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[heavyliesthecrown]

Of Knights.





. . . . We are an idol unit founded on chivalry that caters to our many princesses.

[ Or... so he assumes. He's honestly only got the basics down since speaking with Akuki earlier.]

[strateelgic]

[Vil would probably get a kick out of that, he imagines. Though he would have a great deal to say about many things, and it's for the best that he isn't here right now.]

But you're still the leader, correct? Does a king go out into the countryside on his own to fight his battles? Does he make important courtly decisions without first consulting his advisors?

Leaving your own behind to face dangers without a plan is no way to lead, is it?

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ Wow. He doesn't want to respond to that because he said some things that are probably correct and he doesn't want to hear them right now.

. . . He just makes a noncommital noise.]

[strateelgic]

[This is what you inadvertently signed up for, Crescendo, and now you have to deal with it.

You also don't get to call an eel up in the middle of the night and then ignore him.]

Little cat?

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ . . . . He's going to make him respond. ]

I heard you. I am reflecting, and trying to decide what I would have done differently in this situation.

[strateelgic]

And pouting again?

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ Not answering that. He clears his throat. ]

Regardless, what is done is done. I am alright now. Suffice it to say that I did not anticipate the reaction that happened when I used charm.

[strateelgic]

[So that's a yes.]

You should refrain from using that spell so haphazardly.

[heavyliesthecrown]

It seems a rather straightforward spell. I think, in this case, it was a very bad bit of luck that I happened to use it on...

[ . . . ]

To be honest, I am not even sure what that was. I can't imagine I faced anything more painful in my life. Suddenly, it was as though everything within the universe was exploding in my mind. The cacophony was more than someone should be able to take. I thought... if I released them, I would lose my life. But holding on felt as though it were melting my body from the inside out.

[ He swallows and shudders at the memory. ]

My vision burned and clouded with blood and I was choking. I fought to hold onto myself, but suddenly when I was sure I couldn't grasp on any longer, everything went dark.

[strateelgic]

The birds are all connected. Of course one mind wasn't going to win out over so many others. That's what I mean when I talk about going in unprepared.

Charming people might seem harmless enough, but remember that you're altering the mental perception of someone when you do that and most individuals aren't going to be happy about it. Do you think about that when you use it as a first resort?

You're lucky to be alive.

[heavyliesthecrown]

. . . I am, really.

[ He knows. He realizes that much at least.]

I will try and be more safe from now on. I barely escaped with my life.

[ As much as he hates admitting it.]

Strangely, it was a girl, perhaps my own age, that rescued me. I remember a young woman in blue. She tried to wake me, though I can barely recall what was said. She delivered me back to Bluebell.

[strateelgic]

Someone in blue but not from your flock?

[Who else wears blue? A weed? Technically anyone can wear blue as long as they have a certain style, right?]

[heavyliesthecrown]

No- it sounds embarrassing, but I had wondered a little, too, if I was passing on. But I have already done that here, and recall what the experience was like, so it simply couldn't be.

[ He couldn't see beyond the blood that clouded his eyes though. It was her voice and build that stood out to him.]

She asked how to heal me, but after that, I can't remember anything. Not until my own flock was in the process of healing me.

[strateelgic]

There are only so many people here. Surely you could pick her out in the crowd if you saw her again.

Did you see a collar on her?

[If she's unfamiliar then the likelihood of her being another weed is higher.]

[heavyliesthecrown]

Perhaps. I wish I could say. I genuinely was not in a good state.

[strateelgic]

Then you should go back to bed.

Don't worry about your friend. We'll keep an eye on him and now the other weeds won't likely mess with him. We have plenty of pillows and room for him to rest. Is that satisfactory?

[heavyliesthecrown]

Thank you. I feel much more relieved hearing that. Rose is a very safe and capable flock.

I will do as you have suggested and go back to sleep. Please do the same, and once more, I apologize for waking you.

[strateelgic]

Good.

If you do this again I will speak with your flock.

[And he means it too.]

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ EHH???? ]

A-Alright, alright! Goodnight!

[ Can't believe his eel would snitch on him!! ]

[strateelgic]

[He absolutely would. But now he just grins.]

Goodnight, little cat.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ Ending the 'call'. He's not sure how successful or not this went tonight.]