♛second decree {ACTION|VIDEO}

[mykimlasca]

[ACTION]
[Around the village today you might see a Natalia with a focused look on her face, leaving nothing unlooked at. She seems to have something on her mind.]

[VIDEO]
[The feed opens up to a girl sitting on a bench in the square, looking serious, but hardly as dangerous looking as she did in her first broadcast. No roaring or threats here. She

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[mindgooshed]

[ princess, huh? he kind of wants to reply to this for that reason alone. ]

Tracking down a bow shouldn't be difficult.

[mykimlasca]

Less difficult than attempts to leave, I imagine. I'll need a suitable weapon in this place.

[mindgooshed]

I don't use weapons, but from what I've heard there are a few shops that supply them. It's a small town, and there are several maps available.

[mykimlasca]

Then how do you defend yourself? Hand-to-hand?

[albioreii]

It'd probably be a good idea if we left the matter of Van to you all anyway. [It's not like she hadn't discussed it with Ginji, and they certainly had their own feelings and preferences on the matter - given that it was on Van's orders that she'd lost so many family and friends. But... in the end they really were noncombatants. Even if they opted to go against him, it'd do little good, and they'd have no way to really defend themselves.

Her voice softens some.] We - my brother and I - were planning to go to the dinner, though.

[mykimlasca]

Noelle? [ she looks surprised, but quickly listens, the smile spreading to her face sobering at her words. ]
Yes. Please leave this matter to us. We'll handle it the moment an issue arrives. Besides--your safety is important.

[ she looks happy to hear that ]
I know I'd be very happy to see you both there, as would we all. Please do come. It wouldn't be the same without you both.

[soreplaceable]

[Written // Filtered]

[It might take Ion a bit to respond. He may not have been sent out on the draft this time, but last time... even now, just thinking about it makes him freeze up. When he does reply, it's written.]

I agree. There should be no reason we need to trust him in order to agree to the truce. As long as we're in Luceti, neither side has anything to gain from provoking the other.

[mykimlasca]

..That's right. But we can't let ourselves fall into laxness..--[ she refuses for him to take any more from her]

You understand, don't you, Fon Master? It's not as if I want to fight him--he's done quite enough..[ she suddenly looks like the world-weary princess that arrived on her first day to House 1 ]

[soreplaceable]

...I understand, Natalia. [How could he not? Just as Van was the one responsible for his creation, he also shared responsibility for the situation that inevitably led to his death.]

You're right. There's no reason for us to drop our guard around him. But Van is nothing if not careful. Many of us have been in Luceti far longer than he has, and he must be aware of the danger he'd be putting himself in were he to try anything rash.

[mykimlasca]

You all have been here for --..a very long time, haven't you? We should be fine. There are far more of us than him, and he has no allies.

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[risingwinds]

[Aw, Natalia. Ven's very impressed at how selfless she's being in light of the recent draft, and he smiles as he responds.]

That's really nice of you, Natalia! I bet there are tons of people around here who'd appreciate your help.

[mykimlasca]

It's really not much in the grander scheme of things, but I can't sit by and do nothing, you know?

[risingwinds]

Yeah, I see what you mean, and I think it's good that you're lending a hand. It'd probably help tons of people, especially the ones who're hurt or can't defend themselves.

[mykimlasca]

I can hope so, but I appreciate your kind words.
What about you Ven? Are you alright? Were you..drafted?

[elixirsoup]

[Voice]

[Uwaaaaah, she sounds so brave...!]

...I know how you probably feel, Natalia. I wanna help out too. All I can really do is fight, but if it means keeping people from dying out there...

[Oh!!] Oh, yeah, I have a bow! But I haven't found it yet. I'm thinkin' it'll show up at the weapons shop like my sword did. If I see it I'll let you use it! [It might be a tad small for you though, lol...]

[mykimlasca]

Whatever can be done should at least be attempted. I'm going to contribute somehow, so I might as well get some ideas first. I refuse to be made useless. [she blinks]

You would? How generous of you! And who might you be?

[elixirsoup]

I'm Link! Well, I guess you can call me Little Link, 'cause there's a bigger Link and people confuse us all the time. I'll let you know if I find my bow, okay? You should look for yours too!

[mykimlasca]

Little Link it is then. For now I'll simply call you Link, and wish you luck in finding yours as I begin to look for mine!