un: starburst, toward the end of this arc.

[valeas]

( Emilia di Carlo has seen better days, by the look of her. Her battle leathers are torn, soot and cuts still on her face — but she doesn't give in to the exhaustion just yet, nor the bile in her throat. First, she addresses the people of Alem, dignified and resolute. )

Prince Haiva sacrificed himself and leaves his sister, the young Cle-Florens, spared.

I was witness.

( A pause, then, as she allows that to sink in. )

Hell is sealed.

You fought with valor so others might live. I'm glad to have fought beside you, and will remember your fallen just the same.

If you've yet to evacuate, the time is now. Hassir awaits.

Comments

un: absterge | holding hands

[downswing]

Let us thank the child survived.

[binghua]

Yes. I am glad to know that she was not sacrificed because of the choices made by others. It was not her fault.

[downswing]

Children never bear fault.

[binghua]

I hope she does not blame herself for any of it. I hope she has someone who will support her in the future.

[downswing]

This world does not spare children.

[binghua]

That seems to be case in too many places. Do you know what will happen to her?

[downswing]

Past refuge, no.