It's a little silly. Okay, it's extremely silly, this whole thing he's doing. However, the sentiment isn't silly, it is as earnest as he can ever be, a vulnerability that's being exposed like a vital organ and a single stroke could simply end it all.
No pressure.
That Byleth plays along, indulges him as he indulges them both, means much to him in ways he hasn't the words for, and he has words for almost all things. There's a desperation to the details, a love letter to the characters upon this double stage, a homage to his home, at least an aspect of it. Even after an eternity, he remembers it so clearly, remembers each person he's spoken to, each person he's helped or argued with. He wouldn't allow the pain to convince him to forget, that would be the same as if he were the one who took their lives, allowing them to die a second and final time. He would not suffer that.
With Byleth's agreement, he leads him through the large double doors, gesturing with a hand to compel them to open. Beyond them are rows of seats in an impressively large auditorium, which almost looks more like a colosseum than what most might be familiar with theatre stages. The stands are certainly full, or nearly so, quiet chattering is being had between the shades, though whether or not they can be understood is another matter. It's certainly passable chatter, but low and indistinguishable enough that what's being said cannot truly be gleaned.
Or so it seems, because who would actually put that much detail in this to have all of them having their own conversations? Really, who?
As they draw closer to their seats, the conversations do actually become clearer and they are indeed talking about their own little lives. One talking about a new concept they submitted to the Bureau of the Architect, something about a multi-legged shark that is waiting approval. Another couple speaks of their studies under Mitron of the Convocation of Fourteen at Akadaemia Anyder. While others have more banal conversations about daily activities or conversations they had with colleagues.
Though as Emet-Selch approaches and steps past them to get to their seats near the front of the auditorium, the conversations hush as wide eyes behind those masks glue to him, whisperings among them quickly turn to wondering if that's Emet-Selch, and some few comment on his choice of clothing. Some seem surprised yet impressed by the boldness, some few criticize the slipping integrity of the Convocation, if this is how they are to conduct themselves in a public venue.
He ignores it all as he finds their seats, gesturing for Byleth to take his and Emet-Selch is soon to follow as he sits besides him, waiting for the large circular curtain that hides the stage to rise.
"Never you mind their chattering, 'tis but an Amaurotian pastime to gossip, and I am performing a rather flagrant social taboo."
no subject
No pressure.
That Byleth plays along, indulges him as he indulges them both, means much to him in ways he hasn't the words for, and he has words for almost all things. There's a desperation to the details, a love letter to the characters upon this double stage, a homage to his home, at least an aspect of it. Even after an eternity, he remembers it so clearly, remembers each person he's spoken to, each person he's helped or argued with. He wouldn't allow the pain to convince him to forget, that would be the same as if he were the one who took their lives, allowing them to die a second and final time. He would not suffer that.
With Byleth's agreement, he leads him through the large double doors, gesturing with a hand to compel them to open. Beyond them are rows of seats in an impressively large auditorium, which almost looks more like a colosseum than what most might be familiar with theatre stages. The stands are certainly full, or nearly so, quiet chattering is being had between the shades, though whether or not they can be understood is another matter. It's certainly passable chatter, but low and indistinguishable enough that what's being said cannot truly be gleaned.
Or so it seems, because who would actually put that much detail in this to have all of them having their own conversations? Really, who?
As they draw closer to their seats, the conversations do actually become clearer and they are indeed talking about their own little lives. One talking about a new concept they submitted to the Bureau of the Architect, something about a multi-legged shark that is waiting approval. Another couple speaks of their studies under Mitron of the Convocation of Fourteen at Akadaemia Anyder. While others have more banal conversations about daily activities or conversations they had with colleagues.
Though as Emet-Selch approaches and steps past them to get to their seats near the front of the auditorium, the conversations hush as wide eyes behind those masks glue to him, whisperings among them quickly turn to wondering if that's Emet-Selch, and some few comment on his choice of clothing. Some seem surprised yet impressed by the boldness, some few criticize the slipping integrity of the Convocation, if this is how they are to conduct themselves in a public venue.
He ignores it all as he finds their seats, gesturing for Byleth to take his and Emet-Selch is soon to follow as he sits besides him, waiting for the large circular curtain that hides the stage to rise.
"Never you mind their chattering, 'tis but an Amaurotian pastime to gossip, and I am performing a rather flagrant social taboo."