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[auguria]

[ The time has come for a final song, and as Jast's voice spreads itself across the forest landscape, the world stirs in answer. Leaves fluttering in a sighing wind, branches dancing as they cast a play of dappled sunlight and shadows across the forest floor. An enormous enclave of birds descends, avian of every size and color, some winding complicated spirals overhead, others landing alongside the augur as he sings, lending their own warbles and chirps to the melody -- (a song of open spaces and vibrant colors, heartbeats and sweet water) -- and clambering into his lap, or onto his shoulders. He does not brush them aside, nor does he reject any of the other animals who come to sit in audience. The boy merely sings, head back and throat open. The power of his voice is visceral, a thrumming sensation in the skin, and all around him the forest flourishes. Long grass curling, color spreading, flowers blooming, water glittering.

When Jast has finished, when the air is filled with the heavy scents of earth wet with new rain and burgeoning plants, he looks down into the camera. His eyes shine a brilliant blue, exactly the same shade as the sky overhead, piercing in their mimicry. His little smile is calm and he chirps pleasantly, ]

It is time for me to return to my work. I will miss you all, and I pray you will continue to love this place in my stead.



[[ ooc; RIGHTO. Jast has already delivered his gifts! For those not on the list below, you are welcome to have one of THESE little habitats, as well as to take something from THIS BOX. Everything initially in the box has a very minor good luck charm placed on it that will wear out over time.

Rain livingmyths - magic feather for talking to birds
Raphael bedsidemanners - four lilies bound together with twine, they will not wilt.
Kazuma errandry - a clear gem that you can look through like a telescope.
Ivy archivy - coupon book for ice cream.
Alexiel confined_to_briah - a set of light-weight armor
Charlie charring - three crystals that can be used to enhance fire or to contain it, they make lovely little torches.
Ariadne boutant - a poem.
Setsuna beyourarmy - a good luck charm.
Chase intheblanks - in the window of his office. they won't die, and they will always stand up if he cares to place them.
Karl worldofourown - a seashell, singing can be heard inside, soft and soothing. to be shared with diva, karl!
Estellise firstaid - a rose that won't wither. ]]

Comments

[beyourarmy]

Jast....

I liked having you around. Take care.

Another guy giving me a weird necklace. This better not become a trend.

[auguria]

[Shut up Setsuna, it's an awesome necklace. Jast smiles.]

I will.

[charring]

[And Charlie will treasure her crystals forever.]

Goodbye, Jast.

[auguria]

[His waving goodbye is exceedingly cheerful. There is no frowning, Charlie!]

Goodbye, Charlie. Stay warm.

[charring]

[She's trying not to frown but GDI people keep leaving.]

I'll do what I can. Stay safe, Jast.

[auguria]

[No froooowning!]

I will, I promise.

[charring]

[Has he met her? She's better at frowning than she is smiling sometimes. But she manages a smile.]

Next time the City is full of visitors, I expect you to be there and I expect hugs.

[auguria]

I hope I will be invited to visit again!

[livingmyths]

Oh Jast!

I will miss you. I wanted you to come see my house and sing with the birds here.

But this feather... It will really let me talk to them? Oh Jast!

[auguria]

It will. You will keep everyone company, for me?

[livingmyths]

Oh yes!

I will talk to them all the time!

And... and I hope you will be happy back home.

[auguria]

I am happy wherever I can live and love with those around me. Thank you for your happiness, Rain.

[livingmyths]

Then you'll probably be happy anywhere.

I hope people don't try and hurt you or make you sad, that you can just be what you want to so you have the life you want.

[auguria]

That is a beautiful wish. I'll pray that you receive such blessing in return.

[livingmyths]

Thank you, Jast.

I'll always remember you.

[bedsidemanners]

... Thank you, Jast.

[auguria]

I was so happy to meet you, my lord. Please take care to look after your happiness.

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[confined_to_briah]

...I will miss you, friend. ( The armor is beautiful and she will cherish it. ) Your work is exquisite.

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[auguria]

[ He smiles for her shyly.]

I hope you will have no need of it.

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[confined_to_briah]

Even if I did, I wouldn't want it damaged. ( She returns his smile with a rare warmth. )

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[auguria]

We are all sad the be deprived of purpose.

[errandry]

Wh—you found a way out?

[ no, no, not the right last words. neither's "holy shit" (though probably literally accurate). or "sorry about my gang razing down a tiny grove in there, you probably noticed, that was them." so— ]

Yeah. I'll remember!

[auguria]

Thank you, Kazu.

[errandry]

You're gonna be okay, though?

[auguria]

I will be well! I am returning to my brothers and sisters.

[errandry]

Yeah, but you've still gotta get out of here through to 'em! Don't you?

[auguria]

If it is my time to go, there must be a path waiting, yes?

[errandry]

... makes sense, yeah. Just—never seen anybody get to say goodbye here, I guess.

[auguria]

I am high augur, Kazu, I see many things before they come to pass.

[errandry]

Even your own road, huh.

[auguria]

[He smiles, even though his road leads somewhere pretty dreadful.]

Even my own.

[archivy]

It is sad to see you go.

[ As close as she'll get to saying that she will miss him. ]

[auguria]

I am sorry to go without you, clever one.

[archivy]

It makes little difference where I am.

Farewell.

[auguria]

It makes a difference to those of us who love you. Please use the coupons to take someone with you to the ice cream shop.

[archivy]

I will.

[auguria]

Thank you. Farewell, little one.

[archivy]

I— [ will miss you ]

Farewell.

[worldofourown]

...You found a way out?

[ WHAT? NO. THIS IS UNFAIR. ]

[auguria]

A way will open, and it will take me.

[worldofourown]

And leave the rest of us trapped.

[ B I T T E R ]

[auguria]

I'm sorry, Karl. I would take you are my companion if I could.

[worldofourown]

The fact of the matter is, you can't.

[ And Karl can't leave Diva alone here. ]

[auguria]

No, I can't. So you must take care in my absence.

[worldofourown]

[ Snorrrrrt. ]

Hardly your place to tell me so.

...Enjoy your grand exit.

[auguria]

As someone who cares for you, it is my hope.