Awakening Supports/Miriel Kellam

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C Support

Miriel:
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Kellam:
Miriel? Why are you gritting your teeth and staring at me like that?

Miriel:
Because the moment I avert my eyes, I lose sight of you. Even when you don't attempt to hide, you simply disappear into thin air. It is a most perplexing puzzle.

Kellam:
It's true that I blend into the background sometimes...

Miriel:
But it makes no logical sense. That suit of armor you wear reflects sunlight like a mirror. Not to mention the novel nature of its oversizedness.

Kellam:
I think I just lack presence is all.

Miriel:
By which you mean you are unassertive, laconic, and a man of few words? There must be more to it than that. Science abhors an incomplete explanation. Hmm... Hmmmmm...

Kellam:
Um, can you stop staring at me like that? It's creeping me out a little.

Miriel:
But you are such a fascinating subject for observation. Think of all we can learn from you! If I were able to study you somehow...

Kellam:
I think I'm going to go now...

Miriel:
...Fascinating.

B Support

Kellam:
M-Miriel? Why are you clutching my arm?

Miriel:
So I can keep track of you without having to stare unblinking for all hours of the day. This makes it easier for me to carry out my observations.

Kellam:
Oh. Okay. Because see, it's just that... Well, I find it a little embarrassing.

Miriel:
Do go on.

Kellam:
I-I'm not used to talking to people when they're standing so close.

Miriel:
That's perfectly all right. Neither am I.

Kellam:
...Is this all some kind of joke?

Miriel:
When it comes to my research, I am incapable of jocularity.

Kellam:
Oh. I see.

Miriel:
Right then! I have set up a few atmospheric measuring devices on the table to the right. If you would be so good as to walk that way while you depart?

Kellam:
Depart?

Miriel:
Vanish. Evaporate. Dematerialize. Just walk off like you always do.

Kellam:
All right, here goes...

Miriel:
And there he goes, right on cue. ...Simply fascinating.

A Support

Miriel:
Thank you for your assistance the other day.

Kellam:
Are you going to observe me again?

Miriel:
Do you find it discommodious?

Kellam:
I don't understand what that means, but your observation makes me nervous. Still, if you need me to keep doing it, I'll help however I can.

Miriel:
Then let us proceed. Please disappear...NOW!

Kellam:
Um...

Miriel:
Yes? Is something the matter? Do your thing! Amscray! Begone!

Kellam:
I am. It's not working.

Miriel:
...Now THAT is fascinating!

Kellam:
How so?

Miriel:
Well, this is just a provisional theory... But perhaps your ability stems from a reluctance to impose yourself on others. You withdraw from people's consciousness, and hence from their senses as well.

Kellam:
Nope. I don't understand that either. Is it why you can see me now?

Miriel:
A bond has formed between us, making you a larger presence in my conscious mind. Our familiarity means that my senses are better able to detect your presence.

Kellam:
So are you saying you and me are becoming friends?

Miriel:
Well, I used the word in its broader sense. More like companions. ...Or pack mates. We have spent considerable time together, so certain attachments naturally develop.

Kellam:
Oh. That's nice, I guess.

Miriel:
We must spend more time together.

Kellam:
R-really?

Miriel:
Yes. I would like to hold your arm for a little longer.

Kellam:
Um, okay...

S Support

Miriel:
I must say, Kellam, you are a very forbearing and patient young man. Not many people would put up with being a test subject for so long.

Kellam:
Oh, I don't mind. This way I get to hear all your interesting theories! In fact, I'm so used to you clinging to my arm, I get lonely when you're not there.

Miriel:
Interesting. I have experienced these feelings of loneliness as well. Clearly, the bonds of friendship between us are growing ever stronger. It would be most intriguing to see where this relationship takes us.

Kellam:
Well, maybe we can. ...I have a gift for you.

Miriel:
Is it an astrolabe? A microscope? Perhaps a new orrery? Ah, I see. It is a ring.

Kellam:
It's handmade and one of a kind. If you accept it, we can be married.

Miriel:
This new line of research would take years to complete. And I have so many other avenues of study to pursue... But yet, when you presented the ring, I felt a certain amount of...elation. Are you truly so fond of me that you are willing to be my test subject for life?

Kellam:
If that's what it takes? Absolutely!