Perhaps not your timeline. [ or, maybe it is, only season 2 will tell, ] But others, certainly. I saw one where you succeeded. Killed Silco as you did in Highstorm. Of course, it would hold, at home. The immortality the Shards provide can be irritating, can’t it?
[ Which may have been the real reason Aetós went rooting around in Vander’s memories and timelines. Vander’s Shard may be useful, it’s true, but so was the contentious rivalry that he and Silco had. It was valuable information that could keep someone ambitious in check… If used wisely. But naturally, their connection is secret.
They make a thoughtful noise as the bindings creak with strain but step closer anyways. ]
Well, it doesn’t matter. This will go quickly. The Adelfoúla they borrowed is on her way.
[ The metallic hand shifts in quality as the hand shape softens into more of a blob. They take those last few steps closer and reach out with that hand towards Vander’s head, where the liquid metal comes forward to hold his neck in place. It’s not overly strong, maybe only as strong as Aetós themselves, but it’s enough. ]
Hold still. It will hurt more if it goes into muscle.
[ Though they’re also not very cautious about the administration. It’s the same either way, so far as they’re concerned. The syringe comes to Vander’s neck and Aetós at least attempts to inject it directly into the artery, but if the struggling makes them miss, so be it. But immediately, the injection feels like fire or acid directly into wherever it lands, and every beat of Vander’s heart will only intensify the pain as it flows through him. Whatever it is, his body will intensely try and reject it as every muscle snaps and strains with adrenaline, but for now, the physical symptoms will be intense, but exhausting. He'll feel aggressive, but that may not be out of place at the moment…
It's only later that Vander will realize the full extent of what Aetós has done—Vander has been infected with lycanthropy. The progression of the condition as well as its details are up to you to decide!
But regardless, once the contents of the syringe are fully injected, Aetós will step back to watch, at least for a time. They’ll have to go welcome their guests soon, but there’s definitely interest to be found in this process. ]
no subject
[ Which may have been the real reason Aetós went rooting around in Vander’s memories and timelines. Vander’s Shard may be useful, it’s true, but so was the contentious rivalry that he and Silco had. It was valuable information that could keep someone ambitious in check… If used wisely. But naturally, their connection is secret.
They make a thoughtful noise as the bindings creak with strain but step closer anyways. ]
Well, it doesn’t matter. This will go quickly. The Adelfoúla they borrowed is on her way.
[ The metallic hand shifts in quality as the hand shape softens into more of a blob. They take those last few steps closer and reach out with that hand towards Vander’s head, where the liquid metal comes forward to hold his neck in place. It’s not overly strong, maybe only as strong as Aetós themselves, but it’s enough. ]
Hold still. It will hurt more if it goes into muscle.
[ Though they’re also not very cautious about the administration. It’s the same either way, so far as they’re concerned. The syringe comes to Vander’s neck and Aetós at least attempts to inject it directly into the artery, but if the struggling makes them miss, so be it. But immediately, the injection feels like fire or acid directly into wherever it lands, and every beat of Vander’s heart will only intensify the pain as it flows through him. Whatever it is, his body will intensely try and reject it as every muscle snaps and strains with adrenaline, but for now, the physical symptoms will be intense, but exhausting. He'll feel aggressive, but that may not be out of place at the moment…
It's only later that Vander will realize the full extent of what Aetós has done—Vander has been infected with lycanthropy. The progression of the condition as well as its details are up to you to decide!
But regardless, once the contents of the syringe are fully injected, Aetós will step back to watch, at least for a time. They’ll have to go welcome their guests soon, but there’s definitely interest to be found in this process. ]