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[freeing]

Name: Daenerys Targaryen
Date: Iuneril 1st
Format: video

[ It was an... honest attempt to be professional. To be queenly. In the farmlands away from Aefenglom, in a dimly lit bedroom that looked as if it had seen better days, Daenerys is visible independently from a "selfie" style of video. She's propped her device up and sits in a small lounge chair next to the window to catch the light outside – what's left of it as a large stormcloud begins to overtake the farmlands. ]

Forgive me, it has been some time since I have come to such network to seek aid. [ The last time didn't work out too well! ] Recently, many of us on the Mirrorbound Council had begun to propose an initiative to improve the quality of life in the Outer City, where the residents are most vulnerable. It seemed, unfortunately, such actions were not... supported by the Parliament. Many of us have made efforts to improve the lives of those there, but we are still but strangers here – still under a wheel not our own.

[ There's an underlining bitterness there. ]

I am asking for help to take this mission on without the need of Parliament growing involved, then. We would like to begin cleaning the area up and treat those who have early stages of the Cwyld infection. The farmlands I have partial ownership of has diverted crop shipments from the city guard to the poorest and hungriest citizens, but that simply will not be enough.

[ Or, wise. ]

Fishermen, hunters, medics, builders – if we are able to begin putting clinics in more accessible areas for early-stage treatments... we could improve the quality of life for those suffering and stop the risk of spreading further. It is dangerous and time-consuming, I know... but –

[ Daenerys flinches, a washing view of disappointment on her face. Guilt clear. ]

We can not rely on Parliament to assist us there. Their efforts are strained between so many aspects of their city and I wish to take this responsibility on if possible. If anyone has skills to better help with this, please... I will be in your debt for your assistance.

Comments

[fiddlestick]

It's a good question. Though preferably they wouldn't find out we're using their methods at all since it'd be traced back to me if they found out. And I still need their trust to complete my investigation.

Yeah, the politics are a problem. It's nice they gave us a voice with our own council, but ... well, there's a lot of work to be done.

[freeing]

Unfortunate.

[ She knows the benefits of the Coven's practices could escalate it... yet, she will not risk one of their own. It's like chess: she bides her time. ]

You have my word, then. I shall not pursue Coven methods until we can assure you and anyone else within their ranks do not lose access to their information.

It means nothing to have our council if we are met with resistance. Never would I suggest we are always right, but if we are to be integrated in this world... there is weight in our words when theirs are silenced for injustice and poverty.

[fiddlestick]

Alright. I'll keep you updated. [...] In the meantime, it'd be helpful to think of ways to keep the healers who work at the clinic safe from infection. I don't think we could safely replicate the Coven's method.

Yeah, I suppose you're right. Well, good luck on that end with getting change. I really don't have a head for politics, so I can't say I know what to do there.

[freeing]

Right... my concern is that our efforts to intervene yields results that put the Mirrorbound at risk. It's... a difficult situation to balance. What precautions can we take against it?

And, please. I speak for those who may not want or are able to. It is a choice to get involved, this is mine.

[fiddlestick]

Well, protective gear helps a lot, though stuff that's Cwyld-resistant is really expensive. And there's also boosting a person's natural resistant to it...I'd talk to the Wilders about that, I heard they have their own method for it.

Well, I appreciate you making that choice. It makes me feel better knowing there are people like you pushing for improvements for the people outside the wall. I worry about them a lot.

[freeing]

Thank you for the insight. I've done my best to avoid it, even with the Shades tormenting the farmlands, but... this is useful.

I do as well. It's much larger than I would have expected. A few nomads here and there, but this?

[fiddlestick]

Haha, that's understandable. Really unless you know how to fight, I'd caution against going out too far.

I know. It makes me wonder how many people used to live outside the city before Cwyld came...

[freeing]

I wonder that too. How much freedom they must have had before such a threat now looms over their heads... My heart feels heavy, at times.