caughtinanetwork | 3rd Swan's Flight || Voice

[Still groggy and wet, the prince has only just managed to avoid stumbling into the plaza. Though he takes a quick measure of himself, what he finds is far more disturbing than any injury would have been.

Still, he knows what to do now. He tightens his grip on the SFC and selects the voice function.]

So... once again, this place has claimed me... Well, it may do whatever it wishes. I will not simply be...

[The end of that sentence is lost underneath his breath, and he allows it to remain unfinished. He doesn't understand why this has happened anymore than he did before, but last time, there was something that made it worth staying. Rather, someone. Has she left, too? Will she still be here for him?

The fact that he has to question it is enough to make his heart twinge painfully, but he is well aware that he will have to ask to resolve the matter.]

If there anyone who can tell me if my princess- If Rue is still in the city?

[Already, he is marching off to the apartment to search for himself. An answer might speed the search, but nothing could stop him from looking. Though he doesn't turn off the feed, he seems almost to be musing to himself as he continues.]

I will see this story to its end...

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This place does seem inescapable, at times.

I believe it is more than just a seeming...

[A short breath of laughter.]

Tell me, what do you think it wants of us?

Indeed. More and more points to this.

Want? Currently I am unsure. Perhaps it is lonely.

But it must have more than enough companionship by now! Many of those it calls here are skilled in some way... And I know I am not the only person who has been brought more than once.

It was simply a musing. More than likely, it needs strong people to protect it from outside forces. More than once has a battle found its way to this place.

I suppose that is as fitting a reason as any.

But it still seems cruel, in a way. Some of us have our own to protect. I will begrudge no one help who needs it, and yet...

War is cruel, even the ones we are forced to fight. I understand your sentiments greatly, as I have my own land to protect as well; however, while here, I defend this land as my own. Death is not an option.

Nor is any kind of surrender. The people must be protected, regardless of their origin. And after all... if we defend this place, perhaps we will one day be freed from it. It is much like a quest, is it not? Or rather, I believe it could be.

It is indeed like a quest of honor, strength, and morale, one which I have no intention of losing.

Yes! And... with those things, we must keep hope! So we can be sure to have an ending that suits us...

[Even if one cannot see it, yes, he is posing dramatically.

It's really not something he can control at this point.]

Indeed. And as fighters, we must instill hope in those around us so that they may carry on, as well.

As fighters, yes... Duty must be upheld.

May I ask your name?

Uesugi Kenshin, lord of Echigo. Forgive the rudeness for not introducing myself earlier.

...My prince. You are back!

[Rue looks delighted upon seeing the broadcast, and she can't rush to respond to it fast enough. She gives him a smile, seeing how worried he is.]

Do not look so sad. I'm still here...and I have been waiting for you.

Rue! I am glad...

[He beams right back, immensely relieved just to see her.]

I apologize for my... absence.

[He tries to look her over for any harm, but the screen makes it difficult.]

Are you well?

I am fine. Not to worry.

[She is glad, too, to hear his voice. So glad that she had simply turned on the video function without thinking.]

And there is nothing to apologize for.

You...are in the plaza?

[His smile softens, relieved, and he bows his head in acknowledgement.]

As long as you are well...

[And then, he glances back up quickly, unable to conceal his delight behind his usual decorum.]

I am. But you should not trouble yourself. Just tell me where you are, my princess, and I will come find you.

It would not be any trouble at all.

[Rue shakes her head; already standing and ready to move out the door, honestly, but she does stop.]

I am in Larmline at the moment, and I am hardly busy.

[Especially not too busy for him.]

[He straightens attentively, struck by an idea. One that excites him.]

If you are not busy, Rue, perhaps we should meet somewhere.

[Oooh. She catches onto that excitement, because she knows him far too well. Though it still shocks her sometimes to see him exhibit such emotion.

You'd think she'd be used to it by now.]

...Name the place. I will definitely be there.

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