I did not stand and watch them fall

[zodiac_brave]

Characters: Ramza Beoulve, anyone who wants to help him out
When: Mid November
Where: Aqures Ixen Laboratory
Summary: Ramza goes to face his shadow.
Warning: Despair, crises of faith, potential violence

Ramza waited, nervous energy building, while the moogles at the Laboratory poked and prodded at his Crystal. 'You are your own worst enemy', was that not how the saying went? Ramza wondered if there was truth in that . He was not sure what his Shadow would bring, nor if he was up for the challenge. But if he could not conquer the Calamity within himself, how could he ever hope to save this world from the Calamity from the Skies?

It was worth the risk. He had resolved to give his life, if needed, and he could not falter here.

"Are you ready, kupo?" Simon asked. The Lab moogles nodded and 'kupo'ed in encouragement.

Ramza nodded. "Bring it forth."

The machinery in the laboratory whirred and hummed, and another Ramza appeared, first in flickers, then solidifying. His garb, his features, his build were all the same as Ramza's, but the way he hunched in on himself, cradling one arm close to him as if he was wounded, made him seem smaller, younger. The purple eyes, when he turned his head up to gaze at them, were wide and shining with unshed tears.

"Why are you here?" The Shadow hissed, still half crouched like a wounded animal. "Why did you even bother to come?"
 

Comments

[unpleasanthemokinesis]

They didn't know each other very well, two strangers sharing a house together but he'd been nice to her from the moment they'd met so here she was. Mirai wasn't sure what to expect of this whole thing as all she had was what her Moogle had told her about the whole situation. It was uncertain how much help she'd even be in any aspect but she was determined to help.

Though she stood back away from the others, ready to jump in if necessary but thought it best to leave most of the work to the other people who had come for Ramza. Her eyes widen in surprise as literally a double of her housemate formed. It was hardly the last surprising thing to happen. The Calamity self seemed to be injured and upset. She thought they'd be angry - ready to fight - not like this.