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[Empress turns the communicator on and is quiet for a long moment gathering her thoughts and her courage.

She's not entirely sure how to say this, so probably it's best to just state it outright] I'm leaving Palermi. In light of recent events it's come to my attention that a group to set some order in the city is needed. Innocent civilians should

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[He's just finished sighing at the content of her post, which she can probably tell as he appears on screen.]

As much as I dislike the idea of helping the Mendolia, I respect your decision and family purpose.

[There's a brief pause] My father would have approved, and in that I'd like to offer you our alliance.

[He offers a polite smile after a second.] Besides, I'd rather not have you as the enemy. There are rumors that you can be a force to be reckoned with.

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I want to help everyone; despite what they did to me, I couldn't remain neutral if I didn't offer them a safe place to handle conflicts rationally--without violence.

[She can't help but smile, tiling her head? Who, lil' ol' her?] In a way, I suppose. Though I can't imagine why anyone would think that about me. [She muses quietly] I wonder why I've never heard these rumors...

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An admirable goal to be sure. You are perhaps a far better person than I, in that respect.

[He tilts his head slightly, his smile becoming more amused.]Well, I certainly can't reveal my sources. Though I can't imagine why anyone would think such things of you either.

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I don't think I'm better than anyone. I just want what's best.

[She laughs softly] Understandable. I suppose reputations get around and get distorted.

Anyhow, thank you for your support. I'll let you know as soon as everything becomes official.

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Best is perhaps a matter of opinion. What you believe to be best, might not be the same as others.

My father always said that as long as you did what you believed, that was best. You and him share similar ideals. [There's a slight disapproving tone in that last word. Ciel doesn't believe in ideals

And please do let me know I'll be looking forward to hearing from you.

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I'll take that into account.

[She tilts her head, recognizing and dismissing the disapproval.

She just smiles lightly and nods] Until we meet again, then.