[When the monarchs returned and started to so strictly enforce the court divides, Diarmuid had feared that he might have to abandon the neutral path he had put so much into. Now, as he sits looking at the ring Alyosha gave him and thinking about the Red Hand, he can't help but realize just how much of a gift the Red Hand has been. He would have preferred to have Alyosha here with them, of course, but at least he, John, and Javik still have each other to reach out to for support.
Just like right now. Diarmuid has a task that he thinks Javik will be perfect for and it doesn't matter to him that Javik is technically Unseelie. No, it is more important that Javik is his fellow Commander in the Red Hand. Courts have no place in any of this.
A moment of concentration activates his ring and he sends a message along it to Javik.]
If you have a moment, Javik, there is something I would ask of you.
[It's a good thing this is text, because there's a lot of barking going on down in Caer Scima's kennels. Javik's latest boon, five new varren, were causing a bit of stir.]
[Though it might make it hard for them to hear each other, Diarmuid would not mind that much since he raised dogs when he first lived. He is used to their...squabbles.]
Do you have some time this month to come to Leathann? I need someone who I can trust to thoroughly map the island. Someone who can protect themselves should any of the residents who are left decide to cause trouble.
As much as you can get. Locations of major geographical features. Places where the land changes form one type to another. The city needs to be a big focus, though, since there is so much here...
Lets put it this way, put in all the information you think might help us safely move the island. The Void is closing in quickly and I don't think there is anyway we will have Alyosha's plan ready to go in time to save this place. I would rather it not be lost like Mt Verla was.
I would doubt this was even possible if I did not know Mt. Verla had been moved.
[The mountain had fallen to pieces, and watching that happen to Leathann might be unavoidable. What went into moving mountains and cities... If they had mass effect technology, this would be simple.]
I will do as you ask. I will, however, keep a copy of what I discover for the Unseelie. It is best that no one knows I am doing this for YOU.
I agree, though I want the result this time to be much different than with Mt Verla. That is why I have others on quests to find us help of the magical and spirit kind. [When Javik mentions not letting anyone know who he took the quest from, Diarmuid can't help but nod even though he knows Javik cannot see it.]
Had you not mentioned it, I would have offered. Your safety comes first. Also, when it comes to saving this island, there are no courts. Just like with the Red Hand. If you end up needing anything, my man, Lén, will be on the island. Send word to him and he will help you without question. You can also turn the finished map into him. He is a native so none will question him if he is seen interacting with an Unseelie.
Good. The Unseelie are not particularly concerned with the fate of Leathann, I am afraid. It is far away, and too close to the Seelie.
[It just so happened to be important to him, though he rarely spoke of it.]
We are agreed. We will save what we can, regardless of court. What I find will be delivered to your man. We will be in contact if anything should change.
[It was strange, for him, to be considering preservation of anything as a priority. He was so used to abandoning things to war, he almost didn't know where to start when he wanted to keep something.]
I can't say I am surprised, but it doesn't hurt to have the information anyway. Good luck, Javik. And thank you.
[You start where everything else starts--the beginning. Though, in this case, because he cares about the Oracle's Tower so much, maybe that would be a good place?]
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Just like right now. Diarmuid has a task that he thinks Javik will be perfect for and it doesn't matter to him that Javik is technically Unseelie. No, it is more important that Javik is his fellow Commander in the Red Hand. Courts have no place in any of this.
A moment of concentration activates his ring and he sends a message along it to Javik.]
If you have a moment, Javik, there is something I would ask of you.
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Ask it.
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Do you have some time this month to come to Leathann? I need someone who I can trust to thoroughly map the island. Someone who can protect themselves should any of the residents who are left decide to cause trouble.
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[It went without saying he could protect himself, at least.]
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Lets put it this way, put in all the information you think might help us safely move the island. The Void is closing in quickly and I don't think there is anyway we will have Alyosha's plan ready to go in time to save this place. I would rather it not be lost like Mt Verla was.
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[The mountain had fallen to pieces, and watching that happen to Leathann might be unavoidable. What went into moving mountains and cities... If they had mass effect technology, this would be simple.]
I will do as you ask. I will, however, keep a copy of what I discover for the Unseelie. It is best that no one knows I am doing this for YOU.
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[When Javik mentions not letting anyone know who he took the quest from, Diarmuid can't help but nod even though he knows Javik cannot see it.]
Had you not mentioned it, I would have offered. Your safety comes first. Also, when it comes to saving this island, there are no courts. Just like with the Red Hand. If you end up needing anything, my man, Lén, will be on the island. Send word to him and he will help you without question. You can also turn the finished map into him. He is a native so none will question him if he is seen interacting with an Unseelie.
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[It just so happened to be important to him, though he rarely spoke of it.]
We are agreed. We will save what we can, regardless of court. What I find will be delivered to your man. We will be in contact if anything should change.
[It was strange, for him, to be considering preservation of anything as a priority. He was so used to abandoning things to war, he almost didn't know where to start when he wanted to keep something.]
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[You start where everything else starts--the beginning. Though, in this case, because he cares about the Oracle's Tower so much, maybe that would be a good place?]
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[He'd been to the Tower before, but a revisit was never unwelcome.]