003 / UNSEELIE + SEELIE / (MEMORY + VOICE)

[dragmire]

[At some point last night, the following dreams unfolds. A beast of a man imprisoned, executed, and rises again to have his revenge. A shining sword is carried and is familiar to any who have seen him in combat. He is thrust into a portal What follows after that is an hour of nothing but an empty void with darkness all around. It is a hell of nothingness, where senses are meaningless, and despair and hatred is all that can fester. Eventually the dream comes to an end, for anyone who would bother to follow something so long.]

[Today]

Traitors and cowards have burned and plundered my kingdom. Those that profess to be righteous have slain those I valued most. There are many debts I have yet to settle. Not one has yet been forgotten. For now, the path to return home is an arduous one, but I relish the challenge.

The day will come that I will dream of more than that endless void.

[Until now, his tone seemed sad and nostalgic. There was an anger and hatred that lingered beneath the surface, but was suppressed. Now, he returns to his usual mannerism. Calculated and cold, yet proud and arrogant all a the same time. Unseen, the Demon King toys with the piece of star that is the source of his dream and nostalgia. He may not relish it being shared for all to see, but he senses something special with it. He has chosen to keep it.]

A cool wind blows through the city today, relieving the heat of a summer's day. Perhaps tonight it will rain yet again. [A pause and now when he speaks, it seems very pointed to any who listen.] The Castle of Mair has been returned to Unseelie hands. All are welcome to visit the city. I promise it a unique experience from what may be found in the rest of the Drabwurld. But if you come into this domain seeking war, then you will find it tenfold.

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[digophelia]

[ Genuinely. Alice is always curious. ]

Curiosity and nothing more, lest there is anymore fracturing with both courts.

[ She's also not a fool; she has a feeling Celegorm is doing something very impulsive by going out with force. ]

[dragmire]

[Yes. Celegorm is doing something very stupid. But better his stupid plan work than it should fail.]

Curiosity is a dangerous thing, girl. But of these matters, you'll hear little from me. The enemy have eyes and ears everywhere and though these lockets promise security, it is a fool who would trust their secrets to them.

[digophelia]

Yes, I know, curiosity killed the cat and all of that nonsense.

[ Who never learns? This girl. ]

So I've seen! But I have a feeling that something will go awry soon enough.

[dragmire]

Such is the nature of war. Moments of peace are fleeting things. Only the foolish expect them to last.

[digophelia]

The same can be said for anything in life, really. And besides, you're right, it would be foolish to expect it to last. I'd grow suspicious if that were the case.

[dragmire]

Indeed. But if you wish to avoid conflict, then I would caution you to stay near Caer Scima for the time being.

[digophelia]

I've situated myself at the station for now in order to do so.

[ But that may change. ]

[dragmire]

Then I advise you to stay there. No good will come of involving yourself.

[digophelia]

[ That statement puzzles her but she moves on a moment afterwards with a flat, neutral tone. ]

I don't plan to.

[dragmire]

So be it. [She may not be of great consequence to him, but he counts the value of the shards to be significant. He would not have his enemy gain more than necessary.] Should you desire safer sanctuary, you will find it at Castle Mair.

[digophelia]

I will consider it.

[ For once, she's not being snide about that, either. ]

[dragmire]

Then I shall bid you safe travels for now.

[He reckons they've both said what they intended. There was little reason to draw the conversation further.]