eachdraidh | 3rd Circuit, Video [UNSEELIE LOCKED]

[Loki and Hiro have taken a small room in Diasbaile, mostly barren save for the wooden cabinets that seem to blend into the background. Loki would have done this himself, but there was insistence on Hiro's part of aiding in the delivery of the very, very bad news. The focus is on the two of them, and Loki speaks first.]

Hello.

This is a message of the emergency broadcast system. As you can see, our sirens are down for the moment, but I assure you that the news is none less dire.

[Loki's voice drops to something uncharacteristically serious.]

Ah, yes. So—listen up, Unseelie.

[Hiro's sitting almost a little too close to Loki, face more ashen than anyone in their court has ever seen. It's a reality they have to face and while he'd been hoping Loki would find some more information in his research, they're running out of time.]

Some of you had a vision at the beginning of August. A dream about fire and machines with shards for eyes. I didn't have the vision myself, Loki did…but we can both confirm these are real. These things are being created now and they are coming. Monsters that run on shards and blood. But there are some things you guys don't know yet.

[When Hiro stops, Loki barely glances down before he picks up without missing a beat, as if he's giving him a moment to collect himself. Loki looks perturbed at the recollection of the golems, but not nearly as pale as Hiro.]

Our dear friends the dwarves have crafted mechanical monsters, forged from melted metal and living shards. These mecha-beasts are brought to live with blood magic and runes. Not your basic run-of-the-mill runes, not even my fancy-smancy "stay out of my room" runes, but hundreds of them in intricate designs—sorcery that's very possibly lost to antiquity—all working together to bring them to life.

And if that isn't nightmare material, these large, metal machinations have keen senses when it comes to shardbearers, even those that find means of hiding themselves, if you get my drift.

There are hundreds, even thousands of them, with no exaggeration.

[The longer they stay on camera, the more Hiro finds himself shrinking into his sweater. Loki delivering the brunt of the bad news helps, but dredging up the memories is more than mildly horrifying. There's one key factor though that they've neglected to mention.]

We don't know when they're coming, but judging by the amount of time between the last vision and its turnaround to coming true, it's soon. Really, really soon. We don't know when they're coming and we don't know the full extent of what they can do or why they're being unleashed.

[A pause.] Ideas. We need ideas on how we can combat these things and how to keep everybody safe. Start using your brains and focus on what's really important here.

[The important thing, he thinks, is that this war? It's much, much bigger now than just Seelie vs. Unseelie. It's now about just staying alive.]

I would suggest highly against approaching them… [Loki glances at Hiro.] …As I’m certain we’ll offend them somehow.

[Considering the fact that there are other things…he can agree with that.] …right. Defense ideas then. Lay 'em out. [A beat. And then:] Privately, if you would. Doesn't matter if they're coming for all of us…this is still a war.

[And he sure does know that there are certain devices generated by a certain witch that can see this broadcast. He had agreed that the Seelie should know what's coming. Doesn't mean they should be privy to everything else, too.]

Not exactly how I pictured life in a giant robot series, hm?

[Though that’s meant more for Hiro. They have some questions to answer, and Hiro needs a little bit of a perk up.]

[Hiro at least gives a small grin in response, but says nothing else. Definitely Q&A time.]

[ooc: As a note! Most threads will be answered by Hiro, but he may call on Loki for assistance. Additionally, Hiro is aware Hermione's compasses can see posts on both networks so those with compasses are capable of seeing this post. They just won't be able to see the threads in this post. Have fun guys o/]

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I may have ideas, if you'd be willing to speak in person. I dare not ask further details over the network, and I believe that some privacy would be ideal.

Always. Where? Monarchs gave me something to move faster and this is kinda too big to put off much longer.

Options:

A) My place. Remote.
B) Station. Easier for research. Less private.

Your call.

Barrel, right? I can be there.

[A few seconds later.]

Uh. Might be WE'LL be there. But definitely will be there. When?

Whenever's best for you time wise. Just give me a five minute heads up so I can make sure the study isn't a mess.

Soon. Really soon, let me just...finish up things here. I'll give you a five minute warning for sure.

Thanks. See you soon then.

Let's not give him a heads up. :)

[ Loki stop texting YOU'RE SITTING RIGHT THERE. ]

[You know what this time he's not even going to respond, he's just going to grumble and push a hand into Loki's face to be an annoying brat.]

Need a lift? :)

[He just. Stops. And stares up at Loki in disbelief.]

Really? You couldn't have just said that to me? [He huffs though.] ...you think Lord El-Melloi has good answers? I wanna go talk to him either way.

[ there's a shrug from Loki and a little puff as he hangs his locket from his finger, swinging it back and forth. ]

I think Lord El-Melloi always has an agenda. Good answers may come with that.

[ says someone who hangs out with him a lot. don't be trash, Loki. ]

So you're saying I should be careful when I go see him. [He watches that locket sway, almost entranced enough due to his own exhaustion as a cumulation from this and Shuck's curse.] Jason kinda had the same thoughts. He told me he's not exactly trustworthy when we talked about it months ago...but I think maybe he'll give me better answers? We think alike sometimes.

[Who knows if that's good or bad though.] Think you could really give me a lift out there though? I don't think my shadowtravel will go that far.

[ Loki flicks it into his palm. ]

I've collaborated with Waver on many things, and I don't deny that he's useful. Remember that his resources and alliances run deep, deeper than what information we provide him with.

Don't slip up.

[ he rises, pocketing the locket. ]

I need to see Rin, so you'll have company.

[It's clear from his expression that the name "Waver" is unfamiliar to him...but now he knows. He doesn't say anything, but he nods in agreement.]

Absolutely. I'll be careful.

[He's also getting to his feet to follow. Somehow he's less nervous knowing Loki's going to be close by still.] Gonna update me on what she has to say when we get home?

[ 'home,' huh. that's certainly a way to put it. when did this new start become closer to 'home'? ]

After coffee, we'll have a tête-à-tête.

We've gotta meet up with Lightning, too. We can meet her at Clarke's office at the Station...place is warded, should be good enough for us. Then we should have everything available to us.

Shall we, then?

[ and he beckons Hiro in for a teleportation ride. ]

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