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.

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@taken for granite | private

[rumorate]

They won't hear about it from me.

[Not that she has any real details anyway, but she knows enough to connect the dots. And sometimes you need to do dirty things to get the job done. It's not something that Allison is unfamiliar with.]

How have things been on your end?

private

[weifinder]

Thank you. I can tell Lao Five believes that telling my husband and things material to our situation, but not this, is hypocritical.

( he sighs, because he doesn't disagree, but he doesn't agree to endless pain inflicting either. )

They've been as you would expect! Tiring, but we persist. Lan Zhan hasn't been settled since his time in the Hell now sealed.

private

[rumorate]

Five is one to talk about selectively sharing information.

[Safe to say he's done it a few times on her end too.]

Is there anything I can do? I'm on the way to the monasteries, but if there's anything you need?

[weifinder]

He enjoys being in control, not surrendering control to others. I've known a few people of the same mind.

( nothing in this surprises wei wuxian, for what it was worth. or what it wasn't worth. )

I don't... know. Beyond, can you check in on the rest of our group who's already there ahead of you? We'll be trickling in after, now that the reason to hold so fast has been rendered quiet.

[rumorate]

Yeah, can do. If there's anyone in particular you want me to find, let me know.

[When she gets there, she can make sure everyone is okay.]

[weifinder]

I will, Allison. Thank you, and you care for yourself too, ah?

[rumorate]

I'll do my best.

[But she knows better than to make any promises. But she'll leave it at that, and let him get back to what he was doing.]