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I have set myself to the task of keeping track of new arrivals. I do so not out of the goodness of my heart, but rather I wish to be alerted promptly should others from Westeros swell our numbers.

(Not everyone will go to the network immediately - some are too wary, too calculating - thus she needs help in her task.)

Should there be any mention of Westeros, Essos, Sothoryos or Ulthos, I would consider it the utmost kindness if you informed me. I wish to see my fellows in good stead, you see.

(She is not paranoid. Then again, even if she was, who could blame her? Alayne re-reads her words, considering how best to end her request.)

I thank you in advance and if you require payment for your generosity, we can establish such.

(Limitations will be set - as fitting a lady - should payment/repayment be required. She will not leave herself vulnerable for a slip of information regarding her home or those who share it.)

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Payment is not an issue you have to worry about. You don't have to worry about that.

[ he suspects, in such a strong way that it feels less like suspicion and more like knowing, that it's more than just good will and concern for the people of their homeland. ]

I'll keep an eye and an ear out. Do you have any further information? So it may make it easier to spot your fellows.

You are kind to say so. I know not everyone is of a generous nature and I did not want them to withhold information simply because I was asking for it for free.

(She is frightened - to her core - of crossing paths with those she left behind in King's Landing.)

They will be dressed in a way that might seem antiquated to you. Unless, of course, they change into the uniform promptly. Some might use titles like "Lord", "Lady" or "Ser". The latter is usually reserved for knights. I do not think they will be difficult to distinguish.

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I'll ensure that you receive the information you look for, should it become available to us.

In the event you do hear of your fellows, feel free to call for me. It's always nice to have company when ushering in old friends.

My name is Coby.

[ 'if you need help, call me'. 'if you need safety, call me'. he can only hope the message is clear enough.

fear is something he's well-acquainted with; the fear of discovery was always the sharpest. it's always been the hardest to ignore. ]

(His hospitality takes her by surprise. There are more than a handful of knightly men, it seems, and she is grateful for it. However she is, as always, wary. Cautious. Kind words can hide swords, daggers and sometimes far, far worse.)

I am Alayne and I thank you for your offer. Should certain persons arrive, I may agree.

(In this case, the person she doesn't know is less frightening than the one(s) she does.)

Such reunions are not always simple, are they.

No. Hardly ever. Sometimes it stands that the longer you are apart, the harder it is the reconcile the new with the old.

I hope such is not the case for you, Alayne.

I have changed already, but not enough I fear. There is strength yet that I must find.

We all have demons to face, do we not?

Numerous, and each more terrifying than the last.

Strength doesn't always need to be attained alone. Some people never would have gotten where they are on their own.

I owe my strength - my very life - to many others. I have not forgotten them nor will I ever.

(Her father, her mother, her brothers, her sister, her Septa, those at Winterfell... Lady... Their Direwolves... Ser Dontos...

~~The Hound.~~ She will not forget any of them.)

I do not think humans are meant to be alone. We are stronger together.

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who thinks so.

[ where would he be, had he tried to go it alone? still cowering in the depths of alvida's ship, no doubt, dreaming dreams too big for his small existence. ]

I hope, too, that you find strength among the people in Oska. Many of them are good, and are always happy to have a friend at their side.

Considering our current circumstances, we must rely on that sort of thinking even more. I take nothing - and no one - for granted.

(She has enjoyed herself thus far. It has been difficult, yes, dirty at times, frightening at others, but she is safe. The Lannisters have yet to reach her and even if they did, what could they do?)

Are the people of Oska akin to those you know at home? I hail from a realm that can smile at you politely - even be welcoming - but have ulterior motives.

That's hard to say with accuracy. There are good people here, as there are good people where I come from.

But I know many people from 'home' who don't harbour such kind sentiments; similar to your world, actually.

It is strange, isn't it? I do not dislike it, but I do not know what to do with it.

I understand a little of how you feel.

Like sometimes I'll catch myself thinking 'isn't this nice? it's almost better than back there. my friends are here' and so on.

But there's so much more that needs to be done back home. Reconciling these feelings with a standing duty, it's a strange dilemma to have.

I have a duty too that I cannot overlook. I must return one day no matter what I experience in other worlds.

I can only hope this venture better prepares me to do what I must.

Whatever you need to help you on your way, I'm sure the people here would be happy to assist you.

[ gurl do i know people ]

What I need is inside of me; I must harness it.

I think most any of us are still probably wanting to keep an eye out if any friends from home show up. If you tell me their names, I can let you know. If I see or hear from any of them.

But I don't think something this simple really needs any sort of payment! I'm sure any of us would want to help. If it were our friends or family here. So. I don't need anything.

I would rather not burden you with their specific names. (As they are not exactly friends.) Some I would not want you to approach alone. (Or at all.)

Generally speaking, look for those in outdated clothing. Medieval I believe it is called.

Thank you, Sakura. Who shall I search for in your stead?

Oh. But if they're your friends or family and I stayed away, that wouldn't be helping much. I'll keep an eye out though. For anyone dressed like you.

Me? I'm not sure if my family might show up. My brother is Toya-nii-san and my dad is Fujitaka-san. Oh! But if Syaoran-kun or Tomoyo-chan were here I'd want to know for sure! Or either Yue-san or Kero-chan. Eriol-kun or Kaho-sensei maybe?

[Really, she expects Syaoran or one or both of the Guardians to show up more likely than not if anyone else does.]

Some are friends and family; others are those I wish to avoid. They are the sort that do not understand mercy.

(And Sakura is so kind. She would not forgive herself if the Lannisters or someone of their ilk broke the girl's heart.)

I will write down those names and keep them with me. If you do not reach them first, I will do so in your stead.

I feel your world is much kinder than mine. I look forward to seeing your family and friends.

At the least, if there is someone you wish to avoid, I can let you know, or if they're family.

But thank you! As for your world, maybe? It's hard to say without seeing your 'Westeros' for myself. I want to meet Alayne-san's friends myself too!

My friends are few in Westeros, but I would be glad to introduce you.

And I could introduce you if any of mine come to help ALASTAIR too!

I suspect they are kind like you. They will make allies quickly.

I'm sure they would. Syaoran-kun can seem a little....gruff at first, but he's really quite sweet once you get to know him.

I think I know what you mean. A difficult past can make one gruff.

He's come a long way from when I first met him though. So I'm sure it wouldn't be as difficult, provided ALASTAIR takes him from later when I last recall seeing him back home, at least.

Your presence would do him good regardless of the time he is taken. I do not know you well, but you have been naught but kind to me.

(Is that Sakura's nature? She doesn't know for sure, but she hopes.)

My presence? Well, o-of course I'd try to help him as best I can.

Your company I should say.

I think some people meet for a reason.

For a reason. I think you're right. With me and Syaoran-kun at least. He helped me a lot and -- and now we're together, back home. Since he came back from Hong Kong.

With such melodious place names, they would be difficult to forget. The only payment I might request in turn is any mention of Novinitu, or... as always, any mention of dragons, given your kinds' propensity for misnomers.

I would be happy to keep you abreast of the...Novinitu? (Did she pronounce that correctly?) It may not be a misnomer if we are speaking of different worlds.

When, amongst this rabble, are we ever not speaking of different worlds? [But Laedo is well aware that this is not about the usual differences that team members are forced to be confronted with. Home, family, any hint of familiarity really... that's worth something.]

I merely mean to say that there are so very few who claim to be anything other than human... or human with some unheard of augmentation. I long for the company of my peers too.

I am sorry if I mentioned the obvious. (She hasn't thought of how one such as he must feel, but now she does and she realizes how lonely he must be.) Peer or not, you can speak to me. I know I may not look as you, but I do understand what it is like to feel alone.

[The asandus gives a rumbling huff, vaguely amused by the girl's admission in the same breath as he feels bad for it. He remains otherwise silent for some moments, considering carefully how to answer her. By nature he's remained aloof from the humans composing Audentes, remaining acerbic and unlikeable to those he's chosen not to associate with, and somewhat condescending and patronizing to those that he does spare time for.

Yet something about that frankness and the girl's young voice reminds him of his human charge, back in Avengaea from which he hails. His failures as a guard had lost her everything, and he has not yet learned to completely put a shield up between old wounds and his role in this world between worlds.

When he speaks again, he's more serious, the usual dry humour settling to the bottom and out of his voice.] What should I call you, Courtesy? Sharing names is the most basic foundation of a friendship, don't you think?

(~~Sansa~~Alayne is nothing but honest - sharply so, perhaps - except when it comes to her past. She mixes the truth with a generous portion of lies, hoping - praying - no one ever untangles the web when it comes to said topic. Even if they do, the risk is low...here. In Westeros, it could mean her life - and her sanity.)

I am Alayne Stone. I hail from a land called Westeros. Before I joined ALASTAIR, I resided in an ancient castle called the Eyrie.

[He knew something about that cadence sounded gentle! It was the way that she was carefully polite, much like he'd grown used to out of the mouths of the Edilions he'd sworn to protect...

Enough thought on the past. He rumbles a courtesy of his own instead.] Laedo Ledo, asandus guardsman and protector of the small--at least, given our current mission. If your charge would care for some company, my Ulale has become quite adept at distracting her fellow squidges. [This, a little more coyly. He knows how difficult it can be to accept an invitation for onesself, after all!]

(She cannot blame ALASTAIR for having a preference for brave knights - though most of them do not wish to be called such.)

Forgive me, but would you consider yourself a knight? (Titles are important to her even if it might seem silly.) I would like that very much. Jenny is so energetic. I think she would benefit from bonding with another of her kind.

A 'knight'? [Laedo ponders the idea. ALASTAIR technology gives him a translation, of course, but it's a human term; some of it strikes home, but other parts do not. He knows a knight or two; their desert equivalents, at least. Now he chuckles... he supposes that if he's going to make any inroads with any of these creatures, he may as well appropriate their terminology.]

Yes, something like that... we've certainly less clout than the fida'venae or the politicians, but my kind go out into the world to keep peace and order in our lands.

[He hesitates before changing the feed over to something like video; he knows he's made bad impressions in the past, though by now many of the team should have at least seen his huge bulk trudging alongside theirs in some shape or form.]

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with your countenance, Alayne Stone, but perhaps I should reveal my face before you decide for your charge what is right. I don't wish to startle you, but I am not human, though I can take the form of one if necessary.

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