After everyone has finally been returned to liminal... almost everyone.

[vorenado]

This is Gale of the Embryon Tribe.

-=those that know him will notice that he's not sounded this emotionless and robotic since in all the time he's been here=-

As some of you may have already noticed, our Leader, Sera, has not returned to Liminal Space after our last outward excursion. It is undetermined whether she has been sent to a dungeon or if some other occurrence has prevented her return.

I will be taking on the roll as Acting Leader until such time as Sera is returned to us. The Embryon will endure. We are strong. We will remain together.

-=then there is a long pause=-

We are family.

Comments

[darkhourdear]

[oh. oh no. Phillip was hoping he just... hadn't seen her, that she was with Alcuin or Papa or somebody but--]

She's... she's really gone?

[vorenado]

I have not been able to locate or contact her since returning to Liminal Space. I have always been able to sense her before now.

[darkhourdear]

Yeah, I... I haven't been able to find her either, but I was hoping...

[hoping he'd just missed something. But if Gale can't find her...]

[vorenado]

I am sorry, Phillip. I know that you love her.

[truerevelation]

[ There's a strangled noise which might coincide with Kanji doing his own quick check, as if he can't quite believe - ]

...shit, no, she's... dammit!

[ And that one was out loud. Ah. He takes a moment to gather himself - why now, not that he'd have wanted to hear this in any case, but after this sort of Jaunt? ]

Let me ... lemme know if there's anythin' I can do for ya.

[vorenado]

-=gale is quiet through it all, but at least now he understands his comrades illogical outbursts=-

My only suggestion would be to keep an eye out in the event that her return has been somehow delayed, though I am uncertain there is a precedent for such an occurrence to happen to a Traveler outside of being sent to a dungeon.

[truerevelation]

Yeah. I can't think of anythin' else that would hold someone up like that...

[vorenado]

Are there specific parameters that must be met that would result in a Traveler being relegated to a dungeon?

[littleladyluck]

[for once, she's thankful for her lack of inflection on the network.]

I'm sorry, Gale. I adored her too, and I wish your Tribe all the best.

If you need anything, or just someone to talk to with guaranteed silence, please let me know.

[vorenado]

I am.. uncertain how talking can be a benefit in this situation. There is no conflict that can be resolved by it.

[littleladyluck]

Oh. Well, er. It's mostly a matter of stress. Internal conflicts. By talking to someone who you can trust about what worries you, you not only get reassurance or comfort, you can also talk through what worries you and get your thoughts straight. Make things make a bit more sense, connect with others who feel the same. Feel less alone.

I don't do it much myself, but I do listen whenever I'm needed.

[vorenado]

You are referring to an illogical outburst. One of my comrades referred to it as.... venting?

[willyousee]

.....I had thought her on the other side. Ah, Sera. It will be a little darker without her light.

[Monotone it may be, but Alcuin's voice is slow and heavy.]

Is there aught you need of us now, Leader?

[vorenado]

She had been with Phillip, Lupa, and I in a place called New York, but she has not made it back to Liminal Space and I do not recall any instance of there being an otherwise occurrence which would hold up a traveler from returning outside the possibility of a dungeon.

-=he pauses for a quiet moment=-

Just be safe, and keep an eye on each other. I do not know you all as well as I should, but that is going to change.

[thornsofmalkav]

Oh shit.

[Thorne didn't know Sera nearly as well as most of the Travelers... but what she'd known she'd liked. This was really stupid and awful.]

[vorenado]

Indeed.

-=sera was the sort that could be loved by anyone, she had an amazing effect on people=-

[thornsofmalkav]

Look, I have this weird dungeon sense now. I know when they pop up and I can get an idea of the mind behind them. So, uh, I'll keep watch for her?

[vorenado]

I would be very grateful. I only know of one person who had been sent to a dungeon, but not until after he had returned.

[wholeheaded]

[ oh this all hurts. Sera being gone opens a black ache in his heart but Gale's words about the Tribe and what it means (family) bring home exactly how much he's neglected his role with the Embryon. the role it should play for him. ]

[ he'll work on it, for himself and Sera and... the Tribe. ]

Thank you. Your guidance and encouragement are appreciated.

[vorenado]

-=It hurts a great deal, and he's still attempting to figure out how to handle it. for now his only focus is caring for his tribe and comrades. he needs that focus. he's never lived for himself, but alwyas for others=-

I will do my best to provide strength and support for you all. It's my duty to keep you all safe.

[wholeheaded]

And it is ours to... support you in return?

[ even if the psychic tone is flat that's an uncertain question. curious, needing foundation. ]

[vorenado]

That is right. Even before Sera began to build the Embryon in this place, it had become a core principle of who we are. We are strong because we are together.

[Private]

[someonetocarry]

Come talk to me. I'll give you a hug. So will Rose.

[Because while she didn't know Sera very well, she knows Gale, and she cares about him.]

[vorenado]

I...

I would appreciate that.

[someonetocarry]

Come on over, then. You know where I am.

((do you want a second spammy-type thread here for hugs, a handwave, or to morph the one we have on the mingle log into dealing with this bit too? <3 ))