Those Who are Dead are not Dead (Catch All)

[redlightgreenlight]

Characters: Valdis and OPEN
Date: Month of October 2015 (2016 in game)
Location: Various
Situation: Various
Warnings/Rating: Various


The departure of the Chihuelans could be called a relief, the tension seemed gone from the city and the Kedan seemed more accepting than ever of the Foreigners. Though her teaching hadn't been utilized, she was certain that they hadn't seen the last of the Chihuelans and that the Justicar and her forces would be back someday, but for now she was thankful for the rest. Now they could focus on the other problems plaguing Keeliai, such as the cultists and the sinking of Tu Vishan.

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[redlightgreenlight]

That wasn't what Valdis wanted to hear, especially so soon, but as long as Bakura wasn't acting like a threat, she wouldn't act against him. Though, she admitted, even if he was, she wasn't sure she would do anything, she was not eager to pit the Void against Zorc.

"You're the light mage," she replied, "It is simply prudent to inform the one person capable of moving against both Zorc and the Void of what is going on."

A bleak outlook, but they had had a pact before and Valdis saw no reason to not have one again.

[ruinsprofessor]

It might not be what she'd been hoping for, but at least it was a warning. "Regardless," Raine said, levelly. "Not everyone exhibits that level of practicality." What she left unsaid was that she knew people who would have tried to handle it themselves, without troubling her, or because they thought they could. For all the troubled water between them, it's genuine thanks.

"If it comes to a point that I can warn you more precisely, I will."

[redlightgreenlight]

"That's all I ask," she replied, sensing the sincerity behind Raine's words. Perhaps she and the woman had a chance at some sort of friendship, or at least a better understanding. "Thank you for listening."

Hopefully nothing would happen, Bakura seemed to be in control of himself and the man wasn't likely to give Zorc full reign.

[ruinsprofessor]

Raine inclined her head briefly, and for everything that had come between them, it was a respectful gesture. "Sometimes it's all I can do," she admitted, not entirely happy about it. "But if you need someone to do so, in future, I'm willing."

For once, they were in perfect agreement. How odd, that such things should only happen when danger was imminent.

"Was that everything you needed to speak to me about?"

[redlightgreenlight]

"Yes," she replied, giving a respectful nod of her own in return, "I hope that everything will be fine, but hope has never gotten me far before."

She stood. wondering how she and Raine had managed to have a civil conversation, but then again, it hadn't been about Solomon Wreath.

[ruinsprofessor]

"Still," Raine said, reflectively, "hope can be a powerful thing, in concert with determination." Then she shook her head, bringing herself back to the present moment, and stood in turn. "You know where to find me, should you need my help for anything else."

They'd had their differences, but this... it was important. And Raine would hardly refuse to help when so many factors that could affect the entire city were in play.

[redlightgreenlight]

"Perhaps," she replied, wondering where Raine's mind had gone to. "And yes, thank you."

Hopefully nothing would go wrong and she was worrying about nothing. Without another glance, she headed out of the gardens.