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“Please give us another shot. We’re are worth it I promise” Yue said giving a bow. “We are better than this. We just recently all had a very bad experience only a few months ago and so people are still recovering from that event. Tempers are getting frayed when normally we would have it under control. . I admit my fellow citizens of below haven’t handled this well. Like I said we take love very seriously.

I think what you have shared with us about your culture is fascinating. I want to be able to see one of these Rammykins. I want to learn more if I can. Yes we aren’t perfect as you have seen today but please don’t yet make a decision on us. Give us a bit longer.” She stayed in her bowed position and hoped that she could convince them to give her home a chance.

Cillian's ears turned to Charon, and then immediately pressed back against his head as soon as xyr began "speaking." His own eyes narrowed, neutral expression twisting into a sort of grimace. "You misunderstand what I said." Despite his expression and irritation, he responded in an even tone. "The curse that affects the stones Awakened in October is a blight and is a mistake. Those who are Awakened at that time are not to blame for what has happened to them. The fault lies with the fools that thought they could meddle with reproductive magic beyond their understanding. Obviously Hallowed individuals are still people and still have their right to live and exist as they so please. I did not state otherwise. Now, as Icarus said if you cannot control your temper you will be asked to leave." His tone dropped considerably into an irritated hum as he finished off his response. Honestly. He had just mentioned not long ago that he was here to observe and return with information and this was how they wanted to behave.

Immediately bite back that their way of life was wrong and lose their tempers over small misunderstandings. Perhaps this place was not as peaceful and willing to cooperate as the briefings they'd been given presented it to be. He looked to Yue again, the one sole beacon of even temper in the room it seemed. "We do like Nezubats, yes. As far as new types of familiars... there are a few that are native to Elysium." He figured he'd leave it at that-it was a neutral topic but he wasn't really in the mood to discuss it. His patience was wearing dangerously thin.

And back to Styx. "Yes, we accept each other as equals with different, equally vital responsibilities. We work in harmony this way." He nodded, and... decided not to respond to her remarks on the Curse and Hallowed people. He'd had enough of the topic and didn't want to discuss it any further.

His attention was drawn back to Icarus. The Solar Cherub was looking quite worn... and Cillian couldn't blame him. They'd all been up for far too long, trying to get an understanding of where they were going before they arrived... figuring out where the stones had been, how they'd been awakened, what processes they may need to go through to retrieve them... He leaned back, though apparently still within the microphone's range, just barely... "I am inclined to agree. If this is how the average resident responds to the very basics of our cultures... we are not safe to integrate, and our children are not safe to be raised here." He sighed, raising one hand to delicately rub the bridge of his nose before leaning forward again to return to the questions.

Ah... it appeared they had been heard. No matter, he meant what he'd said. "We are aware that the children have been placed in homes... but they are stolen children and were not Below's to give away. I have come here to see what the average resident of Below is, specifically those who surround this Academy as it is the primary source for cultural exchange and so far I must say that I am not impressed. If this is how those who regularly spend time mixed with people of many other races and cultures behave, I cannot say I would feel comfortable allowing any of my people to come here." Yue had asked for a second chance, but... He wasn't sure if he was willing to give it just yet. Jet caught his attention next, so he sighed and turned his attention to the bright Nightmare.

"We entertained the idea of integration. Icarus spoke up for the idea of ending our hiding and rejoining the world. He convinced the Inner Circle to send a representative - myself - to observe and see if it would really be as good of an idea as he had originally thought it to be. After all, you've managed to convince several other races to join you. Though I now wonder how, exactly." Jet seemed to be another straight-to-the-point type. He lacked Yue's careful tact, but at least he hadn't gotten up in arms over cultural differences yet.

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“It was a struggle with other cultures. Our first integration came at the possible kidnapping of our children. We got upset and didn’t handle it well I agree, but then we got our heads out of our asses and realized this isn’t want we wanted to be. We don’t want another 50yrs war. Even our last integration some of our citizens were being held against their will for a little while and they didn't believe our beliefs they thought we were lying just to get freed. We realized that BEING JERKS was not the way to do things and when they told us they were having problems most of the people there sympathized. It was a careful and tricky problem. We are all different people and like I mentioned before we all have different viewpoints. This is just such a small sample of us.

The big event I mentioned everyone was attacked, we lost people close to each other and some of us where turned into things against our will. We are still recovering as a people and we're testy at first I admit. Its just the first day after all. its not enough time for us to understand you or for you to understand how this works... this isnt an attack it isnt, I just want a chance to cool our heads and just talk it out. Please”

Not responding to the topic of the Hallows anymore, fair enough. She too wasn't wanting to talk about it anymore. It had caused them quite a bit of grief, and possibly cause them to loose these dear children that had been left here in the Below, and a possible alliance with these interesting people. Now was the time to try and mend the wounds ", Yes, we all heard what you said. Please though, give us a second chance," despite being a normally emotionless shell, she did show some sadness as to what was happening, recalling the recent events tat had befallen them ", Like the geist says, we have all just made it through a tragic event. There are even a few who's lives will never be the same because of it. This temper of all ours is not a normal thing. Any hostility is in part partially because of what happened. The only reason we even found the stones was because of what happened. We do apologize," She wasn't sure if she should mention what had happened, like the death that had befallen quite a few, or the major injuries inflicted upon them, or their fellow students...

She leaned her head down as to have her hair cover her eyes even more, a few tears escaping. She never liked to show weakness, but what had happened was truly a nightmare come true ", Please... we are better than what you have seen today. I would of never of left the Above if those down in the Below were hot tempered to change."

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Iria had remained quiet as the others spoke, and oh boy, did they speak. They were making a right a** of themselves, at least a few. Quietly, the hallowed hybrid sighed as another hallowed hybrid misunderstood a comment and let loose a flurry of comments. That, alone, should be a clue to the representatives just what sort of life and treatment hallowed get. As much as the other denizens of the below were trying to paint their home as a paradise of free love and acceptance, it still had its faults. Major faults that were alive and well in the underbelly.

Shame no one wanted to bring that up.

Approaching the front, Iria raised her hand and spoke, "This question might be a bit... from the left considering the current trend in topics," she gave them a wry smile, "But I believe you said you are from Elysium, no? If I am not mistaken, Elysium is an elven city. Were the elves aware of you there? Or was your illusion magic in place to disguise yourself as elves?"

That seemed a little extreme. Daily illusion to look and act as an elf? Especially since the Solar Cherub, Icarus, was quiet petite. Elves usually were taller than that. The strain of keeping such a magical facade up around elves seemed... Insane. Too much for a normal day dream or nightmare to accomplish.


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It was nice to hear the other cherub speak. Jet had begun to suspect that he was just there for show—that or he had fallen asleep with his eyes open. Now however it was clear that Daedalus had been listening and absorbing. He spoke directly and without temper, though not without passion. It was probably the best and most informative response they had been given thus far and well worth the wait.

When he had finished notating the response Jet snapped his notebook shut. “Thank you.” he said, leaning into the microphone. He backed up to let someone else have the floor. The cherub had proposed an interesting idea, one that answered his next question: whether or not the cherub and sluagh intended to keep their doors open to visitors. Assimilation was not out of the question yet. People would just need to keep their heads screwed on.