Video | Forward dated to 4 Jan

[gordianknots]

It has been about a month since the passing of Reynard the Fox. While I believe we can all agree that his death is a good thing, it is worth noting that some of his ideas have not died with him.

For those not paying attention, or staying close to the castles, one of the major ways that Reynard won over the local population was by sowing seeds of sentiment against shard-bearers. If what he said did not have a grain of truth in it, then those sentiments would not be lingering with us still.

I know that for many, our perspective is what informs how to handle this. We don’t want to be here any more than the local populace wants us here. We’re outsiders from different worlds, playing at a grand game of war while they suffer from our decisions.

We need to continue to combat the legacy Reynard is trying to leave for himself - that of a champion of the people, who rose against shardbearers only to be slayed by them. Become their friends and protectors rather than distant individuals whose mere presence threatens their lives. They don’t have a fraction of the information that we do, and considering how information is hidden from us, that says a lot.

To form cohesive action will take time. With that said, changes can begin on an individual level, one that affords respect to whoever you encounter, even if it is not returned.

If you do this for no other reason, do it because it deprives Reynard of any remaining power.

Thank you.

[With that, Waver ends the communication. Anyone who was present at Alyosha’s talk at the Barrel is likely to understand why he’s made this message, and when it’s come out as it has.]

Comments

[gordianknots]

Who?

[digophelia]

Jack Frost has the ability to fly and his friend also has a dragon possible for help relocating others, if he pleases. They helped us escape the ship.

[gordianknots]

I know them both, and I have been thinking of reaching out to them about this. Your recommendation confirms that I should.

[Waver quite likes them both, although if he is honest, he thinks Hiccup has a future in politics more than Jack does.]

I'll call them up immediately then, and keep Lumina and the Outsider in mind too.

[digophelia]

And are there any others?

[ So help her, she's writing a list now. ]

[gordianknots]

Not yet, I've been going over my contacts, trying to figure out the best people to tap. If you think of any names on the Seelie side of things, as I want to try and respect the courts and prevent in-fighting as people take refuge, that'd help.

[digophelia]

Unfortunately, I cannot think of another from the Seelie side.

[gordianknots]

I was afraid of that.

I'll sleep on it if I have to.

[digophelia]

You have better sleep sometime.

[gordianknots]

I will make an effort to.

[It is an awful joke, and that Waver smiles about it is worse.]

[digophelia]

[ Thanks for solidifying her doubts. ]

Then I will keep you updated. Each of you.

[gordianknots]

Thank you. I will let you know whenever a new group gets to safety.

[He pauses and adds:]

I should say thank you for the advice too. I appreciate when people look over my shoulder and improve what's in progress.

[digophelia]

What? I hardly did anything.

[gordianknots]

Not at all. You gave me names of people you like and trust. That's a lot.

[digophelia]

They're people I know, yes.

[ Hesitant to use "trust", except Jack Frost is a huge exception to this for many reasons for it. ]

[gordianknots]

When you speak well of people, that to me is a good indication that they're worth talking to.

[Your words carry weight to him Alice.]

[digophelia]

I know. Don't worry.

[ Her definition of "trust" is a complex one. If she really trusts anyone outright, it is sadly Jack Frost and the Outsider, and that's because they remind her of Wonderland. ]

[gordianknots]

I'll let you go, and keep you posted.

Stay safe, please.