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[vower.livejournal.com]

[With Veigue being too preoccupied to have done much of anything but changed into her regular attire and read up on the bare basics, the Vine has taken it upon itself to showcase the newcomer. Alas, its timing leaves a bit to be desired.

The Vine zones in from behind, catching the woman's back and a frontal view of an approaching (and clearly hostile) harpy. Sword drawn, Veigue charges and raises her weapon in time to block the harpy's talons from clawing at her face. She wrestles with the creature, dead set on overpowering her foe.

She mutters a few words, gradually rising in volume until she's loud enough for the Vine to pick up her voice. There's a coldness to her tone that indicates she's in no mood to be dilly dallying with her opponent.]

. . . where is she? [Veigue knocks the harpy aside with a heave of her broadsword.] Where's Claire!?

[As though sensing the woman's temper, the Vine furls and sneaks away with the mirror. The recording ends with an abrupt screech from the harpy.]

Comments

[existwithoutme.livejournal.com]

I still haven't heard a thank you, my dear.

Are your manners truly so poor that you've never learned to express your gratitude correctly? I suppose if you were raised in the wild, or among brigands, I might understand.

[vower.livejournal.com]

[She frowns. Veigue doesn't like dishing out gratitude left and right, especially when she's yet to receive a solid answer on the matter. Clues, yes, but there's still more to gather. Moreover, she doesn't appreciate the implications behind where she grew up.]

That has nothing to do with this!

[existwithoutme.livejournal.com]

[Another unamusing little human. It's a fortunate thing for them she's decided to be merciful from now on.]

Your manners are quite relevant, as they affect whether or not I'm going to tell you what you wish to know.

[vower.livejournal.com]

[At this point, it'd be awkward to just say thank you and get on with it since this woman is toying with her. Is she even guaranteed an answer? But she needs to find Claire. That's top priority. When it comes to her, there's zero pride to spare. It's not pathetic; it's a necessity.

Veigue simmers down.]

I need to find Claire. [Despite the short pause before she continues, she does mean what she says.] Thank you for all you've shared so far . . . but I need to hear more. Please.