chikaidestroyer | ∞ 65: Upon the smoldering battlefield [voice]

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∞ 65: Upon the smoldering battlefield [voice]

Status reports, everyone. Let's try to account for as many as we can.

If you know of any casualties or disappearances, please note them as well. They need to be kept track of in case the Malnosso decided to act while we were ... preoccupied.

Congratulations are in order. We've survived without losing the village. Now it's time to recover and aid the wounded.

If there are still any able bodies available, I would like a sweep of the perimeter done for any signs of the intruders. Feathers, clothing, armor -- if it's available, it must be studied.

...Please also be aware that the New Feather cycle, if it has returned to normal, will occur beginning tomorrow. Explain the situation to the best of your ability. Newcomers need to know that this isn't the usual state of the village.

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Truthfully, I'd been expecting a little more on the opponent's side. Guess we were lucky that wasn't the case.

You mean I can't keep them there? Well, I suppose it would be somewhat unfortunate should some naïve New Feather decide to stay there within the next few days...

The way the intruders were spoken of, I had expected greater numbers, too. Or more powerful individuals.

We wouldn't want to wish injury on those newly arriving.

Exactly. It's strange.

No, maybe not. I'll deal with it later. With the exception of a few holes, you won't even know we were here.

I have my theories, but nothing I will say here.

Very good. Do be sure not to fall in any holes yourself.

I see. Then, would you be willing to explain it elsewhere? When you're much less busy, of course.

I'll try my best, but really, they're looking all the more comfortable every minute.

Hn. When we're both less busy.

[He's totally shaking his head at you, Caesar. But he's not saying anything because your performance was acceptable. You done good, little bro.]

Wow. That's it? I was ready to argue with you and everything. Well, almost. Too tired.

[Acceptance of some sort! \o/ Too bad he has no idea. xD]

Too tired indeed. It's been a long week. [That should be odd, considering how long the Second Fire Bringer War campaigns been going on. Albert's been in Luceti too long. u_u]

Sure has. And here I thought I'd do nothing but sleep. [Oh, Caesar knows. He won't admit it, but it's kind of upsetting. He's not looking forward to becoming like that, either. :/]

Don't expect such grand distractions in the future. It's been awhile since we've had such a battle upon us.

I kind of had that impression when I first got here, so I wasn't really getting my hopes up.

How astute. [He really should just go home. He's been going up and down the village, collecting information.]

Shocking, I know.

Don't overdo it now. [Better not let Caesar catch you, then. Or, rather. Watch your step? 8D;]

Now don't say things like that, Caesar; someone may get the wrong idea.

[Ohhh, if he falls into a hole, you're going to die, Caesar.]

Hm. I guess you're right. I certainly wouldn't want that now.

[How Caesar has survived this long, I don't even know. xD]

Good. Let's keep it that way.

[Distance. Sheer distance. 8)]

Of course. Wouldn't want to be a nuisance or anything.

[Good thing neither realizes how short that distance actually is. 8D;]

You? A nuisance? Never.

[They try to make it seem longer. For their own sanity. :|b]

Tell me about it. I don't even think I'm capable of such insolent behavior.

[Ah, such a mature way to deal with things. xD]

Anyone who says such a thing should be punished in short order.

[Silverbergs? Mature? "I hate war -- I'll become a hermit!" "I hate my brother for hating war -- I'll never forgive him even in death!" "I hate my uncle but I need his help, so I'll send my commander as a go-between!"]

Hey, now we're talking. If only we could put some actions to those words.

[It makes you wonder how they manage to accomplish, uhh, anything. Ever. 8D;;]

Oh, if only.

[No family reunions ever? XD;]

I can dream. In fact, I think I'll do just that.

[Probably not. It would put all the previous wars to shame!]

Dream away, Caesar. Dream away.

[Sob. All those poor people, caught in an epic war of Silverberg-reunion proportions.]

You're much too kind.

[This is why it's never a good idea to get involved with the Silverbergs. Never, under any circumstances. |D]