Popper's Links
I know I tease, but I’m sure you know I do it out of love at this point. There’s a lot I’m coming to fear again, but with you at my side life feels a lot less scary. Friends till the end, I won’t let you be ripped away ever again.
I know in the beginning we...didn't really hit it off well. I was defensive, but through everything we've been through, I'm glad to call you one of my friends, Popper. We have faced many dangers, and I'm sure we'll encounter many more. It is our duty to protect Unir.
I’m doing my best to be okay. I’m doing my best to remind myself that you’re gonna be back soon, and that things will go back to normal. I still miss you of course, but we’re all here, we’re all alive, and we’re all gonna be okay. At least, I hope so. You make me hopeful of that. I don’t know if it’s fair to say I’ll miss you the most, but then again what’s there to miss if you haven’t lost it yet? I’m gonna make sure we all see you again. I’m doing my best to be as good a friend to you as you have been to me. Come back soon. This rag tag family already feels sad without you.
You've gotten us out of more scrapes then I can count, and I appreciate all that you've done, Popper. You helped me about as much as the rest in finding myself again, and I can assure you that your part in the battle within the dreaming valley won't soon be forgotten. I am grateful to you and the others for helping me face this near impossible challenge... We have survived one of our most difficult battles and even if it feels like our story together is ending, I can assure you this is just the close of one of many more chapters to come... There's another challenge in our future, another great battle to be fought i'm sure... and I can assure you when the call for that battle rings out, I'll travel as far as it takes to join that fight.
I don’t know why you haven’t lost faith in me yet, but I’m grateful for every moment you haven’t. I’d like to say we’re brothers at this point, and I hope you think so too. Of course being brothers comes with all the usual jokes and teasing, but I want you to know I’m trying my best to be a better person. I’m just... Not sure what a person is supposed to be. I don’t believe that Unir should be our responsibility, but you, Flea, Vasira? The Misfits of Misfortune? That’s something I’ll gladly give my life for. It’s gotta be worth something if there’s good people like you to protect.
Even though you lied about your name and your class, I know you had your reasons, and hope we can grow close enough as friends so that you no longer see the need to hide anything. After all, I'm sure Popper the cleric is just as powerful and amazing as Snap the wizard pretended to be.
You’re not gone, but you’re not here. You’re not in love, yet you’re not repulsed. Why? Why does it hurt so much worse, why am I so scared this is the end? Time, I’m giving you time, and I stand firm by what I said about you and taking as much time as you need. But I can’t hide I’m scared. “You are here, so you are loved.” That is the truth for both of us. But, what if you don’t need my love? What if you’re loved... And I’m not the one you need to feel loved again?
Through time, through patience, through anger, and shame. No storm is peaceful, yet none lasts forever. You’re gonna be so much more than you think you are, and you don’t need to be running around with your life on the line to do it! But, you found that strength in yourself. And it makes me very, very proud. Please keep fighting, never stop fighting. You’re a true warrior, and an even better friend.
One of the truest facts of life is you’re still my best friend, through thick and thin, rain and shine. We know the truths of the world, and you know of some of my own truths. And neither of us will go running our mouths, so that’s an added bonus to that fact, hah. I wanna get to know you better. Give me a little time to get to know you better, bud.
You’re way wiser than others give you credit for, don’t let anyone forget it, big guy. I wanna make sure you stay safe out there, even with your lungs fixed now. You’re the soul heir to my dog, after all... Heh heh, no joke, if I die, I’m leaving her to you. It would be comforting to know that my dear Cillie gets to live the rest of her live with long tummy rubs and snacks. But, I have to teach you how to play fetch with her at the very least, she’s not good at playing it alone, and she’ll get fat otherwise.
I like the cut of your jib, Bradley! Ya speak your mind, ya only let yourself get pushed around a little by Tanna, and you play some great music. Can you teach me how to do that sometime? Maybe it’ll make people believe in more of a powerful wizard if I can pull off some of the shit you did on the Arcana Engine and after, heh... But, seriously, I owe a lot to you three. I hope you all are doing well.
You are a tricky little vixen, you know that? All these mind games between us are absolutely insane, but I’m grateful you at least know how to rally people behind you. You’ve always had that power, you just needed the one and resources for it. I know you’re gonna make a happy home up in the Dreaming Valley, and you may even rule with an iron fist. I’m glad you’re living your dream, Tanna. And who knows, maybe one day even I can come live there... I’ve always wanted a house with a shelf. Think you could get something ready for me?
Danny said hi. Can you believe it? He finally said hi, and now I gotta sit on this message like a jackass waiting for you to pop up... Can you pop up again, actually? I’ve been thinking about you lately, and I think there’s signs you should come back now. But, that’s just my opinion... Come back soon, I wanna have another drink.
Still not entirely sure how to feel about you, but you've got a sense of humor, and that's a nice change! Seriously, help me out here, I think most of the group forgot how to laugh at shit and it's turning into a real bummer.
I feel like my previous warnings seem to fall on deaf ears. Some things are better left unsaid, and hell knows prying will get you no where fast. Forget I said anything and let's move on. My business is my own, and I quite like keeping some damn things to myself.
Okay full disclosure I’m not gonna miss how hard you punch, but I’m sure as hell gonna miss you. Seriously, how does one Dragonborn contain so much amazing energy? You’re one of the best people I could have hoped to meet on this journey, and you make me wanna try to be better, in some ways. Maybe you’re living proof I don’t have to be a Viktor to save a town every now and again. I’m not sure, but I miss you already, and hope you’re back to swinging your sword soon. It’s sure you will be, but makes ya look like a slacker if you’re just sitting around till then heh heh.
I hope you were serious about meeting again, you’re so interesting, and fun to talk to at that. You probably were just humoring me at this point, but it was honestly really fun to learn about the stuff in your book. Eh heh, even if that sounds really weird coming from a... Gnome of all things. Let’s meet up again soon, I wanna pick your brain on more stuff!
Fuck, we can’t catch a break, can we? You burn down a house and still the roaches survive. It’s gonna be okay, I promised you it was gonna be fine, and I’m gonna make sure it stays that way. We’re friends till the bitter end now. Don’t you dare forget to contact me, and don’t you dare lose your strength. My name is Popper. I broke chains once, and I’ll do it again and again if it means you get to see the sun everyday.