There must be traces. {But he is the sort that would hunt. Not everyone shares that trait - thank goodness. Tantai Jin is the sort that never forgets a slight, though he has risen against his pettier nature in the last handful of centuries.}
We were brought here; the path is open. It will remain open until we are returned. I believe time was altered to transport us and keep us.
Likely, it was multiple attackers. Probably because of our ability to see memories when we feed. I'm not sure why I was spared, but I don't really remember it.
[And he hasn't particularly felt the need to question it. To ask. It seems obvious enough that it isn't likely he would survive if he were to try to avenge his clan, his family, given that it was likely multiple assailants. Most of the rest of the vampires are likely involved, for all he knows. So there doesn't seem to be a point. As much as part of him is upset and does wish he had a more regular family and upbringing.]
{He can think of many reasons to face them, to end it, but it is Noé's choice in the end. Tantai Jin is the Devil Fetus for a reason. He is a very flawed man and that's not on accident!}
What's it like to see memories? Are they usually worth seeing?
It depends on the memories, I guess. I can sort of control it more. I mean. If I want to see something specific, but. It isn't always the pleasant ones.
[He admits, considering. The memories he had seen from Vincent. From Jean-Jacques. From Amelia....]
I apologize if you see any of mine. {He has precious few that are good. Some of them might even belong to the Devil God.} I guess I should warn you: I've been abused, starved, beaten, in battle. I've killed people, too.
....At least I know. I mean. I'm sorry. Nobody should have to go through that sort of thing.
[Being told in advance helps a little. At least he can be sort of prepared. For when he does feed from the other for the first time. Of what memories he might end up seeing, potentially.]
It wasn't until later, much later, that I experienced happiness. {Oh so briefly that it feels like a dream.} I was hardened for it, prepared for it. I only ever mourned over her. My wife.
I'm sorry. I'm glad that you got to experience happiness eventually, even if later.
[At least he has some idea. Has some sort of warning. Whatever he might see from Tantai Jin. That's fine. Better than some of his experiences. And at least he knows it wouldn't be the likes of seeing Charlatan.]
It's not meant for everyone. {Destiny can be cruel - as can certain deities.} My suffering served a greater purpose. My happiness was an unexpected blessing, given to me because of my choices and the kindness of a goddess. If you see her...
If memories with her are your happier ones, ones you'd prefer me to see, I can try focus on them. I'm better than I was at controlling what I see now.
[He tries to reassure the other, as best anyone could when talking about feeding from them, seeing their memories like being an Archiviste. If he could, he'd wish that he wouldn't have to deal with that. If he were just a regular vampire, he'd be less hesitant about others letting him feed from them. That people had taken advantage of that ability. Used him for it.]
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Date: 2025-12-24 02:28 am (UTC)We were brought here; the path is open. It will remain open until we are returned. I believe time was altered to transport us and keep us.
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Date: 2025-12-24 04:14 am (UTC)[And he hasn't particularly felt the need to question it. To ask. It seems obvious enough that it isn't likely he would survive if he were to try to avenge his clan, his family, given that it was likely multiple assailants. Most of the rest of the vampires are likely involved, for all he knows. So there doesn't seem to be a point. As much as part of him is upset and does wish he had a more regular family and upbringing.]
Hm. I guess so.
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Date: 2025-12-24 04:34 am (UTC)What's it like to see memories? Are they usually worth seeing?
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Date: 2025-12-24 07:16 am (UTC)[He admits, considering. The memories he had seen from Vincent. From Jean-Jacques. From Amelia....]
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Date: 2025-12-25 03:26 am (UTC)voice
Date: 2025-12-26 07:27 am (UTC)[Being told in advance helps a little. At least he can be sort of prepared. For when he does feed from the other for the first time. Of what memories he might end up seeing, potentially.]
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Date: 2025-12-30 11:02 pm (UTC)voice
Date: 2025-12-30 11:18 pm (UTC)[At least he has some idea. Has some sort of warning. Whatever he might see from Tantai Jin. That's fine. Better than some of his experiences. And at least he knows it wouldn't be the likes of seeing Charlatan.]
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Date: 2025-12-30 11:23 pm (UTC)I think you will understand.
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Date: 2025-12-31 09:07 am (UTC)[He tries to reassure the other, as best anyone could when talking about feeding from them, seeing their memories like being an Archiviste. If he could, he'd wish that he wouldn't have to deal with that. If he were just a regular vampire, he'd be less hesitant about others letting him feed from them. That people had taken advantage of that ability. Used him for it.]