[ TEXT; BOTH COURTS ]

[knightscode]

[Anyone who knows Lancelot will likely as not be immediately surprise that he is sending any kind of message that is written. It is hardly one of his strengths. Still, the message is short, and this way devoid of emotion. Which is best, considering the topic. ]

For those who knew him Faolan is no longer with us.

He sacrificed himself for the sake of a friend.

So far as I understand he will be returned, in some days, by the power of the courts.

He will need space and kindness.

Comments

voice | private

[waterbearer]

Lancelot, what do you need?

[ Faolan is beyond help, now, save for that granted to him by the powers courts. Until that time, The Marshall is the main focus. Kaldur has yet to meet a circumstance when being brought back from the dead was without cost. ]

voice | private

[knightscode]

[ Lancelot honestly isn't sure how to answer that. He does not know what he needs. Does not know what he could ask for.

He wants his friend back.

He wants to be left alone.

He wants to drink his way through a bottle of wine, sleep away a day and wake up and have everything be as it was.

None of the above are happening. Not yet. He's still catching up on the incessant messages he had while he was gone. ]

I will be fine, but thank you.

[ His voice is noticeably softer, duller than before. He's not fine, but he has to be so he will be. ]

And thank you for the notes, I have yet to have time to look through them but it seems as if you found a lot. I'll --

[ He pauses, winces at himself. I'll have to ask Faolan to help me go through them, he nearly says, before he realises he can't.

Lancelot recovers himself after a second, determinedly carries on. ]

It will take me some time to read through them if I do so on my own. If you don't mind -- if you find yourself in Caer Glaem, perhaps you could talk me through them?

voice | private

[waterbearer]

I should be back in a matter of days, and would be glad to assist you, if you wish.

[ He almost hesitates to continue, but strange and crazy things can happen in this world, and Faolan seemed to be a good man. ]

If there is any other way I might lend my power or strength to assist you, know that I would.

voice | private

[knightscode]

You are kind to offer. For myself I only wish a few days to heal. You have already been of great help, I assure you. If I think of anything else I will be sure to send word. For now, I only ask you help me keep this place safe -- and those within it.