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

[weifinder]

I'm not worthy of any thanks beyond joining Wrathion in questioning the former prince.

[reparo]

Then I will be sure to also shower Wrathion with praise. His head's been getting smaller, so we might as well.

[weifinder]

Then there's any effort Emilia or Wrath has made, on the word of confirmation from Licyn.

( listing off the people likewise involved through context, albeit not with this ending. )

[reparo]

Many people helped, yes - and at least we didn't have to put kidnappers to our list of sins.

[weifinder]

I'm fairly sure that was also already happening, it's just ending better than it might have, ah?

[reparo]

Let's still call it a job well done - unless you have qualms, Wei Wuxian?

[A pause, then:]

Do you have regrets that a man like the Prince has [gotten yeeted] made himself a sacrifice to seal Hell shut at last? [when he kind of is the reason why it was open in the first place the absolute sexist twat?]

[weifinder]

( with an ironic twist to his tone: )

All the better when people reflect on their wrongs.

[reparo]

[That's funny.]

Recognising your mistake is the first step towards redemption.

[weifinder]

And the hardest, because it means admitting your wrong.

[reparo]

[Groan.]

Yes, that's not my favourite thing to do.

[weifinder]

Is it meant to be? My young friend, that's one of the hardest, most important things for us to do.

[reparo]

Why, then, the secrecy?

[weifinder]

Do you really have no means of guessing?

[reparo]

You both are mysteries.

[weifinder]

That's not an incorrect assessment.

( he says, sounding more than a bit amused. )