001; video (open to both courts)

[devotedqueen]

It seems the queens are bringing more and more people in to fight for their cause.

[When the feed flickers on, Elincia seems to be muttering to herself a little before she straightens and smiles at the locket. More people was both a bad thing and a good thing in her eyes. Bad because this meant more people to fight a useless war. Good because there might be more who could help her with something that was very important if she wanted to take leave of the castle as soon as possible.

Normally, she wouldn't ask people for help in such a public manner. But here, she was completely out of her depths and there didn't seem to be any books in the library that could aid her. While the queen's gift certainly sped up the process, Elincia just didn't have the knowledge about animal taming and training in order to maximise it's potential. 

Which is why she's here right now. She looks as neat and elegant as ever but to anyone who can read her well enough, they will be able to tell she's a little flustered.]

Excuse me, everyone, if I could just have a moment of your time, there are a few things I'd like to ask.

Firstly, I was wondering if there was anyone who could give me advice on taming animals. Wild horse-like creatures to be exact but if you have any advice at all, that would be most appreciated. 

[She tips her head politely with a small smile]

While I've been around horses and pegasi all my life, I've never been asked to tame one and I find myself struggling to do so. I can offer my abilities as a healer in return, if you like.

Secondly, I would like to ask, those of the Seelie Court in particular - is there anyone else out there interested in taking their leave of the castle? I understand several groups have headed off already but if there's anyone else who desires to see the world out there [and get out of the castle's range before they were dragged into another battle with or without their consent. She had expressed interest to Lord El-Melloi before but this time, she thinks she might be able to move around more efficiently with the right preparations] then please, let me know. It seems to be safer to travel in groups than alone.

Thank you for your time.

[Another small tip of her head and the video ends]

Comments

[devotedqueen]

She's a little volatile, but I'm sure with a little more training, she'll be more approachable to everyone.

[Well, she doesn't have a pegasus so...]

[justike]

Wouldn't a regular horse be easier?

[Well, Elincia seems confident, so she probably knows what she's doing.]

[devotedqueen]

It would but having that extra aerial maneuverability outweighs the troubles, I think.

[She does!! Well, she's doing a good job looking like it anyway]

[justike]

It must be, for you. I like having my feet closer to the ground.

[Come to think of it, he has no idea if a pegasus could even get into the air carrying him. Not going to test that one.]

[devotedqueen]

[Yeahhh, no, it's never going to happen. She laughs]

Yes, you didn't even like riding horses that much, right?

[She remembers their conversations from three years ago]

[justike]

Not if there's no hurry. There are more comfortable ways to travel, like walking.

[Even Ike isn't going to bluntly ask the Queen of Crimea if riding a pegasus doesn't make her butt go numb.]

[devotedqueen]

[Yeah Ike, don't be rude]

Walking is pleasant but flying is rather relaxing too, don't you think?

[She might be teasing Ike again. Who knows]

[justike]

I think I'll trust Ranulf's judgment on this one.

[Pegasus riders: clearly not a reliable source of information.]

[devotedqueen]

But Ranulf is a little biased too.

[Pegasus riders are excellent sources of information]

[justike]

You think so?

[Well, there's the whole cat and bird situation, he supposes.]

[devotedqueen]

Don't cats get scared when stuck in high places for too long?

[justike]

Hm, that's right. They can't climb down well.

[Note to self: ask Ranulf about this.]

[devotedqueen]

[She really shouldn't be talking like this but what Ranulf can't hear about can't hurt him, no?]

Yes. And when you do try to get them down, they just get very upset.

[justike]

I wonder if the laguz have the same dislike. It sounds like something Skrimir might do.

[Charging up a tree with no backup plan, anyway.]

[devotedqueen]

Ah, he seemed the sort.

[Elincia hasn't had much contact with Skrimir but what she did see, well...]

[justike]

[He shakes his head a little, wondering how he even got onto this tangent and trying to dislodge the mental image of Skrimir in a tree.]

Um... right. So if you can get your cleg to behave, your travel time should be a lot faster than mine.

[devotedqueen]

Caer Glaem is closer to the station too. I will need to make preparations and discuss things with my companions but if you set out earlier than I do we should be able to meet at the same time.

[As an after thought]

Barring anything happening to delay us of course.

[justike]

Right. I might as well head out as soon as I can find company, then. Before they enlist us into more battles.

[Now that would be a delay he's not interested in. Although maybe the fastest way to meet up with Elincia again.]

[devotedqueen]

That would be best.

[Elincia definitely has no interest in sticking around for the next battle]

[justike]

Alright. We can keep in contact with these locket things, then.

[Which is still deeply odd, but he'll go along with it.]

[devotedqueen]

[Elincia nods and smiles]

I'll let you know if I find anything else out.

[justike]

Thanks. Elincia? It's good to see you.

[Well, terrible, but good. He nods one more time and smiles. Alright, at least now he has a plan of action.]

[devotedqueen]

[She smiles at him openly, with a warmth she reserved only for the closest of her friends and comrades]

And you, my lord Ike.