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[ 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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[juniberries]

[boi.

him hopping in on this conversation is a bit unexpected, so she may be blushing a little because. modesty.]

Thank you Lance. Though this situation cannot be solved unless everyone lends their part.

[ceruleo]

[ hey, anybody can read this ok!! ]

I guess I'll leave all the diplomatic stuff to you guys—uh, gals, then. Unless you want me to have a chat with any of those pretty noble ladies...

[ lance no. u ruined it. ]

[juniberries]

[you were doing.

so well.....................]

I was going to ask both you and Keith for help should we need any extra assistance, but perhaps I will just ask Keith instead.

[because you know How Great Keith is at diplomacy.]

[ceruleo]

[ feeling so attacked rn??? ]

That's a terrible idea, and you know it!

[juniberries]

[it's your fault for ruining it.]

He is less likely to accidentally offend a noblewoman than certain paladins I know of.

[because has Keith ever shown an interest in women anyway??? the world may never know.]

[ceruleo]

[ Between her, and Keith, and Veronica calling him 'predatory' that one time, his pride has taken a beating lately. He feels a little scalded. ]

I can be—I can be good! Um. Respectful.

[juniberries]

[look she Knows he can be good and respectful which is why she's being hard on him.

also:]

The way they treat men here is a lot different than most planets we have been to. You must be respectful and not...flirt.

Especially not in the presence of noblewomen. I do not want to see you in trouble.

[ceruleo]

Aww, are you worried about me?

[juniberries]

[Lance stahp.]

I am worried that you may get yourself in trouble.

[ceruleo]

[ OK, fine!! ]

Hey, don't sweat it, Princess. You know I know better than that by now.

[juniberries]

I know. [which is why she expects better from him tbh. but Lance will be Lance...] I just hope to see you on your best behavior around these noblewomen.

[ceruleo]

[ Obediently, but with a sigh: ]

You got it, Princess.