"Whether I'm the Paragon of ruination or salvation is ever a matter of how you perceive me," the Ascian answers steadily. Though he doesn't wear robes or mask, nor is the glowing sigil of Elidibus present any longer, it is the picture of the Emissary and he might as well be doing so. "I won't debate such things, for my duty will always remain the same."
Though without the mask, comes sight of a slight narrowing of eyes, expressing a hint of displeasure at the Garlean's mention of the diminished Convocation. Elidibus won't ask, nor will he pursue an agenda of revenge. Without names of who had fallen it means nothing. Only two besides himself had truly mattered.... at one point. The others could be replaced and were, time and time again.
That maybe it mattered much more now in a way, with memories of who they once were, is kept tightly locked away. Must be. It was a time and reality he could not affect. Were he to delve into all possible timelines, save all possible versions of his people, there would soon be nothing left of him.
There are many points Elidibus won't be arguing here, allowing Q'uila to square off with her argument about Zenos's right (or not) to pursue him. That his last memory was of being drawn here before he was fully sealed is one. Or that he couldn't do anything here to prepare for his return for an escape of such a prison is another. Or that he was, in general, actually dead. Let the miqo'te drop some semantics to mislead Zenos about his condition, keep a neutral expression, just as he had when the Warrior of Light dropped that he was vanquished prey.
Sure he might have stepped in to defuse some of what that conversation might provoke but honestly she brought this on herself when she didn't act to keep Tidus away from the music car in the first place.
This leaves the youth himself. Who brings up a rather sound argument. Elidibus does approve that Tidus has though perhaps the timing for doing so is a little less than desired. Another flow of aether, this one the flavor of teleportation though not away. Rather than take time to step a few feet to close the distance, the Ascian places himself closer to the blitzball star to hold a conversation that isn't flowing over the one between Q'uila and the Garlean prince.
There will be some distance maintained. Call it making sure Tidus isn't in the line of fire if you will, though most would probably accept it's simply the way of an Ascian to distance themselves from anyone else.
"Then it it my error to have brought it to the train's attention." He had been the one that mentioned how to access the ICP. Regardless of how much Zenos already knew about it. "This new arrival is Zenos yae Galvus. Prince of the Garlean Empire and, it seems, soon to be crowned Emperor after the death of his father, Varis. Should his reality have followed enough of my own, he would be close to if not the equal of ability to Q'uila Sunrise or K'zeka Tia in terms of combat strength."
Should be. But there's differences, ones whose matters have fallen to the wayside as this encounter progressed but he's given a moment's time to think on again. "Garlemald prides itself on national identity. Their ability to develop magitek to balance their inability to manipulate aether directly have made them a formidable nation. He could bring much to the train's compliment, should he choose to join in its purpose."
From a purely neutral standpoint of course. Provided satisfactory terms could be reached. This Zenos, at least, seems like one that can be reasoned with in most circumstances.
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Though without the mask, comes sight of a slight narrowing of eyes, expressing a hint of displeasure at the Garlean's mention of the diminished Convocation. Elidibus won't ask, nor will he pursue an agenda of revenge. Without names of who had fallen it means nothing. Only two besides himself had truly mattered.... at one point. The others could be replaced and were, time and time again.
That maybe it mattered much more now in a way, with memories of who they once were, is kept tightly locked away. Must be. It was a time and reality he could not affect. Were he to delve into all possible timelines, save all possible versions of his people, there would soon be nothing left of him.
There are many points Elidibus won't be arguing here, allowing Q'uila to square off with her argument about Zenos's right (or not) to pursue him. That his last memory was of being drawn here before he was fully sealed is one. Or that he couldn't do anything here to prepare for his return for an escape of such a prison is another. Or that he was, in general, actually dead. Let the miqo'te drop some semantics to mislead Zenos about his condition, keep a neutral expression, just as he had when the Warrior of Light dropped that he was vanquished prey.
Sure he might have stepped in to defuse some of what that conversation might provoke but honestly she brought this on herself when she didn't act to keep Tidus away from the music car in the first place.
This leaves the youth himself. Who brings up a rather sound argument. Elidibus does approve that Tidus has though perhaps the timing for doing so is a little less than desired. Another flow of aether, this one the flavor of teleportation though not away. Rather than take time to step a few feet to close the distance, the Ascian places himself closer to the blitzball star to hold a conversation that isn't flowing over the one between Q'uila and the Garlean prince.
There will be some distance maintained. Call it making sure Tidus isn't in the line of fire if you will, though most would probably accept it's simply the way of an Ascian to distance themselves from anyone else.
"Then it it my error to have brought it to the train's attention." He had been the one that mentioned how to access the ICP. Regardless of how much Zenos already knew about it. "This new arrival is Zenos yae Galvus. Prince of the Garlean Empire and, it seems, soon to be crowned Emperor after the death of his father, Varis. Should his reality have followed enough of my own, he would be close to if not the equal of ability to Q'uila Sunrise or K'zeka Tia in terms of combat strength."
Should be. But there's differences, ones whose matters have fallen to the wayside as this encounter progressed but he's given a moment's time to think on again. "Garlemald prides itself on national identity. Their ability to develop magitek to balance their inability to manipulate aether directly have made them a formidable nation. He could bring much to the train's compliment, should he choose to join in its purpose."
From a purely neutral standpoint of course. Provided satisfactory terms could be reached. This Zenos, at least, seems like one that can be reasoned with in most circumstances.
Elidibus, clearly, is not most.