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Shun caught that look, Mot. And he looked right back. Hm. It seemed that he had a similar training experience with the guy as he did in reality. He approved of his kingdom!self's training methods. The others seemed like they were preparing for battle, which was good.

Though also futile in a way.

They were all destined to die.

Every last one of them.

Moving to take a seat in the shade where he had been sitting earlier, he took out his daggers to examine them carefully. They looked very much like his weapons back in the waking world. They felt right too. The main difference was that he couldn't dismiss and summon them at will, but that was fine with him.

There was very little to this West that was exactly the same as the boil he had been cast from beyond his looks and tendency toward bursts of rage, but even so, he wasn't about to refuse the advances of a lovely girl, at least not at first. All of his worries from a minute before were promptly boxed up and stored in a dusty corner of his mind, leaving room for new ones to spring up in time. For now, however, he was worry free. West's fingers circled the wrist of the hand on his shoulder and he kissed his queen in return, eyes fluttering shut. Nothing about this felt familiar, but it comforted him far more than the reassurances of his king had.

He pulled her close for a maddeningly brief moment in time, but it wasn't long before he was backing off again, all those little concerns from before crashing into his brain at the same time. Surely touching the king's sister was reason enough for a flogging, even in the eyes of their understanding Dragon. Perhaps he'd be put to death. He would have wandered onto the battlefield right then if he'd known where it was.

West let go and moved away as far as he could, his hand clasped around her wrist for a second before he loosened his grip completely. His gaze stayed locked on the ground. "I'm sorry. That was... not something I should have done." Wrath demons might not have blushed, but it seemed that fireworks makers did.

The compliment earned a surprised blink, one that was followed by a dry smile as she glanced down at herself and her modest clothing. It was his next words that caught her attention though, a small frown spreading over her lips as she propped a hand up on her hip and stared at him evenly.

"Etzer, listen to me, you did not let me down. Regardless of whether or not you brought back miasma, everyone went out there and, as you said, tried their best." And in the end she felt that everyone had gathered quite a bit--enough to satisfy the Voice for a little while, at least. The point of the previous trial had been teamwork, and her people exceeded her expectations in that aspect.

She smiled, giving a little shake of her head. "You may not have faith in yourself, but I do. And remember--all of us are going out there together, so you won't be alone. Just as you have all been supporting me all this time, I will be supporting you."

"That being said," Xiu turned to face the others, speaking up to address all of them, "If all of our preparations have been made, I think it's time for us to go. Although I cannot say just what challenges await us on the field, I have faith that together, we will survive and bring glory to the Red Kingdom." She smiled at them, though there was something decidedly fierce about the look in the King's eyes. "To battle."

[ Exit ]

Taking in what Riley said with a somewhat heavy heart, Gene made to go back to the tea table she'd set up for the 'festivities.' Some festivities. They'd turned out to be.

She's been halfway to the table when Xiu announced her decision - she was going to be in battle. A fond smile needed surprising from Gene's face; this Xiu was almost just like her actual self. The smile faded, however, when she realized the implications of the Baku fighting - she might be killed before they got to her. The thought made her oddly angry - Xiu was their friend to save through death.

A steeled look crossed her expression as she stood to make ready for the coming bloodshed. Robes were just too clunky to fight in.

(( EXIT))

Sheridan nodded at the words of his king. It was time, and any further delay would only make things harder later. Been to stand now and face their fate, whatever it may be, than to wait and be destroyed like flies. If they were to find the truth behind the voice, if they were to stop this once and for all, they would have to fight. He would carry his glaive into battle once more.

Sheridan chose to fight without armor, it would only weigh him down and negate his natural agility. Besides that, his scales would protect him as well as any armor he could wear.

Very well, he was as prepared as he could be, it was time to face the battle.

[Exit]

Yin waited for the other to be attended to patiently, ready to explain what minor ailments he had so he could be healed and go on his way. But before that could happen the Voice reappeared and orders were being given. There was a battlefield to go to, and his King would be on it. A fight, and he would be more than ready for it.

"I fear that we are needed elsewhere. My injuries should be fine, I believe the slight respite has helped." He bowed to the doctor, turning to catch up to the King, determined to fight for her until his dying breath.

[Exiting]

Roland had left Riley alone long and well enough. He had gone to the temple, meditated, prayed, he tried to find a solution to the odd situation. Something was still wrong, something still bothered him about her condition and he had to figure out why.

Checking the wrap on his leg he stood up gathering the last thing he needed, a vial of water, crystal clear blessed by the eldest monk of the temple. If demons existed in his friends heart, he would see to it that they caused no harm to their kind kingdom.

He marched off into war not long after, determined to save the kingdom, and his dear friend.

EXIT

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Rosy just relaxed in Spinar's arms for that one moment, wishing everything would stop around them. She knew it wasn't going to be the case though, not with The King's words. As much as she hated to do this, she actually pulls away from her friend before she swallows the lump in her throat. To say she wasn't scared, that would be a full on lie. But now, she knew what she had to do.

As she watched, one by one the people start to leave. She shakes her head as she tries not to think about any of them not coming back. They would, they had to. Even in the short amount of time she was among them all. She wasn't them to return, just so they could all be happy.

Glancing backwards, she gives another weak smile to Spinar before she turns from him. Nope, no turning back this time. Slowly, she follows after the others, she only pause to grab herself a short blade before moving out.

If The King wanted them to fight, then she would make sure that the blade went through someone, even if it meant her going down with it.

[Exit]