i promise we'll walk across the moon someday soon

[promittere]

FULL MOON CODA

The moon wanes, and retreats into the sky.

After a quick chat and a vote, the otherworldly wizards, their mentor, and their sage decide to hand Victor over to the Central government—to the young wizard who appeared later in the ordeal. As both a sage's wizard and Crown Prince to the Central throne, Prince Arthur is the ideal person to understand both the discriminatory behavior driving Victor against wizards and the political ramifications of his actions, both past and planned. He pledges to you to make sure that, even if you aren't around to see it, Victor pays for what he's done and then some, while respecting Tatara's wishes to avoid bloodshed. He'll manage his case, while making sure his uncle, Vincent, does not have too much sway, due to his relationship with the West. Ultimately, he'll be locked up for life, put to hard labor, and made sure his intelligence is not misused.

When the sun rises, everyone gets to work repairing the manor. The damage is pretty bad but not unsalvageable, and it's made a lot easier with the help of some of the other original wizards who trickle in as the day begins. So long as it hasn't been burnt into absolutely nothing, it's salvageable—hopefully your figurines are safe!

For the first time since you arrived in this world, things feel stable. The brittleness in the air is no longer there, and there's a serenity to the breeze and the sky. It's comfortable. As the previous sage and sage's wizards begin to go about their business as usual, they mention anomalies and other odd incidents they must take care of around the world, but it is nothing like what you initially remember. This is no longer a world a hair's breadth away from falling apart, and you fixed it.

Whether you noticed it in the chaos of the final fight, or you hear it from someone else, or you notice on your own in the days that follow, you will realize that your sage crest is gone. With the other wizards in place again, your job here is done. Quite literally. You are no longer obligated to Tatara or to this world. All that's left is to go home.

A day and time is chosen for the ritual, and you have a few days after the final battle before the ritual is ready. This would be a good time to wrap up loose ends before you go, perhaps for good.

And when the ritual is ready, you'll know.

OOC NOTES

🌙 This is the end of Lunae Calamitas! Thank you so much for playing! We hope you had fun ♥
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[impacter]

[It's not surprising news, to hear that this is the final step. But Solomon seems composed enough as takes his time to slip through the crowd and tap as many as he can. Do you have that fall-damage charm that Ginger and Solomon made for everyone? He will ask to see it, if so, with a lift of his finger to his lips.]

I wouldn't be in the position I'm in if I couldn't trace magical signatures to strange places. But I need a beacon to look for.

[As in: Yes, Solomon is offering to do some world-hopping research, but he needs something magical to either tie him to you, or tie you to him.

No promises, he says. But he will try.

He is also specifically looking for Akira. You have something he needs, before he leaves, kiddo.

--

Once he's spoken to everyone, and spent some time alone with those that request it, Solomon for once makes no show of it when it comes to his departure. It is the clothes on his back, the items in his pockets, those charms that have been gifted to him, and nothing else.

It doesn't stop the ache at turning back to settle on familiar faces, even if he's deceptively good at hiding it. But its moments like these he needs to cherish, while he still can. Let him ache for the loss of the momentary, the loss of connection and compainionship. Let him ache for how sudden this departure must be, unable to drift and let time slowly rip the bandage.

...]

Believe that our connections will transcend time. Don't lose your hopes now, mm? A checkpoint like this isn't the finish line for everything. And your powers, your worth, your sense of belonging... they do not start and end here, even if things must change.

[He chuckles lightly, head tilting slightly.]

I'll find you soon, little lambs. Just keep calling.

Okay?

[His hand lifts, a bare wave, before he swings his cape and steps out onto the magical circle with little more than a nod towards Oz.

It's as the light starts to flash that the sorcerer gives a sweeping bow, mere moments before he's swept off and away.

A fabulous performance, by one and by all.]

[dadsandals]

Haha, leave it to Solo to know how to make his way back to everyone.

[ So he's assuming this isn't really a final goodbye...to Solomon, anyway. He holds up the fall damage charm; he's still got it! ]

I'll hang onto this, then. When you make your way to Japan, I'll show you around.

[impacter]

I'll look forward to it.

[It's said in perfectly modern Japanese, with little more than a chuckle.]

It's been a while. What year is it, when you last remember?

[dadsandals]

...Whoa...amazing....

[ Solomon is fluent in Japanese? Goddamn. ]

2016, I believe. Does that ring a bell? I didn't know you've visited before.

[impacter]

Oh I've visited plenty. One can't be well-versed in the magical and spiritual without exploring every aspect of it in the world.

2016, though... that puts you close to what should be the present.

["Should be"? Weird choice of words.]

Three or four years back. That makes yours a little easier than the rest... it just depends on how separated our timelines are from one another.

[dadsandals]

Ah? Hmm, I don't know if much has changed in three or four years, but you'd be a better judge of that.

[ A lot probably has, though. ]

You're able to timeline hop and all that, too?

[dyingtohealyou]

[Eyeing Solomon as he's approached with the fun little factoid that he can in fact be found across worlds.

...He's not as annoyed by this as he would have been, once.]

Are you at least going to share your secrets once you've figured it all out?

[impacter]

[Hey there, small fry.]

Well, I don't think the majority of you have easy access to a time travelling being. But who's to say it can't be safely replicated without the need for magic of that strain.

[A beat, and his eyes soften.]

Yes. Of course I will.

I just hope it's something I can find an answer to sooner, rather than later. [He has eternity. Many of the rest do not.] For your sakes.

[dyingtohealyou]

I'm looking into some other options, too.

[And by that he means harassing Robin.

Still, after a short pause and a great amount of reluctance:]

...There's something else I might need some help with, though. If you think you're up to the task in this world.

[impacter]

Hm?

[Ahito? Asking HIM for help? :crymeow:]

I'm not exactly going to be in the mood to stay idle, so I can certainly try. What was it you had in mind?

[dyingtohealyou]

[Yeah and it sucks (for Ahito).]

...

I'm going to keep the magic from this world. But... it's still a problem if my magic from home activates.

I need to figure out what the best way to get rid of it would be.

[Guess who was bluffing on the whole breaking a promise to kill his magic thing!!!]

[troublereduction]

...Well, ain't a surprise that you're gonna be the one to give it a shot.

[ Day fishes out the charm from somewhere in his pocket to show it to Solomon. ]

If you do end up lookin' for me, you're gonna find Phil too. [ Which is basically Day's admission that he won't be going home alone. ]

[impacter]

[He'll gesture to take the charm for a moment.]

You're leaving destiny to the bureaucrats and pursuing your own with your own hands, then?

[troublereduction]

[ Day passes the charm over to Solomon. ]

Well...

[ He holds up his left hand to show the ring he's wearing on his ring finger. ]

I'd be an idiot to just go back home after this.

[impacter]

[dude you guys are all acting FAST wth

He lets out a low whistle, leaning in to get a better look.]

I'd say so. Your heart is settled, then?

[Please dont say you made a promise he might explode internally he is so tired]

[lustro]

What? It's not goodbye forever?

[ It doesn't matter if he's ready for this or not, it's happening. And if, at one point during this finale, his eyes and ears track Solomon closely - taking in his health, his demeanor, his clothes, the soothing sound of his voice... the details of him that he hopes will never be lost to time. Well, Ginger won't bother hiding anything now.

Surprisingly, no tears, though he feels as tender and damp as the fields after an autumn shower.

There are things he should say: thank you, for encouraging me when you thought I needed it most. Thank you - for the lessons you taught me. Sorry, for being childish and selfish. Sorry, I really cared about you and never said because it's easier to wait and think time is endless. Sorry for not understanding your heart even though I wanted you to know mine. ]

[impacter]

[Ah, his little nephilim.

His smile softens placatingly. What a complicated turn their time together has been. Part of him wishes things had been different. He sees those moments that remind him of Luke, of Simeon, of Belphegor, even of Lucifer himself... and he wishes that he could have been more of an anchor, instead of a point of unrest.

Strange, that he'd think if someone of heaven and hell in that way. But Ginger's existence outside of his own home... it puts him in a similar place as Mika. Wishing he knew how to help, and hoping they'd found their way without his hand having to be so harsh to his own convictions.

...]

Forever is a very long time to those that can't die, Ginger.

[He'll hold out a hand.]

Can you spare a moment from Mika? There's something I showed to him long ago... I'd like to show you as well, while we have time.

[lustro]

[ What is he supposed to do with this hand? Shake? Paw? He reaches out with some reluctance and takes Solomon’s hand. ]

Alright… But. [ Ignore him if his voice is a little hoarse when he says: ] Don’t make it sad.

1/2

[impacter]

It can be a little sad sometimes. But I hope it doesn't have to be.

[His hand squeezes gently.]

Hold on tight. I'll bring us right back.

[And, for everone around them, Solomon and Ginger will instantly vanish from the spot.]

2/2

[impacter]

[It's a split second of motion, being in one spot and then somewhere vibrantly different in the time it takes to blink. They're on the rooftop of the tower in the South, the sun just barely setting in the horizon with the starts of stars already poking out.

Normally, he would call for his broom to get a better view. But this is enough for now, it seems, still holding his hand out to make sure Ginger's stuck the landing... or to see if he just wants the comfort, given that he seems to be against the goodbyes.]

All okay? Not too disorienting, I hope.

I took Mika somewhere similar to this a long while ago. Back after his first incident, when he was frightened and hateful towards himself. When he felt alone, and that he might always be that way.

I told him a story. It's one I'd like to tell you, too, if I could.

ok a real tag this time

[fallingsand]

[ Bruno was lucky enough not to need that charm, so when Solomon asks for it, he'll dig around in a pocket for it and hand it over (along with a little bit of lint). ]

You mean you're... [ Is he?! There's some uncertainty in the look Bruno gives him but not fear, which is a plus. ] You really think you can figure out how to find us all?

[impacter]

[He laughs gently as he dusts the feathered charm off.]

Well, I did find someone when they were pulled back thousands of years in the past through following their magic alone.

[It's hard to tell if he's kidding or not, given the casual pause after the statement. But he focuses on just bumping up the strength of his own magic in the confines of that charm.]

I won't say it will be easy. But so long as I know what I'm looking for out there, I don't think it's impossible.

[fallingsand]

...did you... is that actually a thing you did...?

[ Excuse him, sir, that seems wild, but also, magic dragged them all to a different world. So. Possible? Probably? ]

Ha, though, wouldn't it be funny if our Earths ended up being the same Earth?

[impacter]

Of course. Why do you think I want to come to the rest of you, rather than any of you trying to find me?

[:)

Mm... okay, this should be satisfactory. He hands the charm back with a nod.]

If our Earths are close enough in history, that would make you one of the easier ones to find. Well... in theory, at least.

Do you know your country of origin? What year or decade it is, last you checked?

[foresightis2020]

[ Well, the ending is soon coming upon them, so naturally he seeks Solomon out when he's alone. As for events reaching its climax, Jing Yuan has mostly made his peace with it...it's a little easier when he sees Solomon working towards a solution of some sort. Truly, someone finding a way to make worldhopping happen in a big way is helpful. He can't quite manage such a thing on a grand scale.

Still, as much as he wishes to go immediately along with the other man, he can't do that just yet. ]

...Mm. So this is it, isn't it?

[ He does not presume Solomon will choose to run away with him either, little smile on his face. But, he does not wish to show a semblance of sadness, just yet. And...there's something else too. ]

Ah, but if you could indulge me a little, I would like that. Close your eyes and hold out one of your hands?