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[baseborne]

[So, now seems as good a time as any (or a better time than most) to remind people that there are other options. They've been called to fight, to kill and die, but they would not be the first to cast off the endless war of the greater courts. Such progenitors scatter through the land, it seems, old and entrenched in society but with shards of their own all the same, and ties to the Kings and Queens that only become clear when pulled. (Confusingly enough, the native peoples have even adopted one such shard-bearing defector as their anti-shard-bearer mascot. Jon has long since abandoned the exhaustive habit of questioning the logic of anything in this land of fairies.)

Still, this is his first time addressing the Network at large (intentionally, let us not speak of any accidental star-theft related visions) despite being around for just over half a year, now. It's... oddly unnerving, but he puts great pains into keeping his expression stony. Indeed, he presents the locket with a very serious, rather dour look that gives the impression he'd be a huge stick in the mud, and then he clears his throat.]

If there are any who do not wish to take part in this war - who cannot fight, or who will not, the Cothromach takes no part and would house you for however long you might think it necessary. [Straightforward and to the point. Jon's not great at rousing speeches, really, he just says what he has to say.] Other places have been offered, and they are good as well, held by good people. [Sup Mally!] Only know that you have options. [You know, in case those wacky Queens are telling you to take up arms against your literal brother or something crazy like that.]

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[smithwork]

Do you want to help me and Jack set off some harmless avalanches to cause a few dams between both sides? We're hoping the unexpected blockades will put a dampener on the bloodlust, or at least force them to think about what they're doing while they have to procrastinate.

[ This is the Viking you have befriended, Jon. Harmless avalanches. ]

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[impeaches]

Are there any duties you would have me undertake, Guard Captain?

[ He's not being. Smirky. He promises. Nothing of the sort happening here. ]

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[aliased]

What if we want to fight? [ she says with fudge stuffed in her mouth.]

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[gordianknots]

You're good for offering this. All of you in the city.

If there's an overflow of people, I was able to reach an agreement with the individual who has domain over the Hidden Falls.

[wilee]

We'll have to fight eventually.

[ she doesn't sound like she's dismissing his offer ( ..and not just because she already lives there ), but. it's a sort of concern she has. not that she'll have to fight, but maybe one day their neutral little city won't be seen as neutral anymore. then what - they've got a castle full of people who are unwilling to fight. ]

It's why we're all here, isn't it?

[muscovy]

[He's still new to this locket thing and only just woke up, so while this is video on his side as well, the feed only shows what might be red fabric.]

They will be angry if you steal their fighters.

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[wolfskin]

[ A worried frown has settled on Robb's face, making him seem older than he truly is. ]

Be careful, Jon. [ The reasoning he understands, for he also refuses to take up arms against his brothers and sisters. He all but abandoned the court that claimed him. ] I am concerned such public declaration may bring the war upon us regardless, along with their wrath.

[ Kings never look kindly upon their soldiers deserting, willingly brought or no, it is not stretch to think the monarchs may react violently against their soldiers refusing to fight. ]

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[thebreakingwave]

It's a good thing you're doing, but I feel I ought to at least put out a little warning that while the Cothromach sees itself as neutral, the Seelie monarchs don't. It's their land, and they'll run off Unseelie on it.

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[dyingisnotdead]

There is no such thing as neutrality, Jon.

War will come to us, whether we like it or not.

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[steeledskin]

Please. Be cautious.

[ it's bad enough she walks a hesitant line between loyalty and neutrality; she fears what pains may be delivered upon jon when he announces it so boldly. bold is never a thing that sits well with her. ]

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[bullhorned]

Bugger other shardbearers. There's no shortage of places they can go and most can see to themselves. It's the folk 'round the mountain that should be coming here.

[Certainly most had started fleeing to the city's safety without being called to it. But there were plenty out there still and those people Gendry cared for a lot more than strangers with shards. He's seen what it mean to flee from war.]

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[starspangled]

How are Cothromach's defenses?

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[rangerandking]

Thank you for your efforts, Lord Snow. Those of us who battle will do our best to keep the conflicts far from the established havens.

{Nothing angers him more than to see innocents caught up in a war.}

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[wolvering]

[On the video, there is a girl, surrounded by herbs and jars and other things. She seems to be in the middle of making something.]

I am not certain battle is a place for me.

[The way she says that ever-so-carefully implies that she knows it isn't, but is trying not to get in trouble for saying so where the monarchs might hear.]

I do what I can here, to help that war effort, but after, I am searching for a place that I would be able to help more than I could on a field of battle. Cothromach has been mentioned to me, and I thought it best to ask before making the journey. Would you have need of a Beast Healer there?

[A little pause.] I am but an apprentice, still, but I learn more by the day, and I am confident in what skills I already have.

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[winterwork]

[He's surprised to see Jon pop up on the locket, but when he hears what he has to say, he can't help a smile, impressed at that gesture.]

You're a good guy, Snow man. [His smile is sincere, but alas, he's Jack Frost and can't hold back from his usual antics.] You sure you don't wanna be reckless and turn the world upside down with me though? I have some wild ideas this month.

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[scorchedchivalry]

[The video background makes it hard to tell where Saber is, but she is adorned in her armor, a silver cloak upon her back and an imp sitting on her shoulder.]

Shall I take this as an official announcement of the Cothromach abstaining from the upcoming battle?