Radio | March 14th

[redlightgreenlight]

I have something to tell you all, and some of you might not believe me.

[Valdis' voice is hesitant, halting and uncertain]

There are very few of us left, it seems, who remember Malicant's reign or the atrocities committed by his followers. The death, the taint, the drugs and the suffering inflicted upon foreigner and Kedan alike is unknown to all of our newcomers. But this isn't just about that.

[A long pause, followed by an audible breath]

I have recently discovered that Milyn, the Cherrywood Healer, was involved with the Cultists. She reported directly to Daseng and created the drug known as Dust, as well as the base for Lucid.

[Another pause and then a low growl.]

She was our only ally among the Kedan when we first returned from the Dreaming, she aided us in defeating Malicant...but she also helped him wreak his havoc in the first place.

[Another growl]

I don't know about all of you, but I can't trust her anymore.

Comments

/jack

[pushtheboundaries]

...and what the hell is that supposed to mean?

[Callaghan wasn't here during the worst of it, but he's...taking this in.]

[redlightgreenlight]

The Kedan weren't always as they are now. During Malicant's time, they were muted emotionally. Milyn sought to give them the means to feel again.

[pushtheboundaries]

By working with the person who took it away?

[redlightgreenlight]

No, at the time it was believed that Eshai's magic was responsible.

[pushtheboundaries]

[...]

So you're saying she was tricked in to doing it?

[redlightgreenlight]

No...she knew what she was doing, she just doesn't feel she is responsible for how her creation was used.

[pushtheboundaries]

Somehow I don't think I'm the only one who thinks differently.

[redlightgreenlight]

No, but there are others who are being quite vocal in her defense.

[pushtheboundaries]

Really? What's their argument?

[HE DOESN'T SOUND LIKE HE SUPPORTS IT. but he could just be grumpy,]

[redlightgreenlight]

It's mostly hot air, nothing to be concerned about.

[pushtheboundaries]

I'm concerned.

[so. flat.]

[redlightgreenlight]

I appreciate your concern. What are you going to do?

[pushtheboundaries]

...what can she do?

[there's no sarcasm there. it's the probing of someone trying to understand a possible threat]

[redlightgreenlight]

As far as I can tell, she believes she is still our ally. She doesn't understand why I'm upset with her.

[pushtheboundaries]

...That's not what I asked.

[he almost - almost sounds regretful to push that point. but what is she capable of?]

/Jacks back!

[shroudofgray]

[She's been listening to this. Pieces are coming together in her mind.]

Is this why there are places where the shadows grow deep? Why there are sometimes whispers in the dark?

[redlightgreenlight]

Where are these shadows and whispers?

[shroudofgray]

Look for the empty places, where birds do not sing. Those are places where shadows linger.

...Be careful though. They reach for one's own doubt and darkness, trying to pull it free.

[redlightgreenlight]

Can you take me to one of these places?

[More curious when she probably should be concerned, Valdis found this information interesting]

[shroudofgray]

I can.

[Yorda certainly doesn't notice the discrepancy. She'd be curious as well.]

Where should I find you?

[redlightgreenlight]

In the lobby of the Midnight Hotel would probably be best.

[shroudofgray]

I am going there now.

[And there she will be, sitting in one of the armchairs and quite comfortably slouched.]

[redlightgreenlight]

[Valdis is able to pinpoint the girl easily and heads right over to her.]

I'm afraid I haven't introduced myself before, despite having seen you around. My name is Valdis.

[shroudofgray]

[Yorda beamed as the woman approached, and stood a bit straighter.]

Hello Valdis. I am Yorda.

[And that was about it for introductions. Yorda pointed to the door, and gave a small nod.]

Follow. I know the way.

[redlightgreenlight]

[Yorda. There was something...offputting about the girl, but Valdis looked to where the girl was pointing.]

Lead the way.