Meetings and Strategy

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Characters: NPCs and the Heroes of Light.
Where: castle of Aqures Ixen | Calm Plains
When: 10th July | 12th July
Summary: Characters all received a Mognet Letter informing them of the upcoming meeting. It happens in the reunion room in the Castle of Aqures Ixen. If you . Feel free to start your own threads for IC Plotting! If you need to speak to a NPC or have to share your plan with them, reply to the appropriate thread below. Characters who received Kurma's letter will be able to meet him on the 12th of July.
Warning: NA

Ultima Weapon Plan
Mysterious Message
The Militaries
Law Enforcement
Civilians

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[deadlyvu]

Lydia has been keeping herself to the background, but she notices Ales. He kind of sticks out, even when he's hiding. Making her way over, she's found a red-cloak that's similar enough in style to her familiar spider-web-poncho, and has that over black pants, boots, and a long-sleeved tunic. Being purposeful in making noise, since her Vampire job left her silent otherwise.

"Ales. You're quiet, which means you're thinking hard." Have a friendly smile, with cute little fangs.

[umslay]

He stuffs his hands in his robes. How he wishes he can tug his hat all the way down his body and hide from everyone. He doesn't like being seen as anything other than unwavering.

"I am." Why lie? "I feel like I'm needed in two places. On one hand, I want to work with Dr. Cid in Edsham. On the other," he removes a hand and lifts his palm to demonstrate, "nearly everyone else is staying behind, and as the only airship pilot among us, I think they expect me to stay."

He wants to run away, stay safe. But there are people here he genuinely considers friends, and he feels guilty for even thinking that.

[deadlyvu]

"No, I understand that." Lydia responded. "I...feel guilty myself, but both my teacher and others want me to go. I'm not a fighter, even if I've been learning how to defend myself. I'm going to be one of the last evacuation groups though, and I've been trying to help with that."

She sighed, and reached up to brush her hair behind her ear. "It's...hard though. I want to help my friends. But I've never been in a war. For all the adventures I've had...I'm scared. Honestly scared."

[umslay]

Ales let out a huff. Of course she's scared, she's young. No one would care if a kid didn't want to fight, unlike him. He has fought before, but that was when he believed he had the upper hand.

"Neither have I, before I came here" he lied. "In all honesty, I think it would be safer for me to leave the fighting to the seasoned warriors here." He waved a hand in the general direction of the military and law enforcement groups. "Last time I was in battle, I was nearly captured by the Empire, but they needed my help in disabling the transporters. Now they're saying they want me to pilot one of those airships."

They want him to be a war hero. They want him to risk his life. "I'm having a moment of doubt, alright?"

[deadlyvu]

Lydia gentled her smile, moving out to pat his shoulder. "I wasn't judging. It's not my place, and we're all from so very many different worlds and situations? I don't know if any one has the right to judge."

Pulling back, hands going behind her back again, her smile was slightly sad. Wisdom there that wasn't usually seen in a 14 year old. "It's a lot they put on us, without even asking us, to be Heroes. We don't really get a choice in it."

[umslay]

He needed so sympathy! Why was he moping around like he was poor little Ales, poor, non-magical Ales who will always need help to do anything? He wouldn't allow a child to be the one comforting him!

Ales forced a smirk and stood on his chair, hands on hips. "Well I do have a choice! It's a manner of weighing my options: where am I most needed? Building the Enterprise or riding a warship into battle?"

Leaning forward, he jutted out his hands to demonstrate his point, staring at the one he pulled out later. "Though attacking soldiers at a safe distance doesn't sound too bad."

[deadlyvu]

"That's the spirit Ales!" Lydia encouraged, grinning at him. "I'll be cheering you on in spirit, even if I'm not here."

[umslay]

He smirked and crossed him arms before realizing what he got himself into.

Yup, he'll be piloting an airship. Right in the middle of the battleship. Great going, Ales. Can't back out now.

"I...of course! And with my help, more of our soldiers can board enemy ships and continue the fight there! I'll be one of the VIPs of the scene!"

If anything, the boost to his ego would be worth it.

[deadlyvu]

Lydia politely didn't notice his hesitation. "I know you'll do your best." She affirmed for him, with a grin. "And once this is over, I'll catch back up with you and you can tell me all about it." Hands going behind her back, she grinned impishly. "Actually I've been doing lots of crafting of my own, so if you want a new jacket or something, come see me."

[umslay]

He'll do his best to stay alive, alright, though the offer for more new clothes was tempting.

"A jacket more suited for flying aircraft would be nice." He tapped a finger against his snout. "Something in leather would be best, but as long as it makes me look cool."

[deadlyvu]

"I'm not sure I can do leather, as it's harder in this world without a sewing machine." Lydia mused, hand coming up under her chin as she thought. "I can definitely make you something that looks cool though, Ales."

That, she had no doubt of.

"So we'll definitely get together and do this after this is over. Meaning you have to be safe." Staring at him, daring him to not agree. Because Lydia was determined to think the best of all this. She had to, or she'd panic.

[umslay]

So no leather. He was fine with that, he shrugged.

"Don't worry about me," he rested a hand on his chest. "I'm great at staying safe!" Primarily by running away. "The promise of an outfit that makes me look all dark and mysterious as I fly the airship will keep me alive!"

[deadlyvu]

Lydia held out her hand to shake on it, grinning confidently. "I can definitely do dark and mysterious. It's a promise, Ales." Which meant he had better be safe.

[umslay]

Ales returned the gestured and gave it a vigorous shake. "Deal. I'll fight off the Empire while you stay safe, then we meet up and I get my coat."

He let go and tipped his hat. "When are you heading out?"

[deadlyvu]

"Probably in a few days. I'm going to be part of the last group. It's been a matter of trying to pack, leave things nice in the house, and get my bike ready for transport too."

Lydia gave a small curtsey in return to the tipped hat, knowing this would occupy her mind. Better than worrying about everyone--which she'd do anyways, but it'd be a nice distraction.