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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yes hide your sympathies, five is obviously very together thank you

[somebadnews]

[ Emilia stops short of calling him a liability. If anything Five is attempting to show he's better now by talking to her, but of course she'd see through that. Hell was a tipping point, then seeing Ben, thinking the apocalypse was here... they both know that he can't take in any more anguish. After two years of carrying that curse he's better practiced, but it's too much for any one person.

He doesn't reply. After a few more steps, he finds a place to sit and hold himself together. He'll stay there for a while before he's suitable for joining up with anyone. Pretty soon he's going to have to do something he really doesn't want to. At least he still has time. ]