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[ when the locket flicks on, it looks as though Teresa might be alone, but her attention moves to her right almost immediately after the video feed starts, like she's wary to have her attention diverted for even a little bit. she's worrying, yes. in a Teresa way. which means she mostly just looks really annoyed. ]

We've all seen the last few transmissions over this network, right? We've all seen it, and we've all been told to be on our guard, but has anyone actually killed one of these things yet? Do we even know how? Or are we expected to swing a sword and hope for the best? [ h u f f ]

[Effy prides herself in everything she does, but if there’s one thing she’s best at, it’s hiding her problems. when Teresa looks off screen, she slides into view with a smile.]

Don’t think swords are going to do much. [if anything.] Got to be another way. Maybe light?

[she arches a brow at Teresa, as though that would be the most helpful (and obvious) solution. they are shadow dogs.]

[ Teresa’s expression doesn’t exactly turn sour, but- ] So... Magic, basically. We should be using magic. [ which she doesn’t have. which obviously bothers her. can’t they just punch these things in the face? she doesn’t mind punching things in the face. especially when they made a point to hurt someone she gives a crap about. ] Okay, let’s work with that, then. We need a plan. With- magic, I guess.

Yes. [she gets it. magic.] Magic. I’m sure someone’s got an idea how to use it. Wizards. Magic users. Anything. The dogs need to go.

[Effy is 100% done with dealing with the dogs, so she really doesn’t want any more contact with them. which is why it’s important someone else deals with it.]

So, who’s ready to make a plan?

(ooc: green is teresa & black is effy! )

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[she doesn't want to face her fears she wants to find ways around facing her fears. she doesn't really know ... how to, anyway. it's a weakness. facing her fears is a total weakness, which makes it hard for her to actually ... go through with killing a shadow dog thing.]

Any other advice?

[He had plenty of advice, but it was the kind that made people hang up on him.]

Do not hinder those that can fight. Their efforts to protect you will only get them killed. Stay hidden, or escape on your own.

[goddammit javik.]

Should really get some invisibility skill or something. [she lets out a chuckle,]

[wait, now that she's thinking about it...]

Think that's possible?

[He shrugged, briefly turning his attention to something shuffling around nearby. Apparently it wasn't anything to worry about, since he looked back to the locket.]

Should your actions gain the favor of the monarchs, ask for such powers as a boon. Or, speak to the human woman called Ariadne. She was granted the power to move through shadows.

I've met her. Seemed okay.

[after she got over the whole "oh, you destroyed most of the station and also killed some people" bit.]

Dunno about asking them for something like that. Rather stick to things that don't totally fuck with magic.

You will not find technology here that allows you to become invisible.

[He was going to be forever bitter about the primitive state of affairs when it came to the Drabwurld. At least he was half an inch closer to accepting magic as an explanation than when he'd first come here.]

I do not trust the monarchs or most of their gifts. If they give you a weapon, however, take it.

I know.

[her tone suggests that she's sick of him talking to her as though she wouldn't know things. she wants him to get off his high horse.]

I'd take it long as it worked. They've got weapons around for people anyway, though. Don't need something special.

[He knows that tone well. Unfortunately, he wasn't coming down anytime soon.]

Then continue training. I do not know if the Brucolac is a satisfactory teacher, but he knows how to fight to win.

He's dangerous. That's good.

[for her, most of the time.]

What about you?

I am Vengeance. I will not stop until I see my enemy utterly destroyed.

[100% serious. She could even hear the capital V.]

[she is rubbing her temple, javik. you have driven her that far.]

Oh my god. Why not help, then?

I am not out in the middle of La Llorona because I enjoy the forest, human. I have been killing the beasts since they first arrived.

[And chasing after his horse than ran away when the first dog appeared. Not a great start.]

No. I mean help the people who can't fight like you.

You would slow me down. The more I kill out here, the fewer there are to threaten the castle itself.

[Basically, let the soldiers fight without worrying about civilians getting in the way.]

What about the ones that get past you?

Then you must fight them, or die.

[And they were right back at square one. Sure, the court had other defenses, but nothing was foolproof.]

Thanks for caring.

[he's a real pal.]

[He's a real charmer at parties.]

It is not my purpose to care. If you survive the dogs, continue your training.

Bet you do, peacock. [care, that is.]

[never letting that one down.]

Be sure to let you know I'm still alive, yeah?

Your silence is equally acceptable.

[RUDE.]

So is yours.

[RIGHT BACK AT U]

Then we are in agreement.

[Predictably, he snapped the locket shut. Hopefully that was the last he'd hear of her for awhile, ~~said the guy that responded in the first place~~.]

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