the-truth-of-nothingness

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

"Call me Veritas."

*He leads the children out of the laboratory. It's dark and quiet outside, late at night. He slowly walks towards an apartment nearby where he's staying, letting them decide if they'll follow or not.*

"Who are you?" a small voice asked and four pairs of glowing eyes looked toward him. "Are you one of the scientists?"

@chxotic-dxcklings ✨

*Veritas is just clearing all the evidence after getting rid of a group of scientists who took part in experiments disregarding the lives of others. He's surprised to hear the voice. Until now, there wasn't even one time he failed to notice someone's presence this way.*

I am what happens, if you do what they did. Who are you?

*He's wary, not yet sure what to expect.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

I want nothing, especially from you.

*He keeps looking around the laboratory, deliberately searching for any connections to other people outside of the ones he found here. Taking care of a few scientists won't solve the whole problem. There must be someone behind the experiments.*

The true question is, what do you want from me? I can provide safety.

*With a sigh, he gives up searching. There are clearly no clues in the lab. His eyes are shining red and golden, full of not so well hidden hate towards the ones behind the experiments.*

Let's leave?

"Who are you?" a small voice asked and four pairs of glowing eyes looked toward him. "Are you one of the scientists?"

@chxotic-dxcklings ✨

*Veritas is just clearing all the evidence after getting rid of a group of scientists who took part in experiments disregarding the lives of others. He's surprised to hear the voice. Until now, there wasn't even one time he failed to notice someone's presence this way.*

I am what happens, if you do what they did. Who are you?

*He's wary, not yet sure what to expect.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

*At first, the man tries to reach out his hand towards the children to help them. He retreats immediately when he sees the fear in their eyes.*

It's nice to meet you. I won't hurt you. I can get you out of here, if you wish for freedom.

*He turns away to explore the laboratory, giving them time to decide.*

You can either trust me and let me help, or go on your own.

"Who are you?" a small voice asked and four pairs of glowing eyes looked toward him. "Are you one of the scientists?"

@chxotic-dxcklings ✨

*Veritas is just clearing all the evidence after getting rid of a group of scientists who took part in experiments disregarding the lives of others. He's surprised to hear the voice. Until now, there wasn't even one time he failed to notice someone's presence this way.*

I am what happens, if you do what they did. Who are you?

*He's wary, not yet sure what to expect.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

"Who are you?" a small voice asked and four pairs of glowing eyes looked toward him. "Are you one of the scientists?"

@chxotic-dxcklings ✨

*Veritas is just clearing all the evidence after getting rid of a group of scientists who took part in experiments disregarding the lives of others. He's surprised to hear the voice. Until now, there wasn't even one time he failed to notice someone's presence this way.*

I am what happens, if you do what they did. Who are you?

*He's wary, not yet sure what to expect.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

*Veritas doesn't try to stop Avana and Chase. He knows what he did to them when he left. Although his life is significantly better now, he is free, he never stopped feeling guilty for what he did to his children, even if it was for their safety.*

*He waits for the two to leave before he turns to Rivera and Jasper. There are tears in his eyes, and this new, different Ratio doesn't try to hide his feelings as he used to.*

I thought what I did was right, better for you. Now that I see you again, I've made a mistake. I now see it. Even if I'm not only human anymore, I'm still closer to that. I can make the wrong decisions.

I don't regret the path I've chosen, but I should have given you the option to decide if you want to stay in contact with me despite the danger that comes with it. It's too late to apologize and I can't change what I did, but I'm not going to tell you to leave ever again.

*He doesn't even dare to ask for forgiveness. He only awkwardly looks at them.*

Jasper, would you mind not calling me that again? I don't use such meaningless titles anymore.

Doctor! Umm...you look a little different...Are you okay?

@chxotic-dxcklings

You? I haven't seen you since I've stopped with the pointless job.

*The man is nothing like how the ducklings remember. His eyes are dark golden, there's a dangerous tone in his voice that was never there before, yet he still looks at them with care, now unrestricted.*

How have you been?

*He wraps his arms around all of them, embracing them.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

*Veritas closes his eyes to hide the pain in them. He wants to ask them to stay, but the life he lives now isn't safe for anyone. He can't be a teacher to them anymore, and a father? Too dangerous, but hasn't he abandoned his old ways of acting based on logic instead of emotions long ago? They all care, otherwise they wouldn't even search for him.*

You don't have to leave. Decide it for yourselves.

*He tries, yet in the end, he can't abandon them, not even for their own good.*

Doctor! Umm...you look a little different...Are you okay?

@chxotic-dxcklings

You? I haven't seen you since I've stopped with the pointless job.

*The man is nothing like how the ducklings remember. His eyes are dark golden, there's a dangerous tone in his voice that was never there before, yet he still looks at them with care, now unrestricted.*

How have you been?

*He wraps his arms around all of them, embracing them.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

I don't owe you any explanation. I don't owe it to anyone. Either believe that I have had my reasons, or don't. It's only your choice.

*He closes his eyes, trying to calm down enough. He doesn't want to hurt them.*

I'm sorry. I only think this isn't something you should be involved in. The less you know, the better for you. Can you try to trust me?

Doctor! Umm...you look a little different...Are you okay?

@chxotic-dxcklings

You? I haven't seen you since I've stopped with the pointless job.

*The man is nothing like how the ducklings remember. His eyes are dark golden, there's a dangerous tone in his voice that was never there before, yet he still looks at them with care, now unrestricted.*

How have you been?

*He wraps his arms around all of them, embracing them.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

I'm not the man you used to know. Quite the opposite of that. This isn't about me. It will be easier for you, if you leave. We used to be a family, but it's all in the past.

*He doesn't even look at them once.*

You will never understand.

Doctor! Umm...you look a little different...Are you okay?

@chxotic-dxcklings

You? I haven't seen you since I've stopped with the pointless job.

*The man is nothing like how the ducklings remember. His eyes are dark golden, there's a dangerous tone in his voice that was never there before, yet he still looks at them with care, now unrestricted.*

How have you been?

*He wraps his arms around all of them, embracing them.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

You're wrong. Keeping you out of danger was my choice. I only did what I had to.

*He turns away, pretending to look out of the window so he doesn't have to face them. Only if the window wasn't covered with a heavy curtain, it might have the effect he wants.*

Do I not have the option to leave whenever I want to? You should go.

*He can't allow himself to be weak. It would be much easier without anyone from his past coming back to him.*

Doctor! Umm...you look a little different...Are you okay?

@chxotic-dxcklings

You? I haven't seen you since I've stopped with the pointless job.

*The man is nothing like how the ducklings remember. His eyes are dark golden, there's a dangerous tone in his voice that was never there before, yet he still looks at them with care, now unrestricted.*

How have you been?

*He wraps his arms around all of them, embracing them.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

*Veritas freezes for a second. He feels a sting of pain in his chest when he hears the question, The strange tone almost disappears from his voice, but he still sounds too different from what he used to be like. Only now, it's noticeable how unsure about himself he always was, who the man really can become, if he has the confidence to.*

I did not exactly have any other choice. I wanted you to continue your studies, and with what I do now, the Guild surely wouldn't be pleased to see me ever again. Staying around me would put all of you into unnecessary danger, that I couldn't subject you to.

*He sighs and lets go of them.*

I'm sorry. I couldn't bring myself to do that to you.

Doctor! Umm...you look a little different...Are you okay?

@chxotic-dxcklings

You? I haven't seen you since I've stopped with the pointless job.

*The man is nothing like how the ducklings remember. His eyes are dark golden, there's a dangerous tone in his voice that was never there before, yet he still looks at them with care, now unrestricted.*

How have you been?

*He wraps his arms around all of them, embracing them.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

Doctor! Umm...you look a little different...Are you okay?

@chxotic-dxcklings

You? I haven't seen you since I've stopped with the pointless job.

*The man is nothing like how the ducklings remember. His eyes are dark golden, there's a dangerous tone in his voice that was never there before, yet he still looks at them with care, now unrestricted.*

How have you been?

*He wraps his arms around all of them, embracing them.*

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

"Indeed. Thank you for your thoughtful insights."

if someone told me my blood smelled and tasted good i would be over the moon. this is on account of my nature

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

"Perhaps, but I don't have one. What an idiot."

if someone told me my blood smelled and tasted good i would be over the moon. this is on account of my nature

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

"No. Even if I wanted to, I'm not a mosquito, so it would be a lie. I don't approve of pointless lies. I'm clearly much better than some annoying insect."

if someone told me my blood smelled and tasted good i would be over the moon. this is on account of my nature

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

"I noticed that you don't truly fit into this world. It isn't the first time something so concerning happened. I'll do what I can to help."

*Although Pavitr is annoying, he seems to be trying to help others. He only needs some guidance, not that Veritas has time for that.*

"Do you remember anything from the time you were moved here? The exact place, for example? What did you feel at the moment?"

*The sooner they find out what happened, the less time he'll have to spend dealing with Pavitr. The best he can do is to start right away.*

*As Pavitr was swinging around, in attempt to get more familiar with these, hopefully temporary, new surroundings he spotted a familar man.*

Hey!! Bro!! It's you right? Bhaiya, that injury you got was pretty bad are you okay???????

*Veritas notices Pavitr before, but he only looks away. He doesn't have to concern himself with someone, who already made unnecessary trouble for him once. Unfortunately, Pavitr sees him.*

"I'm not your brother. As you can see, I'm completely fine. I was only hoping I won't have to meet you again, since you seem to have absolutely no sense of what's right or wrong. Is there anything you need?"

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[the-truth-of-nothingness]

"Very funny. I'm not a mosquito. Remember it."

if someone told me my blood smelled and tasted good i would be over the moon. this is on account of my nature

[the-truth-of-nothingness]

"I don't care what you refer to me as. I'm surprised that you still dare to approach me, after the incident you speak of."

*Veritas looks away, ignoring Pavitr's hand on purpose.*

"Your way of doing what's right is helping dangerous I'd say criminals to get away with harming others. I could have handled the situation fine, if you didn't interfere."

*He sighs, in the end deciding to shake Pavitr's hand.*

"Take this as a warning and from now on, think first."

*As Pavitr was swinging around, in attempt to get more familiar with these, hopefully temporary, new surroundings he spotted a familar man.*

Hey!! Bro!! It's you right? Bhaiya, that injury you got was pretty bad are you okay???????

*Veritas notices Pavitr before, but he only looks away. He doesn't have to concern himself with someone, who already made unnecessary trouble for him once. Unfortunately, Pavitr sees him.*

"I'm not your brother. As you can see, I'm completely fine. I was only hoping I won't have to meet you again, since you seem to have absolutely no sense of what's right or wrong. Is there anything you need?"

@pav-in-hsr-help