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My “reputation” precedes me. One man called me a murderer and dared to strike me. He learned his lesson the hard way.
So did I. The club is a cruel companion.
A series of journal entries written by Osvald during his years in prison.
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It’s been a while, Patroclus thinks.
He attributes Achilles’ tardiness to matters at the House. Perhaps the stranger, who’s not so strange anymore, had a grand fight with his lord father, leaving their house in disrepair. Perhaps shades are causing trouble. Perhaps he simply overslept. No matter. There are many things to occupy his time, from the herb garden to tidying his home. Their home, built by the shades under Hades’ employ. Or rather, at the behest of the stranger.
When Achilles is captured during Chronos' invasion, Patroclus wonders why he has left him again.
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To protect Elena…
That is all Osvald wants. That is his reason for living. And yet, he understands if she would rather live life without him.
Whether or not Elena accepts him, he must consider every possibility. Just as the One True Magic’s answer surprises him, so does this one.
There is one answer he learns along the way: he is no longer alone.
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"I am sorry. You deserved more than I could give you. Know that I am speaking now, safer and taken care of. Who would’ve thought?”
Lights shift from white to a warm orange, like falling autumn leaves.
“You would tell me how you worried about me. After each stage, each moment. But you need not worry about me anymore, and I’ll show you why."
Primrose dedicates her first play to Yusufa.
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- Part 2 of Reclaim the Stage
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The solid pounding of feet against concrete, the exhilaration of flight, his beating heart—it all felt so damn good. Arms spread as he taunted the cops and leapt off the ledge? The best. Looking back, they were all distractions from the emptiness, the pain of his memories. After the quick rush, his heart was slow, somber. There was no thrill in seeking answers washed away in blood, extinguished by flames, gone with the smoke.
He was alone, back then. Now, he reconsiders.
After the rain falls, Sugiura recovers and reflects.
(Written for the Judgment Zine)
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Warriors fought or perished in the attempt, leaving history to interpret their actions as brave or foolish. As long as Roland survived, that was enough for him. Against the final flash of steel, he had fulfilled his duty. If nothing else, he would reunite with his beloved beyond the stars, telling her how he was sorry, so sorry…
Together with Roland, Maxwell lays his past to rest.
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- Part 2 of Beneath the Mask
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"Grief…” It explains her feelings perfectly. “I grew up disconnected from my roots, yet I felt bound to my people's plight. I mourned on their behalf, mourned the lives they could not live. I mourned that I could not do more. And now that I have, I fear I cannot be the pillar they need."
While tending to her duties in a post-war Norzelia, Frederica reflects upon having a voice to call her own.
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Waves of guilt flood through his veins, never-ending. Countless instances of their kindness, and he nearly casts them to their doom. All for the better, but what was better? A better conscience, sacrificing a few for the many? A better way to shove aside his responsibilities? All he knows now is how to run and hide. Even if his allies vow to protect him, the guilt grows. As it should.
Following the events that transpired in front of the Scales, a familiar face returns to House Wolffort's side. Roland is eager to make up for lost time, yet the guilt of his poor decision plagues him.
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- Part 1 of Beneath the Mask
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Therion and H'aanit arrive in S'warkii, a home away from bustling towns, yet grounded in the cycle of life. H'aanit returns home, and Therion starts anew.
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- Part 10 of The True Beast Is Man
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They have all grown over the course of this journey. With such growth comes diverging paths at journey’s end. Different goals, different aspirations.
H’aanit reunites with her master, and the travelers discuss their next steps.
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- Part 9 of The True Beast Is Man
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The travelers regroup following the battle with Redeye, and King Khalim plans a celebration in gratitude. H’aanit and Therion reflect on their journeys, thus far.
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- Part 8 of The True Beast Is Man
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“Achilles, what is this?”
“It’s home,” Achilles says. “I remember your wish, from long ago. You wished to settle down, just the two of us. I didn’t listen back then, and so… I hope we may try again. It’s the least I owe you, Pat.”
Patroclus and Achilles have a new home in Elysium. They receive various gifts during the move-in process, from physical ones to the gift of pleasant company.
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“The stars. You wish to see them again?”
“You speak as if you can change this yourself.”
Achilles shakes his head. “Perhaps you’re right. But I shall think of something. It’ll take time, but I will. I must.”
Patroclus misses the stars. Achilles thinks he can remedy that, but he’ll need some help.
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“Ah, well,” Achilles clears his throat. “If we leave now, we should be able to catch him. What do you say?”
If there’s one trait that persists beyond life, it’s Achilles’ stubbornness. He won’t accept ‘no’ as an answer, will he?
“Fine, but you best behave.”
“When have I- you know what, never mind.”
Patroclus and Achilles watch one of Zagreus' battles in Elysium. That's how it starts, at least.
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Patroclus has heard many tales about Achilles, from his notorious rage to endless carnage. He knows him better than anyone; he's more than a man made for war. While Zagreus helps fill in the gaps of his knowledge, he hopes Achilles will answer his questions.
[Patroclus learns what happened after his death from Achilles himself.]
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For all the beauty of Elysium, the realm where heroes rest, Patroclus sees none.
All he can do is wait, and wait.
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Primrose vows to dance, yet what’s a performance without passion? After everything, there’s no spark, no soul in her movements. A concerned H’aanit notices the change and takes matters into her own hands.
(Written for Octopath Femslash Week 2020)
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- Part 1 of Reclaim the Stage
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One needs a change of scenery, every now and then. Fortunately, H’aanit doesn’t need to go far.
(Written for Octopath Femslash Week 2020)
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Several days have passed since the battle with Redeye. When Alfyn wanders off alone one night, Therion searches for him in the city. He's seen this behavior before, and fortunately, he's in a better place to support those close to his heart.
A companion piece to "Among Sand and Stone"
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H’aanit has made quite the name for herself, and yet, there’s another name she wishes to honor. The time has come to hunt the final beast, to finish what her master started.
Therion has learned a lot about himself. Even the jewel of the desert can’t compare to his dear friends, the greatest treasures in his life. Time to put his healing to good use.
(A re-imagining of H’aanit’s Chapter 4)
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- Part 7 of The True Beast Is Man