DMC 101

01[23:27] <Meliel> [LAST TIME!]
01[23:27] <Meliel> Plot-related discussion!
01[23:27] <Meliel> [THIS TIME!]
01[23:27] <Meliel> [Let's finish talking.]
01[23:28] <Meliel> So Cecilia, how has Dietmond progressed?
03[23:28] * EX-Mira is now known as Sister_Mira
[23:29] <[Rut]Cecilia> Very well, I think, milord!
[23:31] <Alataecia> And how are you doing Master?
01[23:32] <Meliel> I'm mostly fine... But I'm worried about what's going to happen from here.
[23:34] <[Rut]Cecilia> Mm... it is a concern we all share, King Meliel.
01[23:37] <Meliel> Cecilia, Dietmond is your charge. What do you thing we should do with him?
[23:42] <[Rut]Cecilia> Well...
[23:43] <[Rut]Cecilia> I believe Dietmond is ready to leave, but to do so carelessly would place he -- or his family -- in danger.
[23:43] <Alataecia> So.. I have a suggestion if you would be so kind to listen to Master.
[23:43] <Sister_Mira> Or us.
01[23:44] <Meliel> I can see that it could be dangerous... What's your suggestion?
[23:48] <Alataecia> I believe this is a rather risky course of action but I also believe this will benefit us in the long run.
01[23:53] <Meliel> To release him, you mean?
[23:54] <Alataecia> Yes, but we are to release and have one or maybe two of us accompany him in the process, at least until we can assure his family is sagef.
06[23:54] * Rosalie watches everyone talk about stuff she has little interest in as she continues to eat dinner. She's on her 3'rd plate now. Or maybe her 4'th.
06[23:54] * Alataecia continues feeding Rosalie without even looking.
[23:59] <Alataecia> What... do you think master?
Session Time: Sun Feb 27 00:00:00 2011
01[00:02] <Meliel> Can we really assure his family's safety?
[00:02] <Alataecia> We can in fact choose to some degree where they live.
[00:02] <[Rut]Cecilia> Mm...
06[00:02] * [Rut]Cecilia crosses her arms, nodding. A difficult decision...
01[00:03] <Meliel> What if they're already dead? Do we know where they live?
03[00:03] * Dune|Away is now known as Yano
[00:05] <Alataecia> That is where Dietmond comes in, assuming he still knows where they live.
[00:07] <Yano> 'Twould be a most ominous sign were his information incorrect.
[00:07] <[Rut]Cecilia> He is taking a great leap of faith in revealing anything to us.
01[00:08] <Meliel> So, how do you propose to keep his family safe?
[00:10] <Alataecia> We move them to a indisclosed locatin.
[00:10] <Yano> Alternatively, or additively, we could bind guardians to them.
[00:11] <Yano> Vanguards; Spectators.
[00:12] <Sister_Mira> Nay, Lady Yano. I must disagree with this method.
06[00:12] * Sister_Mira speaks up at last.
06[00:13] * Yano looks up at Mira. No slight, but a question.
01[00:14] <Meliel> Some problem, Mira?
[00:16] <[Rut]Cecilia> Binding guardians? Would they agree to such methods?
[00:16] <Sister_Mira> While it is functionally sound, such a plan can serve only to further mire Dietmond's kin in the reputation of being protected by foul spirits. His former brethren, zealots by his own account, would redouble their efforts in slaying them, fully convinced now that the man and his kin were tainted by a dark influence.
[00:18] <Alataecia> I suppose that is a real problem Mira. Either methods used, we make a huge risk, then.. what are we to do then?
06[00:18] * Yano 's posture doesn't change.
[00:18] <Yano> Any situation must risk, by nature.
[00:19] <Yano> For summoned protectors, no necessary process would make them overt. They could hide themselves.
06[00:19] * Yano turns to Cecilia.
[00:21] <Yano> As for the beings' will, the spirits of nature with whom I collaborate are always eager for their task.
[00:21] <Yano> Animate earth most often desires no rebellious case.
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01[00:25] <Meliel> So... are bound spirits worth the risk? We don't know what lengths they'll go to.
[00:25] <Sister_Mira> Something concealed, and that could mimic its hindrances as bad luck, or happenstance...?
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06[00:25] * Sister_Mira seems a bit more favorably inclined to this.
[00:26] <Yano> I am glad you understand, Lady Mira.
[00:26] <Alataecia> That sounds quite favorable....
06[00:26] * Alataecia smiles
[00:26] <[Rut]Cecilia> I... was not referring to the guardians themselves...
[00:26] <Sister_Mira> It doth depend upon the summoner, and the respect she commandeth from such spirits, lord.
01[00:26] <Meliel> Oh, I meant the assassins.
01[00:27] <Meliel> We don't know if the spirits would be enough...
01[00:27] <Meliel> Right?
[00:27] <Sister_Mira> Ah.
[00:28] <Alataecia> Ah... right..
[00:28] <Yano> Such is not impossible, lord, yet one must question to what lengths the heathen will take to murder one family.
[00:28] <Yano> Cecilia?
06[00:28] * Sister_Mira has to suppress a snort of amusement at referring to them as heathen.
01[00:29] <Meliel> What if...
01[00:29] <Meliel> What if we could just help him escape to a bordering country?
[00:29] <Alataecia> ....
06[00:29] * Alataecia laughs.
01[00:30] <Meliel> Is it such a bad idea, Ala?
[00:30] <[Rut]Cecilia> That... that sounds like it you work~
[00:30] <Alataecia> No no...
[00:30] <[Rut]Cecilia> If the group is based in this country, perhaps they would be blind in another?
[00:30] <Alataecia> It's.. so simple.. yet... I didn't even consider that.
06[00:30] * Yano offers a slight bow.
[00:31] <[Rut]Cecilia> [=-= typo. sounds like it could work*]
[00:31] <Yano> Such is likely the most effective option, though combination with other methods may better ensure the family's survival.
[00:33] <Alataecia> I am in favor of this.
06[00:33] * Alataecia nods.
01[00:34] <Meliel> Are we all agreed, then?
[00:35] <Sister_Mira> ...Mayhaps between the Lady Alataecia and myself, we couldst simply...
[00:35] <Alataecia> hmm?
[00:35] <Alataecia> What may that be?
[00:35] <[Rut]Cecilia> ?
06[00:36] * Sister_Mira expands her hands in a 'poof' sort of gesture
[00:36] <Sister_Mira> whisk them away?
[00:37] <Sister_Mira> Move them to another country, as suggested, but in increments.
06[00:37] * Meliel nods.
[00:37] <Sister_Mira> Meanwhile, stage their deaths at their former house.
[00:38] <Alataecia> Ah...
[00:38] <Sister_Mira> Be any of you skilled in illusions?
06[00:38] * Sister_Mira asks the table as a whole.
06[00:38] * Alataecia tilts her head..
[00:38] <Sister_Mira> [=-= *of thee]
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03[00:38] * ChanServ sets mode: +h Kiri
03[00:38] * Kiri is now known as Mui
[00:38] <Yano> I must bid relative lack of skill in this field; combat and interaction with nature most pull me.
[00:39] <Alataecia> I can... craft...blood Mira.
06[00:39] * Alataecia smirks.
[00:40] <[Rut]Cecilia> Um...
06[00:40] * [Rut]Cecilia seems hesitant to speak.
[00:40] <Sister_Mira> mm... I didst mean illusions of a magical variety.
[00:40] <Sister_Mira> ...Yes, Lady?
[00:40] <Alataecia> We can certainly make do with something there..ah.. sorry I overshadowed you there... go ahead Cecilia.
[00:42] <[Rut]Cecilia> W-well, I'm not very good at it, but...
[00:43] <Alataecia> Ohh?
06[00:43] * Alataecia looks at Cecilia with great interest.
[00:43] <[Rut]Cecilia> There are a few charms for manipulating the senses that were taught to me.
[00:45] <Yano> Shortly, I would bid us all to consider:
[00:45] <Yano> What image shall our illusion project?
[00:46] <Yano> Only if the assassins after Dietmond himself are tricked into believing they have killed shall safety be found.
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01[00:47] <Meliel> Hmm.
[00:47] <%Mui> Master. I have a suggestion.
06[00:48] * %Mui speaks for the first time today.
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01[00:51] <Meliel> Yes, Mui?
[00:51] <%Mui> Let's just... Keep him here for a while longer.
[00:52] <%Mui> He will be considered as AWOL, or even KIA.
[00:52] <%Mui> If he's marked as death, he won't be bothered by the guild.
[00:52] <%Mui> *dead
[00:52] <%Mui> We then rescue his family soon after.
06[00:53] * %Mui finish her sentence.
[00:53] <Alataecia> We wish to go under the guise that we are -not- the monsterous devil they village came to know us by, but I can see where you are coming from Mui.
[00:53] <Yano> With that there lies slight issue, though understanding is held.
01[00:54] <Meliel> I agree with Mui's idea.
06[00:54] * Yano looks upon the others.
[00:54] <[Rut]Cecilia> Well... I suppose there is no rush, if they do not know that he is still alive. A little longer could not hurt...
[00:54] <Yano> What of its likeness to an abduction?
[00:55] <%Mui> Without doubt, if they think that master is a terrible monster...
[00:55] <%Mui> ...they will suspect our call for ransom soon after his capture.
06[00:56] * %Mui is being serious today. Her usual childish manner is nowhere to be found, only to be replaced with seriousness of the adult.
[00:56] <[Rut]Cecilia> This "guild" is not what we need to fight. It's the premise it is based on.
[00:57] <Yano> ... Indeed.
[00:57] <Sister_Mira> ...Thou hast made an interesting point, Lady.
01[00:57] <Meliel> Is that so?
[00:58] <[Rut]Cecilia> If everyone only knew the truth, such a group would simply disappear. If we sought to act against them before that, they would only be replaced by a successor organization.
06[00:58] * %Mui slams her fists on the table!
[00:58] <%Mui> ....!
[00:58] <Alataecia> mm?
06[00:59] * Alataecia looks at Mui, the sound somewhat startled her.
[00:59] <%Mui> You don't know a thing!
[00:59] <[Rut]Cecilia> M-mui?
06[00:59] * [Rut]Cecilia looks equally shocked.
[00:59] <%Mui> Even when we speak! Even when we sleep! Every breathe we take!
[00:59] <Alataecia> Relax Mui...
06[00:59] * Yano watches Mui.
[00:59] <%Mui> The guild is plotting to kill master!
[00:59] <%Mui> Even now!
[00:59] <Alataecia> We are civilized maids here, let us discuss this calmly.
06[00:59] * Meliel is startled by the girl's outburst.
[01:00] <%Mui> If we don't---
06[01:00] * %Mui grit her teeth.
[01:00] <Sister_Mira> Many people plot many things, Lady Mui.
[01:00] <%Mui> Sorry. I...
[01:00] <Alataecia> Take a deep breath Mui, easy.
06[01:01] * %Mui sit down. Face drained of blood.
[01:01] <%Mui> ...
[01:01] <Sister_Mira> However, I have a question.
[01:01] <Sister_Mira> Lady Cecilia, in thy travels to the village, hast thou heard or spoken of this guild at all with the villagers?
06[01:03] * [Rut]Cecilia shakes her head.
[01:04] <[Rut]Cecilia> I don't think they would make themselves known... not this close to the castle, at the very least. I have not asked about it directly, though.
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[01:05] <Yano> Negative attention would fly to thee were you to, I think.
[01:05] <Alataecia> If I recall out of common sense they are more of an underground group, such assasins would be folly to make themselves known openly.
[01:06] <Yano> Indeed.
[01:06] <Sister_Mira> I didst consider the notion of simply crushing this guild completely and utterly in a decisive strike, but as the LAdy Cecilia dist mention, we needs must consider the reaction of the villagers to our actions.
[01:07] <Sister_Mira> [=-= Lady Cecilia didst]
[01:07] <Sister_Mira> Had they thought ill of the guild I had considered that we might present this as a favor done to them.
[01:08] <Sister_Mira> Alas.
01[01:08] <Meliel> But we don't even know anything abou this guild.
06[01:08] * [Rut]Cecilia frowns at this.
[01:08] <[Rut]Cecilia> Nothing will come of violence...
[01:08] <Sister_Mira> And there is that problems as well. Pity.
[01:09] <Alataecia> Yes, which is why I stand by the earlier proposition of an illusion.
[01:09] <Sister_Mira> Aye, as do I. This latest thought of mine was but a wandering though
[01:09] <Sister_Mira> [=-= +t]
01[01:09] <Meliel> For now, do you think we should just focus on Dietmond? As Mui said, if they think he's dead, they won't do anything.
[01:11] <Sister_Mira> Such would involve the least action and involvement on our part.
[01:11] <Alataecia> We would still require to fool them into thinking he is dead if we are short on tieme
[01:11] <Alataecia> [*Time.]
[01:11] <Sister_Mira> But with it, the least of rewards, and mayhap, even a few setbacks.
06[01:12] * Yano holds her tongue. An idea recurses itself within her mind, but she does not voice it.
[01:13] <Sister_Mira> To wit, the continued negative perception of our lord by the guild... and be they at all wise enough to mention this in the village, by the townsfolk as well.
06[01:14] * Yano lets it fly anyway.
[01:15] <Yano> Only negative attention shall follow if we focus entirely or not at all upon this "guild".
[01:15] <Yano> We must mix innocence with interference.
[01:15] <Rosalie> ...what about sending them cookies?
[01:15] <Sister_Mira> Aye, that be the heart of the illusion plan.
[01:15] <Sister_Mira> ...
06[01:15] * Rosalie pipes up from out of nowhere
06[01:16] * Rosalie tilts her head curiously
01[01:16] <Meliel> I have a feeling that won't work.
[01:16] <Rosalie> Why not?
06[01:16] * Rosalie flutters over to Meliel and puts her hands on her hips
01[01:17] <Meliel> Because they won't want cookies.
[01:17] <Alataecia> They want Master's Blood.
[01:17] <[Rut]Cecilia> ...
06[01:17] * Sister_Mira gets a strange, funny look on her face.
01[01:17] <Meliel> Though now that you mention it... can you prepare some cookies later?
06[01:18] * Rosalie fusses as no one's getting her point
06[01:18] * [Rut]Cecilia stares at Rosalie...
[01:18] <Sister_Mira> ...My lord? If I may...
[01:18] <Rosalie> Uuuuu-! Listennnn-!
[01:18] <[Rut]Cecilia> ... Kyaah~
06[01:18] * [Rut]Cecilia grabs Rosalie and hugs her like a dollie.
[01:18] <Rosalie> Queen Yano says-!
06[01:18] * Rosalie acks as she's suddenly interrupted in the middle of saying something important!
06[01:19] * Rosalie squirms in Cecilia's grip
[01:19] <Rosalie> Cecilia! Lemme gooo! I gotta yell at Master some more!
06[01:19] * [Rut]Cecilia can't help it. You gonna get taken home X3
06[01:19] * Yano would be amused, but the grave topic denies such. Mostly.
[01:20] <Yano> I say...?
06[01:20] * Alataecia sighs.
[01:20] <[Rut]Cecilia> Ehehe... sorry. I just couldn't stop myself~
[01:20] <Sister_Mira> ...My lord?
06[01:20] * [Rut]Cecilia lets her go.
06[01:20] * Yano wonders what Rosalie was going to say.
06[01:20] * Rosalie situates her clothes and >:T's at Cecilia before turning back to Meliel with conviction
01[01:20] <Meliel> Hm?
[01:21] <Sister_Mira> ...Mayhap there be, dare I say it, an /inkling/ of wisdom in the Lady Rosalie's plan, or at least in its intent.
[01:21] <Rosalie> Queen Yano says that we need to interfere with them while being nice, right?
[01:21] <Sister_Mira> ...
[01:21] <Rosalie> So, send them lots of gifts! Humans like gifts!
06[01:21] * Sister_Mira pauses, and then raises an eyebrow.
06[01:21] * Rosalie spreads her arms to illustrate the 'lots' part of her statement
[01:21] <Sister_Mira> ...Short of the part regarding gifts, this was the direction my thoughts headed.
01[01:22] <Meliel> So we should be nice to them?
[01:22] <Sister_Mira> It was in a moment of self amusement that I didst ponder what the guild would take as a verifiable sign of our lords unwillingness to do harm upon the populace.
[01:22] <Yano> Your concept spins a separate direction from mine, Rosalie. As for pleasantries, what would be even acknowledged by them?
[01:23] <Sister_Mira> Exactly.
[01:24] <Sister_Mira> And in this vein, I had the thought of him reading from the Holy Book in order to seek guidance for how to deal with this. The problem, of course, is that this ultimate sign of proof would be most unlikely, and furthermore, the guild is likely to believe this to be a lie at best, or mockery of the faith at worst.
[01:24] <Sister_Mira> But.
06[01:25] * %Mui , in a rather grim tone, says...
[01:25] <Sister_Mira> Then I didst think: would they accept an emissary from the Church, perhaps?
[01:25] <Rosalie> I don't know, I just think that because they think we treat them bad, we should treat them nice!
[01:25] <%Mui> You don't know them.
[01:25] <Rosalie> Then they won't think we treat them bad anymore!
[01:26] <Alataecia> Of course we don't. We are under the assumption that they would kill us if given the moment.
[01:26] <%Mui> They are zealots. Trained for one purpose. They won't change. They won't yield.
[01:26] <%Mui> They will kill master, then destroy themselves when the deed is done.
06[01:26] * Sister_Mira realizes that nobody is catching on, and sighs.
[01:26] <%Mui> Only way to stop it is to make them disappear.
06[01:27] * %Mui mumble...
[01:27] <[Rut]Cecilia> ...
06[01:27] * Yano ponders...
[01:27] <[Rut]Cecilia> Mui?
[01:27] <Rosalie> Guyyyyyys-!
06[01:27] * Rosalie thinks back to that day in the village where the normal village folks were staring at them
06[01:27] * %Mui doesn't answer cecy's call. She's deep in her own mumbling trance.
01[01:27] <Meliel> Mira, you would go?
[01:28] <Rosalie> Hey! Listen!
06[01:28] * Rosalie flies up in front of Meliel and waves her arms
[01:28] <Alataecia> ...Mui.. do you need some rest?
06[01:29] * Alataecia is a bit worried now.
06[01:29] * %Mui doesn't answer Ala's call. She's deep in her own mumbling trance.
[01:30] <Rosalie> We should be concentrating on making it so the villagers don't hate us anymore! Because they do! And it was sad to see that little boy throw that rock at you!
06[01:30] * Rosalie looks at Meliel, crestfallen
[01:31] <Sister_Mira> LADY ROSALIE.
06[01:32] * Sister_Mira 's voice booms out, short and sharp.
01[01:32] <Meliel> I-
06[01:32] * Meliel is cut off.
[01:32] <[Rut]Cecilia> !
06[01:32] * Yano snaps out of her reverie by Mira.
06[01:32] * Rosalie eeps when Mira snaps at her
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[01:33] <Sister_Mira> ...Although it mayhaps be not my position to speak such words, I would kindly ask that you return to thy seat and remain calm. Kindly return to your sit
[01:33] <Sister_Mira> [=-= minus that last bit, fuck]
[01:33] <Sister_Mira> We are all of us endeavoring to protect our lord's reputation.
[01:33] <Rosalie> I-I won't! This is important!
06[01:34] * Rosalie doesn't get resolute very often, but when she does...
[01:34] <Sister_Mira> I fully agree.
[01:35] <Sister_Mira> However, thine methods are obstructing the conversation, and our lord's ability to listen.
[01:36] <Rosalie> Am not! You all are talking about silly complicated things when it's as simple as being nice to the villagers by giving them cookies or reading the villiage children stories!
01[01:37] <Meliel> Rosalie.
[01:37] <[Rut]Cecilia> Rosalie...
06[01:37] * Yano speaks up.
[01:37] <Yano> Rosalie, would you kindly come to me?
[01:37] <Alataecia> I wish it were that simple Rosalie...
06[01:38] * Alataecia sighs... she wishes everything was that simple.
[01:38] <Rosalie> It is that simple!
06[01:38] * Rosalie hovers over to Yano
[01:38] <Rosalie> Yes, my Queen?
06[01:38] * Sister_Mira considers that Rosalie may have Cecilia beat completely and utterly when it comes to absurd idealistic tendencies. That, or it's rampant denial. Probably a mixture of each.
[01:39] <Yano> I would request your attendance with me in private, for a time.
[01:40] <[Rut]Cecilia> ... Why isn't it?
06[01:40] * [Rut]Cecilia speaks up, now.
[01:41] <Rosalie> But... why doesn't anyone understand!
06[01:41] * Rosalie takes a deep breath
06[01:41] * Yano 's voice remains neutral.
06[01:41] * Rosalie flies back to Meliel
[01:42] <Rosalie> Listen! If these bad guys want to kill Master, they need the support of the village, right? If we make it so the villagers don't hate us, they won't like the bad guys anymore!
[01:42] <[Rut]Cecilia> Rosalie is right. For all the plans and strategies we can use, there is only one real solution. How -isn't- it simple?
06[01:43] * Yano frowns. o O ( Perhaps this is the only way. )
[01:43] <Yano> Rosalie.
[01:44] <Yano> Would you please acquire for me a biscuit from the kitchen?
06[01:44] * Rosalie flies back to Yano. She's looking more and more distressed.
06[01:44] * Yano carries a small edge of command.
[01:45] <Alataecia> That is true.
06[01:45] * Rosalie whimpers a little before flying off to fetch the biscuit.
[01:45] <[Rut]Cecilia> Hatred is what allows such a faction to exist, and so long as hatred remains, it always will. A different base, a different title or leader... and fighting will do nothing to change that.
06[01:46] * Yano takes a deep breath before she whispers to the rest of the room:
[01:46] <Yano> ... I bid you hold the reins to alarm.
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[01:46] <Sister_Mira> ...Thank you, Lady Yano.
06[01:47] * Yano draws her sword, slowly, and points it at the portal to the kitchen.
06[01:48] * Alataecia looks at where Yano is pointnig.
[01:48] <[Rut]Cecilia> What are you...
[01:49] <Sister_Mira> ...Oh dear.
01[01:49] <Meliel> Yano?
06[01:49] * Yano doesn't waver.
[01:49] <Yano> 14ssh.
06[01:49] * Alataecia nods and keeps quiet, because she was going to ask about the portal.
06[01:53] * %Mui keep her mouth shut. It seems like everyone just /love/ peace. She knows all too well it's not gonna work. However, she keep quiet. She still.......
03[01:55] * nftyw is now known as [nftyw]Garnet
06[01:57] * [nftyw]Garnet enters the room, the scent of freshly baked cookies quickly wafting through the air...
[01:59] <Yano> [=-= Either retcon sword draw of make speech on how that's what the "guild" would do, I guess.]