futurology | video; un: eraserhead

[ Aizawa's lolling against some tree somewhere. Terrible, slumped posture; hair wild about his face. His expression is neutral, bordering on irritable, and his voice is an exhausted monotone. He sits with one leg folded over the other, idly tossing a cat figurine from hand to hand. ]

Hey. Myself and a few others did some looking around. Apparently, both the sea clan and the mountain clan have their allies--but they're not within easy reach. In the case of the sea clan, the empress's brother is married to some far-off queen. The mountain clan's allies aren't too nearby, either.

[ He shifts minutely. His eyes flutter briefly shut, and he sighs. ]

Point being, war between these two would be irrational. The old man we spoke with said no one really wants to start anything, but I don't know how true that is. I haven't tried to approach the nobles.

[ He really doesn't look or act the part, and he knows it. Nor does he have an escort. ]

If you've spoken to any of them, what's the mood? What do they want?

[ He cards a hand through his hair, frowning slightly. ]

They're the key to this, I think. Certainly the key to actually meeting that empress of theirs. So if you've got info, or if you've made any connections, spill it.

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For as much as the people seem stern in this country that they would desire the Empress of the Crashing Wave to not rule, I don't get the impression that anyone desires a civil war. The mountain clan seem to be proud warriors, but I think that in the end they would prefer no bloodshed.

A shame that there doesn't seem to be an easy resolution thus far.

[politics, man]

I guess we can't just tell the two empresses to meet and become friends, huh.....

[ Ugh, she hates politics!!! ]

A dreamy thought, but only that, I surmise. Either they must come to an agreement, or there will be one empress.

Why can't there be two though? They can switch off, like the Khans do in Regna Ferox. They hold a competition every year and whoever wins gets to rule until the next competition.

[ Nobody asked for this information but she's gonna give it anyway. ]

I don't necessarily disagree, but it seems to be a matter of pride. Though perhaps that is only true of one nation over another.

Regardless, there are so few who are willing to give up their power so easily. It is the nature of people.

[ People suck then. Even if she is one. ]

What about you? What would you do, if you were in Empress Nama's spot?

...I don't think that my response would be particularly realistic or fair. My experiences are clearly different than hers.

If you desire my opinion, I will share it. But I doubt it will make any impact.

Maybe it won't be realistic, but it might help us think of better ideas.

[ So yes, she still wants to hear it. ]

I am not so certain, but I will share.

Ideally, if I were in the position of one of the empresses, I would prefer to come to an accord with the other ruler. They clearly have two lands and two peoples. While segregation would be too easy to conclude to, I would attempt to reach out and offer to come to a consensus on what would be fair to the people. I do not doubt these two clans have their own traditions and cultures that could be similar, but also are different. Cultures that should be respected and valued if it brings no harm to others.

It is idealistic, but bickering over land and power would bring no benefit to the people. It is their well-beings that come before pride.

[ She listens quietly, head nodding along as she listens. ]

That sounds like what Emm would say. She's my older sister. I bet she would have liked you a lot too.

[ Her smile falters, then steadies again, voice growing falsely chipper as she continues. ]

Even if we can't do what you said, I hope we can still figure out a way to make both Empresses happy that doesn't involve a war of some kind.

[For a moment, he wonders. Does she simply miss her sister, or did something else happen? It is possible either way, but he does not ask. They are still barely more than strangers.

Not today.]

Thank you, my lady.

I agree. I hope that they will listen to reason. But I suppose it remains to be seen.

[ She'd be content to leave the conversation there except for one thing. ]

Ugh, you don't have to call me that. Just Lissa is fine. 'My lady' sounds so stuffy and formal and not what friends call each other.

[ Yes, they're friends now, deal with it. ]

...I see.

I apologize for not realizing we were friends sooner.

[when did this happen]

[ When they first met, obviously. Her expression falters a little, her voice muting. ]

Well, I guess we don't have to be friends. If you don't want to be.

No. It's not that.

Forgive me, Lissa. I haven't had friends-- actual friends in sometime. I would welcome you as one.

Really? [ Her nose scrunches in confusion. ] Why not, you're so nice.

Matters are a bit complicated in my homeland. [to put lightly]

But thank you. You are also very kind. I would be honored to have you as a friend, truly.

Yeah? Have you heard them talking to that effect?

[ Alucard seems like the kinda guy who would fit in with nobles. Even, in this case, being a man. ]

A few of them. I wish I had something more useful to offer, but I haven't gained too much more insight than that so far.

It's not nothing.

[ He shrugs. ]

We need any scrap we can get, right now.

That is fair.

Should I find more information, I will make sure it is spoken.

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