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II [Video; open to both courts]

[The video feed on the amulet shows Zelos sitting crosslegged on his bed. The room looks to be a rather comfortable room that's given to people of nobility in the Seelie court. Though other than what looks like a small vase of purple flowers on the nightstand, there's not much in the way of personal touches.]

Well what do you know, I've been here almost a month now! Which is a lot longer than I'd like, buuuut from the sounds of how long people get stuck in this place - I probably shouldn't complain too much.

[Though always going to complain some.]

Anyway! Since it seems pretty normal to ask questions on these locket - I thought I'd might as well throw in a few of my own again if there's any kind souls willing to answer! I mean, I always prefer to hear it from a lovely female voice, but don't worry- I can settle. ♥

[He clears his throat. For each number, he makes counts them off on his hand]

1. Just what exactly were those shadowy blob guys? I mean, other than the name I can't say. Any idea just where they came from? Are they like a normal thing in this place? Because seriously, talk about annoying and creepy.

2. Is there anyone who can tell me more about the Shards? Yeah, I already know they're crystals inside us that the courts want to collect- but why? What are they made of? How'd did they get into us? Honestly...any information would be of use.

3. Does anyone know where I can get more hair ties or supplies? Because I'm down to my last tie, and that's a serious problem!

And... [He taps his chin] I think that's it! Huh! I thought there would've been more! Oh well!

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Lawkamercyme. [If she's told you once, she's told you a thousand times, but she doesn't sound at all that exasperated. He did say he couldn't say it, but mostly it's just a reflex and she seems a little distracted, besides.

Where did they come from, indeed?

Oh, right. She's on the network.]

...I dunno, but I want to have a look before I leave. Weird things happen here all the time it seems, but I don't like them in particular.

[Anyway.]

What kind of hair supplies do you need?

Yeah, those guys. [Nope. Not even gonna try the name sorry Flora.] You mean because they were fairy eaters?

[Yeah. He could see why she might take it personally. He wonders if they tried to nom on her too.]

Hair ties, pins, clips- honestly anything that'll keep hair up would be nice.

Well, I can't say I much care about that either, but I'm just [She rubs the back of her head.]...concerned with the timing, perhaps.

[She makes a little face, but is suddenly beaming when he elaborates on hair.]

Ask the court tailors. We have those! They're so amazing. I know you just need things for your hair, but they do fantastic work, besides. But you could ask a servant to fetch you a few things from them, it shouldn't take very long.

Huh? Why the timing? What's that got to do with anything?

[Would there be a better time for shadow blobs to invade and eat little things??]

The court tailors? Hm, alright- someone else mentioned those. I'll check them out.

...It may not have to do with anything, I don't know. I want to look it up to be sure if I can, but I can't say I like that shadow monsters showed up after the stars fell from the sky. That was sort of a big deal, and the monarchs seemed concerned about light being gone from the world. It might have created ideal conditions for the lawkamercyme to manifest. But that's just an idea, I have nothing to substantiate it with right now. It could have all just have been incidental.

[She frowns mildly.]

Stars or not, I don't like not knowing and shadow creatures can be the worst sort of pain to deal with.

[He actually pauses to think at that point]

...No, it makes some kind of sense. [At least, as much sense as this place makes] Those creatures kinda reminded me of the ones you'd find in the Temple of Darkness back home.

I was afraid of that. [Of it making sense, that is.] I'm hoping to be wrong, because those conditions haven't exactly changed, so who knows if they'll just show up again, sometime. If you kept your star, you waived your right to a boon, so they were really important.

Hmm...I could see why. If this place doesn't see the real stars like other worlds, it's possible those fake ones were made to serve as a substitute source for power and protection.

What made them fall in the first place? Does anyone know?

I'm not still not sure...I might have an idea, but uh, that month was...a little hectic. [Which is putting it mildly, so she speaks frankly.] There was a pretty big battle that went on for a few days so I think that might have gotten everyone else's attention for the time being.

[She looks thoughtful, and a little sad.]

They weren't supposed to fall like that, though. I remember. If the situation was so dire, I wish we could have known or told more about what could have happened after the fact, because giving the stars back...could not have been easy for some people, but they might have if they knew more.

[A battle, of course that'd keep everyone's attention. He rubs the side of his forehead a little]

Yeah? That doesn't surprise me they didn't tell you more. The Monarchs sure seem fond of their secrets.

[Just saying man]

But you said you had an idea, right? What is it?

It just seems like...some things could have been handled better. Those stars were alive and in pain at the time, they didn't want to be abandoned.

[She still remembers those dreams and the voices, and for a moment she looks quite upset but she composes herself.]

It might have had to do with the faerie rings. They haven't been here all that long and as they were appearing, that's when the sky started behaving strangely. It seems that the environment is just particularly sensitive to magical shifts and changes in some ways.

[He really would comment on her theory, but he's too distracted by what she said about the stars. Since all he heard before was that they were glowing diamonds]

- Wait. They were alive and in pain? I thought they were like...glowing gemstones. That's what I heard.

[SEE THIS CONCERN ON HIS FACE? BECAUSE ITS SOUNDING REALLY EFFING FAMILIAR TO SOMETHING HE DOES NOT WANT TO SEE.]

[She can see the concern on his face, though.]

They are glowing gemstones, but they were...more than that. They seemed to be fine when they were able to be pulled out of the sky, like they were sleeping. I could feel that they were sleeping. [She sounds weary.] They felt so tired.

But before we could take them, when things weren't quite stable...I had dreams. [And how they hurt.] I don't think it happened to everyone, in fact, I know it didn't. Not everyone can sense these things.

[....]

[There's a pause, before he pinches the bridge of his nose and mutters to himself]

Shit.

Zelos? What's wrong?

[Like, you know, aside from everything she's just said.]

[He gives a little sigh. No need to jump to conclusions right? He just needs to look into it]

...It's nothing.

I was planning to look into other stuff in the library. I can try to keep an eye out for anything about the stars of this world too.

[Flora exhales.

Patiently.]

Zelos, no one could possibly listen to what I've just said, say what you've just said [As in swear--she doesn't do that.], then say "It's nothing" and mean it.

[Like come on now. Of all the things to say. He might as well have said this was gargantuan and extremely worrisome.]

You have an idea of some kind, right? Please.

[He has his secrets, she knows that much, but she can't help but ask. He won't tell her anything he doesn't want to, but she's hoping he'll say something.]

[Damn. Guess that was a big giveaway. He really needs to work on those reactions of his. He used to be so good at keeping his emotions concealed. This is clearly all Lloyd's fault]

[But...she has a point he can't argue with. And it's not really a secret of one of his per say. Just...unpleasant.]

...Fine, I might.

They just...sound like something that's found in my world. It's possible it's not, there's a lot about this world's that's different from Aselia. I need more evidence before I can say be certain.

But if they are what I think they could be, it's...not good.

[Don't blame your boyfriend for everything.

This is a good and fair compromise though and she nods her assent.] I can respect that, especially since I'm not sure about things, myself.

But, here's hoping they're not. I'll probably try and have a look myself before I go, because this will probably bother me a good deal on my trip.

[She's good at compartmentalising when she must, but still.]

It...might perhaps do some good to speak to the monarchs, just to see what they say. They might give you something.

[Even if it's not much, even if it's not enough and may only deepen suspicion.]

Yeah, I hope it's not the case either.

[He pauses at that suggestion, before posing a question]

How do you feel about the monarchs?

[Maaaaaaaaan, okay, it's not that she doesn't want to answer, but this is a hard question.

It's been weighing on her mind.]

...I'm not sure, yet. I believe that they mean well and they don't just rest on their laurels, they fight battles we can't see. And sometimes, sometimes there's a need for secrets, but I wonder if there are things they could perhaps be more forthright with, I don't know. When I last spoke with him, King Ridire seemed...very concerned to me, about the darkness.

[Almost like he knew something might happen.]

But I could be wrong or imagining it. Maybe there's nothing to be wrong about or imagine; there are things that live in shadows--that's just common sense, to me--but not everyone grows up knowing that. Even if they did, a little warning goes a long way.

[She laces her fingers together to try and ground herself.]

I would like to speak to the King again, if I could, because I'm not certain about that either way, and I could be being grossly unfair.

[He listens, putting his hand on his chin]

Hm.

[Did he actually just.

Ex.

Hale.]

Hm?

[Zelos when she called you out for saying "it's nothing" that didn't mean use something that's effectively the same thing.

But, it's a lot to take in maybe he's just weighing it.]

Yes?

[Oh. Did he do something to offend her with the "hm"? He never knows with people gosh]

What? I'm listening.

It's nothing.

[A beat.]

Actually nothing. But yes, that's me, so far. [She sighs gently.] I'm hoping that this trip will somehow provide some insight.

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suddenly priiivate

private!

permaprivate because the usual (we're lazy)

aw yeaaaah

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so so so very sorry

never be sorry

i'm not actually sorry

WELL MAYBE YOU SHOULD BE /sends mixed messages

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still can't believe this shit

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