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!

Comments

[wilder]

Yeah?

[Wow she's beautiful and cynical. He loves it]

Heh. You gotta be the first I've heard that hasn't tried to defend them. [Talk about a relief]

[inafadingcrown]

I have been in politics for far too long to trust easily.

[wilder]

That's something we have in common.

And because of that, I can't shake the feeling it's not the first one. At least, not entirely.

[inafadingcrown]

Precisely so. It seems to me the only prudent assumption. I do intend to learn as much as I can, independent of the bias of the court, but it is rather a daunting task.

[wilder]

Yeah, tell me about it. [There's a "heh" and he rubs his neck]

Have you learned anything yet? I mean, outside the stuff they feed us at the court.

[inafadingcrown]

I have learned of several places where I might begin. The Drabkeeper's castle, they say, holds records of all things since the beginning of this world and is unaffiliated with either court. I have heard also that the Sisterhood holds some means of revealing both what is and what has been.

[wilder]

The Sisterhood?

I haven't heard of that before. Who are they?

[inafadingcrown]

It is, I believe, the name for the organization of nymphs of various sorts.

[wilder]

Nymphs! Oh! Okay!

[A pause, and nope he's got nothing]

What's a Nymph?

[inafadingcrown]

[A chuckle] I required something of an explanation myself, when this was first explained to me. It is apparently a category of being which includes a number races- dryads and sylphs... [She trails off]. There were others, but I do not remember them all offhand.

[wilder]

[He frowns, thinking a little] Well, I know what a Sylph is at least.

Any idea how likely this Sisterhood would talk to a couple of Shardholders?

[inafadingcrown]

I spoke to a few Dryads in a friend's company already and they made it plain to me that it was a Sylph, in fact, who I would need to seek out. As for them? I cannot say.

[wilder]

A Sylph...

[he crosses his arms]

I know someone who went to do something relating to the Sylph. Maybe she might know something.

[inafadingcrown]

If you learn something from her, you must let me know.