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[daha_az_tanrica]

 [This is neither the red planet nor the vast imperial city that she’s previously been seen in. It’s a simple clearing that leads to a cliff. It allows a nice view of the ocean, which strangely enough has absolutely no movement. No tide, no crashing waves against the rocks. Nothing. And for the curious wanderer they can go through the thicket of

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[waterfell]

[Princess Mercury is heedless of the skirt of her formal gown as she hurries towards the apparently-unconscious girl. She kneels right on the rocky ground nearby, ignoring the press of the stone against her legs. She reaches out two fingers towards Seth's neck, to check for her pulse and then to confirm whether she's breathing.

If not... what can she do out here, so far from any help? She'll have to try to resuscitate the girl, obviously... even secrecy comes to second to that. She makes a serious face as she schools herself to focus.]

[daha_az_tanrica]

[She shifts her gaze to her company and appears amused at the very least. Seth places a hand over hers, shaking her head as she does so.]

I'm fine. Don't worry.

[waterfell]

[Princess Mercury sinks back onto her knees in relief. She manages a somewhat shaky smile.]

Thank goodness. How do you feel? Do you need something?

[daha_az_tanrica]

No. I assure you, I'm fine.

[Which was perhaps still a first for her. It took centuries, it took death itself taking her away from the world but she was actually fine. Death aside.]

[maddening_gale]

On the contrary, I have all the time in the world.

[It's a mild exaggeration, but life on Auldrant has finally reached something of a lull. Col. (retired) Jade Balfour-Curtiss stands beside her, lightly resting his hand on her shoulder. He's never been to this particular cliff by the sea, but there he has a sense of nostalgia about it. Superficially, this place almost resembles Tataroo Valley, as he last visited it ten years ago. Except instead of welcoming a friend back, he can't help but feel like this is a time to say goodbye.]

It has been a while, Seth.

[daha_az_tanrica]

[She could correct him. In fact she almost does because she's the one with all the time in the world. After world technically. Living people tended to have lives. If he didn't that just made room for a bit of future teasing.]

It has. I assume you've been busy or the opposite and you've taken to the lazy lifestyle.

[maddening_gale]

I've been extremely busy with laying the foundations for a new Replica sanctuary, but that work is beginning to bear fruit. I have a bit of spare time to talk with an old friend.

I see that you've had a wild time while I was away, if that new scar is any evidence. You haven't gotten into too much trouble, have you?

[daha_az_tanrica]

Taking the time to talk to me. Now I am ever so slightly flattered. And don't worry at my age having a wild time isn't as appealing as it was a few centuries ago.