[Video] First Rebellion - To Both Courts

[borntorebel]

[Pissed would be an understatement for what it is that Leia Organa currently feels. But, a lifetime of training and lack of visible irritants leaves her at least looking calm. She's been here long enough to have watched the goings-on through the strange little lockets and her quiet observations to get a feel for the place, mostly. And she feels confident enough to address the other residents of the strange world.]

I would like to thank our hosts for the lovely accommodations and food. Also, the change of clothes left in the closet of my new room fit perfectly.

[If sarcasm was an Olympic sport, Leia would win gold every time.]

However, the minor detail of being taken against my will to fight in a war I understand nothing about against others in a similar situation as myself hardly sits well with me. And from what I can tell from my observations, many others feel the same way. Sitting here and berating the rulers of both courts seems like a true waste of time, and so does demanding that I be returned to my own world, despite what important things I am needed for.

If you think that I will just lay down and accept this as a permanent situation, you are sadly mistaken. I won't fight for your cause because you think I must. I will fight against this form of...slavery with every drop of blood in my body.

To those like-minded, know that I will ally with you, no matter what "court" you happen to be a member of at present.

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Video | 1/2 | I am breaking my finals-studying for you

[wallhanging]

[ Han doesn't believe it. He can't believe it. Last time he saw Leia...

And then the visions, the nightmares that those fear-creatures had brought. He can't believe it. Doesn't believe it. It's like a punch to the gut, that thought that Leia is here, that Leia will have to deal with all this ridiculous nonsense. (That Leia is safe. From the Empire. From Vader.)

But she opens that mouth of hers and. Yeah. There is no way in the cosmos it's anyone else. ]

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[wallhanging]

[ He turns the feed on with something a smirk, leaning against the wall in some dark corner, and using everything in his power to hide the overwhelming relief that is streaming through him right now. ]

Always bein' inflamatory, your Worshipfulness. Don't you think you've got enough rulers gunning after you already?

[ It's teasing, but he can't fully hide the genuine nature to the smile creeping across his face. ]

why are you not studying? ♥

[borntorebel]

[That voice. That infuriatingly familiar smirk. It's insane how much she's missed him in the last year. Luckily, she's already seated or she'd probably fall into a chair.

It would be silly and childish to attempt and stroke the face that her eyes are carefully looking over, but she wants to. More than words can express. But the banter is something she can handle. It's their natural state of things after all.]

Is there truly such a thing when injustices are in front of me? Would you believe it truly me if I just allowed this to happen?

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[wallhanging]

It just wouldn't be you without it, really. [ He was a respectable ruffian. Doin' his runs, making his time, and then he had to run into magic old guy and crazy young dude and fancy britches princess. How did he find the two most action-prone kids in the galaxy, anyhow? Psst. It's the Skywalker curse. ]

Though, granted, I wasn't expecting a visit. [ smirk on up ] Miss me, princess?

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[aeipathos]

It does seem a bit strange, given the apparent overwhelming opinion to this nature, that a third option apparently hasn't evolved yet. Either that or they are very good at keeping to themselves. [ if ur out there quiet rebellion, maybe ur being a lil bit too quiet ]

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[borntorebel]

I cannot say as to existence of some underground movement at present. Although, from what I've seen of our esteemed hosts and their tricks, I am hardly surprised that others are reluctant to step forward. I will not let that dissuade me.

[She's used to fighting an uphill battle. It might as well be her family's business at this point.]

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[aeipathos]

No, you don't seem the sort to allow other voices to silence your own. [ He's known people like you before. You're quite admirable, on the whole, provided the change you're volunteering to become a catalyst for is potentially worth the risk of losing yourself to the process. ] I've been told that we are more requested to join forces rather than press-ganged into them, as little as the difference between slavery and imprisonment may be. Have you been told something else?

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[lusiphur]

I've been told that talk like that gets people into trouble.

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[borntorebel]

It would hardly be the first time I've faced trouble for stirring up the status quo.

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[lusiphur]

I just got here, so what do I know? But hey, it's your funeral. Let me know how it goes.

[That is to say: he likes the way you think, lady, and wants to subscribe to your newsletter... just not with everyone watching.]

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[liven]

[ This reply comes from a girl who doesn't look to be older than thirteen, though she's well over two hundred. Pesky immortals. ]

How do you plan to fight against it? [ Shijima's legitimately curious. Not disparaging, as of yet. ]

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[borntorebel]

[Leia is far from one to judge based upon age. She's only twenty-two right now, and began her career of unrest at the tender age of seven.]

I will continue to refuse to join in any of their battles that will require me to harm another person trapped here. That, however, doesn't mean that I'm not ready and willing to defend myself and those allied with me if the need should arise. Any sort of active hostilities to the courts would require more than just myself at present.

[She smiles a bit coolly.]

And it would be unwise of me to share any ideas I have with someone who's name any loyalties I have yet to ascertain.

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[liven]

I'm not loyal to anyone. I'm an observer.

[ She likes some of the people in her court, though. So there's that. ]

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[writeswrongs]

[Castle feels the need to respond because he's so amused by the sarcasm and this woman's utter indignation at being here.]

You're not the first and surely won't be the last to feel that way, though you must not have a lot of experience with how courts and royalty work.

[As if Castle does.]

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[borntorebel]

[Have you ever been glared at by a princess, sir? If not, I suggest you take a good, hard look at the woman who is debating whether to even dignify your message with a response.

After a brief moment, her face turns into a cool smile instead and when she speaks, ice cubes form.]

Doubtless that I am the first or the last to resent having my personal freedoms removed from me in such a way, I assure you that I have every idea how true royalty and their courts work.

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[writeswrongs]

[Jeez, what's with the ice queen routine? She sounds like Gates after she finds one of his theories particularly ridiculous.]

Alright, so if you are from a place with courts and royalty then why is this particularly surprising to you? I'm not saying I like it. The country I come from fought a war so that they didn't have to live under royal rule anymore. But isn't this how kings operate?

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[wroughtsteel]

You will not find yourself short in those of a like mind as yours, myself being one of them. Your words may as well have come from my own mouth. [ Possibly with the sarcasm toned down just a hint. Maybe. ]

My name is Éowyn, my Lady, and it is indeed a true pleasure to meet you.

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[borntorebel]

Then maybe finding allies in my goal won't be as difficult as I imagined. [And, no, sarcasm is just one of the many services the Princess of Alderaan gladly offers to those who pique her ire.]

I am Leia Organa, Éowyn. And I assure you, the pleasure is all mine.

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[wroughtsteel]

It should not be. The difficult part may be not to become a target to either court, even your own. I have not been here too long myself, but I've learnt that they've put a price on the heads of some of the Shardbearers before, though so far as I know, only those of the opposing court. Regardless, I can't imagine they would be too reticent to do the same for those of their own court, should someone be too outspoken about... [ A rebellion. But she might be better off not using that word or any such variants over the lockets. ] Certain matters.

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[inafadingcrown]

A bold statement, if a touch lacking in diplomacy. [Though Galadriel seems more amused by that than anything.]

You did, however, neglect to include an introduction.

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[borntorebel]

I am fully capable of being diplomatic. However, diplomacy is no longer available to my captors once I've been held against my will. [She's more polite now that she's not stating her intentions so boldly.]

I did, though I am hardly sorry for not giving my name quite so freely. However, I'm Leia Organa.

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[thebreakingwave]

For what it's worth, the greater majority of the natives to this planet feel as you do. They'd all like us gone.

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[borntorebel]

I find that is hardly a comfort. It would be better if they assisted those of us stuck here in returning to our own homes, instead of resenting us.

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[chaoticwhimsy]

[Lumina looks so amused by this, because she'd asked questions on the lockets months ago and pretty much gotten this speech as an answer from everyone.]

Ever notice nobody turns up here and goes 'YES, I GET TO FIGHT A WAR!' and runs off happily to kill people?

[IE: You are not very special, miss princess.]

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[borntorebel]

[Leia merely looks at the girl briefly before rolling her eyes and smiling at her.]

I couldn't say how people normally behave when they arrive, as I am too new myself. And I hardly implied that I am the only person to feel resentment at the way we've ended up here.

[You are an adorable would-be troll, Lumina. But try again.]