open to both courts - slightly forward-dated to July 19

[bird_brain]

[The light of day is no kinder than the dusk of yesterday, but at least Aubri has been given enough time to make himself a little more presentable. His feathers are still in disarray and he's careful to keep the left side of his face away from the locket but there's less obvious blood matted through feathers and fur. His every intention is to keep this short -- he's found it within himself to actually travel today and he feels as if he needs to travel faster than the army that left yesterday.]

Some of you know that an army marches toward Caer Glaem. [He had considered warning only those who were aligned with Seelie. However, he has friends among Unseelie and isn't dumb enough to assume he's the only one. And if any Unseelie have objections to Celegorm's march, just maybe he can spur them toward taking some action, as well. In his mind, this is not Seelie vs Unseelie. Not yet.] Do not take this lightly; it is an army of considerable strength and number. I urge you to make preparations.

[A pause. Celegorm charged him to deliver a very specific message but Aubri will not be cowed. But something needs said.] I do not believe that reason will halt their march.

[[threadjacks welcome, if you've a desire for conversations between characters in this post. go to town.]]

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[teenyoda]

There's a what? An army? Are you kidding me?

[Stiles looked both surprised and pissed off at once, an expression he was used to wearing lately.]

I don't suppose they happened to mention what the hell they wanted, did they?

Video

[bird_brain]

I wish I were.

[Aubri's expression is trending toward pissed off and tired. Surprise had long ago given way to weariness.]

I was told that if the Silmaril was not delivered to him in six days, he would raze Caer Glaem to the ground.

[teenyoda]

... What the hell's the Silmaril? Why do we have it? Are we supposed to have it?

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[gordianknots]

[The first words out of Waver's mouth, before he realizes he's actually hit the audio reply button is:] Idiots.

[Immediately, he resumes his usual crisp, professional voice.]

Thank you for sharing the information, it's good to know that the area needs to be avoided.

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[bird_brain]

[A little dryly, a touch of bitterness:] I wouldn't confront them, no.

Who do you label idiots?

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[gordianknots]

Any idea of numbers, or does that get to be labeled as something you can't hare?

[Well, that other part wasn't supposed to go out. But the question's fair.]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say everyone involved.

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[boutant]

Waver. [ Ariadne honestly sounds a bit like she's been crying, emotionally exhausted. ]

I'm going to the Station.

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[gordianknots]

--Okay. [Waver's concerned, but trying to balance it with respect for the fact she may really not want to talk right now.]

Let me know that you've gotten there safe.

[digophelia]

They didn't-

[ Oh, no. Alice may just have to leave sooner than she thought. ]

[bird_brain]

[Aubri shifts, but is careful to keep the left side of his face from the locket. He likes this one.]

They march.

[digophelia]

What was their last location?

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[chromosomes]

They'll be met.

[ John doesn't bother hiding his warhammer, doesn't bother schooling his expression. He is a fighter, this is his home, and this is a bullshit excuse to go marching on it. ]

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[bird_brain]

[Good. They need to be.] Then I will meet you there.

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[knightspirit]

So there's actually people around stupid enough to instigate something. Unbelievable. [ his voice comes out cold and hard; he is pissed. but takes in a breath to help calm himself. ]

... Thanks. For the info.

[ though he's not sure what he'll do with it quite yet. ]

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[bird_brain]

Yes and he has an army. [A most dangerous combination, in his mind.] Whether you choose to meet them or make preparations at the castle is up to you; my desire is that the information be acted upon -- and perhaps acted upon in some timely and organized manner.

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[ringbeast]

Aubri...

[He snaps out of it.]

Aubri, you need to be healed? I can heal you just let me know what... Where you are. This is the same army, uh... The same army that just took the Castle of Mair?

You told that other kid it's somebody who wants the Silmaril... That must be Maglor's brother, then. Shit.

[He shakes his head, setting it all aside.]

Seriously, though, tell me where you are. I want to help. I can fly out in no time.

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[bird_brain]

Maglor's brother? [Aubri's ear tufts swivel forward, then lay flat against his head. This was the one that Maglor spoke of? For a moment, he's speechless. This was the one for whom Aubri earnestly hoped that Maglor could help?

He sees now why Maglor was so hopeless.]

No. [He takes a moment, takes a breath, and finds grounding again.] No. Direct your energies toward preparation. I am well enough to travel and I wish to remain near the march.

[Video]

[scramasax]

What - what - what can we do? [Low, flat and hurried inflection.] What can we do if we can't fight?

[Due to capacity and distance.]

[Video]

[bird_brain]

If you cannot fight, then we need those we can organize evacuation, if need be. If you cannot do that, then stay out of the way and send your hopes and prayers to the innocent.

[video]

[justike]

Aubri? Are you alright?

[That takes precedence, but his frown of concern is for the message as much as the gryphon's condition.]

Where are they now?

[video]

[bird_brain]

Nearly halfway between Mair and Caer Glaem.

[He ignores the other question. He's well enough to relay information and travel. What more does he need?]

video.

[illuminating]

[ It's written. ]

where are you?

[ And, she can only hope he can read, because she will not be able to communicate through the video to him the way they do in each others company. ]

video.

[bird_brain]

[He replies with video - he can read and write, as well, but he's weary enough that writing seems an unnecessary expenditure of energy.]

Near halfway between Mair and Caer Glaem.

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[devotedqueen]

An army...

[Elincia closes her eyes and breathes out slowly. She knew this was coming. Yet, it felt far too soon]

Thank you for warning us. [She would have to make preparations to protect all the civilians she could] Are you in need of a healer?

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[bird_brain]

[He starts to shake his head, then stops abruptly.] I am well enough to travel. There is no need.