video ✞ seelie locked, june 20th

[wwjd]

[What's captured by the locket is the image of an unsmiling, expressionless man, but those who know Kotomine Kirei -- perhaps from around Caer Glaem or one of the chapels surrounding it or Leathann -- might note there's a little bit more energy to him. He's in Leathann now, in fact, riding down a street on horseback, his cleg's wings carefully folded back.

A golden cross hangs from his neck, so even those who don't know him may be able to guess at what he is.]

It's fortunate to see the number of victims suffering from the silver sickness decreasing instead of increasing, finally. Still, if you or someone you know should require healing to halt the disease's progress while you search for your cures, don't hesitate to contact me. I hope you are all well, or become well soon enough.

[He doesn't... well, his deep voice doesn't sound very cheerful or uplifting about anything, but at least he's calm and composed. Maybe he gives the impression of someone who would be a good healer. Apparently Kirei has more he wants to ask, however, and he's not done yet.]

It seems like a good time, though, to ask a few questions. I am new to the Drabwurld and would like to find out all I can. Specifically, I would like to know about the Void.

[That topic is mentioned as emotionlessly as if he were discussing the weather. It is nearby, visible a few miles distant from the coast of Leathann.]

What is known about it, at this point? How quickly does it move? What's been done with regard to it, both on our side and by our enemies? If you're able to provide any information at all, I'll be grateful.

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[wwjd]

[He understands. A natural shardbearer is more than a little like a mage, too, whether or not the individual has the Circuits.]

We are here to fight for our cause. That's more important than anything concerning your shard.

[uptowngirl]

[ That...is something she needed to hear, even if she hadn't realized it. Asami had been feeling so out of sorts with lacking the ability to do anything magically inclined that she wasn't sure why she would have been brought to this world in the first place.

There's a pause on her end, before a soft smile. ]

...You're right. I need to remember that. Thank you.

[wwjd]

[Kirei wasn't expecting a smile. Why is she smiling?]

It's no problem.

[He didn't mean to talk her down, and he hopes it didn't sound that way. But if she's as dedicated to the Seelie cause as he thinks she is, because of what she said here, that's the best outcome.]

I believe even those who have lost their shards or who have no shards at all fight for the Seelie Court. Anyone can stand up for it. Everyone should.

[uptowngirl]

[ She nods, though she does have her own reservations. It's a cause they were picked for, after all, not one that they picked up themselves. But she does realize how it affects everyone and every aspect of existence itself. It's important.

She just...wants more information. But, even without it, she will fight for her friends. That's always assured. ]

You've really taken this to heart.

[wwjd]

Is it odd...?

[For some reason, he wants to ask.]

[uptowngirl]

[ She shakes her head. ]

I don't think so. [ Asami imagines it must be easier for some and more difficult for others. ] That's what we're here for, after all...right?

[wwjd]

... Right. [Well, that settles that.] Please take care, Miss Sato. I wish you the best as the silver sickness leaves us completely.

[uptowngirl]

Thank you. You too, Mr. Kotomine.