Jul 18 22:10:18 105 PA
From Chronicles
The current game time is: Sat Jul 18 22:10:18 105 PA.
The scene at the KEC is a fairly typical one this day, even despite the recent troubles, plenty of people are here to get them selves juiced, borged,or otherwise enhanced. others are here simply for a basic checkup.Suprisingly enough perhaps to some, among the many patients here isnone other than Kesslan, the feline presently engaged in parting talkwith one of the doctors.
"Now remember, if you see any signs of infection or if you suffer any serious pain beyond the past two or three days, come back in for a check up as soon as possible or you may suffer from some complications. Especially given that we are not used to working with individuals of your.. particular nature."
"So many people become harmed here, it makes me think I should learn the ways of mending flesh by hand. FIrst aid, it is called." These words rumbled by Desmond as he walks with Robert down one of the halls in theKEC, heading for the entrance. They'd just left the room where Etienne was admitted, Isabeau lingering behind. "As it is, I can do nothing,for I was never taught such ways. It feels.. improper to have nothing to offer one who is harmed." The two draw nearer to where Kesslan speaks to the doctor steadily, Desmond's attention focused towards Robert for the moment.
A wry half-smile decorates the features of the young man who's currently dwarfed while walking besides Desmond."Well, first aid is a useful skill to know. Of course, we all can't be useful all the time, so don't you sweat it too much." Robert pauses to think before continuing, "Besides, there's good technology that'll treat people even if you're not trained. There's also magic spells and psychic powers." He looks a bit sheepish and shakes his head, "But that's a lot more training or natural training."
"Will, this keep in mind.." there's a pause from Kesslan in his reply as he struggles for the word "Doook-taarrr." a flattening of the ears as he knows he's gotten it wrong some how, if only slightly "Apologies most,not your language know I well yet."
"Well thats perfectly understandable for a D-Bee sir, but you do understand what I'm asking you to do, do you not?" the doctor asks off the Pantheran, after all the KEC certainly gets paid enough, and cares enough about it's patients to be certain of such things when infection or complications of any sort are a risk "Yes. Understand I. Come back, if problems there are."comes the feline's response, the doctor giving a nod and a friendly paton the shoulder "Excellent, now if you'll excuse me I have another appointment I need to see to. Have a good day Mr. Osefice." and with that the man turns to leave, leaving hte feline there on his own, notyet aware of the approach of Desmond or Robert.
Desmond looks forward then as he notes the sound of Klesslan's voice, hears flicking forward. Though he answers Robert firstly, rumbling, "This is true.. Iam not hurrying to learn this. There are, I believe, things that are more important in the immediate." Then he will lift his voice just slightly as they near Kesslan. "Kesslan. All is well for you?" Some concern in his asking of this, all things considered.
Robert gives a palms-up shrug along with a good natured grin in response to Desmond. Then after fiddling with the medallion at his belt for a bit,he turns to say something to Desmond before stopping and looking at who Desmond address. Whatever he was going to say is stopped in favor of awry grin and a quick aside comment of "Wow, what are the odds of two of cat-like people...in one day even" before he raise a hand in greeting to the new person. "Good day."
Kesslan tilts his head in response to Robert, his ears perking up as he peers at the man in question, he doesnt get much more of a greeting than a simple"Greeting." before he turns his attention towards Desmond and gives the larger feline a nod. "Is well. Have.." a frown then as he hits a verbal roadblock once again. "Have... things added by doctor." he says,turning his head and shifting his ear back along with the fur to reveal a tiny jack point for a typical headjack implant. "Thought help would with do thing in this world when much problem have I with other thing."
"I know not of the odds, but this is Kesslan. He is a good friend and companion," Desmond tells Robert as he comes up to pause before Kesslan. Talk of additions gets his attention fixed on Kesslan and he leans forward slightly as he shifts his ear and fur to show the new toy. Desmond eyes the discreet port with a mild concern. "Having these things within you is safe?" Only giving a slight nod when Kesslan refers to these things as useful.
Robert seems to have a short 'I could have had a V8' moment as Desmond introduces Kesslan. "Ah, I'm sorry. All that fuss before drove it clear out of my mind." He extends a hand to Desmond, "My name is Robert. It's nice to meet you." After Desmond's response, he extends his hand to Kesslan and says, "It's nice to meet you as well, Kesslan. So you got some new implant?" There's a bit of something that indicates that he's not too at ease with the notion of implanted hardware.
"Seem thing of use yes. Time take it will to heal but work well does it so far." The pantheran replies in general before splitting his attention a little between both Robert and Desmond now. The offered hand is however taken when it's his turn"Spirit Warrior Kesslan Osefice, Born of the Clan Rasharr, stolen by the Atorian clan, Claimed in battle by Clan Jarr-Kath, gifted to the Grand Council in service of military."
Desmond remains silent for the introductions, waiting until after Kesslan speaks his own to rumble to him, "I will be aware then, if I sense anything amiss with you I will speak it. It does not.. yet effect you in any way? We did speak of this before.. of placing these devices within."
For amoment, Robert seems a bit dumbstruck from all the titles. A few blinks and then hard head shake later, he finally manages a response. "I'm sure that's an interesting line of events that warrants such an introduction. I take it that you're a D-Bee then? If so, where did you come from and how did you end up here?"
Kesslan leans over towards Desmond to give the large Kill Cat a friendly and reassuring nuzzling "Is fine yes. Not have problem in putting in of, all thing work as should it, and feel no different do I in truth. Some pain have yes, minor is, expected is. When such thing have put in expected is to be." the feline trying to reassure Desmond of it all before he addresses Robert's quesiton, that blank eyed gaze turning to regard him a moment "Is what human call D-bee yes. Come from otherworld I, seek help for kind must I, big war, make war of human small look. If win not Pantheran, then all Pantheran live not shall long."
Desmond leans into and returns the light show of affection, lifting a hand to rest it on Kesslan's shoulder firmly in the wake of the shared nuzzle."Then I will trust that all shall be well in this." And he does seem to let it go for the time being as Kesslan speaks vaguely of his goals."Have you considered just what you might do to pursue this? I have given it some thought now and then, but I do not feel I have a deep enough grasp of what is desired to truly aid in finding a proper path."
A hesitant look enters Robert's eyes as Kesslan speaks. When Desmond clarifies, he makes a quick 'ah' before looking at Kesslan. "So what kind of threat is it, and do we have to worry about it here?"
"What kind threat? Hard say, entire world these Atorian can kill, entire world can they claim. Many such worlds control do thye where from I come." Kesslan explains of his origins "Come they ddi they to our world, offer much and take more than right there was to such thing."another nuzzling to Desmond with a light rumbling "Not certain am I even of this time. Speak more with the other perhaps should I."
Desmond is quiet again as Kesslan explains a bit more for Robert. "We do not believe they know of this place.. but even so, they would find this a hard world to control. Such chaos there is to be found and many are the rumors of powerful forces at work." He looks to Kesslan and has a thought triggered by his words. "I would join in this, if I am needed.But I did wish to tell you, Aimee has moved in to my abode now. She has desire to share a celebration of the move with you. And with the other,if he is of a mind to join in such a thing. I believe she wishes to make him feel welcome."
Robert listens for a bit taking in the conversation and filing away the information. A few moments pass as he listens then he blinks and asks abruptly, "Other? You mean there's another Pantheran here?"
"Now not no. Was few day past, return to Seriv they did. The spirits listend and they guided them here where my paw was lost. I again is only one of kind on this world, others of paw dead. Those that arrive recent more return to bring word. Think much I that help here can we find. One stay behind who is of our clans, but is not born of our world." The pantheran explains to Robert as best as he can.
Desmond muses Kesslan's words quietly for a moment before he asks, "You said he was not of yours.. what is he? He and I spoke for a time not too long ago, but I did not press too deeply with him. I did not suspect it would be proper to do so before a trust is found." A pause before he asks again. "Think you he would accept an invitation to a gathering.. of yourself, Aimee and I?"
Robert pulls thoughtfully at this nose for a moment as he listens to Kesslan's explaination. It's obvious from the confusion that flits across his face that he's not totally sure what Kesslan means until Desmond speaks up and helps clarify. He shakes his head as if trying to remove cobwebs before closing his eyes and crossing his arms, "Ok, so someone of your race contacted you, Kesslan; but he wasn't of your clan or world. So he was just updating you on what was going on..." After that, he looks to Desmond. "Sounds like you've got a bit better idea of what's going on."
Kesslan shakes his head "No, he is not of our kind, he came with them." Kesslan says as Robert apparently gets part of it wrong. "Come they, order him stay, go back they did to bring word to other Pantheran of this world.They not of Kesslan's clan, not of Kesslan's paw. All paw of Kesslan but Kesslan dead is, this other paw was. Rest paw go back, leave one claw behind, but claw is not pantheran but of clans of Seriv is. Not know I how this is. Such a thing, not done before is, not safe world is for other like human. World is.. toxic, poison, radioactive. Kill human without protection would very fast." "Of the one Desmond speak, perhaps wuld he speak with Desmond and Aimee. Only ask could I of this one."
Desmond notes for Robert, "Paws are small units, claws individuals within that unit." He then looks to Kesslan and muses. "I shall ask him of this. It might be a proper time to get to know him better. If he is to remain and give assistance, it would be good to gain a full measure of him. He has expressed that he views this world as another place to test his skills. A favorable outlook, though I still find myself uncertain of him."
Robert gives a curt nod. "Military units... I understand.I think I get the gist of what he's saying, but most of this is likely over my head." He grins a bit as he shrugs. "Anyway, it sounds like avery heavy subject for you, Kesslan. I hope you can find an answer either here or in your own dimension."
"It is here, think I answer to be found shall. Many people of many worlds here, much technology that Pantheran use much could. Balance thing out, much of what here is, is not good as Atorian but much better than what Pantheran have on own. Many thing of this world too not like what Atorian have, if good balance find can, then Pantheran think I may win, may survive, may be slave on own world no longer." the smaller feline responds in his quest to clarify the situation further for Robert. "But of this speak more later of think I. Need more of other thing know certain."
Desmond nods his head once. "Yes, more knowledge is needed. But you know that I will give what aid I can. And I know Aimee too will desire to help you and your kin in this." Not that he seems to have an earnest need to remind in his tone. A light reaffirming of what is already there. He looks to Robert then and notes, "This is likely to be the work of years in the end. It is not something to be rushed, but to be done deliberately."
Robert makes a sour face as he scratches at the back of his head. "Well, more likely a work of a lifetime... or possibly lifetimes. I've heard rumors of spells being started by a master's master before finally being finished." He smiles as he says, "Still, it all has to sta..." A notable growl from his stomach interrupts him causing him to look a bit sheepish. "Um, I guess I need to get some food soon."
Kesslan nods slightly "Years take it might, but say elder things that make Kesslan think, in time of life would I see this thing come to pass. But much time on world of mine passed. Hard tell much without know more I. Year and some of human counting have I here been, yet seem many moons pass on Seriv."
Desmond looks to Robert and nods his head once. "Farewell then, Robert. It was good to meet you, no doubt our paths shall cross again," he rumbles,head given a nod towards the man. Though Kesslan's words draw his attention and he wonders, "Mean you that more time has passed for your people than has passed here?" The concept of such a thing seeming new and strange to the big male.
An amused smile crosses Robert's lips. "It's not uncommon for time frames in different dimensions to be really strange. I've heard tales and fables of dimensional travelers arriving in their own world's past as well as future." He then waves to both Desmond and Kesslan. "Desmond, Kesslan, it was nice to meet you both. I'll leave you two to discuss this further as I think I'd be a fifth wheel here."
Kesslan gives Robert a respectul nod. "Shall speak we again in time no doubt. May your hunts be fruitful and your claws stay sharp Rrroberrt" the r's rolled slightly as he tries to properly pronounce the man's name. THe pantheran then waits untill Robert heads off before turning to regard Desmond once more "And of you Desmond, are well?"
Desmond listens to Robert's words on the different words and nods, accepting them as given. Mulling the concept for a few moemnts as the man departs. He leaves off when Kesslan addresses him and he responds simply. "Very well. The moving of Aimee's things took some time, but now all is in its proper place and we can both relax. Already I find it a favorable thing to have her presence near. Only better shall it be when you might join us." He pauses, a thought connecting to his current line. "The other.. does he dwell with you?"
"For a time yes. Soon find place of his own shall he. It is but a temporary thing." Kesslan explains softly. "Could I do no less for one of the clans. He is not of our kind, for him to be of our clan,much for our people must he have done." Desmond nods thoughtfully to that. "Indeed.. it would take a great act for the likes of that to happen then?"
No entry for 'pauses before rumbling, "it would imply that he is to be trusted. though i still find myself reluctant to trust deeply before i have gotten a satisfactory measure of him. what are your thoughts on this?"'.
"THink I yes, not trust easy of one of outside would they, not one who is such as he. Of you they trust more would, for much you are like us. Of you too would you have my word bond from start. Of he, think I not would he, but wrong could I be of these thing." Kesslan muses giving a slight sigh and leaning against Desmond "Not know of him well do I yet either."
Desmond slips his arm over Kesslan's shoulder, welcoming the lean. Without questioning, he starts to lead Kesslan from the KEC, headed towards the entrance of the place. "I think, perhaps, I will invite him to join us for the celebration that Aimee would have. Allow her to know him as well. Then we three together can muse what we might trust of him. So too I will speak with him..gauge him as best I can and share my thoughts with you when I have gained enough insight to adjust my thoughts towards him."
"What celebration is this that speak of you?" Kesslan inquires then as he follows along step in step, "Bonded have you yet with Aimee?" he guesses, not certain of what else there would be cause for celebration. Certainly he seemed to have squeezed out from Aimee's planned 'birthday party'....
"No, Aimee wishes you to be with us at our joining, I believe," Desmond replies, "Thus you will know when this is. This is a lighter thing. Celebrating our moving in together. She seems to like such things, but I too am finding it a favorable thing. Even the small events of life are deserving of a proper attention. Encouraging of fellowship with those who are important."
"Ah, understand now doI. It is a good thing for you both that this come to pass has. Happier will both you be think I now that this thing happened has for you both." Kesslan muses as he steps out onto the street, gazing along the length of the road "Return then shall we to speak more of these thing?Or have you mind of other place to go?"
Desmond looks to Kesslan as they exit and shakes his head. "I think we have spoken enough of such things for one day. We can revisit such things in time. Better to indulge in some further relaxation, I would think. I do not doubt that your burdens have been weighing on you." There is a moment of pause before he notes, "I did wish to thank you as well, for letting me practice massage on you. I did so with Aimee and I believe I have learned a proper technique to refine, thanks to you."
Kesslan wiggles his ears in ammusement "Think I it is not thanks to I, but only to pacience have you in mastering all things of interest to you that have." comes the smaller feline's oppinon in his usual calm tone. "Ofweight uppon me, much there has been, but no longer is more than wasbefore."
"Good this is to here, but I am still of a mind to seeyou relax. Little enough did you do so before, I think it will be agood habit to help you take on," Desmond starts to walk again, armstill laid over Kesslan's shoulders. "Let us return to my abode, youcan see the changes that have already given it more life. And we can relax.. refresh and perhaps speak of simpler things. Or speak not and merely relax." "Such does sound of a thing most pleasant." Kesslan replies to that, tilting his head to lean it momentarily against the Kill Cat with a soft purr, only to pull his head away just a little with a slight wince. "Though.. seem must I a little careful be." he says with a slight chuckle "Still recent is the surgery."
Asense of abstract amusement edges the big male's expression at that, abob of his head given as Desmond rumbles, "Then a lighter relaxation it must be. I would not wish to complicate the new additions." A brief pause as they walk along as he notes, :Aimee may not be pleased to know of this.. though know she should, for you know how she is when things like this are not said."
"Not pleased of which? That this thing have I do? Be she should pleased think I, is but a minor thing that discomfort will it I for a days few. No more. And safer shall I be in future when fight must I with these thigns new yes?" is Kesslan's own oppinion of the matter. "It is not as if arm replace it. Look same still do I as before."
"I know this and you k now this, but Aimee.. she is strange in a way about some things," Desmond rumbles."But even if there is displeasure, I think it will be brief. Thus tell her when next you meet and allow her to adjust to what is. Considering it logically, I can see where this is favorable for you. For myself.. I don't think I shall ever indulge in such things."
"And such is choice of yours yes. Think I too need of these things do you not, but for one such as I, may differnece make of life or death." Kesslan says softly "This is thing, Aimee not understand think I."
"I think, in a way, she does.. or will," Desmond rumbles. "When we did talk of the Arena as a means for me to vent what is within, she differed to my decision.. she was not pleased, but she spoke of it as a choice for meto make. She may not agree with your additions, but I think she will mark that too as a choice for you to make for yourself. If these things do give you an edge in survival, then I favor them. So long as you retain yourself."
"Retain self plan I to. Change only that which is within in small part. That without remain same." Kesslan explains..and hten pauses with a slight flattening of the ears "But then too inpart, change I not within. The spirit, the mind, these things change not will they."
Desmond pauses with Kesslan and looks to him with a nod. "Yes.. you will remain you in such things. That I did not doubt, for your mind is still your own. Even so, I am glad that you will remain what is on the outside. I favor you as you are now." He gives his head a subtle cant, ears perked slightly as he notes, "Metal cannot be given a massage, after all." Resuming his own steady stride towards his shared abode.
"This is truth." Kesslan respons "But think I is more than simple things of maassage would you want." he teases and tilts his head over to give Desmond a playful nip. "Such a thing however, resort to would I only if in dire need."
Desmond seems satisfied enough, his arm resuming a close, familiar drape across Kesslan's shoulders. "Good. Now, let us fix our sights on more enjoyable thoughts and activities," he rumbles. For he intends, as he leads Kesslan on to his shared apartment, to continue his private crusade to aid Kesslan in the many forms of relaxation open to them. Tags: Tags:desmond, kesslan, robert
