[video / both courts / backdated to december 3rd]

[enthraller]

[This message comes a few days after the new influx of arrivals. Still roughly two weeks after the original call to arms he put out, but give him a break. He needed some time to actually settle in at Redgate without all the Reynard shit to deal with.

To the newer folk who wouldn't have seen him before, the individual appearing on their lockets is a rather young man, blond and golden-eyed behind lavender-tinted glasses, pretty in a decidedly feminine way, currently seated in what looks like a private office.]

I wanted to thank everyone who in some way aided Redgate, during the recent events. Almost everyone went their separate ways fairly quickly after the incident in the ocean, and I can't blame them for just wanting to get back to their lives, but I do regret being unable to do anything to properly show my gratitude before that. Funds are still a little tight here, with the mines still inoperable after the dragon situation, so I can't offer much in way of a reward. But Redgate owes a debt to all of you -- I owe you -- and I'll do what I can to repay that debt, somehow.

[Aaand there's that obligatory noble gesture out of the way. Better, definitely, if he can deal with that debt on a more personal level and save Redgate itself any trouble.]

With that said, I thought it was only right to make a general announcement of the current situation, after raising such a fuss earlier. It was -- as anyone who's dealt with Reynard might have guessed -- a trap. The Fox did what he could to rid himself of those of us there at the time, and he and his daughter stole the bones of Lady Alyosha's kin. They failed to kill anyone, thankfully, but they still managed to escape.

[Beyond that, he hasn't heard much of what's up. Some people have cities to run and can't go running off across the map on a Fox hunt. But he certainly looked unhappy to have to report it, and with a sigh and a slight shake of the head, he moves on.]

That all aside, I see there's been another batch of new arrivals. I'm sorry you all had to arrive during such a mess of a time, but if any questions remain that I might be able to answer, I'd be happy to try to help. And know that Redgate is open to you, regardless of your court.

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[chromosomes]

You forgot his warning, [ John says, dry. The Fox may or may not have told him specifically to share it, but- well. He isn't going to, and Saralegui is already sharing, so why not? ]

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[enthraller]

What, his nonsense about spreading the word to beware him or whatever? [The most intense scoff possible.] I already spent half my conversations with newcomers waning them about the Fox. I'm not going to start making grand announcements to fuel his ego just because he demanded it.

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[chromosomes]

And how he'll do worse than kill everyone, and so on.

[ EYEROLL ]

That was my thinking.

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[enthraller]

[same, bro.]

Perhaps that was his real plan all along, to prevent us from warning anyone about him by the simple fact that we're all too damn spiteful to do anything he asks.

[The sarcasm here is so painfully heavy.]

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[liven]

Is this Redgate place better than Caer Scima?

[ travel guide for her or something...shijima is so good at this conversation thing. ]

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[enthraller]

[An arched eyebrow, but his slight smile is indulgent.]

Well, I think so. But I'm clearly biased.

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[liven]

Are there more windowsills with sunlight?

[ because the dark and gloomy decor seems to negate those being a thing as much as a cat would like, in caer scima. unfortunate!!! ]

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[enthraller]

Redgate is a mountain fortress, so yes.

[Also everything is red, so. Y'know, at least the color scheme is certainly warmer.]

And the road across the gate itself is so large that it's never overshadowed by anything.

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[andallbite]

[ After listening to his message, Eren does little more than shake his head. ]

Forget the debt. You don't have to do anything.

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[enthraller]

[You get a stubborn little frown in return, and a headshake right back.]

You might have died, trying to help me. I can't just forget about that.

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[andallbite]

You don't have to forget about it. [ Because remembering these things is important, too. ] But I don't have anything I could ask from you, either.

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[enthraller]

I'm not demanding that you come up with something right this minute. But I am in your debt. Should anything ever come up that I can help you with, I will.

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[bolincredible]

Yeah, sorry. There wasn't much I could do by the time I got there. It was kind of... post-ocean and all. [ What a day that was. ] But if you end up needing anything, just say the word.

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[enthraller]

That's quite alright. The intent to help still means a great deal, and I heard you went on to Redgate while we were gone to check on things there.

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[bolincredible]

Hey, if there's one thing I can promise, it's that I'll never leave Redgate in the lurch if I can help it. [ He may not be the most experienced guardian-type guy around. Or known for his daily responsibility. Or his intelligence. But at least when it comes down to it, he consistently wants to help people and makes a habit of pulling through. ]

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[enthraller]

I'm glad to know that I can continue to call on you if necessary.

[He makes a mental list of useful people for various situations, and Bolin's pretty much smack dab at the top and underlined on that list now.]

But let's hope it doesn't actually become necessary again anytime soon.

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[digophelia]

[ She doesn't want to talk about Reynard, not after what happened to her and now she remembers what he had done to all of them. But he looks healthy enough, he seems sound. No changes in his verbal cues or his behavior. She'll take that as a good sign. She can fret on someone else again now that she's free. ]

I'm glad that you're safe.

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[enthraller]

[Says the girl who was hallucinating and near hypothermia and shit.]

All in all, I was probably in the least danger of everyone involved. My safety is the last thing anyone should have been worrying over.

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[digophelia]

[ Can't Alice fret about you people in peace? And someone not bringing up her missing presence is easier for her to slip into a conversation. Sort of. She still looks exhausted. ]

Those ocean waters were very cold and you undertook such a large burden in such a short amount of time. I'm permitted to worry.

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[enthraller]

I did little more than cling to Miss Grell in the water and try to keep Redgate safe from the Fox. And I didn't even succeed at the latter.

[Reynard still got in, and he still got away with the bones. The soldiers here were all pretty jazzed about their lord surviving the Fox, but it doesn't feel like much of a victory.]

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[rues]

[ stole the bones of lady alyosha's kin. what. she'd heard reynard had been at redgate, but she hadn't known why until just now. and now it just seems stupid. then again, she has no idea who lady alyosha is, but even if she's someone really important, bones??? why? ]

What the fuck did he want with a bunch of bones?

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[enthraller]

[He's so unhappy about this whole thing that that vulgarity doesn't even get an eyebrow raise.]

I've no idea, but it's the Fox. So certainly nothing good.

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[rues]

[ great, that was a useless answer. so, here, have more questions. ]

And still no idea where he is? Or, I guess, where he's going? [ kaldur and waver promised they'd keep her informed, but she's getting a little antsy with still no word. ]

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[plantboy]

[For a moment the young man considers saying anything at all. In one part, he wants nothing to do with their war and isn't looking for jumping to anyone's aid. He doesn't care about that. He does care about knowing what's going on since only a fool would ignore that much.

Briar doubted he'd get a choice in getting involved eventually as it were.]

Forgive me for asking such an ignorant question. Unfortunately, I happen to be one of those new arrivals. If you've a moment would you mind telling me more about this Redgate and Fox?

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[enthraller]

Relax, that's why I offered. Being new is a good excuse for knowing nothing.

[He smiles, patient and gentle, and inclines his head in way of greeting. Of course he has a moment for this -- it's always worth his time to cultivate a helpful, sweet reputation.]

Redgate is a city and fortress to the west of both courts, placed along the Western Road where it acts as a toll. The whole place is made from blood granite, a stone that negates magic and makes Redgate perhaps the most secure place in the Drabwurld. It was founded by an ex-shardbearer, the Lady Alyosha, who was killed a few months ago by the Fox.

[And with that convenient little transition...]

Reynard the Fox is also an ex-shardbearer, though a much less pleasant one. He collects shards, often torn straight from a person's chest, and he knows how to make use of their power.