BARGHEST

[soulping]

[VP-tan ushers you into your color-coded team rooms, before bowing respectfully.]

Please start out by telling each member of your team something you like about them, while I finish up. It should only take a moment.

Comments

[bladefisting]

I am sorry for intruding on your question then, Miss Game Runner! But...

[ she falls silent for a moment, tapping her finger against her cheek ]

I am worried what will become of us with the continuance of time. We are so opinionated; we went to our deaths believing in our opinions, in the last bad game. But...can that be sustained? I am so worried that the games will break our team before we break them. I have lived for many years, and while I believe from my memories that I am used to this type of behavior...Barghest, many of them are young. Or they seem young. I fear I will not be able to keep them safe.

Is that what you had in mind?

[soulping]

It is! Very good.

So... you're worried that you may not be able to keep your team safe?

[bladefisting]

Yes...I suppose that sounds rather self-important, doesn't it? [ sigh ] I just feel a sense of responsibility. There were supposed to be people to guide me, who were here before me....but Andromeda and Yuu are all that are left. I cannot let the new ones run into danger alone -- at least, not without warning them what might happen.

[soulping]

Well... of course, I can't speak for your team, but I think they'd be glad to know you have their back.

So long as you warn and advise, right..?

[bladefisting]

I hope so! And I know that they have mine, even if I am willing to do some things that they are not. Differences do not separate us, but bring us closer together.

Though they frequently think they can do everything alone...but I try not to worry about this overly much. I prefer to be positive!

[soulping]

That is a good way to look at it! You shoudl tell them that you would like to do things with them, as well. I am sure they would like it, too.

[bladefisting]

What a good idea! Perhaps I can convince them to play card games with me? I love card games. I think. I remember people playing them and being excited about it at least?

[soulping]

Yes, that sounds a splendid idea. I'm sure they would love to play cards too.

Bonding as a team is important.

[bladefisting]

We have had...four people leave? More than that. I think five, since I arrived. We are essentially a new team. I will have to let them know that we must learn how to work together once more!

I am sorry. You likely had more planned than just a chat with me about Barghest. May I help you in any way?

[soulping]

Oh, no, not at all.

I am simply passing the time with you, until I have been informed that the party is ready.

I wish to talk to you about any concerns you have about your team, Miss.

[bladefisting]

Oh, there is to be a party? That's nice. I wish Percy were here, he would love a party.

[soulping]

It shall be a lovely affair, but first the others must finish up.

Ah--before then, is there anything in particular that you truly wish your team to know that they do not yet?

[bladefisting]

Hmm...

[ considering again!! ]

I...wish for them to know that when I say that I have plenty of time, I mean it. I am not...I am immortal. Unless there is some tragic fate in store for me that I do not yet know, I am going to live forever. The time we spend here, it is so short. I want to hurry them home as soon as possible, so that they can continue their lives. It's not fair to them to be stuck here for long, but for me...I can wait an eternity.

[soulping]

I see!

Then be sure to tell them.

[She bows once more.]

Ah... and the party is ready. You are welcome to join in at any time.