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[notyetlegend]

[It's been a crazy few months, but things seem to be finally settling back to normal. At least, as normal as the Drabwurld goes. Sometimes she has to remind herself that this is her world now, weirdness and all, but she wouldn't have it any other way. Luckily, her last gift from Solais is still active so she didn't remain lost for very long, teleporting herself to Leathann, to home.

But there are numerous, countless others that she needs to check up on. Merida sits with a hound or two by her side, the only new thing about her being the braids on either side of her head, sitting in her hair. War braids, that her mother had carefully interwoven into her hair as a last gift. She smiles, though it falters a little, and the choker around her throat feels a little tighter, hiding most of the scar that goes up to her jaw.]

This is Merida.

[Duh.]

It's been a while since I've spoken to some of you. [She remembers her last post and feels a little lump in her throat.] I'm not even sure how many I know are still here. Well, here being a relative term since it seems there's even more courts.

[One of the pups whines and nudges her side, and she reaches to give him rubs.]

I know that many of you might be adjusting, but I wanted to offer myself, should you need help. I'm shardless, so I'm not barred by whatever alliance your court holds. Angus an' I can fly, an' I can teleport myself, so transportation isn't a problem. Anythin' you need - trackin', magic, archery - I can do. [Her lips quirk faintly.] I've been told I'm a good teacher.

[Merida reaches for her locket, then pauses.]

Shuck knows we've been given another chance. I don't intend to waste it.

[The feed ends.]

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video » private (and so backdated that it's painful)

[skjalf]

( Features drawn and tired, Elizabeth is already pale when Merida's face pops up on her locket. Her locket and not only her compass. That fact alone is a shock, but not so great as the sight of this woman, her friend alive and well. Blue eyes open wide, and she feels whatever colour is left in her face rush from it as the fact that the dead have once again returned to life in this land settles in.

A beat, a moment, a thrum of her heart before it begins to race in her chest; and then the colour comes rushing back, suffusing her cheeks. A smile brightens her entire expression from ear to ear, and by contrast, her eyes are sparkling with something else entirely. Tears. There can be little doubt as to just how happy Elizabeth is to see her. )

I should throttle you for giving me such a fright. ( Her voice is halting, hoarse, but does yet hold a teasing note to it. Emotion is overwhelming her in many ways. ) I heard what happened on the field and I... I feared the worst. Thank all of the gods that you have been returned to this world, Merida. It would be a much darker place without you.

What if what I need— ( She pauses, ducking her head, and continues softly: ) is to embrace you tight and not let go for a time?

[notyetlegend]

[She almost hesitates, because how long has it been since she saw Elizabeth? Merida pauses, then reaches to tug her scarf a little higher, hiding the scar. It makes her a little self conscious, but touched, knowing that there were people who would miss her. She manages to give a small smile, if not a bit shy.]

Thank you, Elizabeth. It's...I was given th' opportunity to stay home, when we were fallin' through th' worlds, but I chose to come back.

[Her lips quirk a little more at the other woman.]

I could possibly make a trip to you for a hug like that.

[skjalf]

( The shyness in Merida's smile causes her own features to soften with fondness. Until they grow gentle, with just a hint of the joyous shock and relief she feels sparkling in her eyes. )

You are a beautiful sight, I will warrant. No matter the occasion. I am most gladdened that you did decide to return to us here. I, too was sent home not once but twice.

But this place truly feels like home now.

( Will she now? Elizabeth grins, a small laugh escaping her. )

Well, then! How soon can you make the journey?