VIDEO | USERNAME: HAWKEYE | FORWARD-DATED TO DEC 4TH

[futurologists]

[The username suggests it should be Riza's face appearing in front of you, but it isn't. It's Arthur's — you may have spoken to him, if you attended the Order meeting, but if you haven't, he still looks very familiar. He's been at the scene of nearly every shocking event, decidedly un-shocked. There's a reason for that.]

Hello. My name is Arthur, and I speak to you today representing the Order of the Chimera. I've tracked down one of your own who has graciously allowed me to contact you all.

You're likely aware that some of your people are being detained by the guard on charges of treason. This is due in no small part to the Order meeting they were present at. My people have been taken, too. I understand you may oppose the Order, but in this instance, I believe it would benefit us all to work together to free them.

[He pauses for a moment.]

If freeing your companions isn't motivation enough, my brother is in custody as well. Although I hear the guard has invented a barrier to absorb magic, I have no doubts he will eventually escape. However, the longer he is kept, the greater his retribution will become. [Gravely:] If you value the safety of the people of Chantes, or even your own, I suggest you join the cause.

There is little time. We infiltrate the prison tomorrow, regardless of the risks. I assure you the damage will be much greater should Michel grow even angrier.

[OOC NOTES: Feel free to comment around, threadjack, etc. This is meant for characters to be able to plan! Thank you, strictdiscipline, for helping us!]

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[jamminshield]

...Thank you, Alice. But I'll be okay. I promise.

[digophelia]

I know that you will, because you'll be careful, won't you, Steven?

[jamminshield]

Yep! Cause I wanna make sure I'm safe and smiling the next time I see a good friend of mine named Alice.

[digophelia]

Well.

[ Alice breaks into a rare smile, lowering her head in response. Friendship is perfectly fine -- as a matter of fact, Alice welcomes his response with open arms, smiling brightly. ]

Whenever you return afterwards, then I can tell your more stories about the looking glass or Wonderland.

[jamminshield]

You will?! [He seems all too excited by this and smiles warmly. Aw, her smile's so pretty!]

Ooh, ooh, I can't wait! Keep those stories warm for me, okay?

[digophelia]

I promise, they'll be plenty warm for you. I'll save you a seat, too.

[jamminshield]

Ooh, really? You sure know how to sweeten a deal, Alice! [He giggles.] I'll be there, so you won't even have to think about me being square!

[digophelia]

I think you do well as my right hand man, sort of speak, whenever I tell the stories!

[jamminshield]

Really?! Oh man, thank you so much, Alice!

I always wanted to be a right hand man! ...And I guess it would sure beat getting left behind!

[digophelia]

[ Oh, that's cute. She almost laughs, too. ]

Very cute, Steven. I promise, that wouldn't ever happen, regardless.

[jamminshield]

[He chuckles for her.]

Thanks! But you don't have to promise. I know you'd never do a thing like that for real, anyway! [He believes in you!]

[digophelia]

Of course not. Well, my door is always open at Abel Inn, you're most welcome to come by and leave me a message. Mister Gin is also with me, but he is good people, too, just don't be deterred by his behavior, sometimes.

[ A pause. ]

I think you both would get along fine, actually.

[jamminshield]

Really? Mister Gin, huh? Sounds like a cool name! If you think so, I'm sure we'll get along well!

[digophelia]

Oh, yes. Maybe he'll be kind enough to share his sweets with you, too. He's always got an excessive amount of cookies and candy.

[jamminshield]

Cookies and candy?! [Be careful, you may have broke him.]