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reaperofjustice in imperial_saga

Wake up call

Nov 26, 2011 18:35

[Anybody within Sawa, but Mitsunari especially may hear Light literally running down the halls at about 2 AM. Mitsunari will ESPECIALLY hear when Light arrives at the door to his bedchamber and starts pounding on it]

My lord! Urgent news! The armies of Amestris are on the move!

waka, king bradley, location: yheathiel, location: ibenna, mitsunari ishida, light yagami, arturia pendragon

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sawayama_fox November 27 2011, 04:57:45 UTC

[Mitsunari had dozed off at his desk again, so he awakes with a start and rushes to the door]

They what!? When!? Where!?

reaperofjustice November 27 2011, 05:09:12 UTC

We just received word from our scouts, so I would imagine no more than a few hours ago. They appear to be heading north, although I don't know what else is there besides Britain, and they have generally been friendly with Amestris.

sawayama_fox November 27 2011, 05:33:25 UTC

Britain?

[He looks somewhat relieved, but still concerned.]

That explains why I sensed nothing... but why would Amestris attack Britain? Britain is a backwater - no offense to Arturia, of course, but there's hardly anything there other than trees!

halfbakeprophet November 27 2011, 05:39:39 UTC

That is what we are led to believe. However, An army does not move without reason...

[He taps his flute against his chin thoughtfully]

reaperofjustice November 27 2011, 05:41:08 UTC

I wonder... perhaps he's not after Britain then. There are the beastmen, the fae and the elves who also dwell within the forest. Could one of those be his target?

sawayama_fox November 27 2011, 05:48:26 UTC

[Mitsunari's expression hardens slightly. His mother was fae, and it's likely thanks to her that he's saddled with a power that only seems to bring disaster.]

Even if that's the case... we have few formal relations with the Fairy Courts.

halfbakeprophet November 27 2011, 06:02:31 UTC

The Question is if the King of Britain will consider an attack on the Fair Folk to be an attack on Britain.

[He turns, looking upwards as he felt that pricking behind his eyes. Suddenly he faces the group, seeming to shine]

Fire and Iron Burning Bright - Source of Forest's Fright

reaperofjustice November 27 2011, 06:04:30 UTC

[Light frowns]

Well, I guess that is confirmation of sorts. What would you have us do, my Lord?

sawayama_fox November 27 2011, 06:14:11 UTC

[[He blinks, startled. Waka's prophecies are even harder to understand than his own prophetic visions, but they have a much better range. Mitsunari couldn't read Arturia's future if he tried.]

Anything that endangers the forests also endangers Britain's land and livelihood. It's clear that Amestris intends to provoke war... and not just a war with the fae, or even with Britain. There are factions within Amestris agitating for total war.

[He lowers his head, swearing softly under his breath.]

What can we do?

halfbakeprophet November 27 2011, 06:37:45 UTC

[Waka literally is incapable of being clear unless he wish to risk a crippling migraine much to his own chagrin]

If you wish I will head to Britain and get a lay of the situation. I will report my findings but perhaps you should be ready to move at a moment's notice.

reaperofjustice November 27 2011, 06:48:02 UTC

That may not be a bad idea. Having some intelligence in the situation can only serve us well in the long run.

sawayama_fox November 27 2011, 06:57:09 UTC

Thank you, Waka. Your services are, as always, indispensable to this kingdom. Leave at once, and keep me updated through secure channels.

Yagami, I need you to arrange an immediate conference of Sawa's generals. We can't risk leaving Poennon undefended, but if Britain calls on us we can't refuse them aid, either. I'll speak to the Emperor about this...

[He sighs.]

But with Prince Arthas back in the capital, I hold less sway in the Imperial Court. We'll need to monitor the situation carefully.

reaperofjustice November 27 2011, 06:58:43 UTC

I will do so at first light, my lord. Prince Arthas is not intractable, perhaps he might be willing to lend us an ear.

halfbakeprophet November 27 2011, 07:02:47 UTC

[He bows]

I will leave immediately. I The Tao Master of Prophecy will shine light on this matter.

[And Waka exits, seeming to spring away, leaving the two men alone]

reaperofjustice November 27 2011, 07:10:15 UTC

[Light sighs and rubs his eyes. Oh well, sleep was for those who didn't have responsibilities]

My lord, not to tell you how to do your job but have you mentioned to him he's liable to get himself burned at the stake if he carries on like that? Anyway, the situation seems bad, but at least it's not dire. If Amestris were aiming those armies at us, we probably would not be able to hold.

sawayama_fox November 27 2011, 07:20:30 UTC

[Mitsunari frowns.]

We don't burn people at the stake in Sawa. It's uncivilized! Our citizens have better things to do with their torches and pitchforks than go hunting imaginary heretics.

...And if Amestris were to attack us, I would defend our citizens regardless of their beliefs. You told me before that Sawa was the Empire's shielf... well, we can't let ourselves believe that the hand that holds the shield is weaker than the hand that holds the sword.

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