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[onedrinkwithme]

Who: Aymeric and Anduin
When: December 10th, evening
Where: Glitnir
What: Someone offered to share some stories, the other has provided the place and drinks.

[It had been some time since the two has spoken and now that things have calmed themselves within the Far Shore (or as calm as they can), there could be that small chat Aymeric had spoken with to the young man. He was willing to listen to stories from Anduin's world because their conversation intrigued the elezen. In all honesty, the young man seems to have a lot in common with himself and he's quite curious.

Unlike most times when someone comes to visit, Sukomi would answer the door but this time, Anduin will be greeted by Aymeric's warm face.]

Well met, my friend. I do hope you were able to find the place alright.

Comments

[thewhitepawn]

A wonderful place.

[He turns himself to face Aymeric, a wistful smile on his lips.]

Pandaria is a continent that was shrouded in mist for years before we... crashed ashore.

[His smile is a little sheepish there as he takes another sip, has a bite of cookie while he gathers his thoughts.]

There were temples high in the mountains, surrounded by snowy peaks, and valleys full of vegetables the size of horses! There was a town there-- Halfhill, that served the absolute best food I think I've ever had. Wrathion and I stayed close to there while I was recovering, at this place called the Veiled Stair. I could sometimes look down at Halfhill on a clear day.

[He sets the mug down for a moment, eyes lighting up.]

Oh! and The Jade Forest was this huge, beautiful forest dotted with small villages and small, swirling rivers... I spent so much time there exploring, helping where I could... I've never been anywhere like it. I think you would like the peace there-- many Pandaren strove for peace and balance.

[onedrinkwithme]

Crashed? Sounds like a grand adventure.

[He hasn't really been on any prior to this that didn't involve freeing nations so it doesn't count. Just hearing the boy describe this Pandaria land makes him curious as he listens intently.]

This Jade Forest reminds me of the Black Shroud, of villages and even a grand city state living under the boughs of the great trees there...although the peace found in yours is not as present in this one.

[I mean, one hears things and has to take a general knowledge of the lands within their alliance but he doesn't know everything. Just that primals have been summoned there before.]

[thewhitepawn]

I was on my way back home and the ship crashed! It was... quite an adventure, but if I could go back I would do a few things differently. But anyone can say that about a past situation, can't they?

[He stretches, listening to Aymeric, comparing their two worlds thoughtfully. This Black Shroud sounds similar, though the talk of a lack of peace draws his interest.]

Do they have a problem with peace there?

[onedrinkwithme]

Tis natural to believe as such! It is as we spoke of prior; without realizing the mistakes within the past, we would not know how to prevent or prepare for them in the future.

[The Shroud is...interesting.]

My knowledge is...limited when it comes to nations not of my own. We had isolated ourselves for many years as our focus remained on the Dravanian Horde and ignored the pleas of our neighbors. A foolish decision later changed but for another time. From what I know of is that the Shroud follows the will of beings known as 'elementals'; what they say is final.

[See where he's getting at? Lotta folks don't like it who are from outside and need help but are refused.]

[thewhitepawn]

And some people just refuse to see the future looming before them in past mistakes. Some people just want power and to pit people to war no matter the consequences in the long run.

[He peers up at Aymeric then, listening intently.]

Elementals? Back home, I've heard stories about shamans who conversed with the elements. If they had a favorable relationship they would help the shamans do all sorts of amazing things-- but their rulers tended to keep to themselves-- which was for the better, I think.

[onedrinkwithme]

[He knows that too well. As many times as he can recall telling the Warrior of Light that his father needed to be stopped...]

Shamans...they seem to be the equivalent of a Hearer in which both can speak to the Elementals. Forgive me that most of my knowledge is very vague; it does tell me that I do have a ways to go in learning of other nations.

[thewhitepawn]

But you acknowledge that, and you seem to have an interest. That's the first step, I think. It would feel insincere otherwise; not natural. But you clearly care about your home a great deal.

[Which was a comfort and a relief to Anduin, making him feel less alone.]

[onedrinkwithme]

Even with its share of problems and worries, it is home no matter where I am. But it is not the only one I have come to realize.

[He has a harem niece to thank for that.]

It is possible to have more than one I feel; if the feeling is strong enough and there is care, then it is home.