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[lastofvaldemar]

[There's a moment of silence.

Inhale.]

Things have been....relatively quiet. Haven't they? Happier, I suppose.

[He pauses again- Van usually plans what he's going to say to these things. But not this time.I hate to be the bearer of ill news, but kindly remember that we are...not in safe waters. There is a war being fought all around us, and some

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[pimp_hat]

Call me whatchu will mon, but I be havin' a friend goin' in dere and I gotta watch her back.

[lastofvaldemar]

If she's your friend, then you'll do your damndest to convince her not to go at all.

[something occurs to him.]

And if the friend you're talking about is Talia, she should damn well know better.

[pimp_hat]

It ain't be up to me to make her decisions. Besides, she be a bit of a stubborn one.

No it ain't be Talia. I'd nevah let any harm come to her joo can be damn sure of dat.

[Although he has faith that she can talk care of herself.]

[lastofvaldemar]

If ever you could, I trust you to do so.

[He hesitates]

How...did it go?

[audio[

[skinbrand]

I'm well aware of the dangers. If I can be of help to the passengers going in, that's enough motivation for me.

Death, impermanent or not-- I'll accept it if it comes.

[audio]

[lastofvaldemar]

And if they deny you?

[audio]

[skinbrand]

That's not up to them, is it? What I choose to do with my life is not their concern. Fighting over who's going and who is not is a waste of their time and energy. Mine, too.

[audio]

[lastofvaldemar]

[And here's that exasperated sigh]

You've never fought in a squad, have you?

[Remy is so much better at this.]

[ttlynotawizard]

There's absolutely nothing to gain in Carnival at the moment so far as I can tell, unless they're looking to let off some steam.

And when you decide to relax in the library, the least you can do is stop by the bar on your way so I may escort you. Now I have to walk up a flight of stairs.

[lastofvaldemar]

[scoff] As if you won't take the elevator.

[ttlynotawizard]

I'm taking the stairs now. Just to show you.

[lastofvaldemar]

[deadpan] Oh how chastised I am. How shall I recover?