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[scorchedchivalry]

For those that have unearthed remains at the behest of the Black Shuck, if you have come across those of the Seelie, I will be venturing to Caer Gleam to return them upon the evening of the Seventh. I am willing to transport those of any who can bring them to me in Daonna before my departure to the Seelie stronghold.

Should you do so, I will ensure that the Seelie are aware of whom among us honored their dead. [Since honor was a huge deal to the Seelie.]

I would appreciate being contacted beforehand so I can prepare.

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[dragmire]

I will. And what of you, Saber? It has been a month now since you came to this land. What compels you now to perform this unpleasant task?

[scorchedchivalry]

Curiosity and assessment. What better opportunity to get insight into the workings of the Seelie than through a gesture their code should dictate they honor?

And I would like to look upon Caer Glaem with my own eyes.

[dragmire]

Tis a magnificent castle. You shan't be disappointed in seeing it. A far prettier thing than where our own queen dwells.

[scorchedchivalry]

The light always seems prettier when compared to the dark. I expect it will be similar to the castle I grew up in the shadow of.

[dragmire]

[A soft chuckle.] Queen Solais said the very same to me at Samhain. I did not know whether to be flattered or offended.

[scorchedchivalry]

I would accept it as a compliment. It means she is well aware of how ugly the light can be when there is nothing to draw the eye away from it.

[dragmire]

True. Yet I have found that darkness isn't plagued by this same flaw. Pure darkness is neither beautiful nor ugly, but simply is. Have you ever experienced it, Saber?

[scorchedchivalry]

True darkness? Indeed, I have.

[dragmire]

Magnificent and despairing all at once. Much like our Queen. Did you have chance to meet her?

[scorchedchivalry]

[Oh, she knew despair well. She very, very well.]

I have spoken with her over the locket, but I have yet to speak with her in person.

[dragmire]

She makes for quite the different creature in person. Perhaps you will have your chance in the future. [A pause.] What business brings you to Daonna?

[scorchedchivalry]

I am on my way back from Redgate. There had been plenty of bones to collect there.

[dragmire]

How fares the city? After suffering the dragon's escape and the death of Lady Alyosha, the city has endured much of late.

[scorchedchivalry]

It is in the process of rebuilding and quite supportive of the Unseelie for reasons I am certain you can ascertain. I believe they will accept the new lord if he presents himself well.

They need leadership. They need closure.

[dragmire]

I admit, his name is of some familiarity to me. What is your opinion of this Saralegui?

[He's very young and that gives Ganondorf reason to be skeptical.]

[scorchedchivalry]

He is young, but he is also skilled. A meticulous man. There is a lot of potential in him. And he has strong allies, not all of them known to the common eye.

[He was around the age Saber was when she took up the crown, so his age is not much of a concern for her.]

[dragmire]

[He had been born a king, in a divine occurrence that unmistakably singled him out for greatness. Age ought not be a concern for him, but he'd need reason first to see if this boy might prove naive and inexperienced.]

A reasonable assessment. It will be difficult work, replacing Lady Alyosha. She was much beloved by her people not just as a leader, but as a hero and builder as well. The toymakers carved toys in her honor. I collected one for myself when I was there.

[scorchedchivalry]

He is smart enough to realize that he cannot replace her. From what I have heard regarding her - as I never had the pleasure of meeting her - no one would be capable of replacing her. He will not try. He will build something new, honoring her as he can along the way.

As he should.

[dragmire]

You seem so certain of that quality. Do you hail from the same land?

[scorchedchivalry]

We are not, but I have spent several weeks in his company. He considers me a friend, and I am not typically silent on matters I feel need to be addressed when it comes to friends.

[And Saralegui can't afford to not sway the people of Redgate to his side. Saber was well aware of what the stakes were.]

[dragmire]

So you have his ear. He must value your advice to keep you so close.

[scorchedchivalry]

I have a lot of experience.

[dragmire]

I imagine you must, given your experiences. [He pauses, then decides there is something he is more curious about.] Before, when we first met, you spoke of a war for a Holy Grail. By now you must be aware that you are not the only one present who has experienced that conflict.

[scorchedchivalry]

I am aware of all brought here that have fought at some point in either the Fourth or the Fifth Holy Grail War.

[dragmire]

The Berseker and Iskander seem good and solid men. Even the Lancer seems capable, though he fights for the Seelie. Had I been faster, I might have bested him.

[Ganondorf had not lost that fight, but he'd been unable to finish it. That still bruised his pride.]