Court Gossip (Stars Only)

[keytoblivion]

WHO: Open to all members of the Court of Stars
WHAT: STAR FACTION MINGLE LOG! After the audience, it's time to compare notes! and probably complain about the lack of straight forward answers, or something
WHERE: The castle, possibly the throne room, maybe in town? Play it as you like!
WHEN: Right after the Audience!
WARNINGS: S…wearing? Will update as needed?


"Magic."

Comments

[unabatedly]

"It works that way with many things. If there is no buy-in, then people are more likely to consider open rebellion." This comes from a young elven woman who stands nearby, chin settled in her hand as she considers. "And considering the state of the war here, they need all of our help and assistance, no matter what we can offer, even if none of us were to be soldiers." There will always be a need for healers, for workers, for people to serve as advisors and diplomats.

Even if it seems like all communications have been breaking down.

She regards him calmly. "I'm glad you were able to speak to the Emperor and gain some peace of mind. Your advice is sound, sir." And something she had already been doing. Doubling down wouldn't hurt. "But we won't be able to wait forever before we need to make a decision, one way or another, especially if it's true that everyone's worlds are in danger."

[faithfixesyou]

Book turns to the woman, and he hesitates before he speaks. Just that sudden startle of seeing something quite unexpected. He turns his head a little, making sure she is in focus, and he is seeing correctly. The woman's ears come to a sharp point, it is no costume or trick, and there is no sign of augmentation? Curious.

"You.. are correct," he is quick to pick his steam back up, though. "And know that I have made my own intentions plain. I will serve, I am grateful to be here, but I have lines that I will not cross."

"We must each make one decision, yes. But then another, and another. The choices of war come in fits and starts. It is never straightforward." A pause, and Book brings his hands together. "And once a decision has been made, another decision can be made to change one's course. If you find that you are straying from the path that you truly wish to walk."

[unabatedly]

If she realizes he's quiet a moment because he's observing her and her ears, then she certainly doesn't show it. The cant of her head has more to do with what he says, a thoughtful lean as she considers his words. "There is freedom in being honest with your intentions and goals, and to know where you shall not tread. My hope is only that the Emperor has no need to ask you to cross such a line." And where war is concerned, she doubts he will be spared from at least a request from the Emperor when the time comes, whatever that line may be.

But there is a strange amount of comfort in what he says next. Neria is silent and it is all too clear that the gears are turning over and over in her head.

"...Do you truly think people can change their lives around? Make one decision to put themselves back on the proper path?"