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A mist settles in over the monastery.

Is it morning? Night? Who can say? Today, the day feels endless. The sun is nowhere to be seen — or had it been at all? Instead, a curious green glow engulfs Garreg Mach, like an eternal twilight settling in. Time seems to be paused almost, though the wildlife in and around the area continues to act as though nothing is wrong. As though this is perfectly normal. As though it is natural for the skies to be dark, with not a single star in sight, and for the sun to be forgotten in the mist that lingers. The paths are at least lit by small orbs of light, fireflies flitting about.

However, should one come into contact with one of those fireflies, a memory of the past will be projected for all in the close vicinity to see. Joyous occasions, tragic events — they don't seem to discern one way or another. Perhaps it would be best to watch your step for now, though.

Of course, after lingering for about a day, the strange ambience will fade into what appears to be a normal night at Garreg Mach. It's as if nothing had happened at all. Did it? Or was it all simply a shared hallucination?

[ ● MEMSHARE POST. Coming into contact with the fireflies will share a memory of your character's with those around them. You can top-level with a memory to start out or have people tag you and determine it then, whatever. I don't make the rules (except I do and I say yolo). Have fun with it!
● Open posts like this one are flipping to a two week schedule instead of a weekly one.
● Because of the above, the last bit is there for people who'd maybe like to play out aftermath threads later on but don't want to wait for a new post or make a new one.
● Settings have been slightly updated. ]

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[Even without any forseeable advantage, Flayn still swallows down a hard lump in her throat at the prospect of her identity dangling above her head. How helpless she is to leap up and snatch it back, should the need arise.]

Y-Yes...of course. I will do so.

[Only because it is imperative to her survival.]

[Perhaps she should not be so cold to someone so soft and helpless, but Edelgard wishes not to lie. The time for deceit is over. She had revealed her hand years ago in the Holy Tomb. Why should she comfort the girl now with saccharine words that may become lies later should Edelgard find herself in a bind?

Ultimately she views it as a bitter kindness to them both. Rather than foster a sense of camaraderie built on words she has to turn her back on she'll be brutal and honest. Save them both the torment of having to part again should things turn sour. Should Edelgard need to do what she musts to see her goals achieved.]

I suppose now I should take my leave.

[And not force to Flayn to suffer the discomfort of her presence.]

No, that...I shall go.

[This was. She shouldn't have even said anything. No matter her intent, clearly this was the worst avenue of conversation.]

I have caused you enough distress today.

[Edelgard will not argue. Doing so would probably only rile Flayn even more. If she wants the agency of leaving the conversation first, she may have it.]

Very well. Do as you wish.