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[faileas]

Name: Nerissa Bell (andernach) & Mhairi Ainsley (fearolc) Date: Septeril 1st Format: Video The video starts focused on a familiar face, close up until a differently familiar hand comes into the shot to set the watch down. Claws click on the outside of the surface, followed by both parties leaning back - then taking a proper step back to ensure both are in view. Miss Nessie looks as chipper as always, evidently still Delighted about this whole watch business, though there's a tightness around her eyes; Mhairi looks tense and decidedly displeased. It's more emotion than she's shown to the group at large, ears back and hackles raised, arms folded with a militant discipline behind her back. "Hello, dearests! We hope today finds you well." Nessie grins a little wider, though it softens after a lengthy pause. "While we'd love for this to be purely for pleasure - believe me, we both would - we've some things to discuss today, we do. After the full moon last month, a missive arrived from Morgie - that is, Morgana Drummond, the head of the Coven over there in Dorchacht - asking about our..." She pauses again, briefer this time, her lips thinning as she continues. "Our 'lost luggage,' as she so kindly put it." At her side, Mhairi's low voice outright growls, "After much back and forth, and discussions amongst Parliament, we've come to a decision that Drummond has... agreed to." Nessie's smile continues to wane, and she leans against Mhairi. "And we're quite glad that she has, considering conflict with Dorchacht is not exactly ideal at the present moment." With a deep breath, the Turnskin pulls back her disdain and focuses on the task at hand. "The Parliament has requested that the Coven send a group of dignitaries to Dorchacht to negotiate, and hopefully deescalate the situation. While we may not be able to immediately bring change, should things be as terrible in the waking world as it was in the dreamscape that you unfortunately faced, our best attempts will be made." She pauses, and displeasure is obvious in the way she lowers her gaze and turns her head to look at Nessie. "... your best attempts. Because we don't know what may happen, or what hand Drummond and the Coven of Dorchacht might turn, I will be remaining here. Those that wish to do the same are welcome to, and I will do my utmost best to assist you and answer any questions you may have." "While my lovely Mhairi does that, I'll be attending the meeting with Morgie - though I'm sure that's not a surprise at all, is it?" Nessie pulls away slightly, stepping forward in frame just a bit to spread her arms. "The dignitary group'll be handling all the real fun stuff - talking, seeing if there isn't anything to be done about this queer little situation that's come up, apologies when necessary, so on... I'd like to ask Morgie myself about how she's running her Coven, thinking on it," she pauses, then lowers her hands and steps back again. "And I know a few of you've been worried about it all, and wanting to help, so if any of you dearies would like to come along and play diplomat - show her things are right as rain and all, that we can all get along just fine even without what laws they seem to have in place - then I won't say no." She pauses again, tilting her head. "Might help, even." "Relations between Aefenglom and Dorchacht are... tense," Mhairi adds, wryly. "Per their insistence and refusal, there's no means of direct transport between the two cities, teleportation included. We've tried to get an alternative up and running, something that has been in the Coven's possession for quite some time. The device is a little too risky for us to consider, however, as it's theoretical in execution. Perhaps a project for the more technologically inclined of the mirrorbound at a later date." "I'd appreciate it, at least. That thing's one of our seven wonders in the Coven, it is." "On the fifth, any who wish to join Ness and a handful of our finest Witches should meet at the port." Mhairi reaches and, finally unfolding her arms, curls her hand at Nessie's elbow. "My best wishes, travelers. Be safe." Nessie returns the gesture, hand settling on Mhairi's; it's a little hard to tell, but she's rubbing the side of it gently. "Take care until next we speak, dearests." NOTE This post will NOT receive any responses from Nessie and Mhairi. You can, however, use this post to interact with one another in the meantime.

Comments

[halfmoon]

you guys have gotta be nuts. who the hell'd risk getting put up on the auction block again? everyone knows they did that to some of us monsters, right? and there was no way to talk yourself out of it either? and thats assuming this isnt a trap, which it probably is...

unless there's a way to keep that from happening, i just cant go back, as much as i'd love to help the monsters there.

[cspd]

I hardly blame any monsters among us for preferring to avoid that place.

But that's what the witches in our numbers are for, right?

[ Not really addressing the trap bit because he absolutely expects trouble...that might be why he's planning on going in the first place. ]

[halfmoon]

what do u mean? to protect us?

[cspd]

To go at all, if the monsters among us would prefer not to.

But I do plan to go primarily to keep an eye on things, myself. I'm no politician, but security, I can do.

[halfmoon]

oh i see. yea, this sounds like a job for witches, at least for now.

are you a monster and you still plan on going?

[freeing]

Then stay. It is a simple choice.

There is plenty of good to do here and safety we have been allotted. No one will think lesser of you.

[halfmoon]

i know & thank u. but it's not the lack of need that's the problem. the way theyre treating monsters in that city is unforgiveable. and im not being a coward either. rushing back to make ourselves feel better isnt a good idea. we need a more solid plan for what to do

[freeing]

I agree, which is why I believe we should meet before we make this excursion. So people can understand the severity of this choice and risk of leaving.

We need to know what we are truly asking of this other city, if this dream leads us to believe... we may be asking for them to abandon the only way of life they've known.

The ones here could prove capable, for inspiring our Aefenglom's own and providing support if anything does go wrong.

We hope for peace, but we must prepare for war.

[halfmoon]

that's a good idea. i dont think it'd convince me to go this time but anyone who does wanna go should definitely get together to talk about worst case scenarios

first the cwyld and now this

[honoraboveall]

I would think that we'd be safe; after all we're part of a diplomatic team, and it'd a rather large faux paus to sell members of another city that they're trying to keep good relations with.

audio bc he fails at text;

[faithlikeaseed]

What about something less overt, like slipping us suggestions to act against the rest of our team?

[He usually wouldn't even have that possibility in mind except for some...unfortunate...run-ins in the dream while playing hero.]

[honoraboveall]

Then we should work in at least pairs, witches and monsters. One can watch the other, and I bet that it would give the monsters more clout besides, to have a witch with them.

[His voice is firm, calm.]

[faithlikeaseed]

Likely--I doubt very much they'll listen to anyone who isn't a Witch, given the lay of things.

[Pause. Then:] To play Maferath's advocate--what do we do if a Monster's separated from her Witch for any length of time?

[halfmoon]

that's what i'd think too, except ur not guaranteed that the person whos trying to kidnap you will believe you, or listen, or care. i want to know what the plan is for stopping that

[honoraboveall]

Either we will be given some sort of paperwork, but also, sometimes you need to take a risk for something that you care about.

[halfmoon]

[ I don't need you to tell me that, he thinks bitterly, but he knows to keep the snark to himself in this situation. ]

i think we all know that. it doesnt mean every risk is worth it. i'm not going up on that auction block again, and i dont care what papers they give us. some of those witches will just tear the papers up and ignore you if they're that intent on making a few extra dollars that day

[hoboagogo]

that and it aint really our job to fix this world. specially since we may not even stay here that long.

[halfmoon]

that isnt what i meant

[hoboagogo]

i know. but it's another reason not to go.

[bloodwit]

Who knows? You may very well be more useful staying here.

[halfmoon]

ya me too. not sure how a 17 year old high school student turning into a vampire is supposed to help much in this situation

[bloodwit]

So you were landed with vampire, after all. Congratulations.

I'd suggest you keep your friends posted as to... anything alarming that happens here. With all that's going on, who knows? Perhaps Dorchacht has other plans for this place.

[firewalled]

I dont want to get caught either, but i dont think we can just leave those monsters to suffer the way they are. even if it is a trap.

[halfmoon]

thats no reason to rush in without more information and a more solid plan. they'll still be there, even if we wait

[firewalled]

some of them could be worked to death in that time. idk if going now is the best idea, but going soon to gather more information isn't the worst plan.