Definitely not my thing, either. Can't do much about it now, though, just lets not have it happen again. [ there's a distinct restlessness coming from Childe's end, like he's struggling with something that's bothering him about the whole thing despite his words pushing the past to one side.
he speaks once more but it's obvious he's swapping subjects rather than addressing what's making him uncomfortable. ]
Trust me, I'm not eager for a repeat there. Just glad at least one of us could get out of there intact. [He has half a mind to question that restlessness, and Childe will at least feel some concern coming from Vander's end. But the abrupt pivot in topic at least curbs that for the time being.]
He paid me a visit and asked about it, yeah. [That, among other things.] I'm guessing he had some questions for you as well?
[ he doesn't know what to do with someonr being concerned towards him unless it's being concernrd about what he plans to do to them so he'll take note of it it but not be able to really do much with it. ]
Yeah, kind of. He asked me if anything about the encounter was strange or off. I told him what I could about it, but I don't think he learned anything new since he had already talked to you.
Did Cyrus tell you anything about Manon and his relationship with him? I couldn't get much information, but... to be honest, I'm not quite sure Manon was still a Zenite when we met him. I had hoped to find out what made him go from Zenith to Meridian if that were the case.
Doesn’t hurt to get more perspectives on it, I guess. [Hell, maybe this little chat might clear some details up for them too.]
And he’s still Zenith, as far as I know. Who knows if that’ll stay true if Cyrus does manage to get him cleansed and back on his feet again, but that’s at least the impression I was given.
[There is a pause then, seemingly thoughtful, before he adds:]
Can’t say I know much about how they were involved with one another, though. Cyrus had spoken with him before he’d run off to Kowloon, that much I know, but he claimed Manon hadn’t been forthcoming with the exact details of what had him so spooked in the first place.
Cyrus told me he still was, as well. Barely, but still one.
I was also told ... He sought out Cyrus for help with his doubts on Zenith, and was potentially going to transition. Must have been pretty bad, whatever he saw. I'll keep eyes and ears out for what made him run. Or at least spooked him enough that he had to run.
I'm going to head to Kowloon to see what I can find. I'm still not sure if Manon was targeted specifically for some reason or if he just was a convenient opportunity. Definitely wouldn't be surprised if Kowloon is full of people who dislike harmonized shard bearers—or shard bearers in general really.
Mighta been that digging around where he wasn’t supposed to is what got him in trouble in the first place. Just keep your wits about you, yeah?
[He’s glad someone’s in a position to keep an eye out around Zenith, but with how many unknowns are in play… it’s looking to be a dangerous game.]
Underground’s gonna come with its own problems. If that’s the last place he’d been seen, there’s gotta be some answers down there. I got some work to wrap up here topside first, but once I get everything in order I plan on heading down to Kowloon too. You run into any trouble down there, just give me a holler.
Sure thing. I'm not really used to these things, so any tips and will help me out.
Also, have you heard from the last group or groups of people were to face off with Manon? We know the two before us that encountered him and I've talked with Rosaria, but I'm wondering what the third and any possible later group may have seen. That might help us in Kowloon, right?
Best advice is just be careful, but confident. Less likely to stir up trouble if you act like you’re exactly where your supposed to be. And don’t be afraid to bail if things look dicey.
[Quiet confidence projected with that.]
And yeah, I’ve had a brief word with Barnaby myself. Haven’t spoken to the folks that managed to retrieve the Shard, but judging from the way things shook out, I might be able to do some asking around here and track them down.
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Well, I appreciate that you did. Didn't expect things to go down the way they did.
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he speaks once more but it's obvious he's swapping subjects rather than addressing what's making him uncomfortable. ]
—Hey, so did the Tribune contact you about Manon?
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He paid me a visit and asked about it, yeah. [That, among other things.] I'm guessing he had some questions for you as well?
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Yeah, kind of. He asked me if anything about the encounter was strange or off. I told him what I could about it, but I don't think he learned anything new since he had already talked to you.
Did Cyrus tell you anything about Manon and his relationship with him? I couldn't get much information, but... to be honest, I'm not quite sure Manon was still a Zenite when we met him. I had hoped to find out what made him go from Zenith to Meridian if that were the case.
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And he’s still Zenith, as far as I know. Who knows if that’ll stay true if Cyrus does manage to get him cleansed and back on his feet again, but that’s at least the impression I was given.
[There is a pause then, seemingly thoughtful, before he adds:]
Can’t say I know much about how they were involved with one another, though. Cyrus had spoken with him before he’d run off to Kowloon, that much I know, but he claimed Manon hadn’t been forthcoming with the exact details of what had him so spooked in the first place.
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I was also told ... He sought out Cyrus for help with his doubts on Zenith, and was potentially going to transition. Must have been pretty bad, whatever he saw. I'll keep eyes and ears out for what made him run. Or at least spooked him enough that he had to run.
I'm going to head to Kowloon to see what I can find. I'm still not sure if Manon was targeted specifically for some reason or if he just was a convenient opportunity. Definitely wouldn't be surprised if Kowloon is full of people who dislike harmonized shard bearers—or shard bearers in general really.
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[He’s glad someone’s in a position to keep an eye out around Zenith, but with how many unknowns are in play… it’s looking to be a dangerous game.]
Underground’s gonna come with its own problems. If that’s the last place he’d been seen, there’s gotta be some answers down there. I got some work to wrap up here topside first, but once I get everything in order I plan on heading down to Kowloon too. You run into any trouble down there, just give me a holler.
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Also, have you heard from the last group or groups of people were to face off with Manon? We know the two before us that encountered him and I've talked with Rosaria, but I'm wondering what the third and any possible later group may have seen. That might help us in Kowloon, right?
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[Quiet confidence projected with that.]
And yeah, I’ve had a brief word with Barnaby myself. Haven’t spoken to the folks that managed to retrieve the Shard, but judging from the way things shook out, I might be able to do some asking around here and track them down.
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That'd be fantastic. Let me know what you hear? I'll keep you updated on my end, also.
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