first petal.

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[A young woman appears in the mirror, as per the usual. She's new, but doesn't look particularly bewildered or frightened. Instead, she looks determined, if a little nervous.]

This is a message...from Princess Estellise Sidos Heurassein to the Queen of Hearts. I would like to o-open diplomatic talks between the Empire and the Gardens! I--

[Her shoulders droop.]

I'm sorry. That isn't right. Please...call me Estelle.

[She perks up a bit and offers a shaky smile.]

I'm a client of the guild Brave Vesperia, and I need to find a way back to them. I know it's not the same as a formal invitation to peace talks from a princess, but please, if you could, this is very important to me. I can't promise anything from the empire, because this is my quest, not theirs. But I'll do whatever I can to repay you, when the time comes. So...return me to Brave Vesperia!

[She turns away, not realizing the mirror is still recording her, lets out a breath, and crouches to pet a cat.]

Yuri, Karol, Judith...I'm trying my best, I promise! Even without you. I won't be away for long.

Comments

[gun-cata.livejournal.com]

If she has any daughters yet.

[readitinabook.livejournal.com]

It doesn't seem like a very wise move.

[gun-cata.livejournal.com]

She doesn't seem like a very wise queen.

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That's not right...look at this place! It's so beautiful.

[gun-cata.livejournal.com]

And yet the wilderness around the edge turned two people into children for days, and when she decided to add stars to the night sky she accidentally made it so bright that no one could get any sleep.

I'm not saying she's bad, or has bad intentions, but she's an airhead who needs a talking-to.

[readitinabook.livejournal.com]

But if she won't listen to anyone...who'll do the talking?

[gun-cata.livejournal.com]

I guess we need to find her in person...

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If that's what it takes...I'll help look!

[gun-cata.livejournal.com]

Good, good. Keep your eyes and ears open for any kind of plan anyone comes up with.

[readitinabook.livejournal.com]

I will. I'll read all the scrolls, too!

[gun-cata.livejournal.com]

You could find someone else who's reading them and team up.

[readitinabook.livejournal.com]

That's a good idea!