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[freeing]

Name: Daenerys Targaryen
Date: Octeuril 8
Format: Video

[ Daenerys had made it quite clear since arriving that she does not trust many. She's spoken out against the Coven in their fear of opposing Dorchacht when slavery was a very serious reality and also wary of how quickly dignitaries were shipped off to take responsibility for something outside of their control. So today, she is visible with a serious expression on her face — although those eyes still have a warmth to them that her closer allies may recognize.

There's no pleasantries, instead: ]

It has been a little bit since many of us have returned from Dorchacht. My bones have settled back into the bed I’ve grown use to, but my mind still wanders. I can not shake a sense of… discomfort after everything, even if my heart is pleased to know we have helped forged a better future for Dorchacht.

However, I ask of you all — how do we feel returning back to this city? How do you feel about the Coven in Aefenglom in their role of this prior month? We have been shown kindness, however we not native here and if it comes between us and their “peace”, I am not foolish enough to put my faith to them. We were sent into a situation that could have ended tragically. I call that irresponsible and it is clear Aefenglom was willing to stay silent keeping peace. There are things the Coven has done, although not quite as enraging as Dorchacht, which leaves me feeling frustrated and wary.

I ask this question not to sway opinion, but to discuss where do we — the ones from the mirrors — go if Aefenglom is no longer the ally we may believe them to be? Having this conversation of where our allegiance lies will help make choices easier – more collective — going forth.

Please, share your thoughts.

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[ HI GUYS. This is a big ole open post for everyone to discuss the shakiness of Aefenglom, Parliament, and the Coven as a whole in regards to the Mirrorbound. I hope to move a plot forward of seeking independence without Aefenglom’s influence in the next few weeks and would love to ICly get talks going so points can be made for why this could be a good or bad thing. I will be refining a plot proposal based upon the feedback ICly brought up here!! I will try to reply to topics relevant to Dany, but this is kind of a springboard for a broader discussion. So go ham, thread jack, etc! ]

Comments

[foursakes]

Who else to care but ourselves? That is the point.

Those transforming into monsters, or “witches” being stripped of their lives, even from the power that gives them identity. I know some may adjust more than others, but it is not an invasion of our beings to readily accept.

[rightfoot]

That's suffering? You can't use a power so now you're suffering? Who's identity is fully wrapped up in a gift like that? Yours? You mean you, right?

[foursakes]

[ fourhead: don't say you're a harpy ]

I'm not the only one, I'm sure. Under slightly different circumstances, but similar all the same. What I am and what it means to me is beyond your understanding.

[rightfoot]

And yet they seem to go about life without being overly dramatic. This place gave you a new gift, enjoy that instead.

[foursakes]

It's easy to enjoy a gift when you consider it one.

This isn't for theatrics. It's a legitimate concern.

[rightfoot]

No, it's very theatrical. You are considering change suffering. But I guess you're the type who can't adjust to change.

[foursakes]

Or is it you, who is far too compliant?

I am speaking for those who’s skulls break apart for horns to grow, skin torn apart to give room for scales and feathers, and taken clarity to instead become beasts. Beasts who would not think twice to maul apart a friend, and only awaken the next day to realize what they’ve done. That is change I must accept?

I’m sorry. I refuse.

[rightfoot]

You're mistaking my lack of sympathy for compliance. That's fine, I guess. You don't know me.

How noble of you to speak for everyone else. Are you sure you're not just speaking from experience?

[foursakes]

At least you’re honest.

Perhaps I am, as well. And what of it?

[rightfoot]

So you're a monster, then? What are you?

[foursakes]

I am going through changes, yes, but I will not stand to call myself a monster.

[rightfoot]

Why? Is Monster an insult to you? It's certainly not an insult.

[foursakes]

It’s an insolent way to live. I won’t take part in it.

[rightfoot]

This is an entirely new level of self-loathing I've never seen.

[hoboagogo]

that's it?

My power got taken and it's pretty much the best thing that's happened in years. And turning into a goatman is weird, but i wouldn't really call it worse than a ton of actual problems.

[foursakes]

[ shrieking four voice: don't say you're a harpy ]

How humble of you, to disregard such menial problems, that, at least I, see boiling down into something much larger. Perhaps you were meant to be a goat.

I mean no offense in that, of course.

[ spoiler: she does. ]

[hoboagogo]

not the worst thing I could be. least I got arms and legs. Those snake and bird people are way worse off. I dunno how your supposed to put a shirt on over wings.

So you said your powers got taken away, so you a monster too? Cause otherwise youd have magic.

[foursakes]

The lack of clothing is a harpy's biggest problem to you?

I am no monster.

[hoboagogo]

i mean it would be the biggest pain every day, yeah.

so you're a witch? hows the magic you do here different from whatever you had back home?

[foursakes]

[ breathes in,, ]

Pain everyday is growing feathers, limb deformity until your ankles stretch up to where your knees should be, and when your bones break for every mild impact you take. Because they are hollow.

I can only assume you were truly meant to be a goat if you can’t fathom this.

[hoboagogo]

[four that sounds LOT like personal experience....!!!]

that's gotta vary because i fought a birdguy and he sure as hell wasn't breaking bones when he was throwing hits at me.

you got a good imagination for someone who aint going through it, though. so what's turning into a rabbit feel like?

[foursakes]

Saints out of their churches can’t perform miracles, it seems.

We’re done here.

[hoboagogo]

yeah I dunno what that means.

Oh yeah? Why's that? I wanna know more about what you're imagining turning into a monster is like.

[foursakes]

Fuck off FUCK OFF YOU DON'T GET IT
YOU DON'T GET IT
TAKE YOUR HORNS AND TEAR THEM UP YOUR ASS MAYBE YOU'LL FIND YOUR HEAD IN THERE
HOW'S THE VIEW?
ASSHOLE
I HOPE YOU DIE

[ in the end, there's no typed answer. only silence. ]