The World of Tomorrow

[empirenpcs]

Characters: Heroes of Light who decided to answer the letter's call.
Where: Chocobo Farm
When: February 13th
Summary: The Heroes of Light received a letter last month. Those who decided to answer its call will meet a NPC and have an offer made to them.
Warning: N/A.

Back on the 23rd of January, someone named Prajapati contacted the Heroes of Light, asking to come near the Chocobo Farm on the 13th. This letter seemed to have been an answer to the attempts at forging peace between the Heroes of Light and the Empire, made by some Heroes back in December. Indeed, whoever wrote the letter claim to be thinking to the good of the people, so maybe, just mayve it might be worth a shot? A log will be posted for those going to the meeting point—There will be one NPC thread and no sign-up for this.

If any did decide that this was indeed worth a shot, they would find a woman standing by the Chocobo Farm at dusk. She was wearing a black cloak and hood, at dusk to be specific. If any Heroes came by earlier, they wouldn't have found anyone and wasted their time.

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[grandsummon]

Yuna had remained quiet for the duration of the meeting, her fellow heroes touching on all the points that she would have raised. At her cousin's side, there was a smile in Ramza's direction when it was brought to light that their mission had made a difference, and pride that what he had suggested had indeed saved lives.

There were things she picked out -- about the calamity living inside of them, about the theory of why some of them turned to crystal... but Prajapati's words had a kindness of their own, and while she spoke of that of the heroes' instead, the summoner couldn't help but focus on that as well.

[zodiac_brave]

"The people should not be judged because of their king's wrongdoing. They will have a fresh start in the Village of Santa. We can post guards to protect them if you think the Herans might be harassed there."

Ramza spoke with absolute conviction. He had helped save these lives, and it was his responsibility to protect them now. Garland had been convinced that prolonging their lives would only increase their suffering. There was nothing to do now but prove him wrong.

"Do your people have all they need to make the journey? If you have wounded, our white mages can see to them. They will not discriminate between Heran and Aqurean."

[bloodypast]

Vincent had been listening too, taking mental notes of somethings more than others and quiet in the background. He spoke up though, in response to Ramza's first statement. "Just because they are blameless does not mean they won't be judged." Just as Prajapati explained. "Even with the village being welcoming, the situation must be handled delicately and diplomatically carefully."

Tempers will flare, grudges, crimson-eyes watched their contact. Fairly sure that she understood what the problems were better than some here did. Hopefully Vincent echoing her own words and pointing them out, but from the Heroe's side--would make the more idealistic among them keep it in mind.

[not_most_days]

"Garland, Palitutu and the Sage probably all think of us as fools no matter what we do. We might as well do the right thing and help out those we can anyway." Kidd shot Ramza a nod and looked back to Prajapati. No matter how much power their enemies had, the people living under them couldn't simply be left as they were. They may not all be innocent, but there was no need to punish them for being as much pawns as the Heroes were.

"If it comes down to it, this is something we're deciding. Not Aqures ixen. The Regent's conscience can be clear knowing we're the ones making this offer and the accomodations of our own accord."

[forcegalactic]

"Yeah, well, even I'm still upset over the army burnin' down half the city and almost killin' me. Can't say most of Aqures Ixen'll be forgivin' towards anyone from Hera." The Barkeep couldn't keep in all of this thoughts, not when they had a representative of the Empire standing right in front of them. There was a lot they didn't know.

"Speakin' of Hera, why does Garland have so many followers? Jenni seemed more than happy to burn the city of the ground, and Kalki was a weird case, but then there's you." He points at Prajapati. "Are you part of some rebel group, workin' high up for the intel? How're you gonna get back safe?"

[empirenpcs]

Parajapati looked at Barkeep for a moment before turning toward Vincent and the others.

"This is why your village will be a more welcoming place, until we can speak of peace with Aqures." She nodded at Ramza "We have what we need for the time being. If that is alright with you, we will have our airships approach the village in the second half of March."

And finally, she answered Barkeep's questions.

"Garland drastically improved the quality of life for our people. Scientific and economical advances progressed faster than ever. Hera became the most advanced nation in the world-- It's as simple as that. Why wouldn't the people have followed a man who improved their lives in every aspects without any drawbacks? The people didn't know of Kalki's experiments, of the Calamity or of the ressource shortages. To them, Garland was a hero."

Then she marked a pause before finishing.

"As for I, you needn't worry. I have always placed the people needs above my own. At a time, it meant collaborating with Garland even when my heart dictated otherwise. Now, it means collaborating with you."

[shepherd_prince]

Chrom smiled, pleased by Parajapati's answers. She was a good woman who desired peace, and he wholeheartedly approved of her calm bravery. Coming here alone was no easy task, especially knowing that many of the Heroes before his time had shared bitter relations with Hera.

"I'll send word ahead to the Moogles of the Village so they can begin preparations. How many refugees should we expect? I want to ensure there's enough housing and supplies for everyone to live comfortably."

To him, these decisions could only be made by the Moogles who had built the village in the first place. As they'd already granted permission earlier, he was sure they would be delighted to assist. But if not, best to find out now so they could make other arrangements if things went sour.

Something else occurred to him, and he dipped his head forward in thought for a moment. "I do have one request. The citizens of Nabila may be in danger as well. Once your people have settled into the village, may we ask for help by way of your airships to begin an evacuation, should it become necessary?"

[unyieldingspirit]

"It gladdens my heart to hear that," K'pandolu said, offering a shallow bow.

She put out a hand, one palm up. "Between now and then- can we manage some changes to the airships, to make them more comfortable?" It would still be some time before they reached the village, after all. And perhaps it would be sensible, if they came to need the airships again.

[zodiac_brave]

Ramza frowned at Prajapati's final comment. "Do your heart tell you should not work with us?" He hoped that the Heroes of Light had made a better impression than that.

"It is admirable, that you sacrifice for your people...but I hope that accepting our help is not completely objectionable for you."