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[ Everyone should prefer Anderson to Shakespeare even if they're both insufferable. ]
Hm? What did you receive?
Hm? What did you receive?
Something to do with loss. Forgive my vagueness, but it isn't a particularly kind effect.
[ yeah it's 'interesting.' ]
I'd assume you received something as well, though I don't expect you to share the details.
Still, it's strange to me that we might receive these things on top of someone's death. It's certainly inviting more chaos.
I'd assume you received something as well, though I don't expect you to share the details.
Still, it's strange to me that we might receive these things on top of someone's death. It's certainly inviting more chaos.
I took care of diplomatic and military matters at my Citadel, and was tasked with protecting it. As we were not officially associated with any military, at times I was tasked with overseeing treaties and the like.
[ it's a practiced response, a little political. ]
I do not think of it as a glamorous position, and I did leave it behind eventually, but many would consider it an honor.
[ it's a practiced response, a little political. ]
I do not think of it as a glamorous position, and I did leave it behind eventually, but many would consider it an honor.
The detail is that it's different. Something to do with aspects.
With how much this group has made a mess of this place, we're all going to be messed with.
With how much this group has made a mess of this place, we're all going to be messed with.
You sound as if you don't.
[ Medb almost sounds amused, but she's still more curious than anything else.
Even if there are many other things packed in that anything else. ]
What made you leave?
[ Medb almost sounds amused, but she's still more curious than anything else.
Even if there are many other things packed in that anything else. ]
What made you leave?
[ Brooding in the planetarium isn't going to help, you know>
If Vira is sitting, Medb will sit down right next to her. If she's standing, Medb will just come up to her side. ]
How disappointed are you?
If Vira is sitting, Medb will sit down right next to her. If she's standing, Medb will just come up to her side. ]
How disappointed are you?
[ she's sitting, and yes, brooding a bit. she doesn't look wrought or deeply upset, but... she does narrow her eyes. ]
I'm disappointed that we've been made fools of. And that I didn't catch whatever it is that threatens us.
I'm disappointed that we've been made fools of. And that I didn't catch whatever it is that threatens us.
[ MY QUESTION MARK
She nods. ]
It'd be nice to confirm who the culprit is. Whatever "justice" awaits, if it's not up to anyone's standards, at least then, we could go from there.
She nods. ]
It'd be nice to confirm who the culprit is. Whatever "justice" awaits, if it's not up to anyone's standards, at least then, we could go from there.
[ ara your question mark... ]
I believed if we caught the culprit, we'd be able to glean answers of their motivations from then, no matter how simple they may have been.
[ 'justice' wouldn't bring clarity, but perhaps it could explain motive. she pulls her knees closer to her chest, frowning. ]
Instead, this is more complicated than I thought.
I believed if we caught the culprit, we'd be able to glean answers of their motivations from then, no matter how simple they may have been.
[ 'justice' wouldn't bring clarity, but perhaps it could explain motive. she pulls her knees closer to her chest, frowning. ]
Instead, this is more complicated than I thought.
We all want something here. That's the baseline motive, but if they've been given further incentive... it'd be nice to know.
[ How much would you murder for? For a cornchip? For a life? For a kingdom? All good things to know. ]
You didn't think we'd get it wrong. Even if there's barely forty of us here, there is a lot that can complicate with just that many people.
[ stares (you voice) bleakly at chaldea ]
[ How much would you murder for? For a cornchip? For a life? For a kingdom? All good things to know. ]
You didn't think we'd get it wrong. Even if there's barely forty of us here, there is a lot that can complicate with just that many people.
[ stares (you voice) bleakly at chaldea ]
Mm, I wouldn't put anyone here above murder. We've all accepted the terms of being here based on selfish desire.
[ and that's fine. she expected that—she did think it'd turn to killing eventually. ]
Still, it means someone out there either knew more than we did, or that something else is at play. I can't help but think there's something I'm missing—as you say, some complicating factor.
[ and that's fine. she expected that—she did think it'd turn to killing eventually. ]
Still, it means someone out there either knew more than we did, or that something else is at play. I can't help but think there's something I'm missing—as you say, some complicating factor.
We all wouldn't have voted for someone we didn't think was guilty, so you aren't the only one who feels that way.
[ If they aren't missing a puzzle piece, they are missing the place it fits into. That's the vibe Medb has about the trial and its results. ]
If we don't find all the parameters of this competition, we'll all lose in some way even if we win.
[ If they aren't missing a puzzle piece, they are missing the place it fits into. That's the vibe Medb has about the trial and its results. ]
If we don't find all the parameters of this competition, we'll all lose in some way even if we win.
[ she nods, turning her gaze to medb. ]
Those are my feelings as well. It's difficult to find victory in unknown terrain—one could do everything wrong without even realizing.
[ is there a better way to indulge? is it that simple? ]
I cannot say I'm one to accept defeat easily in general.
Those are my feelings as well. It's difficult to find victory in unknown terrain—one could do everything wrong without even realizing.
[ is there a better way to indulge? is it that simple? ]
I cannot say I'm one to accept defeat easily in general.
Neither am I. I hate losing. It's a humiliation I won't forget.
[ There aren't many things Medb hates more than losing because it takes a lot to make her feel like she lost. ]
This just means we'll have to find out all we can, hm?
[ There aren't many things Medb hates more than losing because it takes a lot to make her feel like she lost. ]
This just means we'll have to find out all we can, hm?
That was more than I expected you to share, to be honest. Thank you—it's helpful to know.
Do you suppose people will end up using these abilities against each other en masse?
Do you suppose people will end up using these abilities against each other en masse?
[ vira isn't a fan either—she believes in her own capabilities, not one who's found her footing in this world through demureness. ]
Indeed.
[ at the very least, there are other such strong-willed people here. which also makes them threats, but useful as well. ]
I do not plan to show quarter to those that threaten my place here. I'm willing to share victory—but I will not relinquish it entirely.
Indeed.
[ at the very least, there are other such strong-willed people here. which also makes them threats, but useful as well. ]
I do not plan to show quarter to those that threaten my place here. I'm willing to share victory—but I will not relinquish it entirely.
[ she considers for a moment before smiling. ]
I did not hate my duties, but in the end, I prioritized love.
[ her position was fine—the work she accomplished was more than adequate. still, power was never the most important thing to her. ]
I did not hate my duties, but in the end, I prioritized love.
[ her position was fine—the work she accomplished was more than adequate. still, power was never the most important thing to her. ]
A queen is generous to those she favors.♡
Yes. I have no doubt in my mind. Someone was ready to take a life. What's to stop someone else from inflicting a curse on someone else?
[ Not when the probability that they're all here for some selfish wish is high. ]
Yes. I have no doubt in my mind. Someone was ready to take a life. What's to stop someone else from inflicting a curse on someone else?
[ Not when the probability that they're all here for some selfish wish is high. ]
[ She smiles. ]
You'll find likeminded people here. Unless someone's wish is to be able to die, I doubt anyone here won't go down fighting.
[ Medb has always gone down fighting (except the day she died the first time). ]
You'll find likeminded people here. Unless someone's wish is to be able to die, I doubt anyone here won't go down fighting.
[ Medb has always gone down fighting (except the day she died the first time). ]
Love?
[ She laughs and leans closer. Is it time to gossip? There is no better time than Saturday...1 instead of Saturday...2! ]
Tell me more.
[ She laughs and leans closer. Is it time to gossip? There is no better time than Saturday...1 instead of Saturday...2! ]
Tell me more.
[ she lets the sharp edge of her conviction soften a little at that, smiling too. ]
Then I hope you will not mind if we fight together, Your Majesty.
Then I hope you will not mind if we fight together, Your Majesty.
I was presented with the option to stay and tend to the citadel, or follow someone I love very dearly on their journey through the skies. In such a situation, what could I do but listen to my heart?
[ she doesn't sound ashamed. others can crave status, but she knows what she wants more than that. it's simply a matter of priority. ]
Would you consider yourself a romantic?
[ she doesn't sound ashamed. others can crave status, but she knows what she wants more than that. it's simply a matter of priority. ]
Would you consider yourself a romantic?
[ There's something about Medb's smile that becomes more tender. She reaches over to brush her finger's lightly across Vira's cheek. ]
Of course not. I'd love it if someone like you would be by my side.
Of course not. I'd love it if someone like you would be by my side.
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