eachdraidh | VIDEO | 21 NOV. EVENING | OPEN TO BOTH COURTS

[ The message is broadcast twice, from two separate lockets. The background is a small inn near Daonna, Waver is in the forefront, while Kaldur has maps spread out across a table, and is quietly casting on the maps and making frantic annotations. ]

Good evening. As many of you have heard by now, much has been made about the threat of Reynard the Fox at Redgate. Doubtlessly, you’ve also noticed that since that announcement no other word has come out of the fortress. This is, to say the least, very alarming.

[ Kaldur looks up, briefly, to face the camera. ]

I am attempting to scry for the locations of individuals known to be at Redgate or near Redgate at this time, in light of the threat Reynard poses, in hopes that more information can be found.

If they have already engaged Reynard, and are trying to fight him, hopefully, we will be able to find out.

Until then, or until we have direct information from Saralegui himself, I would like to ask that everyone who is intending to lend aid to Redgate gather in Daonna. This gives us all an opportunity to group up, prepare, plan, and present a united front if things are as bad as they seem right now. Whenever we have word, we can act together. If you are en route, come to Daonna. If you are already up the mountains, please return.

I realize that I have no authority to enforce this, but I do ask that you heavily consider this option before forging on ahead.

[ In the background, Kaldur looks as though he is about to curse, and pulls Waver’s attention towards what he has found briefly, before setting at it again, and speaking towards the feed. ]

I also urge those who are heading to Redgate to gather with us, until we gain more information and can adequately prepare for what we will be faced with.

Thank you kindly for your time. If you have any further information on the situation, both Kaldur and myself would appreciate it being shared.

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Berating me, you mean.

Among other things. [ They both enjoy power, having it, and taking it from others.

Also they both share the same winning attitude. ]

You intend to go out there as soon as you can even after you've gathered everyone else in a safe spot, don't you? Just because you have a companion as powerful as Rider at your side doesn't make you invincible.

[But Rin's not a conqueror yet.]

I know I'm not invincible. And I'm terrified of what might be waiting.

[ Give her another year or two of this bullshit. ]

Then don't go.

[That he looks forward to seeing.]

It will depend on who responds to this.

If you're scared, you're only going to get held back by your fears!

So going is utterly pointless for you-!!

If it needs to be done, fear can't be a factor. Who can enter Redgate safely, who has positive relations with those there, all of that. That's the only things we can weigh.

I will strive to find a better candidate, but I can't promise anything, Rin.

I swear you're only doing this to retaliate against me. [ There is no other logical explanation. ]

An army's strategist just doesn't march up to the front line. That's what spies and reports are for!

I'm really not. A spat isn't worth a risk like this one.

[But she's got him there.]

Roles can change if they must. We can only hope there's no need for that.

First of all, in order to qualify for the role of spy, you have to be able to run a few miles on your own without breaking down. [ Waver pls. ]

--Ow.

Did I hit a sore spot there?

You know, after this, if you'd like-? I can always take you running with me.

A little. And I'll likely take you up on that, if you promise to be gentle.

I'm well known for having a good heart and being gentle. It's something of a flaw of mine--didn't you know?

--Rin in this case you'd take every chance to make fun of me for being slow, and you can't deny it.

It's because you're an old man.

You just proved my point.

Then maybe you should listen to me and retire early.

Leave this war. Return to The Barrel and have the battle be fought by those foolish enough to embrace it.

I've already gotten this far. I have to see it through.

[ Now that hurts. ] ...

Rin. We're going to both do things that the other will disagree with. I feel a sense of obligation to Redgate because Alyosha did a lot for me. It's why I'm willing to take risks to help it survive someone I greatly dislike.

You've formed an attachment in a world that isn't necessarily yours and are willing to die for it--for what purpose exactly? Because someone did you a favor or two?

This place survives on favours, Rin, just like Clock Tower. I'm playing their game for now.

Favors to people who come and go without warning.

... it's a terrible risk.

If I don't play, I can't win. If don't play, I don't get to change the game according to my liking.

I need as much a reputation as you do here. This is one step of many.

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