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[Isn't it funny how she and Lightning had been talking about different options and the war not that long ago? Isn't it funny how Xion had expressed the opinion that the whole thing was wrong, that sacrificing Seelie worlds seemed counterproductive considering they were trying to save them all? And now here the are, faced with that war, and how it was coming, and soon.

She'd been told more than once before now to think carefully, and if she's going to do that, if she isn't going to make the decision now... She needs to figure out what to do with herself in the meantime.]

We really... don't have a choice about all this, do we?

[It's an abrupt sort of question, probably, and one she wonders if she should really be asking aloud at all. But it starts out her post with a tone of reluctance, one that never really fades away.]

Nevermind. Sorry.

[Deep breath. It's been a day or so since the call went out, with Xion already conveniently back at Caer Scima. And she's been observant in those 24 hours, for all that it's helped.]

Almost everybody I've seen already seems to know what to do. Back home, I did missions and things all the time, but I only really had one job. And it's the one job that I can't do now.

[Can't because she refuses to. Sure she may have occasionally done other things, like recon, but her primary mission was always collecting hearts and fighting heartless, especially while Roxas was asleep. And now that she knows, fighting people, destroying their worlds isn't something she really wants any part of. Especially now that she has friends on the other side, ones that've helped her like Riku and Terra and Dick and Merida and Korra. But it's something she knows the monarchs would say she definitely should do. The thought is sickening.]

I don't really know what I'm doing here. Not... right now at least.

[Both in general and for this war effort. She hesitates for a long time then adds one last question.]

What can we do? For now, at least.

[She isn't so sure she wants to know what people think about her opinions on the whole war.]

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Never think you do not have a choice, little one. ( On that score, Elizabeth remains adamant. ) You do.

And if your decision is not to fight, then perhaps you can scout the land, or supply native villagers with weapons or listen for information which might be useful in this effort. All of those things can save lives rather than take them.

The natives of this land largely stand alone. They deserve better than to be caught in a war not their own, I think.

( Her breath catches, and pain reflects vividly upon her face. )

I, too have lost track of someone important to me. Should we scout the border together, and look for them whilst doing so?

["All those things can save lives rather than take them."

Those are probably the words that get through to Xion more than any other. Because that is something she can believe in. Or at least, it puts the intent behind the words of many of the others she's already spoken to into words that she can understand better.]

Yeah, they do.

[In some ways Xion thinks that could apply for a lot of them. Many of them don't want this to be their war either, never asked to come. But that's more what she meant by "not any choice."

She's a little bit confused by part of the offer.]

The person I'm missing is gone. I have his shard. And the others... [She thinks of Riku, and Terra.] It's a long story. But I'd like that, I think. To try to help you find your friend.

( Xion has always struck her as the sort to not want to fight someone else's war. As she, herself does not, as the natives do not wish to be placed in the middle of it and afforded no protection by their own monarchs. It is shameful in her eyes that the royalty here do not do as they are duty-bound to: have a care for the welfare of their people.

So they will, and it seems settled-enough. Elizabeth smiles once with a nods, but the expression fades swiftly. )

I am so very sorry, little one. Let us pray that this friend of yours is back at home with their own people. ( Silence falls for a moment, and then she glances down and away. ) It is not a friend I have lost.

It is difficult to explain, but he is a member of my family; but from the past. After a fashion, he is my uncle. In your time here, have you ever met a tall man who resembles me?

( Sucking in a breath, she forces her smile to make a brave return. ) While we search, I would like to hear your story, about the others you mentioned.

[Xion hesitates, wondering if she should explain that no, Yuri wasn't home, he was wandering the dark space between worlds, between the drabwurld and his own, having been cut off from both. But she does wish that she could pray for that, half-wishes for it anyway. And before she can correct Elizabeth's impression, the topic shifts.

The different timeline explanation actually causes understanding to flicker in her eyes, even as she shakes her head.]

No, I haven't seen him. I'm sorry. But... I'd really would like to help you look for him.

[Anyone important to Elizabeth was worth searching for, in her opinion. Talk of Xion's story makes her look away, a bit awkward. But... she could trust Elizabeth, couldn't she? For while they search, at least.]

And yeah, we can do that. I think... [She hesitates very slightly.] I think I'm going to ask about how to learn more healing magic too.

[It was important to let Elizabeth know, since that might take some time from things.]

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I.. thank you very much for that, little one. I will very much appreciate the companionship. If he is to be found, he will rue not having written to me. Knowing those I care for are alive is most pleasant.

( Therefore not knowing is the precise opposite of that experience. Elizabeth watches Xion with quiet concern, but eventually smiles a little bit. )

Only if you wish to. But should you, I will not judge; I am in no position to do so with anyone after the things I have done in my own past.

( Then, she inclines her head. ) I would, as well. Who would teach you?

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