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Claude von Riegan ([personal profile] leicesters) wrote in [community profile] kenoscomm2024-03-08 01:40 pm

LOCKED TO MERIDIAN

[Claude's communion prescence has always been like a summer breeze; warm, easygoing, albeit difficult to read before it moves on. Now it has more of a brittle, bitter quality, like a looming dust-cloud he has to hold at a distance. There's no going back from this point when he knows things will only escalate from here, and so now seems like an important time to address his fellow Meri.]

The fight for the next Oracle will be on us soon. The Tribune may have been slain, but he entrusted the future of the worlds to us. Though he won't be able to help us see this through, we can still fight for him, and all the others we've lost along the way. We can fight for Springstar... and we can fight for Quetzalcoatl.

[There's a brief pause on this point. Her death deserves respect and acknowledgement, and she may not be the last to meet such a fate before the fighting is over.]

...We'll fight for your homes, too. After all, our worlds aren't that different, right? They might be flawed in their own ways, and there might even be some of you who would rather stay here when this is done. But every world and the life on it is precious, and it beats whatever phony world Yima and her followers come up with.

Speaking of Yima: I've discussed this with a few people already, but I suspect she's still alive. When the Blight almost destroyed Kenos, somehow she was still around. When I asked her about it, she said she wasn't bound by time like a normal person is. She can exist in different times and different places simultaneously; I don't know how it works, but maybe she even foresaw this attempt on her life before it even happened.

That said, it's just speculation, so we might as well play dumb and behave towards Zenith as if we're convinced she's dead for now. It'll be easier for us that way.

[Others have probably arrived at a similar conclusion, perhaps people among Zenith's ranks too, but it bears saying, particularly for those newly arrived to the conflict.]

Anyway, enough about her -- how about we use this opportunity for a little strategy get-together? We have a few new faces around, so feel free to introduce yourself and your capabilities.

For those of us who have been around longer, feel free to toss in an introduction too. More importantly, share what you know about Zenith and its current capabilities, in combat or otherwise. Any insight into their current thinking would be useful right now, too. What's their morale like? We know by now that some of them really hate our guts, and I wonder how much their desire for revenge is going to play into the next battle...

[He sounds casual, almost flippant, but there's a serious point in there he's sure he doesn't need to overstate: the more loyal Zenites are going to have some serious motivation in the next battle to get back at them, whether they believe Yima is gone or not.]

Let's not let our own judgement be clouded by revenge, even if we've sustained losses. We need to go into this with a clear head, looking toward the future.

Oh-- on that note, Hayame wants to speak with some of you about some further strategising either before or after the Oracle. Sorry that's a little vague, but I'm sure she'll talk to you about it properly when the time comes. For now, let's just focus on one thing at a time.
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[personal profile] a_noble_flame 2024-03-08 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Alice's aura comes through warm and comforting for now. Her mental image in communion is vague and fuzzy, though the flames that always lick at her heels are easily seen.

Given this is an introduction she gives it in full -- posture straight as befitting a soldier.]


I am Second Lieutenant Alice L. Malvin of the Imperial Army State Section III. My section is also known as 'Pumpkin Scissors', devoted to war relief and rooting out the causes of corruption within and outside as well. My justice is equal for all, whether Emperor or civilian -- no one is higher than another.

[She pauses a moment. It had little bearing here of course but for the sake of full introductions:]

I am the youngest daughter of one of the thirteen noble families of the Empire. My great-grandfather's deeds during the war between my country and the Republic of Frost granted my family the honor of a title. My own actions in contest between our branch families earned me the L in my name.

[That's probably a bit much, isn't it? There's the feel of flustered heat before Alice laughs a little. Even her laugh sounds warm.]

Forgive me, I wish to be thorough here. As for abilities I am chiefly skilled in swords -- I asked about commissioning a weapon through communion some days ago. I have primarily used a short sword and a swordbreaker, at times in tandem and at times alone. I also have experience in mounted combat; my horses unfortunately haven't followed me -- Piro and Ace.

[Her voice dips gently.]

They are very good mounts. I have been beside both since they day they were born. Piro is the more gentle of the two so chiefly it is Ace who joins me in the field. I --

[She's rambling now. Ahem.]

I have little experience with magic though I have been taught a few spells in the last few days. I welcome those who wish to train with me whether through sparring or physical exercise. Through supporting one another I believe we may conquer whatever comes our way and see an end to this conflict.