Interlude
Jen writes:
There seems little more I can say or do. No one seems to care, or be concerned anymore. Burnout, perhaps? A desire to go back existing with out everything that has happened over everyones head? Perhaps. I am tired myself, and have no desire now to go rescue some one who does not desire rescue. Perhaps, it is better this way, for now. I just wish I could be sure about that.
Mai writes:
This was perhaps the easiest time we unstaked Jenny... perhaps she really has changed. Her insane side is momentarily suspended... we'll see if we're so lucky that that continues. Mai suggests getting some food for Jen but no one seems concerned with that, all well fed themselves. Perhaps she is too.
Everyone is acting so stunned, quieter than usual. Usually we'd be spewing theories and shooting them down like it's target practice but ⚠ <i>this⚠ </i>. Didn't they realize we would suffer?
Jen mentions Randolf... clearly worried about him. I hate leaving him there but if that's what he must do to learn that there is not a haven, then that is what he must do. Mai will not be able to resist rescuing him when it's time and given the frequent pains he is causing, she will know. These pains. This is terribly annoying though. I may not be able to wait to snatch him back into this realm.
Oh god. What if whenever he hurts himself in ⚠ <i>this⚠ </i> realm it also hurts?
But at least these pains remind me he is alive. I call him every time he hurts me. I act angry. I am angry. No one likes pain, least of all myself, but I call him to remind him of us.
And then... he stops answering my calls and the pains... they slowly stop too. It will soon be time to "rescue" him.
At Court:
Jen Writes:
Sitting still and being quiet is actually rather easy for me, unlike what the others must believe. And this is a court to sit silently in.
They named the Bishop Sherif, and half of us as Deputies. Guess me and Mai got lucky in not being named our selves. Perhaps, that will happen latter. Personally, I beleive this is a good move. He may well be a compromiose canidate, but I think involving his Clan in this may yeild more than many think. Must remember to stay away from that place of thiers.
Conversation with Mai was enlightening. She is holding back, as I suspected. But, she knows, and that is all I could expect of any of them.
I need to talk with... Ok, Alisha Lee. Should of expected this, will have to stay calm, remember where I am.
I just hope she remembers.
(Silent Laughter)
Mai writes:
Court is a more dangerous place than even that other realm. Perhaps Randolf is fortunate.
Upon first arriving, the rumours are already flying, though my sire is kind enough to give me a heads up. The rumours indicate we have failed in our mission. I think I know who started these rumours.
Mini seems overly concerned with Aiden. What did Aiden do ⚠ <i>now⚠ </i>? When the prince addresses the assembly, Mini asks for an audience privately with him. The implications... well, if the prince is smart enough there will be no implications. But if the harpies are smarter than the prince... Ugh. This is a game I want no part in, but haven't any choice.
Mendelsohn is named sheriff and no one seems overly concerned about this. Mendelsohn retires to a private room and sees the primogen individually. Strauss approaches Mai and indicates the Bishop wants to speak with me and my friends. Mai approaches Manfred who wisely indicates that he does not take orders from a servant. I like this Manfred. He's closest to a Monster of all of us, but I do like him cuz man, can he dish it.
Is that Nurse Spencer back in that room? Nah...
Mendelsohn begins a spree of deputizing and deputizes JT, Aiden, and Manfred. Crap. This is why he wanted to speak to us. Might as well not make it easy... Mai manuevers around the room and sees Jenny is also participating in the Avoidance Waltz.
And then Mendelsohn leaves for the last time and Jenny walks straight over to Mai. She begins a conversation that Mai is not best suited to partake in at this moment, being already upset as she is. Mai does her best to reassure Jen without saying too much.
Jen leaves, not seeming reassured at all. Mai watches Jen walk towards the door battling confusion and respect. She watches Jen congratulate Winston on a well run court and feels a surge of pride for her sire. And then the bomb is dropped.
Mai hurries after Jenny... mustn't let Jenny start another war. Must diffuse the bomb if I can.
I ⚠ <i>told⚠ </i> them I would need to save this for the right moment...
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