[center][color=lightskyblue][h2]Rue[/h2][/color]
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[center][color=lightskyblue][b]Time:[/b][/color] [color=#CFD8DC] Morning 
[color=lightskyblue][b]Location:[/b][/color] Surfside Cafe > Beach
[color=lightskyblue][b]Interaction:[/b][/color] [@Helo] Bowyn, Annya [@princess], Raven/Eris [@Tae] 
[color=lightskyblue][b]Equipment:[/b][/color] Small backpack, two knives, rations, water flask, hygiene products, [url=https://i.imgur.com/ESwqVza.jpg]new outfit[/url] 
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[color=silver]Rue sat and listened while her companions discussed recent events. She continued to play with the sand and collect seashells to occupy herself. It was hot and becoming uncomfortable for her, but the cool sea air breeze brought much needed relief. Once the conversation turned to the war, Rue cleared her throat and began to fidget. Bowyn’s words came off rough with truth within them. Her heart ached to see him struggling with his anger as he spoke. Losing his wings had likely been brought by the dark elves which explained his animosity. Rue scooted closer to him and wrapped an arm around his shoulder and continued to listen. His words brought a chill to her spine. Why did there need to be hate or evil anyway? Didn’t they all want to live their lives in peace and quiet? He sounded so pained that it was hard to fault him for his extreme opinion. However, it was also hard for the others to understand without more context. Losing your wings was horrible when you were meant to fly. 

She was grateful Bowyn tried to soften things with his last statement. He truly was a good man at heart and she was sure the group would see that. He just wanted to stop the death like they all did. Respectfully, she held her tongue to listen to Annya’s reply. The princess seemed like she also suffered with the death and pain, therefore she was quick to correct Bowyn. The poor general had been her friend too? How awful. She couldn’t imagine what it would have been like if they had murdered one of her siblings like Helio and the rest. 

There was truth in her words as well. War did not just mean death of the dark elves; it also meant the other races were at stake too. She now understood that Annya laid out why the elven King and Queen might be attempting a peace talk, even if it was fruitless. Rue also appreciated there was kindness and understanding in Annya’s words. It became clear that the issue was that they needed to know more about each other before debating these things so that neither of them made assumptions.

[color=lightskyblue]”Um… You both sound as though you’ve endured suffering and loss, and for that I commend you both for continuing to move forward. I’m also sorry for your losses. You both have valid points so I’m grateful we can agree on the main points which are peace and to stop the suffering. However I think both sides jumped without attempting to know each other. It was cruel for the dark elves to be banished because of their race.  It’s as if the winter fae were banished because we enjoy the cold and thrive in it, or because we control ice. It wouldn’t make sense and I can see why they’d be upset. Now I believe they let that become their scapegoat and be their undoing, while the light elves let their fear guide them and kill their poor Twins' father. I do understand this was all centuries ago and it doesn’t excuse the dark elves’ current behavior, but this all started because of hatred. Hate isn't going to win this mess, because as long as someone sees the other side or race as the other enemy we won’t have peace. No, there’s been too much bad blood. Peace is a resolution we’ll never have and genocide of the dark elves isn’t the answer either. No, I think we need more meditation and talks because we can’t resolve hate with more hate.”[/color] She took a deep breath and continued. 

[color=lightskyblue]“I think if we had tried to talk it out and incorporate them into our lives, we might have been able to avoid this war. Innocent lives will be lost and I as a healer and a member of the resistance sent to help in the war, will be there to help prevent as much of it as I can.”[/color] Rue finished speaking and stretched her wings. She didn’t realize for a moment her secret had slipped and blanched. As she glanced at Bowyn, she offered a reassuring smile and allowed him to decide if he wanted her arm to remain there or not. [/color]