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"Warning: this course of action is not recommended." Avatar said as Sura was giving her orders. To illustrate its next point, it highlighted in red on the schematics it was projecting the hallways which could connect to their current location from the room in which they had been ambushed. "This location is not secure, and it is improbable that we will find a secure location for civilians to wait. Hostile forces may converge on our location through any of these pathways within a minimum of 5.2 minutes. Additionally, I do not recommend dividing our combat-able forces. Since the local representatives agreed to allow security teams to carry weapons, it is probable that the enemy smuggled board the station a force of sufficient size to overwhelm our security forces, so heavy resistance is likely. If we divide our forces, it will increase the likelihood of complete mission failure by approximately 86%."
Pausing for another moment, Avatar highlighted several other pathways on the projection. Those leading to the airlocks and the human forces were highlighted in green, while those leading to the potential locations of enemy shuttles were highlighted in blue. Additionally, pathways that passed through security stations were highlighted in yellow. "We may join with Human forces and attempt to rescue and board their shuttle, or search one of these two locations for enemy shuttles to capture. However, attempting both options is not recommended. There are security stations in both directions we may attempt to access which could improve the probability of success, but will increase our time on the station."
Pausing for another moment, Avatar highlighted several other pathways on the projection. Those leading to the airlocks and the human forces were highlighted in green, while those leading to the potential locations of enemy shuttles were highlighted in blue. Additionally, pathways that passed through security stations were highlighted in yellow. "We may join with Human forces and attempt to rescue and board their shuttle, or search one of these two locations for enemy shuttles to capture. However, attempting both options is not recommended. There are security stations in both directions we may attempt to access which could improve the probability of success, but will increase our time on the station."
Ssarak Dyreackthanose
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Ssarak could feel more than just the words that Lyn was trying to convey. Within her mind, he could also feel her emotions, which were mixed between sadness and fear. She wanted to be held, to be comforted. Honestly, he did not even need his magic to determine that, as he could recognize when a child needed support. Ssarak knelt down onto one knee to bring himself down at least somewhat close to Lyn's level, then gave her the hug she wanted. "Do not worry, Lyn, we will talk to her. We will help her. I am sure that, out of anyone in the world, she would love to talk to you the most. I just have to speak with Lucilia first." He said reassuringly, this time aloud. To the others, who did not possess the context of the conversation, this action would likely seem entirely random. Although, the knowledge that he was a psychomancer would likely provide a strong hint as to what transpired.
As Ssarak stood back up, he looked to Alaira. All of the frustration that had built up as a result of the encounter with Grey seemed to have dissipated through his conversation with Lyn. "Perhaps you should take her to Mar or Althalus; let her be with her family." He recommended. As soon as Alaria and Lyn left, they would be able to commence with the debriefing.
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Ssarak could feel more than just the words that Lyn was trying to convey. Within her mind, he could also feel her emotions, which were mixed between sadness and fear. She wanted to be held, to be comforted. Honestly, he did not even need his magic to determine that, as he could recognize when a child needed support. Ssarak knelt down onto one knee to bring himself down at least somewhat close to Lyn's level, then gave her the hug she wanted. "Do not worry, Lyn, we will talk to her. We will help her. I am sure that, out of anyone in the world, she would love to talk to you the most. I just have to speak with Lucilia first." He said reassuringly, this time aloud. To the others, who did not possess the context of the conversation, this action would likely seem entirely random. Although, the knowledge that he was a psychomancer would likely provide a strong hint as to what transpired.
As Ssarak stood back up, he looked to Alaira. All of the frustration that had built up as a result of the encounter with Grey seemed to have dissipated through his conversation with Lyn. "Perhaps you should take her to Mar or Althalus; let her be with her family." He recommended. As soon as Alaria and Lyn left, they would be able to commence with the debriefing.
I'll post basically wrapping up the conversation between Ssarak and Lyn so we can continue with the rest of the scene. We did kind of go back and forth a bit, but no one else could have actually physically been in the conversation so...I think it's fine.
"Thank you Sabine, Carana." Meesei commented, indicating that they were finished for the moment. She had established her own credibility, and set up the time frame in which Jerrick could have potentially been poisoned. So far, none of her evidence had been contested, even by Harriet, though she doubted that would hold true forever. Now, she needed to show how she narrowed the opportunity at which Jerrick's waterskin could have been poisoned.
"My next set of evidence will involve testimony from the lieutenants. As I have said, the communication Jerrick received from Hircine said that it would be one of his lieutenants who would betray him, but not specifically who. As such, I did not trust any testimony from them in my investigation which could not be corroborated by at least one of the others, or another reputable source. Presently, Oswall is recovering, but for his health, I do not wish to take him away from the healers unless it is absolutely necessary. As such, both I and Harriet had the opportunity to ask him any questions we intended to ask during the trial, then had him write down his responses. I would like to present his testimony to you now, Najirra, so that you may review it when needed." Meesei explained before pausing to pass the papers containing Oswall's testimony across the tables to Najirra.
Once Najirra had Oswall's testimony, Meesei continued. "Now, we were able to narrow down the window in which Jerrick could have consumed the poison to the times which Sabine and Carana specified, but I also considered the possibility that the poison was applied to the waterskin before the meeting, but only drank it after it started. All of the lieutenants can confirm that, before the meeting, Jerrick was giving lessons with Oswall to some of the newer lycans in the main chamber. Indeed, many witnesses can likely attest to that. This was a potential point at which the waterskin could have been poisoned, since Jerrick was separated from his belongings while in werewolf form. However, if he drank from his waterskin after retrieving it once the lessons were over, then he would have ingested the poison. Since that would fall outside the timeframe established by our tests on the poison, the only way the waterskin could have been poisoned before the meeting would be if Jerrick did not drink from it after the lessons. I asked all of the lieutenants if, when they were in the main chamber, they witnessed Jerrick drinking from his waterskin. Both Oswall and Darahil stated that he did."
Meesei looked to Darahil. "Can you confirm that this is true, and recount what you saw?" She requested. For Oswall's answer, Najirra could read from written testimony Meesei had provided. Likely, he would read the answer aloud for the clan to hear.
"My next set of evidence will involve testimony from the lieutenants. As I have said, the communication Jerrick received from Hircine said that it would be one of his lieutenants who would betray him, but not specifically who. As such, I did not trust any testimony from them in my investigation which could not be corroborated by at least one of the others, or another reputable source. Presently, Oswall is recovering, but for his health, I do not wish to take him away from the healers unless it is absolutely necessary. As such, both I and Harriet had the opportunity to ask him any questions we intended to ask during the trial, then had him write down his responses. I would like to present his testimony to you now, Najirra, so that you may review it when needed." Meesei explained before pausing to pass the papers containing Oswall's testimony across the tables to Najirra.
Once Najirra had Oswall's testimony, Meesei continued. "Now, we were able to narrow down the window in which Jerrick could have consumed the poison to the times which Sabine and Carana specified, but I also considered the possibility that the poison was applied to the waterskin before the meeting, but only drank it after it started. All of the lieutenants can confirm that, before the meeting, Jerrick was giving lessons with Oswall to some of the newer lycans in the main chamber. Indeed, many witnesses can likely attest to that. This was a potential point at which the waterskin could have been poisoned, since Jerrick was separated from his belongings while in werewolf form. However, if he drank from his waterskin after retrieving it once the lessons were over, then he would have ingested the poison. Since that would fall outside the timeframe established by our tests on the poison, the only way the waterskin could have been poisoned before the meeting would be if Jerrick did not drink from it after the lessons. I asked all of the lieutenants if, when they were in the main chamber, they witnessed Jerrick drinking from his waterskin. Both Oswall and Darahil stated that he did."
Meesei looked to Darahil. "Can you confirm that this is true, and recount what you saw?" She requested. For Oswall's answer, Najirra could read from written testimony Meesei had provided. Likely, he would read the answer aloud for the clan to hear.
Ssarak Dyreackthanose
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Ssarak gave a very slight chuckle, which would likely be missed by those not paying close attention to him. "Bad people? No, not that I am aware. They are not bad, but...they make mistakes. They are not perfect, no one is. Your parents, Alaira, myself, and even you will all make mistakes, but that is okay. A good person is not someone who never makes mistakes. A good person is someone who wants to do the right thing; someone to tries to do good. Personally, I think you are a good person." He answered, though he was concerned about what she said about her parents. Althalaus' injury was of course serious, but the college possessed some of the most powerful vitamancers in all of Tien, so it was not that much of a concern. What was more worrying was what Lyn said about her mother. Ssarak had seen people fall into saddness, into a depression from which was difficult to escape. He could not know for certain if that was the case with Mar, but the amount of worry Lyn seemed to have for her mother did suggest that it was more than simple sadness. Ssarak was hardly an expert on such matters, but he did wonder if, perhaps with Lyn's help, they could assist her. If nothing else, Lyn would certainly enjoy speaking to her parents with the words she truly intends to say.
"I would not worry about your father." Ssarak continued. "Lidda is probably one of the best vitamancers in the world. She understands how the body works better than anyone in the college, and I would be willing to wager that she can grow his hand back as if it had never been hurt. As for your mother...maybe you would like to talk to her? Really talk to her. I could come visit you and say the words you want to say, so you could talk to her through me. How would you like that?"
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Ssarak gave a very slight chuckle, which would likely be missed by those not paying close attention to him. "Bad people? No, not that I am aware. They are not bad, but...they make mistakes. They are not perfect, no one is. Your parents, Alaira, myself, and even you will all make mistakes, but that is okay. A good person is not someone who never makes mistakes. A good person is someone who wants to do the right thing; someone to tries to do good. Personally, I think you are a good person." He answered, though he was concerned about what she said about her parents. Althalaus' injury was of course serious, but the college possessed some of the most powerful vitamancers in all of Tien, so it was not that much of a concern. What was more worrying was what Lyn said about her mother. Ssarak had seen people fall into saddness, into a depression from which was difficult to escape. He could not know for certain if that was the case with Mar, but the amount of worry Lyn seemed to have for her mother did suggest that it was more than simple sadness. Ssarak was hardly an expert on such matters, but he did wonder if, perhaps with Lyn's help, they could assist her. If nothing else, Lyn would certainly enjoy speaking to her parents with the words she truly intends to say.
"I would not worry about your father." Ssarak continued. "Lidda is probably one of the best vitamancers in the world. She understands how the body works better than anyone in the college, and I would be willing to wager that she can grow his hand back as if it had never been hurt. As for your mother...maybe you would like to talk to her? Really talk to her. I could come visit you and say the words you want to say, so you could talk to her through me. How would you like that?"
I'm about to respond to Lyn.
Hmm, knowing that, Meesei probably would have told him the questions she intended to ask and had him write down his answers. Only if absolutely necessary would she bring him out to speak.
Say, is Oswall currently in a state to give his testimony? If so, I assume he is present at the tables, as all the lieutenants would likely have questions directed at them multiple times.
Ssarak Dyreackthanose
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At this point, Ssarak was honestly not expecting the situation to actually improve when Lucilia suddenly opened the door. Much to his relief, however, she ordered Grey to stand down, then invited himself and Meirin inside. Hopefully, the entire meeting would remain civil from start to finish. Lucilia’s treatment of Lyn was of course an issue that Ssarak did not intend to abandon, but the situation with Alaira was an entirely separate matter that they could address more immediately. And of course, the college, and even Djarkel, could benefit from acting on the information they were carrying quickly.
”Thank you. Rest assured, we are here only to give our report on the events which transpired on our mission. We uncovered information regarding the problems plaguing that area of Djarkel.” Ssarak said, slightly bowing his head to Lucilia as Grey finally allowed them to pass. As Lucilia was walking to her closet, Ssarak walked over to one of the chairs in her room and regarded it for a few moments before deciding that it was likely too small to accommodate him. He witnessed Lucilia weave a basket with her magic and give it, along with a few other items, to Lyn. None of the items he could see seemed particularly strange, and Lyn was certainly happy to receive it, so he elected to say nothing about it. Instead, he read into Lyn’s mind, something he had developed a habit of doing while in her presence. He heard both her greeting, and the quite…interesting question she asked.
Ssarak did not hesitate nor flinch in his response to Lyn. Having raised three children himself, he had gone through pretty much every uncomfortable question a child could ask. smiled at Lyn as he sent her a telepathic message. ”Hello, Lyn. Yes, I do know what it means. It is…insulting. It is an expression of emotion, something to show anger and to say that you want someone to leave. It is also impolite, rude, and inappropriate. Usually, saying it to someone will make them very mad. When you learn how to speak out loud, you should make sure not to say it, alright? But, aside from that, it is good to be home, is it not? Have you seen your mother or father since you got back?”
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At this point, Ssarak was honestly not expecting the situation to actually improve when Lucilia suddenly opened the door. Much to his relief, however, she ordered Grey to stand down, then invited himself and Meirin inside. Hopefully, the entire meeting would remain civil from start to finish. Lucilia’s treatment of Lyn was of course an issue that Ssarak did not intend to abandon, but the situation with Alaira was an entirely separate matter that they could address more immediately. And of course, the college, and even Djarkel, could benefit from acting on the information they were carrying quickly.
”Thank you. Rest assured, we are here only to give our report on the events which transpired on our mission. We uncovered information regarding the problems plaguing that area of Djarkel.” Ssarak said, slightly bowing his head to Lucilia as Grey finally allowed them to pass. As Lucilia was walking to her closet, Ssarak walked over to one of the chairs in her room and regarded it for a few moments before deciding that it was likely too small to accommodate him. He witnessed Lucilia weave a basket with her magic and give it, along with a few other items, to Lyn. None of the items he could see seemed particularly strange, and Lyn was certainly happy to receive it, so he elected to say nothing about it. Instead, he read into Lyn’s mind, something he had developed a habit of doing while in her presence. He heard both her greeting, and the quite…interesting question she asked.
Ssarak did not hesitate nor flinch in his response to Lyn. Having raised three children himself, he had gone through pretty much every uncomfortable question a child could ask. smiled at Lyn as he sent her a telepathic message. ”Hello, Lyn. Yes, I do know what it means. It is…insulting. It is an expression of emotion, something to show anger and to say that you want someone to leave. It is also impolite, rude, and inappropriate. Usually, saying it to someone will make them very mad. When you learn how to speak out loud, you should make sure not to say it, alright? But, aside from that, it is good to be home, is it not? Have you seen your mother or father since you got back?”
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