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[Zelda doesn't have a smile for the network today. She looks stern, with more than a little worry just underneath the surface.]

Hello, Vatheon. I will keep this brief. As I'm sure you have all noticed by now, the coral's condition is continuing to decline. The barrier has begun to show the effects of this. The village up on the island has been fully restored, and I would recommend that you all evacuate as soon as possible. At the very least, please keep your tunics nearby.

In a few days measures will be taken to attempt to strengthen the coral again, but they are experimental. I would greatly prefer it if everyone had moved safely to the island by then. Thank you for your time.

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[He was wondering when this post would show up. Unable to find her to speak to her directly, Guy just shoots her a quick message.]

I'll be moving a few important things. Let me know if you want me to take anything from your room while I'm at it.

But... know that I'll stay down here to help when and where I can.

Don't worry. I'll keep that tunic with me.

I have already put anything irreplaceable into my sylladex. Thank you, Guy.

You're welcome

Would you mind if I moved some of the sunflowers?

I know I can't take all of them. But I can make sure they get planted and taken care of just in case.

I moved some when I was putting vegetable gardens up there last week... but I would not mind if you moved more.

[They're both silly saps, it turns out. Even without her memories, she'd noticed the flowers outside her house and thought it would be a terrible shame to lose them all.]

Edited 2013-04-15 20:09 (UTC)

[ ... Huh.

Well, Duke puts on the blue tunic under his coat, ignoring the probably terrible color combination, and moves to the library for a while.

Zelda probably would notice some heavy shielding going up around there, and a small flurry of magic as Duke sets to waterproofing books. ]

Alright. I'll pot what I can and make sure they're safe.

...

Keep yourself out of trouble while you're down here, okay?

I will. You stay safe as well.

[Well then! Time to get to work. She's got to make sure as many people as possible get out of here before giving the all clear on trying to fix the coral.]

Of course. After all, I've got you to answer to if I don't.

[Which he fears, kidding or otherwise. She can be shrill!

But in the meantime - time to work on moving the music boxes, the flowers... and Luke's belongings, first and foremost.]

[Not that the coral's power and the barrier isn't concerning but...]

I know you restored the houses so that they're safe to live in but what about the island itself?

I wouldn't exactly call it a pinnacle of safety.

[...he's just going to be negatively biased towards that island forever.]

It isn't underwater and food supplies have been secured. I know that you in particular may have some trouble - I made certain to make some of the buildings block out the sunlight entirely. I am sorry I didn't have time to develop a spell that would filter the sunlight from you more effectively. It is as safe as we can make it. The island is not dependent on the coral to function, and that is what is necessary right now.

I appreciate that...but it's not me I'm worried about. Look, can you promise me that if I ask the people I care about to go up there, they'll be safe?

...Do you really think coral's that far gone?

[Hello, things he is interested in!]

Is there any way I can help? The barriers I know won't be too effective at keeping water out, but if you have a plan then I can go along with that.

There are no guarantees in life. I cannot make that promise. It will be safer than remaining down here, that is the best I can offer.

[He should know better than to ask her to make a promise she can't keep.]

...I do. It isn't improving at all, and Thalassino is not answering any of my calls... it's been deteriorating for months now, and now the barrier itself is showing signs of that.

[Interesting. A priest? She thinks she remembers seeing a post about him having blessed the ocean awhile back...]

First and foremost I am concerned with getting people who do not wish to be endangered out of the city. If you could do your best to encourage those that you know to evacuate, I would appreciate that greatly. Once the population is secure we could certainly use help in trying to fix the coral. Do you have any background in healing, energy transfer, or placing long term enchantments?

[That doesn't mean he can't try. She shouldn't judge his paranoia.]

Is there anything I can do to try and help?

Most of the enchantments I know are for keeping out demons, not water. I have some skills as a doctor, but it's not the magical sort of healing you're looking for.

Energy transfer is something I've done before, though. I don't have as much to give, compared to others here, but I'll give everything I can if it'll help.

Evacuate the people that you know, particularly those that will be reluctant to do so. If you know of anyone that has special requirements, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can make accommodations for them. If you can make them yourself, that would also be appreciated.

[Is there anything he can do? She doesn't think so. Vampires take energy as far as she knows, they don't give it.]

Doctors are needed as well. Some people cannot handle magical healing well. If you know anyone with special requirements, please tell me so that I can make accommodations for them - or if you would prefer to keep their secrets, make such accommodations on your own. If you are willing to give energy, I will get in contact with the person conducting the bulk of the energy transfer so that the effort is more organized. Does that sound all right?

Sounds good to me.

Oh yeah, I've worked with demons before. If there's any demons who get hurt by holy magic, send them my way. I have things that'll work on them without hurting them.

That is quite a relief to hear. For some demons it even burns if I touch them, so I'm at a loss for how to handle them.

[She smiles politely, inclining her head to the camera.]

My name is Zelda, by the way. I look forward to working with you.

[It helps that his own son is one of those demons, he had to learn pretty quick what healed him and what hurt him.]

I'm Shiro. Don't hesitate to call, I'm going to stay down here and help, so I'll be nearby.

[She already knew his name since Rin's mentioned him before and she put the pieces together when she saw their "broke the ocean" video, but it's still nice to be properly introduced.]

I won't. Do you stay with Rin?

I do, actually. He's my son.

[There's not a physical resemblance between Shiro and Rin, but the way Shiro talks about Rin should be enough to indicate a familial bond of some sort.]

He has mentioned you before. It's good to finally meet you. There are a lot of children in that house, aren't there? Please make sure they get out safely.

Don't worry, I've got it.

[Though actually getting them to listen is going to be the hard part.]

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