[h2][center][color=crimson]Lorelai[/color][/center][/h2]
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The passing book was absorbed with an inquisitive eye, Lorelai enthralled to be reading the works of her superior. If she weren't among such a diverse company and pressed for time she'd have taken it back to her room for some light reading, but as it was she could only commit the important facts to memory before passing it on. Lorelai moved from where she had been to stand beside Eleonor's chair as she was always intended to. Perhaps she may have failed in her original task of preserving Eleonor peaceful convalescence, but when faced with the prospect of a grand adventure to save the world beside her the knight Asgard, Lorelai couldn't fault the turn events too harshly.

Though she was rather uncertain how to feel knowing the Imperator's true name. It almost felt sacrilegious, like learning that your God also went by the name Jerry. It was surreal in a disconcerting way.

[color=crimson]"If you'd allow me the honor Sir Asgard, but I've taken the liberty of determining the best grouping of our available forces. As it is we can't send anyone outside this room to pursue the relics, so we will be limited to three groups of three at present."[/color] Lorelai said with her gaze roaming over the assembled personage. What they had was nothing to scoff at, Měihóu's diatribe aside. 

[color=crimson]"After careful consideration of all personalities, skills, and a need to balance [i]former[/i] rebels with Imperials, the first team shall be comprised of Lady Fei, Lord Jessi, and Chen."[/color] Lorelai paused, almost certain a few eyes would widen before boring into her for the choice given what happened not a few hours prior. She could only hope Asgard didn't take umbrage that her general didn't recommend she travel with her daughter and inevitable son-in-law. [color=crimson]"The Lord and Lady are far too effective a pair to break up, and are...already aware of Chen's abilities to an extent that we need not be concerned over. And as Lord Jessi and Chen so helpfully provided, you both possess skills and assets that may prove useful in securing the nearest Relic."[/color]

[color=crimson]"Team two shall be comprised of General Titania, Axon, and Měihóu. My reasoning being that you bear the widest set of skills between all three of you, and that between Axon's knowledge and Titania's unblemished record and rank, you will have a greater chance at getting close to Yggdrasil if you hope to claim his relic. General Titania has had no prior involvement to any of this conspiracy or our party except in the last hour, so our adversaries should be none the wiser to her intentions. She can bring Měihóu and Axon anywhere she wishes, while their knowledge and skill will solve what rank or force can not."[/color] This was a far less controversial grouping given they had little bad blood between each other except for Titania shooting Měihóu in the teeth, but Lorelai didn't see any lasting animosity coming from that.

[color=crimson]"The final team is rather obvious now, consisting of the Knight Asgard, Lady Solanne, and myself. Having the Luxonne sisters cooperating seemed to me the greatest use of their talents."[/color] Her gaze flickered to Asgard, once more recalling the longing with which she contemplated reuniting with her estranged sibling. Reasoning be damned, Lorelai wouldn't deny her the family she deserved. [color=crimson]"I myself am obligated guard and serve my Knight Asgard in all things, so it behooves me to remain by her side in this coming expedition."[/color] Lorelai had no selfish motivation for this whatsoever. [color=crimson]"As for our objective I would sooner leave that to the discretion of Lady Solanne or Sir Asgard, as the Crimson Knight did literally write the book on this. While I hold no great skill with puzzles, Asgard does have a friendship with Antonia which may facilitate acquiring her relic, and more important than that, recovering her relic may spare her from Yggdrasil's own search for the relics."[/color]

The Abyssal Knight was about to retire from her speech and continue looming over Eleonor like a contented gargoyle when she recalled there was in fact a tenth member of their party. She must have blocked her out when she turned into a cat and named the Imperator, but now Lorelai had to address the cat in the room. She reached down and lifted the feline to rest around her neck, one finger idly rubbing beneath her chin. Rebel or not, Lorelai was always going to be an animal person. [color=crimson]"And, well I didn't account for Si so unless Asgard has a suggestion I would let her choose which team to follow. Lady Fei's team may be pursuing an Elf, so her magic may be beneficial, though anyone would benefit from an additional paw."[/color] 

Lorelai nuzzled the soft fur of the cat with her cheek while trying, and failing, to remain stone faced and professional.