[Even blind and limited, it was a both new and strangely pleasant experience for Emet-Selch, though he doubts it would've been as such if they hadn't become so close, if his guard hadn't been lowered. But it was company in an entirely different way, a companionship so close that he couldn't deny it. He keeps his own eyes closed as well, trying to imagine what their souls must look like, in this state. The Ascian could fill in the visual details of his own well enough; he knew its appearance by heart, and now that he knew its shape was the same, it was a simple thing to consider. But Mettaton's....
It was interesting to be able to- not observe Mettaton's soul, exactly, but explore it all the same. How... astoundingly fragile it felt, though not in the same way as those malformed remnants. And not in the way of simple beasts either. It felt unique to Emet-Selch, since it was the first soul like it he'd encountered, the inversion he assumed was normal, as unexpected as it was. And simple in a different way, straightforward- which both surprised him and didn't. For how... distinct Mettaton was in personality, his soul, while new to the Ascian, seemed rather... unvarnished. As though it had yet to have any sort of history imposed upon it. But he supposed it fit with how direct and unfettered the idol appeared to be.
It felt like the sort of thing that could be shattered even if Mettaton hadn't sealed it in an object. That he could crush it just by getting too close. And yet, Mettaton would be able to take his own...?
He responds to the last comment first, even as he presses his cheek back to his.]
Hmph. Enjoy it while it lasts, you won't see it often.
[Though Mettaton surprised him more than most....
And the threat(?) of the puca taking his soul should've probably sparked some concern, but considering their earlier conversation, with Mettaton's willingness to save Amaurot.... But the Ascian's soul was presumably different from the humans of the monster's world. Would absorbing it even be possible? If so, would it have the same effect? So his tone is only thoughtful, though punctuated by a brief kiss to the side of his face.]
...I assume you can't claim my soul this way, can you?
[Because if he could absorb souls like this... surely a god could bypass whatever restrictions had been placed upon them?]
A pity, if so. With mine in hand, you might not need the full seven.
[Controlling a Zodiark-tempered soul with a will like the Ascian's would surely go entirely well. But he doesn't even stop to consider not being willing to do it. If it would save his people, being absorbed by an eccentric TV-star from another world was a small price.]
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It was interesting to be able to- not observe Mettaton's soul, exactly, but explore it all the same. How... astoundingly fragile it felt, though not in the same way as those malformed remnants. And not in the way of simple beasts either. It felt unique to Emet-Selch, since it was the first soul like it he'd encountered, the inversion he assumed was normal, as unexpected as it was. And simple in a different way, straightforward- which both surprised him and didn't. For how... distinct Mettaton was in personality, his soul, while new to the Ascian, seemed rather... unvarnished. As though it had yet to have any sort of history imposed upon it. But he supposed it fit with how direct and unfettered the idol appeared to be.
It felt like the sort of thing that could be shattered even if Mettaton hadn't sealed it in an object. That he could crush it just by getting too close. And yet, Mettaton would be able to take his own...?
He responds to the last comment first, even as he presses his cheek back to his.]
Hmph. Enjoy it while it lasts, you won't see it often.
[Though Mettaton surprised him more than most....
And the threat(?) of the puca taking his soul should've probably sparked some concern, but considering their earlier conversation, with Mettaton's willingness to save Amaurot.... But the Ascian's soul was presumably different from the humans of the monster's world. Would absorbing it even be possible? If so, would it have the same effect? So his tone is only thoughtful, though punctuated by a brief kiss to the side of his face.]
...I assume you can't claim my soul this way, can you?
[Because if he could absorb souls like this... surely a god could bypass whatever restrictions had been placed upon them?]
A pity, if so. With mine in hand, you might not need the full seven.
[Controlling a Zodiark-tempered soul with a will like the Ascian's would surely go entirely well. But he doesn't even stop to consider not being willing to do it. If it would save his people, being absorbed by an eccentric TV-star from another world was a small price.]