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[graciousness]

[ the voice that can be heard is full of nervousness and skepticism ]

Alright, then. I know this is working, it worked for everyone else, no reason it wouldn't for me - aside for the matter that I do not know what I seem to be doing at all -

[ but then, video! at first you might see only freckles and then she'll step back and you'll see a young woman with dark curls, a purple, flowery dress and one bottom lip that seems to be busied between her teeth. ]

-- Greetings to both courts, I have heard there are two. I hope there are not more and if there are -

[ she might be offending someone. oh no. she'll take a quick yet graceful curtsy ]

to those who can hear - see! me. My name is Gunievere - Gwen, really. of Camelot! I - the fairies -

[ the fairies. this is so unsettling ]

I was told I was brought here to help. I will do all that I can but I - I am but a maidservant. I do not know what I can do, truly but whatever you might need of me, I am in your service.

-- They will send us home when our duties are through, will they not? I have other.

[ erm ]

duties! at home. I am already in the service of a Lady and she might be unsettled with me being gone.

[ and morgana being unsettled is bad news to all ]

--- It's nice to meet you all, I'm certain. Whatever I can do, truly.

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[graciousness]

That sounds simple enough.

[ until she'll make a mistake, sob. ]

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[brainiest]

That's good! I know there's a bit of tension between the courts but... My best friend is in the Unseelie court and I'm a Seelie. It's not as black and white as it seams.

[ Her smile is soft. ]

People are nice here, really. It's - it'll be good.

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[knightscode]

I understand. You may not think I would, but I do. I still remember the Lady Morgana before such things came to pass. I remember her from when I first arrived in Camelot. I do not know what changed her so, but Guinevere -- she is changed. If anyone can call to her heart I know you can, but please. Tread softly. Do not go rushing to her alone and expect her to listen. Her heard has had time to turn against us all, to believe us the enemy. Not only that, she sits in the stronghold of our court's enemies. I will not force you to leave her, but I will ask that you do not endanger yourself.

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[choreographics]

Makes enough sense to me. How can you create the best tools if you don't know how those tools will operate? At least you benefitted from it.

[…and then without even thinking about it--] If you wanted, I bet Lancelot would teach you more, too.

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[graciousness]

Mine as well.

[ said very cheerfully since finally, someone who can understand. ]

My closest friend, Morgana, she's an unseelie and I would never think anything badly of her no matter where she is.

[ and no matter how she changed. ]

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[graciousness]

I promise.

[ she tightens her hand to his own, smiles if only in order to summon an inner sense of optimism which refuses to depart from her despite of it all. ]

I promise I won't. For her sake and yours and our friends'. I do not want to worry anyone.

[ she would put her own sake last. ]

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[graciousness]

Oh -

[ fjkfhjfkfjk ]

I am certain he is probably preoccupied, he has many duties and need some time for his own.

[ also awkwardness since being alone with lancelot and also feelings. ]

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[choreographics]

[Gwen plz. Ryan actually just gives something of a derisive snort.]

I keep telling him to relax and he doesn't listen to me anyway. Besides, he'd probably be happy to help you if you asked. That's…sort of what he does. [A shrug. He's perfectly aware he's making a bunch of assumptions without sharing details, but it's also in the thought that everyone should learn to defend themselves and Lancelot's clearly the best teacher. Clearly.]

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[graciousness]

I - suppose that's true. Does he -

[ it'll sound weird but she's so unused to it ]

He trains women as well as men?

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[plantboy]

It's more than flowers that I deal with, but I've never met a flower that could compare to you.

Wars are easier to start then end, unfortunately. I know an empire at word just to keep their people busy. I fear there's not much difference here.

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[graciousness]

That's - very kind.

[ in a funnily sweet sort of way. ]

I will hope - still - that it might be different. for us.

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[choreographics]

[…that is a weird question, but he just rolls with it.]

He trains anybody who wants to learn. [Oh...wait.] That doesn't happen in Camelot, does it.

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[brainiest]

I think I've heard her name. I'm not sure we've ever met, though.

[ She frowns, trying to think -- but the name doesn't bring up a face. ]

I'm sure you can meet somewhere neutral.

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[graciousness]

I suppose the first thing I would need is a map.

[ having no clue where she's going is probably a problem. ]

Is there - a library here? or a study? are we allowed - ?

[ you found who to ask, gwen. ]

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[graciousness]

-- No.

[ she smiles a bit ]

women are not truly supposed to - learn such things.

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[choreographics]

For a long time in our world, there was a lot women weren't supposed to or couldn't do either. I mean this was all way before I was born but. [He just sort waves a hand. He's learned enough about women's suffrage and women's rights from Taylor to last him a lifetime.] Kind of more reason to take the opportunity here, don't you think?

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[graciousness]

Yes.

[ definitely nodding ]

I suppose that if we must fight a war than the women should have a right to try and defend themselves as much as the men do.

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[rube]

That's right.

[he shrugs. it's certainly hard to process, and he doesn't approve of it, but it's tolerable so long as he isn't forced to do harm.]

They're tellin' us if we help, we go home. Ain't much to it, but lots of people'll do whatever it takes.

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[graciousness]

I understand.

[ she'd like to think that there are some things she won't do, not even for home but the idea of staying here forever is honestly a frightening one. ]

I suppose we have little choice but to trust their word.

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[plantboy]

I speak only the truth that my eyes see. Truly, I think any flower in your presence would turn to look at you to catch a glimpse of the sun.

[He speaks lightly enough. Earnest, but more playful than serious at the moment. Briar doesn't mind saying nice things to pretty ladies just to say them.]

Here's to your hope meaning more than any wars set before us. I've given up hoping such things, but that hardly means you shouldn't. It could be just what is needed.

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[bolincredible]

[ His expression softens a little at that. ]

Thanks. Same to you. I mean, it can get pretty tough to be here, I won't lie. I think that's just kinda how it is? [ Everyone in the world will just go grey early, obviously. ] And not that it's not good to remember things get pretty serious around here or anything. Because that's probably super important to keep in mind. But it helps a lot not to let it get you down! You'll probably get to see some great stuff and meet some people you never would've thought about back home! And the animals are crazy.

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[knightscode]

[ Much better. When her hands tighten to his he squeezes them back in turn, allowing himself the tiniest of smiles. A glimmer of hope despite everything. ]

I have missed you, Guinevere. I know it is -- it is far from ideal, to be here. It is dangerous. Confusing. I would not wish it upon you, if I had the choice to return you I would. Yet I am glad of your company all the same, selfish as it is.

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[rube]

No. We got a choice. I ain't gonna trust them 'til they give us a better way to get home.

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[graciousness]

[ oh my gosh fkjhfjfkhf ]

Thank you I -

[ she'll curtsy as a gesture of gratitude fkjhfjf ]

I hope we can somehow restore that hope. Hope is very important, especially in times like these.

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[graciousness]

[ she smiles ]

we will keep each other strong in times of difficulty. It's what friends do, isn't it? they're there to lift each other's spirit.

[ a pause though ]

the animals?