Dated Nov 20th in the late evening - Closed to Seelie - Video

[athousandcurses]

I do not know many of you, but I feel it important to warn you of the Unseelie movements I have been investigating. There is an army approaching Cothromach. They passed by Nimh Gleanne about a week ago by my count, but I am not very good at telling these things. There is a branch of that army also moving east from my location, and if I am reading the map right, it is to the Cathraon Plains they go.

...

Or it might be the place to the south of the plains.

I... am rather lost.

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[athousandcurses]

That is not what the rumors have been saying, but I will leave it to you. I am sure there are many things I have missed.

Audio;

[red_branch]

Either way, I still gotta go look. If you're incorrect, there are still things I can find out.

Ahhh--while I'm at it. What's your husband up to, that his wife's doing scouting work?

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[athousandcurses]

[Grainne makes a somewhat pinched expression.]

He swore to train some people at Cothromach.

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[red_branch]

[He tried to sound neutral, at least.]

Ahhh. So, that's what he's up to. Say--want to go visit him?

[athousandcurses]

I do not want to bother him when he is training. I will only be a distraction.

[red_branch]

[He wanted to call this woman a dunce, but--damn it all. He would always hold his tongue with Princesses and Queens. Instead, the sound of his gritted teeth would have to suffice.]

Please, reconsider your words, Princess. I have issue with them.

[athousandcurses]

[Grainne folds her arms, which shifts the video a little. He doesn't understand.]

I have already spoken with him. He said he would be already on the way except that he swore himself to the training. It is better to go to Caer Glaem and wait.

[And if Grainne doesn't sound unhappy about that, she'd be a purple hog-monkey.]

[red_branch]

[Grainne's obsession with poorly painted homunculi would be the end of her.]

That's your irritation talkin', Princess.

That said--I could actively track you both if I wanted. Forcing you two together would take me minimal effort.

[athousandcurses]

Seeing you pitted against him would be of the utmost fascination indeed.

[A little bit of worry crosses her face.]

Would you talk to him?

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[red_branch]

I shouldn't. I've already told that guy what I thought he should do and he made his case.

[At that rate, he was certain Grainne would just have to undress herself in front of Diarmuid to get a point across.

Though--wait. This was a woman who wasn't quite a newlywed, anymore. Maybe her imagination had slowed over time.]

Seein' as I can't seduce that guy-- [He could.]--you've got to think of a grand gesture of your own.

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[athousandcurses]

[Grainne's face instantly turned beet red, and she stammered for a bit. Unfortunate that this is video...]

I... wha... you...

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN TELLING HIM?!

[When in doubt, blame it on the Lancers.]

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[red_branch]

[A good thing he couldn't be seen.

He was genuinely surprised.]

Ahhh? Nothing major. Should I be?

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[athousandcurses]

Wha-

NO, you most certainly should not be seducing my husband!!

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[red_branch]

Oi. Have I been so bad that youldn't tell that was a joke?

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[athousandcurses]

[Grainne is just going to sit here burying her face in her hands for the rest of the day now.]

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[red_branch]

Good grief, Princess. This is why Princesses need maids.

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[athousandcurses]

[This reply is muffled, considering that her hands are still covering her face.]

I did not suspect you enjoyed the company of men... why do I need a maid?

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[red_branch]

I'm tellin' you--that was a joke!

[His mouth was agape.]

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[athousandcurses]

[Peeking out at her locket, she gave it a calculating look.]

You're rather adamant... a little too adamant. You are not one of those warriors that does and just denies it, are you? There is no shame, you know.

[She shakes her head, taking her hands away now. There's a few spots of tear trails~]

That is not important. You should look into the trail of the army. An experienced warrior will be able to tell better than me...

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[red_branch]

Guh... [He was definitely regretting trying to help those two out, suddenly.]

Get off the topic, already. I can't be to blame for proportions blown beyond their capacity.

[And, really--] That aside, I'm already on my way in the direction of Cathraon. Won't take me long, alright?

[athousandcurses]

That's right... you move faster than normal people, don't you? I wish you luck.

[red_branch]

I'm gettin' the impression you're takin' this out on me, Princess.

[athousandcurses]

[Now all Grainne is is confused.]

Taking what out?

[red_branch]

Tcch. Nevermind, nevermind. Just be sure to get ready in case I change my mind.

[athousandcurses]

I have no idea what you are talking about...

[red_branch]

Ahhh, forget it, forget it...

[athousandcurses]

[Squint.]

You are certainly one of the strangest people I know, Lord Hound.