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[aheroipray]

Who: Allumette Honeycutt
Broadcast: video (to all)
Action: Marsiva
When: nnnnnow!

[ when the feed flickers on, it's focused on a tiny pink-haired woman. the camera is above, obviously not in her grip, dressed in scholar garb. she stomps her foot on the ground and points to the communicator. ]

--Eos!

Put that down this minute! You've not a clue where that's been!

[ there's a quiet twinkling, like the sound of bells--and she looks offended. ]

We are in an unfamiliar world, with unfamiliar--things! Do not make me unsummon you!

[ is that twinkling panicked? ]

Then put it down! Eos, now.

[ slowly, the point of view is lowered until it drops into allumette's claws, and she breathes a sigh of relief. she peers off-screen until a tiny fairy joins her, settling on her shoulder. she pays no mind to her fairy, however, squinting and staring at it. ]

Oh, Thal's balls--it's on.

Comments

[aheroipray]

It'd be a pleasure to meet you, Malak, if it weren't under these circumstances.

"Our" audience? Was I not the only one... seen?

[treasureling]

We're all seen. We're on display.

[aheroipray]

Like dolls.

[treasureling]

Yes, something like that.

[aheroipray]

Thank you for the information, then--Malak. I'm Lieutenant Allumette Honeycutt, Allumette is just fine.

[treasureling]

You don't want to be addressed by your rank?

[aheroipray]

I don't mind it, but you may be surprised to hear that many civilians prefer to call soldiers by name rather than rank.

[ might have something to do with the recent traitorous actions of some of the immortal flames. you know. maybe. ]

[treasureling]

Do you care what civilians prefer?

[aheroipray]

They are usually who I protect, yes.

[ because fuck monetarist scum. ]

[treasureling]

But it's not your sisterhood. It's not who fights for you.

[aheroipray]

[ ... ??? ]

I'm afraid I don't understand your point.

[treasureling]

Yes, you protect the rest of us. But the rest of us don't protect you.

[aheroipray]

Yes, you are right. I can protect myself.

My comrades--who I trust with my life--we are scarcely separated. How does this connect with my title?

[treasureling]

Warriors I know usually just care about what warriors want.

[aheroipray]

Then, allow me to add onto my introduction.

In my world, my comrades and I are referred to as "Warriors of Light". These warriors fight to preserve peace and prosperity throughout the realm, so that everyone may live. We are different from these warriors you know.

While I would be remiss to say that every warrior holds the same moral standing, I will promise you that neither I nor my comrades are this way.

[treasureling]

Every - every woman where I come from is trained as a warrior. I don't mean that I blame them. It's just that they can be selfish.

[aheroipray]

Many people can be selfish. I know quite a few citizens that're selfish. Given the right provocation I wouldn't protect them from a stray arrow.

Karma, karma...

[treasureling]

I'm sorry I can't be more help. I haven't been here long.

[aheroipray]

It's quite alright. Thank you for your information. I'm sure I can take it from here.