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Clara Oswald ([personal profile] bossily) wrote in [community profile] ximilia2022-03-29 12:45 am

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[At first, all that can be seen is an up-close view of a bowtie. It’s being adjusted by slender little fingers, and there’s a mischievous laugh, followed quickly by the Doctor distinctly admonishing, Not in front of company!]

What company? It’s just Alina.

[But she clearly knows exactly what company he’s talking about, and smirks as she pulls back and away. They have important things to discuss, after all.]

Right. So the Doctor and I, we recently met with Entr’i. And we know there’s been plenty of discussion on the upcoming war, but there’s more we felt needed to be addressed. Starting with that amulet.

[ There’s a pause and the video feed seems to shift, though the general colour of the imagery remains a sort of reddish hue reflecting Sedorum’s ever-crimson sky. ]

Hello! Yes! The amulet. [ Bowtie now in perfect order, the Doctor clears his throat and properly flaps Clara away. ] Now there’s cause to believe this amulet is a whole other sort of thing and not the thing we want, but the power Entr’i believes it has … well, it all fits together perfectly.

[ He means, of course, the reason they’re here in the first place: the orbs, the mission. ]

Of course Entr’i herself — she’s rather the determined type. Very much ‘get-things-done’ and never-you-mind all the obstacles that might stand in her way. She really believes she can use the power of this counterpart amulet to — ah, what did she say? ‘Bring the two realms together.’ Yes, I think she means to quite physically bring down the barriers that divide the realms and create a whole new sort of city for all souls, bringing them together.

Quite the ambition, eh?
[ He looks thoughtful. ] Now! Now — what does this mean for the upcoming war bit? Right — well, I don’t plan on doing any warring, not me, not my area of expertise, but. We’ll need to — Clara? Clara, tell everyone what we’ll need to do.


[There’s a moment’s pause, just long enough for Clara to appreciate the fact he’s deferring to her for the important part.]

What we’ll need -

[Another pause, as her mind works quickly to not only remember the conversation they’re referencing, but to create something resembling a plan.]

What we’ll need is people who are able to stay behind with us. In a few days, we’re gonna be the only hope the people here have. It’s up to us to band together to help guide them to safety. And to keep them as secure as possible. Anyone in Taeum or Sedorum that’s able and willing to help, your orders come from -


Oh! [ The Doctor suddenly exclaims, recalling something else in between listening and thinking, and remembering very important conversations. ] Yes, Clara’s right of course. We’ll need to make sure that anyone in Taeum and Sedorum has means of protection in case things go sour, whether that’s a safe place to hide or someone to protect them. I’ll admit there really is only so much one can do with a sonic screwdriver when it comes to souls, but — ah, never mind that.

There was one other thing. Something about notes. What did Entr’i call them? Magic notes?


[ Alina, perched on the edge of the camera's view, snapping back to sudden attention. Her eyes jump from where they've centered onto the wall, looking indignant at Clara's elbow jabbing her in the ribs, before she seems to remember herself.

Right. Sheepishly, she clears her throat. ]


Sorry. Anyway, Entr'i thought she would have to use the amulet to bring Sedorum's army to Giva, but the magic notes the Doctor mentioned will help her transport them. Which means the amulet is free to merge Sedorum and Taeum together.

[ For a moment, she trails off, mouth opening and closing before she finds the words. ]

We can’t stop the war from breaking out in Giva, but Entr’i thinks we can use it to distract and trick Him and the Highest One. She wants to stall long enough for a chosen group of us to go in, get the other amulet from the Highest One, and get out. With all of our limbs intact, hopefully. Another group will need to go in and free the prisoners Taeum has locked up while we have the chance.

If you can fight, you should volunteer for one of the infiltration groups or head to Giva as soon as you can before things can get worse. Remember we’re fighting to stall them. If you’re just looking to destroy something, go beat up a straw puppet.

Entr’i and the rest of us — we’re not looking for more bloodshed. If you can’t trust her on that, I hope you can at least trust me.

That goes for Clara and the Doctor’s group, too. We just want everyone to be kept as safe as they can be.
[ A beat ticks by as she glances at Clara. ] If she starts bossing you around, you should listen to her. Clara knows best. There’s no one I would trust more to protect these people with everything they have than her and the Doctor.

[ At this, the Doctor nods. Far be it from him to argue about that last bit, besides which, Alina is perfectly right.

He claps his hands together. ]


Right. That should do it, then —

[Clara holds up a hand, stopping both the Doctor and Alina from adding on anything more.]

You’re right. I do know best. And since I know best, let me remind all of you that war is coming. Whether we want it to or not. All we can do now is try to prepare and make the best out of the situation. Arguing isn’t gonna change that. So please, do whatever you can now to make yourself ready. We’ll be waiting till we’re called for action. I advise you to do the same.

[There’s a moment where she gives her best stern teacher look, followed by a curt nod of her head. The Doctor looks in her direction and then meets Alina’s glance, proud and absolutely not about to argue with what Clara’s said, before his expression changes and he opens his mouth to start a new story. You see, there was this noodle-vendor in the shopping district, and —

And then the video feed cuts off without anything further to be added.]


[ooc: Red is Clara, Blue is the 11th Doctor, Purple is Alina. These three are coming together to lead the charge for part 2!]
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[personal profile] bindsthedead 2022-03-29 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
You know I'm going to help. Although I hope it goes better than the last time we tried to steal an orb.

[Sabriel's not going to forget the fight against Cheruvia for a long time.]

And Clara, if you want some last minute lessons on blinding or shielding spells- I'm available.
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[personal profile] cruelyethuman 2022-03-29 09:55 am (UTC)(link)
Fine.

[And after a slight pause, the hesitation lingering on the network as the line stays open.]

Be careful.
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[personal profile] blackfire 2022-03-29 02:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I plan to remain in Taeum.
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[personal profile] shadysided 2022-03-29 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
... I'll stay in Taeum to help. There are people here I owe.

[She gnaws her lip, frowning.]

I've been practicing my aim, but I'm really hoping it's not Scorpion's Bend all over again.
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[personal profile] groupiedrifter 2022-03-29 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)

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homeostatic: (190)

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[personal profile] homeostatic 2022-03-29 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll be staying in Taeum to keep an eye on folks and patch up anyone who needs it if, God forbid, the war follows anyone back here. I've been speaking with one of their healers, H'yawal-- she says she's got some safety measures in place to protect folks, but at the moment, I don't know what those'll look like. Once I do, I'll be sure to pass the word on.

( McCoy pulls in a deep breath like he wants to say something else, thinks better of it, and lets the feed drop. )
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[personal profile] calmness 2022-03-29 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Given current circumstances, I will be able to best assist by remaining in Sedorum and protecting those wishing to cross to the other side. [if he sounds a bit torn on remaining behind, he is.]

For those wishing to join Entr'i and go after the Highest One, I can offer talismans which will assist in stealth.
Edited 2022-03-29 17:46 (UTC)
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[personal profile] kovach 2022-03-29 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ it's three very familiar faces there on the feed, three faces that he hasn't seen in well over a month now and some he's actually come to miss having around — as much as he wouldn't necessarily vocalize it.

the face he shows isn't the usual one they're typically used to, but at least, by now, they've all learned the identity of who's wearing it. ]


Got the experience for infiltration. If I can get there, I could help you out with taking that amulet.
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2022-03-29 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I plan to remain in Sedorum. Do stay safe, all of you heading into Taeum.
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[personal profile] choicely 2022-03-29 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I've been in Taeum since the start of the mission, so it seems fitting to stay and assist in that regard. My Chaos has the capability to create portals through which others can travel between the two realms, so that we can help Entr'i evacuate Sedorum more quickly.
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[personal profile] naloxone 2022-03-29 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll be here in Sedorum with the Doctor and Clara. I still have some medical supplies left over, in case anyone gets hurt trying to cross.
lateness: (f i s h c u s t a r d)

obvs not here — ;

[personal profile] lateness 2022-03-29 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
👀
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[personal profile] lateness 2022-03-29 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Good! Good to know that there will be others doing the same in Taeum.

Rather curious about those safety measures and if it's something we might be able to imitate here. Keep us updated, good sir!
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[personal profile] lateness 2022-03-29 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Usefully: ]

Ooh — well, that's interesting.
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[personal profile] lateness 2022-03-29 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, and there you are! Always a wonderful help — thank you, Marta.

[ 🙏 ]
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[personal profile] eschewings 2022-03-29 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ among all the useful responses of people offering to help with various things, there is nie huaisang, fan fluttering in his hand as he asks, ]

What was it about that noodle-vendor? So unfair to cut off there and leave us all wondering!
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[personal profile] lateness 2022-03-29 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There's a nice and helpful thumbs up on video from the Doctor for this.

And then: ]


Brilliant, hello! [ He's still got a good face, even if it's different. The Doctor Gets it. ] Now you might want to speak with @yennefer about that one, if those Chaotic Portals of theirs seem to allow travel between Taeum and Sedorum and vice versa.
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[personal profile] lateness 2022-03-29 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ !!!

You are quite possibly his favourite now, Huaisang. Actually, there's no 'quite possibly' about it. Hello, new best friend. ]


Yes! Ah — that wasn't me, I assure you. I was just telling Clara and Alina about this booth in the shopping district. Strangest sort of soup base I've ever had but oh. Delicious.

Have you ever had a broth that glows?
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[personal profile] eschewings 2022-03-29 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I certainly have not!

[ huaisang looks quite genuinely interested in this tidbit — leaning forward slightly, even, though of course they're in different places and he can't lean towards the doctor as he'd do, were they in the same room. ]

Did you ever find out what went into it? Who was the vendor? I wonder if I've walked past them...
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[personal profile] singlelogbridge 2022-03-29 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll be staying behind to help. Do our battlefield healers have protection?
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[personal profile] singlelogbridge 2022-03-29 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's not responding to this but Huaisang may still hear a familiar laugh in response. Never change Huaisang.]
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[personal profile] singlelogbridge 2022-03-29 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
What kind of talismans are you offering them?
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[personal profile] naloxone 2022-03-29 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ there you are, he says. had he been expecting her? ]

It's not much, but I'll do what I can.
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[personal profile] calmness 2022-03-29 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[the sort that would make them louder and easier to find, of course.

oh, that unpleasantly sweet voice in his head is not so kind now.]
I will be offering variations of silencing talismans.

But, thinking on it, those to seal off access to rooms so they are not disturbed may be of use as well.

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