The duty to live

[Ebiris]

I don't actually have anything on my plate right now, so whatever interrupt comes next?

[Anastasia]

Sure, gimme a quick d100.

[Ebiris]

[19:51] <@Ebiris> roll 1d100
[19:51] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=58 ]{58}

[Anastasia]

You take a little time to rest, let events slow down while you focus on other things.

'Alicia.' Queen's voice is heard in your mind as Syala brushes your hair, moments of restful tenderness together.

[Ebiris]

I hear you, my friend.

[Anastasia]

'I would seek your council on matters of diplomacy and politics.'

[Ebiris]

I can answer a quick question like this but for a proper discussion would you like to come visit? It's so much better to talk face to face.

[Anastasia]

'Very well, I will arrive presently.'

[Ebiris]

"Queen's coming by for a chat," she tells Syala, opening her eyes. "She needs some advice on planar politics."

[Anastasia]

As her brush glides through your hair, a gentle and soothing touch, "I'm sure she does. She's in a hard position now that she's known and attention shifts to her. A whole other plane hasn't spread too far yet, but the news of it will attract attention."

My counterpart and I have no great desire to meddle in this affair, only so long as this does not plunge Creation into an undesired war over it.

[Ebiris]

"It will, she'll have to handle things carefully. So she'll need good advice from us," Alicia concludes.

I understand, thank you for the information.

[Anastasia]

"Why not invite her right here," Syala suggests as she brushes away, "She seems like a stern warrior, but let's remind her there's softer things in life."

[Ebiris]

Alicia's fine with that, the two of them currently in one of their palace gardens, blooming flowers all around in a riot of colours and soft grass underfoot. When Queen arrives in Sylica she'll be immediately directed here to join them, sat in the sunshine with no ceremony to it.

[Anastasia]

It's not hard to get her here. She arrives and slithers on down, clad in her armor and with a nod, "Alicia," she greets, "Never a moment of rest now."

[Ebiris]

"Even at repose, there's effort under the surface," Alicia agrees, kneeling contentedly on the grass, out of her usual armour and bodysuit for a simple dress with her hair down. "So where are you with your current diplomatic travails?"