[ the video opens on “Iris” sitting in some secluded part of the Garden, wearing a warm but nervous smile. It's difficult to ignore the weight of what's happening at the moment, and she'd hate to seem inappropriately cheerful. Dahlia is, in truth, fairly surprised that two or three dead cats caused such a stir, but the Queen's caused an even bigger one, and she's more interested in the fact that whatever curse had been placed upon her has lifted ]

Hello, everyone. [ she bows her head towards the mirror, but then looks a little lost for words ] I, um—before I start, I'd like to thank everyone who helped me, back when I first arrived. I-I was so scared, and honestly, I don't know what I would have done without everyone's kindness and support.

It got me thinking. There's a lot going on here at the moment, isn't there? The Queen, I do hope she's alright... oh, but really, there isn't a thing I can do! I'm not very strong, and I'm not particularly good at coming up with plans, but I'd hate to be useless to all the honourable people here. [ she sighs, and for a moment is lost in thought ] Ah! W-well, I suppose there is one thing.

Back in my own world, I lived in a temple, you see. It served as a retreat from the modern world, and we'd often have a great number of weary travellers stop by. I don't mean to boast, and please don't think me immodest, but I was often told that I was an excellent listener. In difficult times like these, I know that people can't help but have a lot on their minds, and it's important that we help one another out. So please, if there's anything you wish to discuss with someone – anything at all – don't hesitate to meet with me.

[The recording seems to be taking place from the second or third story of a building. A moving building. And is that a flashing REC in the upper right hand corner?]

I should probably be worried that my weapons with Archer and Joshua are working perfectly. Especially given that they probably malfuctioned because they're both male.

Just another question that needs answering...

Anyway. Anna Lin. I'm on patrol. If any of you see any trouble, let me know. Especially if it has bearing on the recent civil war.

[OOC note: Kazumi Hagino tag because we made prior OOC arrangements to have her Anchor.]

[video]

To those that have taken it upon themselves to orchestrate this coup d'état, I ask not how it was executed or for how long it was planned, but why it was enacted. Resistance and revolution need not go hand in hand until the moment is correct for them to.

Give evidence that she deserved it, prove that your path was the correct one, or we all must fear that it was only a change of power into the hands of an impulsive few, and then perhaps needs must begin to draw up our own plans for liberation. Dispute the Queen's argument as it stood-and breaking the mirror is not a valid response.

[Tenshi appeared on the video, looking smug. She was sitting on a floating rock, evidently above the ruins]

Alright, as the official and only temporary substitute shrine maiden of this place, it's about time I speak up, since nobody else seems to be able to manage!

Oi, you queen capturing folks! Yes, you, mother and dame and knight and whatever you're called! Guess you had your little rebellion and are feeling really good about it and all. So, why don't you come out and talk! A lot of us would love to meet you in person, say, at the ruins.

Unless you're scared of us captives, but that'd be silly, right?

(For a moment, there's only a soft, muffled noise as Lightning glances over the newly obtained scroll once more with a small "Tch" produced from under her breath. It's all she has to go on, for now. If it was the key to finding the others, she had to do what she could. No time for mistakes.)

—A plant. Right.

(She huffs then; a short noise to exhibit her pushing her doubt aside. Somewhat. She has to at least try this.)

If you're supposed to help me, then let's see it.

(She, of course, is talking directly to the Vine itself. To her knowledge, no one else can hear her.)