Video | 006; Filtering out Ryuunoske

[gordianknots]

[Thankfully, this public service announcement isn't as fraught and panicky as the last one. There's no preface needed, just a moment for Waver to remember to put a filter on the message so that Ryuunoske cannot access it, and he addresses the screen.]

I'm issuing this as a bit of information for those new and reminder for those old that I am still attempting to collect and create a history of this place. There's been significant work done, so if anyone is interested in accessing it - or in reviewing mine and my assistant's notes for accuracy - it is open.

In addition, and more pertinently, I would like to add another facet to this archive: recording everyone's personal histories. Given the plans in mind for all of us, I figure that having written biographies to combat memory loss is a boon, and I can ensure limited access to those files. This can be achieved by either you speaking to me of past experiences and me writing them down, or walking over a draft to my current residence.

Finally, and this I realize is a loaded subject: in relation to creating a history of this place. We were recently shown the deaths of the previous inhabitants. I should like to know how yours died, in as much detail as possible, if you feel comfortable giving the information.

My door is metaphorically open whenever needed at house number nine in the navy district, from 11 until sunset. No need to contact me in advance.

[and with that, he's out]

Comments

[gordianknots]

[......considering how he and his servant got on, I'm pretty sure that wouldn't work.]

Romantic in the German movement sense of the word or sappy movie cliche sense?

[answerer_sword]

The second one, I am afraid. It is a "fairy tale," after all.

[A king rescuing his wife from the god who stole her. What could be sappier?]

[gordianknots]

That never means anything. Can I be bothered to ask you for the short version, or should I think up a book on the topic?

[answerer_sword]

It is a typical story. A king marries the most beautiful woman in the land, but she turns out to be the reincarnation of a god's former mistress. The god steals her away and the king goes after her. He digs up the god's hill until the god lets him pick his wife out of fifty maidens who look exactly alike. After successfully rescuing his wife, he returns home and they live "happily ever after."

[gordianknots]

[his face of distaste says all that needs to be said, really]

Okay, so you were right about it being ridiculously sappy.

[answerer_sword]

And I have to play the princess's role. Forgive me, sir.

[gordianknots]

...For what?

[answerer_sword]

Having a useless role. If what you say is correct, I will be unable to aid you in any way once I am affect by the rulers.

[She would just become a princess waiting for a rescue.]

[gordianknots]

All the more reason to stop it from happening, no?

[answerer_sword]

Yes, that is true.

[And now she can see how her opinion of stopping Ryuunosuke first is incorrect. Even if he were the weaker opponent, if she was affected to the degree that she could do nothing about it, all previous efforts in focusing on him would be wasted.]

[gordianknots]

[he beams]

This is psychological warfare more than physical. Are you up for it?

[answerer_sword]

[A moment of silence, and then a solemn nod.]

I am up for anything that can keep me from becoming that.

[gordianknots]

I can hardly blame you. I'm not fool enough to swear up and down that it won't happen never, ever, ever, and a thousand other cliches, but I will do what is plausible.

[answerer_sword]

Thank you. I am truly grateful for the help.

[She wonders if he will teach her some sort of special method to combat the mental influence, if anything.]

[gordianknots]

[Man, he's been running on being a stubborn ass the whole damn time.]

Think nothing of it.

[answerer_sword]

[Stubbornness, at least in short bursts during battle, happens to be Bazett's specialty as well.]

I will try to do the same for you, sir, but I am not sure how well I can accomplish it.

[gordianknots]

[Then she's already well equipped as far as Waver's concerned]

Well then that makes us equal in ability.

[answerer_sword]

Uh...

[She is not sure if she has heard that one right.]

P-perhaps in just that field, but...

[gordianknots]

It's a rarity in mages, yes, I know. Nothing to stutter over though.

[answerer_sword]

[A slow nod is her only reply. While her superior can afford to have a casual and friendly attitude, that is because he is her superior.]