Video; Dec 3rd; both courts

[cagedinflesh]

Good day.

I'm afraid a mistake has been made. As I understand it, it's the Seelie court which should seek my loyalty, and yet I have found myself among the Unseelie. I intend no offence to members of either court, nor disloyalty to the court I have been placed with, yet it is a perplexity. Simply put, I am left to wonder if this was indeed the intent and there has been no confusion, or if my own confusion is sound. It's...troubling, for reasons I apologise for not detailing.

Similarly, I'm looking for a friend, most likely among the Seelie, if present. He's about seventeen, Japanese, and you'll know him for a foolish innocence and investment in justice. Better still, being terribly easily flustered.

[Giving a name would be better, and it does make it apparent this friend is his Master, to anyone in the know, but it is still even just a little bit safer to keep Tatsumi's name secret. He can't jeopardise the boy's safety.]

Ah, one more thing. I'm a doctor, therefore if anyone is ever in need of medical attention, I am always available, particularly for those outside the courts who may not have access to their infirmaries. I should note, however, my practice may not be up-to-date for some. Although I do promise I don't suck. [He laughs lightly.] -That's right, a name would be helpful, wouldn't it? I suppose it's best to continue with Berserker for now, although I am aware there is another by the name. If that name holds meaning to you, I believe it's important we speak. Perhaps more privately.

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[notyetlegend]

A few of us in th' Unseelie aren't exactly happy tae be here either.

[Maybe this should be private, but she's not one to keep her feelings to herself. Merida purses her lips together, pausing in cleaning her sword. As it's unsheathed, she's in full armor, though for the moment while she's on the locket, she'll put it away, armor disappearing.]

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[individualist]

[hey friend]

Is there something wrong with Unseelie, Berserker?

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[liven]

Don't be ridiculous.

[ This has to be the other one. She really does prefer the one she met first, so far. ]

Why would you think you belong there over here?

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[cagedinflesh]

[Disappearing armour - is that something to do with the Drabwurld itself or...? He might think Servant, but then, she would have said something about it, as was his request. Or should have, anyway!]

Well, it is not particularly for being unhappy, exactly. Although...well, yes, in certain cultural backgrounds it would be frowned upon, and that is certainly a worry.

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[cagedinflesh]

No, not really! At least, I wouldn't say anything is inherently wrong about the court itself. Merely a personal...quibble.

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[cagedinflesh]

[He pauses for a moment. That girl, what was her name? How rude it is that he seems to have forgotten. But then, that should be Hyde's fault instead.]

For being more suited to the ideals. Order and chivalry, laws and regulations. Those ideals are mine as well, something I have always devoted myself to.

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[liven]

You know very well why you're here over there, I should think.

[ Supposedly he's not unaware, anyway. ]

Chivalry. Silly human rules of conduct. Right? Why follow those?

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[notyetlegend]

Either way you put it.

[His name doesn't hold any meaning to her, though she's heard of berserkers before. The Dingwall clan was mostly famous for having berserker blood, so she's only mildly intrigued by his name. Still, she hums a little, tilting her head.]

Mam told me about faeries when I was a wee lass. Seelie or Unseelie, both are as bad as th' other.

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[scorchedchivalry]

I doubt there is a mistake.

[Says one who looks an awful lot like a young man riding through the woods. Saber had forgone her black dress and clothed herself in male clothing for the White Hart's hunt.]

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[cagedinflesh]

...That should have no bearing on my own suitability. Or at least, my own qualities should outweigh those.

[It wouldn't be correct to say they're not the same person, but still, he is more Jekyll than Hyde, isn't he?]

Yes, rules of conduct is exactly the way to put it. Propriety keeps societies alive, it does good for all people. I conduct myself so for it is the right thing to do.

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[liven]

Why?

[ Do explain!!! But she shrugs at the next part. ]

I doubt it's a requirement to have none of that to be here. I don't think it really matters which "here" you're in. It's rather ridiculous to complain about such a thing in such a manner, because of that.

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[cagedinflesh]

[What a hostile answer. Does he know this person? The 'young man' certainly has some familiarity about him. But it's no one he knew in life, and as for Servants... Well, Jekyll hardly recalls how those few he has come across have looked. That was Hyde, after all. And not only that, but the fog of Mad Enhancement. So for a moment, he can only regard Saber with a curious look.]

I beg your pardon for saying so, sir, but for what reason do you draw such a conclusion?

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[cagedinflesh]

Do such creatures and magic exist, where you come from? I had only heard of fairies in stories, as a child, largely.

[Though there is of course classic literature and theatre, for the adults. And magic is a different story entirely.]

[individualist]

Maybe you belong and you just don't know it.

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[notyetlegend]

There's a witch that lives in a cottage in th' woods past th' stone circle, an' I've seen will o th' wisps once or twice in my life.

[She pauses.]

There's also a demon bear that's been hauntin' th' lands since before I was born, though I only recently found out he wasn't always a bear.

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[cagedinflesh]

You mistake my intent. I do not mean to complain, only to be certain there has been no mistake. To be frank, as it stands I have no intention to fight for either court. Certainly most should hold mingling ideals, but you see, mine are particularly strong.

As to your question, I am more myself than him.

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[liven]

I have met very few who have professed a desire to fight this war for them.

[ So she's not really questioning that part, as such. Just why it matters where he ended up, although this answer is enough to explain it. ]

So you're concerned about being here because you think your other half belongs here more, and you do not like that that consideration won out in your placement. That's acceptable.

[ more so than complaining ]

[cagedinflesh]

That...might be the case, in a sense. However, those things I am entirely aware of, yet they should certainly be outweighed. I am aware of what and who I am, so it cannot be that I simply don't realise.

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[nottame]

[A buoyant, youthful voice.]

Uhm -- we don't seek them at all, though, do we? -- They seek us, and that's why... well, all of us are here! Isn't it?

[The pup on the feed cocks his head. The background fits the face displayed - background of branches of trees in a sunny wood someplace/ Mouth isn't moving to the words,nwhich continue ambling a bit, rasping and going airy out of seeking curiosity.]

I've met plenty of nice Unseelie, though... Um. What's the problem with you being "there"? Uhh - do you have friends here? I mean like - in the Seelie! ...Or something like that.

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[cagedinflesh]

How fascinating! Then, those magical creatures are largely dangerous, or even 'evil' beings? I suppose you must then be well prepared for this place. That's some luck.

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[cagedinflesh]

Precisely. I do not wish to be held to the same standards as he, or at all associated, though certainly in some ways I must. Rather, why should his qualities be taken into greater consideration than my own? He is the parasite, not I.

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[liven]

He was interesting to talk to.

[ That is to say that she liked him just fine, haha... ]

How is he a parasite, Berserker?

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[notyetlegend]

Well, we've always considered Mor'du dangerous. My father's taken him on before an' lost his leg for it.

[Protecting his young wife and child but still.]

Will o th' wisps supposedly lead you to your fate an' some of th' ones here led me out of La Llorona when I was on a quest. [Merida shrugs.] I've been taught sword an' bow fightin' since I was a wee lass, so I suppose I'm prepared.

[Though the fear dogs had thrown her off by miles.]

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[cagedinflesh]

[-Is that a wolf? His eyes widen momentarily, but then, Jekyll shouldn't be at all surprised, considering the place.]

Certainly they do. Otherwise, so few would come. Moreover those who did would be a certain breed of... [He would say 'man' or 'person', but...] being. Likely more inclined to the Unseelie. Which, to be sure, there is nothing inherently malign about the Unseelie. As you say, many are good and kind people. I do indeed have friends in the Seelie court, at least one, though I worry another I am meant to protect may be there, or very well could, someday.

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[cagedinflesh]

It was myself and myself alone for the better part of a lifetime, before a severe mistake on my part gave life to him. He exists only within me, stealing what he requires to survive. Lying dormant in fear, whether of myself, or others. That is certainly a parasite's existence. Moreover, I would advise you against associating with him. Both for your own sake and mine.