A burned out failure

[stupidhonor]

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By popular decision of the Lords, Ankaia will wage war on Earth. Ishin will be first in line, no doubt using his extraordinary might for great effect.

[Sielje is a mess. She sits with her head lowered, not bothering to change from her fancy dress - now torn and dusty from the fight.]

And it is all my fault.


If only... I was strong enough to face and defeat him...

If... only... I was stronger...!

[Her eyes are full of tears and you can hear pretty undignified sniffing.]

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[stupidhonor]

[Sielje takes a deep breath and releases it with a sigh.]

Ynya and Kimhone... they were almost able to prevent it.

Almost...

[majestic_keiki]

Yes. Which is why Ishin changed his approach when he saw that they were still alive, to make it a war of survival instead of honor. I'm not sure anything could have stopped him by that point, he would simply adapt his plans until the lords were goaded into war.

But everyone who stood against him can help Ankaians who disagree find inspiration and convince the people of Earth that not all Ankaians are enemies.

[stupidhonor]

How many will disagree with him? I hope there will be some, but... so many Lords supported Ishin, and the moot had all of them be present.

Kimhone, Ynya, you remained on my home land. What will you be able to do?

[majestic_keiki]

I don't know what they can do, we will simply have to trust them and focus on Earth and its response.

[stupidhonor]

Trust. Yes...

[The return of a difficult expression. Who knows what Sielje is thinking of now.]

[majestic_keiki]

[That shuts Kei up pretty effectively. There was something there, but who knew what. Instead she just sits there quietly and more than a bit awkwardly.]

[stupidhonor]

Ah! You should not worry... Ynya and Kimhone have best interests of Ankaia in their hearts, and know war with Earth is not it.

[majestic_keiki]

Right. And they're strong, which counts for a lot on Ankaia.

[She fell silent again, wishing she'd brought a cup of tea for herself as well.]

You just seemed a bit uncertain before.

[stupidhonor]

Uncertain? No, no. I do not doubt their intents. And indeed, they are strong...

[majestic_keiki]

But something is still wrong?

[stupidhonor]

[Sielje shakes her head slightly.]

No, they did nothing wrong.

[majestic_keiki]

I didn't mean they did...

[stupidhonor]

No, you did not. My apologies.

[Awkward air starts to settle...]

[majestic_keiki]

[The air is awkward indeed as Kei's silence and body language isn't doing anything to dispel it.]

Sorry...I shouldn't have pried.

[stupidhonor]

It... is fine.

Think nothing of it.