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[snakeskin_magus]

[In the dead of night, Roa stood out from a balcony built into a mountain castle. The castle, which seemingly sprung up overnight, looked as if it were carved clean out of stone behind Roa. He was overlooking the construction of the fourth spire. Despite the fact that it was the middle of the night, the entire area was illuminated by fake light. Floating yellow orbs hung in the air over the forest, the current shift of construction workers building up what they could under Roa's supervision.

Off to the side, a blond haired young woman with her face mostly obscured by the darkness of her cloak was fletching arrows. Roa shifted his locket so viewers could see the pace of his construction. For awhile he didn't say a thing, simply raising his hands to cast more spells to illuminate the work-space. The thrum of workers below didn't cease and by far, he seemed impressed with it all.]

In my time, 'industry' was never as important as the arts and the education of the few. This is refreshing in comparison. Why, though?

[There was distinct intent in his entire reason for posting this. Was it ultimately an open-ended question? The lighting of the site was as important as was the fact that he was showing the workers, themselves.]

It must be the nature of this beast. In how many wars do you think enemy combatants are free to speak with one another so casually?

Will you show me your rage and desperation? Come--let's burn out this cycle, together.

2nd Hope {video} Both Courts

[cinnamoned]

[This time when the locket is turned on, it's more deliberate. More practiced than her initial attempt was. She huffs, attempting to blow some hair from her face as she straightens.]

I don't suppose there is anyone around that can cut hair? Mine is getting a bit long again and in the way. I suppose I could try myself but I figured I'd ask on the chance there is someone that could help. I had it real short and wouldn't mind a pixie cut again if only to keep it out of the way.

The other question I had was on magic. I know the magic here is apparently different to home. I'm just not sure on the details exactly. I know it's habit for me to be wary of it after....my personal experiences back home have mostly been dealing with curses, so. There is that. I just figure it's best for me to understand more about this place, what we can utilize and what could potentially be used against us with this war.

Speaking of, if anyone wants lessons in archery or horseback I could help on that front, at least. I don't know yet just how involved I want to get in all of this, but I can at least try help others learn to defend themselves where necessary.

[The least she can do, for those that would want to learn. She's already offered to help Charles, after all. There's something else, making Snow bite her lip and lower her gaze for a moment before getting to the last.]

The other thing - I don't know if anyone had any plans with my step-mother, Regina, but I know I can't seem to get ahold of her myself. She's in the other Court - with the Unseelie. Or was. I'm guessing she was sent home, but if she had plans with anyone, I'd like to do what I can to help. If possible.