II [Video; open to both courts]

[wilder]

[The video feed on the amulet shows Zelos sitting crosslegged on his bed. The room looks to be a rather comfortable room that's given to people of nobility in the Seelie court. Though other than what looks like a small vase of purple flowers on the nightstand, there's not much in the way of personal touches.]

Well what do you know, I've been here almost a month now! Which is a lot longer than I'd like, buuuut from the sounds of how long people get stuck in this place - I probably shouldn't complain too much.

[Though always going to complain some.]

Anyway! Since it seems pretty normal to ask questions on these locket - I thought I'd might as well throw in a few of my own again if there's any kind souls willing to answer! I mean, I always prefer to hear it from a lovely female voice, but don't worry- I can settle. ♥

[He clears his throat. For each number, he makes counts them off on his hand]

1. Just what exactly were those shadowy blob guys? I mean, other than the name I can't say. Any idea just where they came from? Are they like a normal thing in this place? Because seriously, talk about annoying and creepy.

2. Is there anyone who can tell me more about the Shards? Yeah, I already know they're crystals inside us that the courts want to collect- but why? What are they made of? How'd did they get into us? Honestly...any information would be of use.

3. Does anyone know where I can get more hair ties or supplies? Because I'm down to my last tie, and that's a serious problem!

And... [He taps his chin] I think that's it! Huh! I thought there would've been more! Oh well!

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[infiltraitor]

Huh, that's kind of a sexist thing to say.

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[wilder]

Hey, it's not like I picked their uniforms - I just look at them.

[Because that makes it so much better]

I mostly use magic for my work and I don't have a doctorates, so I'm a healer. It's just my healing artes aren't as versatile as others, so for things like infections, poisons and curses - I keep antidotes and medicines handy.

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[infiltraitor]

You're just as bad as Wally.

[ CAN YOU HEAR THE CONTEMPT IN HER TEXT. ]

"Artes"? Like ... magic?

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[wilder]

Why thank you! ♥

[HE CAN AND CHOICES TO IGNORE]

That's another word for it, yep.

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[infiltraitor]

Ugh, that wasn't a compliment!

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[infiltraitor]

[ B( ]

Anyway, I take it you're not talking about sleight-of-hand or party tricks, right?

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[wilder]

[TAKING IT AS ONE!!]

Not unless you consider healing up someone's stab wound a party trick.

Which if you do, I think I'll pass on coming to any of your parties if that's alright.

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[infiltraitor]

Not me, no.

[ her parents? definitely. ]

I don't really like parties.

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[wilder]

Seriously? How come?

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[infiltraitor]

I'm not really a "people person".

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[wilder]

Really? I would have never guessed from the fact you have yet to give me an actual name.

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[infiltraitor]

Hey, maybe I'm doing that for your own good.

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[wilder]

Oh? And what kind of good would that be?

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[infiltraitor]

Don't know, still working on that.

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[wilder]

Right.

Lemme know if you come up with a good excuse, my Empress.

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[infiltraitor]

I will.

Until then, hairties? Try the Station.

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[wilder]

The Station?

Wait, isn't that about a month away? I have to travel that long for a hairtie?

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[infiltraitor]

Unless you take the fairy rings. They're kind of like this world's version of high-speed transportation.

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[wilder]

Yeah?

[a beat]

And you're sure they're safe? Because the only fairy circle I know about has the same chance as healing you as frying you to death.

[THANKS PROFESSOR FOR THAT PARANOIA]

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[infiltraitor]

... Uhhh.

yyyeah, they're safe? I took them on my first trip to the Station.

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[wilder]

Hmmm...

I'll think about it. Thanks.

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[infiltraitor]

No problem.

[ buuuut... thennnn... idea...! ]

I'm by the Station right now. I'll probably be here for a while.

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[wilder]

Yeah?

Are you saying you wanna spend some quality time with me, my Empress~?

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[infiltraitor]

[ it's a good thing zelos can't see the way artemis is laughing on her end. he totally just rose to the bait she set down. ]

Oh my god, you're so easy.

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[wilder]

What? Was it not supposed to be an invitation?