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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.

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[freeing]

It is alright.

[ She wishes to call him a knight or Kingsguard immediately, but it seems as if the term has aged poorly in her experience here. ]

I'd like to know as well. You are not alone there with your concerns. I... have never been to a – [ conference, the word feels weird. She doesn't say it, stammering instead. ] I do not represent Aefenglom, as I am merely someone wishing to return home, but I believe whatever our dream showed us is cruel. It is something I fought against in my homeworld, so this is personal.

[ Not security, but she cares of the security of others. Her voice is a little warmer, almost teasing: ]

Do you plan to protect everyone?

[cspd]

I do.

[ 100% earnest! It's how he rolls, optimistically taking on everything in his path. ]

No person should ever have that kind of control over another. We can't just stand by and let it happen.

[freeing]

We must be smart about this. [ Patient, she thinks despite how her blood boils at the thought. ] Under the assumption our Monsters who travel may be vulnerable, we must keep them protected and our Witches at their strongest.

[ She really misses Drogon rn. ]

We... do not have brute force or magic to overwhelm them if things do not yield positive results, we must be cunning with our offerings. There is seemingly a resistance, we must find them first. They know the city better than any of us.

[cspd]

Nobody should be alone at any point, as a starter. Monsters for obvious reasons, but I don't think even letting our witches go without backup would be wise.

[freeing]

Do you think the Coven would send out skilled Witches assist in this excursion or just allow us to do their dirty work?

[cspd]

I think that depends if they're expecting trouble.

It sounds to me like they're not as concerned as I am, at the very least.

[freeing]

We may be responsible for ... entering this dream and causing conflict, but we rightfully deserve assistance from the Coven of Aefenglom.

[ She says, as if she is a witch. Shhhh. She's low-down rn. ]

If they insist on us forcing an unknown group, we surely can demand some assistance of our own. We have seen things that put ourselves at risk, we must present that concern to them before any of us leave this city.

[cspd]

The fact that they'd trust so much of this to novice witches and, potentially, novice politicians, is worrying. I imagine we have at least some here with experience in the latter, but we could certainly benefit from some witches with more training and practice under their belts.

[ Even the first arrivals among them...haven't been around for that long, so far as he's gathered. ]

[freeing]

If they want someone to be held responsible for the intrusion, I believe we are the ones Aefenglom may be willing to spare. [ It does not give her faith, surely. ] There are a hundred different emotions running through us now – fear, anger, determination... I will gather us shortly at a location to discuss this. Come up with plans and options before we find ourselves overwhelmed.

[cspd]

A good plan. I'll be there for sure.