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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[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. )