forgeabettertomorrow[As the feed switches on, it's clear from the sounds and the open sky that this communication is coming from the deck of a ship. It's a warm day in Heropa and the skies are clear. There's the sound of movement off camera, and Darin wanders on deck, carrying some crates of supplies.]
[He sets them down and sits on them, wiping some sweat from his brow before clearing his throat.]
Hey guys. Bet a lot of you have noticed that I haven't been around for awhile now. Well...a lot's happened. Not gonna go too into the details here, but the long and short of it is...well...
I'm gonna be leaving for awhile.
Now before y'all get all riled up, I'm not getting Ported out or anything like that. I'm staying in this world, but I need some time to figure some stuff out. Which is why I'm gonna take this here ship of mine and go on a bit of a world tour.
Well...maybe not a world tour but...whatever! I'll figure it out as I go!
I'm not resigning my post from Aegis, but I know you guys can handle my work while I get myself sorted. Pidge? Peridot? The Forge is all yours. Allura has the keys and will be by to work there too. Don't do anything I wouldn't do.
... ... ...
Nah, nevermind, we all know there's nothing I wouldn't try. Go nuts! Have fun!
Anyway...I know this is sudden, but I really feel like this is something I've gotta do. For the sake of myself and for everyone I care about.
I'll be leaving in about a day or two so...if anyone wants to swing by the docks...
Look for the ship called the Far Off Promise.
And for everyone else? This ain't a good bye! Just keep your eyes peeled on the horizon and I'll be back in no time!
[He steps forward to shut off the recording but pauses.]
Oh, and Guzma? Don't think I've forgotten. If you're ready to finish this, you know where to find me.
[And with that, the feed cuts.]