1. console: video

[generalginger]

[When the video feed begins, there is a redhead frowning at the screen.]

As far as planets go, this isn't the worst place I've been to. Though I suppose this hardly counts as a planet.

[The frown deepens, and it's obvious that he is struggling to wrap his head around the fact that he has found himself here on a turtle and it's difficult to grasp.]

However, there are some deep-seated issues in this city that should be addressed. How do you expect to have any sort of progress when this place is so divided? There is strength in unity, which all of you seem to fail to see. Instead of competing with one another for power, wealth, and resources, it would be much more logical for all of you to fall in line. Some who have power and autonomy do not always deserve it, and are too feeble-minded for it. Should they cast their support in favour of those who are fit to lead, there will no longer be chaos.

If you're honest with yourself, you can admit that it's what's best for any society.

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[Video]

[generalginger]

[It's hard to say he's known peace when he's grown up in a society gearing up for war since his birth.]

I've known order. [He pauses.] Peace is obtainable.

[Video]

[shroudofgray]

How do you make peace? Is it talking with people?

[In Yorda's experience, mutual understanding can work wonders.]

[Video]

[generalginger]

Peace is made through action. In my experience, talking leads to stalemates with no change.

[He's thinking of incompetent government, not necessarily more interpersonal interactions.]

Re: [Video]

[shroudofgray]

Speaking is an action. [She says that a tad reproachfully, as though she thought he was trying to trick her. She's a tad literal.]

Do you speak of war? I have seen soldiers once, but they had all been turned to stone.

[Video]

[generalginger]

Not an effective one.

[To her question, he nods.] How did that happen?

[Video]

[shroudofgray]

Only if there is none to listen.

[She considers his question for a while.]

They did not wish to send any more children to die. Her anger grew as their complacency dwindled. When they marched on the castle, they were swallowed by her shadow and passed into stone.

[Video]

[generalginger]

[That's not something he can understand easily.]

Through magic?

[He doesn't even like suggesting it, but he knows of no way to explain something so odd.]

[Video]

[shroudofgray]

I think so. That is what the people here call it.

[Video]

[generalginger]

[He nods.]

There's a sort of mysticism where I'm from. It's uncommon, and little is written about it, but those who believe in it think it has an impact on the entire universe.

[Video]

[shroudofgray]

Of course. All things do. Even the smallest ripples can herald great change.

[Video]

[generalginger]

It was something I never would have believed existed had I not seen it for myself. Even so, I'm not entirely convinced.

[it's just really hard to grasp.]

[Video]

[shroudofgray]

You are alive, yes? Part of the ebb and flow of all things - should that not be enough to convince you?