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[invasif]

[ A woman dressed in a black, a small glowing locket around her neck, sits in the grass at the base of a tree: ]

Many of our Circle have been heartbroken for what they witnessed. I am sorry for that, for those who have never seen such large casualties before. I have never wished that experience on another person, and yet I have never possessed the power to prevent it either.

I ruled a kingdom that had been ravaged by war. I was raised a refugee in that war, and when I become queen it was to a country of heartbroken war orphans, all like myself. I could do little to heal their hurt beyond recognizing we shared it. It is a pain that never goes away, even if you muster yourself to live on and strive hard, loss will always haunt your steps.

I'm sorry.

I have no comfort to offer you in this, but if you wish to confess your hurt I will gladly be an ear to it. Perhaps you can unburden a little of yourself, and I can surely bear the weight.

My name is Lady Ilde, and I am here if you wish.

Comments

[invasif]

I don't know that we are certain, and I received the information secondhand from one of the explorers. Many went, perhaps you can learn more.

[ Le. Smile. ]

I too would be interested to hear.

[infailtration]

I went, but there were a couple different tunnels. Maybe another group found something different than we did. There was this relief carved into the wall at the end, two women but someone tried to destroy the image of one of them. It was kind of creepy.

[invasif]

I should have gone myself, but I was not so sure I would have much to contribute.

[ tldr she lets other people do dirty work for her. ]

[infailtration]

It was dicier than I thought it'd be, honestly. There were dangerous things in the water.... I thought everything here at the Temple was friendly, but it turns out not so much.

[invasif]

That is interesting. I wonder if they are all refugees... or if there is some intent for their aggression on Astoria's part.