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@13org (FYR & ADA),
@ShwiggityShwah,
@BKBurke,
@Stern Algorithm~
"I still haven't had a chance to find out why... whether or not there's a reason for the violence."
"
No one I know is really sure why Varjo does what Varjo does." Haley replied to
Ozzy. "
They seem to have just... popped out from The Order and started doling out atrocity upon atrocity. But I've heard they were better, a looooong time ago."
"But if Varjo is becoming such a problem, don't the other nations or cities have a military to deal with it?"
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Varjo is part of The Order. Go against Varjo and you go against The Order." Talia answered
Vivian. "
Us monsters are already against them for many obvious reasons but the other human nations can only put up with Varjo's cruelty lest they bring the entire wrath of The Order down on them." Her eye flickered up, remembering something. "
That said, there is a significant human nation fighting Varjo and the rest of The Order right now. Ortus, alongside the Dwarves."
"
Anyway, that's not counting on the might of Varjo's own military." Talia continued. "
They're formidable and numerous. I... can't really describe how terrible they are, just that many are intimidated by their ferocity and love of pillage and destruction."
"We cannot ignore Varjo forever... I do understand why Bart doesn't want to deal with Varjo, but especially due to the nature of many of the requests we receive, we do not have the luxury of not picking a side. The very fact that we do receive requests from Varjo is already a sign that our presence is already known by them."
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Yeah!" Haley exclaimed her agreement with
Freyr. "
Like what Ozzy said, we cannot let Varjo's evil go unpunished. And since we've already assisted a rebellion against them, we've already chosen a side. Also, half of this guild are monsters so we're automatically enemies with Varjo. There's really no point arguing about this."
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Bart may not favor such a position." Talia warned.
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Well who cares what he thinks? We're enemies of Varjo and that's that." Haley declared proudly before realizing the weight of her words. "
We just gotta be careful about, that's all."
"
Ah, looks like our new friend's having trouble with her utensils..." Talia spotted
Ada holding up her silverware but upon spotting her sharp claws and teeth. "
...or maybe she doesn't need them at all."
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@Restalaan (YNG)~
Listening to your words, Bart quickly retorted. "
I understand the situation about Varjo, Yang. And I'm glad you see it my way too. That to provoke them, intentionally or not, will bring ruin to us all." Turning to you, he continued. "
But my more immediate concern is the failure to follow my orders. I am the master of this guild. If no one follows me, if what I've founded is destroyed... Then what does my position mean? Who will I be? What will I be...?" If you were perceptive, you might gleam Bart's true feelings in this matter.
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Continuing to Neil's room, you carried the food while Bart knocked on, or more like smacked, the door. It opened in a few moments. "Oh, it's you." Neil did not hide his displeasure at seeing Bart. You were mostly ignored.
"
Listen, Neil, I need to say something to you." Bart began. "
Not only did you and whoever possibly attract Varjo's attention, you also disobeyed orders given to you."
"Like I said, t-they weren't very clea--"
"
You also talked back to me, challenging my position as guild master." Bart ignored and cut off Neil. "
And if this guild is not united, it will not stand and everything I-- We, have done will be gone. Do you understand or do you wish to challenge me still?"
"I'm not challenging anything!" Neil retorted. "But if you're screwing up, it's kinda my responsibility to tell you, ain't it?"
You could feel Bart's anger rising but he put a lid on it and continued calmly. "
Neil, I appreciate that. But my orders are orders, fail to heed them and I will personally kick you out of here myself. I will not let division ruin this guild. I won't let anything." The guild master declared before turning around and heading off. He appeared to have forgotten about Ditzy.
A despondent Neil next turned to you and his face softened. "So. Came here to chew me out, too?"
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