video; un: eraserhead

[eyedrop]

[ 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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[healstaffs]

[ Ha.....haha. About that. She smiles a little nervously. ]

A little bit...My sister Emmeryn actually does most of the rule-y type stuff, but I've picked a little bit from watching her! Plus Maribelle's been trying to give me lessons.

[ They haven't been going well but he doesn't need to know that. ]

[eyedrop]

Hmn.

[ The way she's answering already suggests her inexperience. But she seems friendly enough, and cooperative besides. That's more than he can say for a lot of people he's met so far. ]

So you think you can do this? I don't want to put pressure on you if you don't feel ready.

[healstaffs]

I have to at least try. Nothing's going to get better if I don't.

[ And that, more than anything, keeps her going. ]

Besides, it's better than breaking into someone's castle and threatening them.

[eyedrop]

[ Good attitude, kiddo. ]

You're right about that. On both counts.

[ He rubs the back of his head, sighing. ]

It looks like you've got some other royalty to back you up, too. But if you need someone to round out the entourage, I'll help.

[ Silently. ]

[healstaffs]

[ It's strange, a little bit, to have so many people in support of her. Not that they hadn't before, but it had always come with a side of doubt and affectionate tolerance. ]

Thanks. It really means a lot. I'll do my best not to let you or anyone else down, Mr. Eraserhead!

[ She tried. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ]

[eyedrop]

[ Well, he doesn't really mind it, but ... ]

Just Aizawa is fine.

[healstaffs]

Mr. Aizawa then!

[ Seems rude not to tack on the mister part. ]

If I think of anything else or hear anything else, I'll be sure to let you know.

[eyedrop]

Please do. And let me know if you'd like me to accompany you.

[ He's capable of cleaning up. When he has to. ]