It's time for a paradigm shift...

He wasn’t sure how much time had passed. Minutes? Hours? Days? He came to, purple eyes flitting open and peering about and around at what he could see. Buildings. Large, unfamiliar buildings. And coral and rocks. Something wasn’t right. Though it all made sense eventually. He rose to stand, starting to approach the edge of the rooftop he’d found himself on. Eyes peering out at this vast city that… Didn’t seem to fit in it’s surroundings.

“Glad you’ve come to.” Came the familiar feminine voice from behind him. A quick spin and he found himself in front of his reflection. “Ah, good. You’ve decided to stop being a little bitch.” Despite the fire of his words, he had nothing to back it up with. She held all the pieces and he could just stand there and bark away. There would be no bite.

“You really think you get to talk like that?” She laughed, seemingly disappearing. Before he knew it he was shoved from behind, Elodi having reappeared. He staggered and stumbled, rounding back to gaze at her again. “Listen, Paradyme. Given this is going to be the last time you’ll get to hear me talk…” Elodi began, settling on the edge of the rooftop, staring down at the redhead.

“I am more than a mere reflection. I am multiple reflections. Did it not strike you as odd, how I could so easily traverse the realms? Of course you didn’t, you’re a gods damned moron.” She sighed and shook her head. “I am you. And I am also five other versions of you. And they were so delightfully tasty.” She grinned, letting the facade fall just a little. Black spewing out from around her in a deadly aura.

His eyes focused and squinted, staring at the white haired midlander. “Is it starting to come together, yet? I’m not your reflection - I mean, I suppose I am, but I’m the one that succumbed. I’m the one from the thirteenth shard. I clawed my way out of the darkness. I fed and fed and fed. And now I’m going to feed on you! But not right away. No, no no no… I’ve a plan in mind for you. See…” She spun in the air and settled on the ground.

“I’m going to use you. Like a shield, I suppose. Or a weapon? Perhaps both. I’m going to force you to do my bidding, and given you’re powerless, you won’t be able to stop me!” Her eyes flashed a red hue, Paradyme averting his gaze quickly. “Come now. Don’t be like that! You’re going to be my little puppet so your whore can kill you herself!” She laughed, tone malicious and completely cold.

The anger surged and he broke into a sprint towards her. Glaring daggers and wanting nothing but to just knock her off her perch. He couldn’t get to her in time. The gaze had been fixed, his legs slowed to a stop. Eyes glazed over. He was a thrall. And it didn’t take her long to set her claws into him. “That’s it. You’re going to fight your little whore. You’re going to fight your Headmistress and you’re going to fight your dear Knight. And maybe the one that’s now both dark and light that you saved? You fought so hard to save her, didn’t you.” She spoke so sweetly, her corrupt form morphing into view now.

The blonde man spoke up, bowing at the waist in black clad armor. "Surely you recognize me?" He smirked faintly as he stared down the redhead.

"You're... My father." He answered softly with a shake of his head. "Lucius Voltis. Due to marry my mother. Louise Capellago. Both murdered in their home in Gridania. At least, that was what was expected, but only one body was found. My mother's." He trembled a little as he continued to talk. "My father's corpse was never found. And according to a Garlean Database, they agree."

"Ah, they're still looking for me? Good. I've been hidden somewhere they wouldn't find me, anyway." He grinned from ear to ear and shrugged with his arms out at his sides. "Well. You've certainly grown into a man of wealth and status, no? Your own company. You're a financier for an academy I hear, too? You're doing it all!" He almost sounded like he was proud! Almost.

"You've only just come to find me." Paradyme interrupted with a shake of his head. "I'd like you to leave, please." He stepped aside and motioned to the door. "I can't-- I can't do this. Not tonight." He muttered on. "Please make an appointment and I can see you. I've a busy few days ahe--" Though at this point, Lucius had stepped forward and gripped Paradyme by the throat, pinning him to the doorframe.

"I'm your own father and this is the welcome I get? How fucking dare you, you worthless piece of aether." He growled. "It would seem that you cannot be called anymore. Reason for that?" He asked, laughing, peering over the redhead's form. "That- What is it? That bracer." He pointed out, clearly out of place given it was a single of a pair.

"It's a glove. What of it?" He answered back. To which a firm slap to the cheek was given. The Wasshoi Boys all cowered and squeaked at the slap. A red print left and a little bruising along with it. Eyes bored into him, expecting the proper answer. "It's a lodestone. It's anchoring me here." He answered barely above a mumble so he could hear it.

"Ah! So that's why you're unable to be called." He smirked, the grip on his neck remained, but it loosened. "Take it off. Now." He answered-- No, he ordered. This was an Imperial through and through. And he was clearly above this savage.

"I can't. I’ve tried, if I do I-I’ll--"

"What? Flicker in and out of existance? That's the point."

"What--"

"You really haven't worked it out yet?" He laughed before continuing on, "I'm glad you're home alone or I'd have to have words with that worn-out old whore you've been courting--" There was a flash of red from behind the goldsmith’s eyes and he lashed out at that, aiming a kick between Lucius' legs. It hit home and he bust out the door as quickly as possible and ran. He ran and ran and ran. The Boys ended up hopping into one of the pots and disappearing to the Academy to hide.

"Come here!" Lucius gave chase, breaking out the door and sprinting after the flash of red that was ahead of him. Paradyme whistled sharply, and from across the ward, a loud 'wark' rang out. Myriadon began to move quickly, charging alongside Paradyme before being mounted and speeding out of the Goblet and into Thanalan proper.

What he hadn't expected was Lucius to be waiting for him on the road to Scorpion Crossing. A blast of dark aether was shot and Myriadon bucked, knocking the goldsmith off and fleeing back into the Goblet. "You're coming with me. We're going to go to Coerthas! You enjoy that place don't you. Get kidnapped often enough and everytime, it's off to Coerthas with you~" He laughed.