better, and finally Borden backtracks to let him know that two ships arrived about three days ago, and the ''Starsight'' won over the Chatcaavan vessel. The ''Starsight'' has an actual Medplex, and will guide them all to [[Sector Alpha]]. What sinks in is that they're safe, finally. Triona, however, will not be coming with them, so she needs him and Jahir awake and ambulatory, since they need to explain the situation to the C-Med on the ''Starsight''. Triona and the rest of the remaining ''Quicklance'' crew are headed to the border station and want to see it through. Finally, he reaches for Jahir, though it takes a while, and gently draws him back from -- in the Glaseah's estimation -- his communion with the Goddess. Jahir wakes, is disoriented at how long he's been under, but is spurred to movement at the promise of a real meal and ice cream (!).		Vasiht'h is shaken awake by a worse-for-the-wear Triona, and directed to help transfer the Ambassador to the ''Starsight''. After checking on Jahir, he inquires about Lisinthir and finds out that a day ago (a ''day'' ago?!) he'd taken a turn for the better, and finally Borden backtracks to let him know that two ships arrived about three days ago, and the ''Starsight'' won over the Chatcaavan vessel. The ''Starsight'' has an actual Medplex, and will guide them all to [[Core (Zone) \|Sector Alpha]]. What sinks in is that they're safe, finally. Triona, however, will not be coming with them, so she needs him and Jahir awake and ambulatory, since they need to explain the situation to the C-Med on the ''Starsight''. Triona and the rest of the remaining ''Quicklance'' crew are headed to the border station and want to see it through. Finally, he reaches for Jahir, though it takes a while, and gently draws him back from -- in the Glaseah's estimation -- his communion with the Goddess. Jahir wakes, is disoriented at how long he's been under, but is spurred to movement at the promise of a real meal and ice cream (!).

	Lisinthir looks better to Jahir's eyes as well, and Triona agrees though unable to pinpoint why or how. Kordreigh says that the healers-assist have come with a stretcher, and Triona thanks Vasiht'h and Jahir for their work. When Vasiht'h tries to object, Cory vociferously shoots down that objection, highlighting that they put themselves in harm's way. At Jahir's nudging, Vasiht'h thanks them.		Lisinthir looks better to Jahir's eyes as well, and Triona agrees though unable to pinpoint why or how. Kordreigh says that the healers-assist have come with a stretcher, and Triona thanks Vasiht'h and Jahir for their work. When Vasiht'h tries to object, Cory vociferously shoots down that objection, highlighting that they put themselves in harm's way. At Jahir's nudging, Vasiht'h thanks them.

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Chapter Sixteen

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	===Chapter Sixteen===		===Chapter Sixteen===
	The first place Lisinthir visits when released from the hospital is the hospital chapel. It's the place he's visited before, and he's surprised how much it reminds him of the Eldritch ones he's visited when he was younger. Getting a wooden taper from a tray of sand, he lights it, and then lights candles for all the fallen of the ''Quicklance'', starting with Raynor. Then, he lights candles for all the wounded, using the remaining candles. Touching one and ignoring the hot wax sting, he finds himself glad that the Chatcaavan belief that the Pelted were meek and unworthy was wrong. Facing the altar, he goes to one knee and prays to the God and Lady, to the Living Air and Dying. "Be my company into battle, and my solace after."		The first place Lisinthir visits when released from the hospital is the hospital chapel. It's the place he's visited before, and he's surprised how much it reminds him of the Eldritch ones he'd visited when he was younger. Getting a wooden taper from a tray of sand, he lights it, and then lights candles for all the fallen of the ''Quicklance'', starting with Raynor. Then, he lights candles for all the wounded, using the remaining candles. Touching one and ignoring the hot wax sting, he finds himself glad that the Chatcaavan belief that the Pelted were meek and unworthy was wrong. Facing the altar, he goes to one knee and prays to the God and Lady, to the Living Air and Dying. "Be my company into battle, and my solace after."

	Later, Lisinthir is in a conference room, surrounded by luminaries from Fleet and the human Navy. Among them are the [[White Admiral]] and the [[Night Admiral]], the latter of whom didn't give Lisinthir his name nor touch his palm. Finally, everyone has arrived and is introduced, and they all sit and try to parse not only an Eldritch, but the only Ambassador ad'Chatcaavan Empire that accomplished anything productive for the Alliance. Lisinthir reflects that he also knows things they don't, and they need to, recalling the words from the dying ''Navy'' technician he'd ambushed. Said dragon had slipped, referring to other dragons as inferiors, which allowed Lisinthir to put everything together. He remembers the map of the massive Chatcaavan Empire and the Emperor's challenge in juggling it all, thinking angrily that his beloved had been betrayed by the Navy he lifted.		Later, Lisinthir is in a conference room, surrounded by luminaries from Fleet and the human Navy. Among them are the [[White Admiral]] and the [[Night Admiral]], the latter of whom didn't give Lisinthir his name nor touch his palm. Finally, everyone has arrived and is introduced, and they all sit and try to parse not only an Eldritch, but the only Ambassador ad'Chatcaavan Empire that accomplished anything productive for the Alliance. Lisinthir reflects that he also knows things they don't, and they need to, recalling the words from the dying ''Navy'' technician he'd ambushed. Said dragon had slipped, referring to other dragons as inferiors, which allowed Lisinthir to put everything together. He remembers the map of the massive Chatcaavan Empire and the Emperor's challenge in juggling it all, thinking angrily that his beloved had been betrayed by the Navy he lifted.

Filkferengi: /* Chapter Fifteen */

2020-07-23T16:49:15Z

Chapter Fifteen

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Filkferengi: /* Chapter Fourteen */

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Chapter Fourteen

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Pyrostinger: /* Chapter Sixteen */ The last 2%

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	===Chapter Sixteen===		===Chapter Sixteen===
			The first place Lisinthir visits when released from the hospital is the hospital chapel. It's the place he's visited before, and he's surprised how much it reminds him of the Eldritch ones he's visited when he was younger. Getting a wooden taper from a tray of sand, he lights it, and then lights candles for all the fallen of the ''Quicklance'', starting with Raynor. Then, he lights candles for all the wounded, using the remaining candles. Touching one and ignoring the hot wax sting, he finds himself glad that the Chatcaavan belief that the Pelted were meek and unworthy was wrong. Facing the altar, he goes to one knee and prays to the God and Lady, to the Living Air and Dying. "Be my company into battle, and my solace after."

			Later, Lisinthir is in a conference room, surrounded by luminaries from Fleet and the human Navy. Among them are the [[White Admiral]] and the [[Night Admiral]], the latter of whom didn't give Lisinthir his name nor touch his palm. Finally, everyone has arrived and is introduced, and they all sit and try to parse not only an Eldritch, but the only Ambassador ad'Chatcaavan Empire that accomplished anything productive for the Alliance. Lisinthir reflects that he also knows things they don't, and they need to, recalling the words from the dying ''Navy'' technician he'd ambushed. Said dragon had slipped, referring to other dragons as inferiors, which allowed Lisinthir to put everything together. He remembers the map of the massive Chatcaavan Empire and the Emperor's challenge in juggling it all, thinking angrily that his beloved had been betrayed by the Navy he lifted.

			But then, they were introducing him and he came back to the moment at hand. Standing, he looked at all the faces, hoping they would see to his needs, his Emperor's needs, his Queen's needs. "Aletsen. There are signs that the Empire is poised to fragment, and therein lies our greatest peril... and our greatest opportunity."

	==Characters==		==Characters==