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[ It troubles Medusa to have to do this: to admit to what she doesn't know. But she doesn't have the luxury of trying to remain proud. Her people need her. ]

Greetings, fellow shard-holders of the Seelie Court. My name is Medusa. Where I come from, I am the queen of a people known as Inhumans, in a kingdom called New Attilan. I speak to you today to ask you for your help, and for whatever information you may have.

First, if you have heard of us— the Inhumans, our city of Attilan— or our allies the Fantastic Four, the Avengers: I would speak to you. I would know how long you have been here, where you were, what you were doing when you were taken, what you have learned since. It does not matter if we knew each other before. If we share friends in common, then you may consider yourselves friends of mine.

[ Until the moment in which they prove themselves false. But Medusa carries on as though this hasn't occurred to her. See how answers, and if there are enemies who come out of hiding. ]

If you are an Inhuman, of any tribe or city— know that you can always come to me for aid. The time for petty and superficial differences has passed. We are one people, and as one people I will defend you and stand for you as I would any citizen of New Attilan. Should we ever leave this place, you will always be welcome there.

[ This, too: she has ways of knowing who might pretend to be one of her people as well. But if they're here, others besides Kamala...she needs to find them. ]

Second, I would like to hear your opinions on what we've been called to do. Tell me what you think of this war, and of your experiences. If you fear reprisal, speak to me privately and I will keep what you said in strictest confidence. I will come and meet you anywhere you desire. You see, I cannot pledge my allegiance and my willingness to serve before I know who and what it is I pledge for. To stake myself is to stake my kingdom and my people, and I cannot do so lightly.

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So it would need to be constructed, or otherwise acquired, first.

[He knew it was too good to be true. Kirei frowns to himself, inwardly dissatisfied at the difference in priorities.]

I don't know if it would be wise to ask for knowledge or time to be dedicated to that kind of effort. The Drabwurld is already running on limited time. It seems as though it would be better, in my eyes, to pursue magic or the insight of gods. Our High-Queen is herself a Goddess. Ask your questions of her at a royal audience.

If the Void is not going to reach our door tomorrow, then there is still plenty of time. It moves slower than any threat to the sanctity of the universe I have ever seen. Entropy takes time. If someone can be found who has the skill, why not let then try?

We have very little to lose at this point. We are all already here, and it's already coming.

I disagree. We have much to lose. It will not be tomorrow, but it will be within a year, or even months. This world operates on different rules-- perhaps different rules from the world you came from.

One infinitely less fatalistic, it seems. Or perhaps better at time management.

I would advise avoiding making such judgments against the Drabwurld before you have learned as much as you can.

[And there is a firm tenor to his voice in those words, something serious.]

[ There's a very distinct urge to say something rude. But this is hardly the time or place to indulge in losing her temper or being critical.

Can't stop her from judging hard, though. This is a political nightmare, and it's hard not to see this as looking excessively incompetent. ]

And what do you suggest I do to go about learning more? In your experienced opinion.

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