Console; Video

[shroudofgray]

[There is a moment where Yorda seems hesitant. It's hard to tell since her bangs are in severe need of a trim, but her brow is furrowed. She had promised China she wouldn't say anything yet, but she hadn't been forbidden to ask questions.]

[She screws her courage to the sticking point, sets her jaw, and looks at the screen, resolute.]

There was a time when the stones that hold - [She hesitates. Use your words, Yorda.]

...the soul-gems. There was a time when some were taken.

I would like to know about this.

Comments

[video]

[shroudofgray]

Yes.

[She wonders if he's trying to prompt an explanation.]

I wish to understand what happened first. What I saw... a person could get hurt if I explain without understanding.

Re: [video]

[whitelotustile]

All right. We can survive without our Soul Gems for... a short while. Days, but not weeks. The effects build up with time, something like a sickness, but one rooted in the spirit, not the body.

[Of course, body and soul were not separate, which was why losing one's soul gem could cause physical effects.]

[video]

[shroudofgray]

Is that what happened to those who had their stone taken?

Re: [video]

[whitelotustile]

It is. It could be mistaken for some illnesses if one is not aware. especially at first.