meritocracy | ♔third decree {video}

[Natalia is in House 1, looking like she's placing what appears to be arrows into a quiver and dressed not as formally. To be honest she looks a bit distressed, her brows furrow. With a little 'mph' she stops what she's doing and stares into the screen, both frustrated and concerned all at once.]

I suppose this is a moot thing to ask but is there anyone who has not entirely lost their wits about them? Anyone at all? People from Auldrant--those of you I've seen--[she looks pretty disturbed] --or wherever you claim to be from, if I am still someone you recognize, please respond. ~~So I can know how to keep you away from people if need be..~~

To those that are still..'normal', can we not discuss the situation? I demand to know what has been done to those I care for. I find it very..--disturbing. And concerning, obviously. ~~Mostly..very disturbing.~~

[she puts the quiver on her back and huffs, grabbing the fancy-looking bow on the table of the kitchen area, all but stomping out with her device in her other hand.]

Honestly, Luceti! I've no idea what to do with you in times like this!

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Most of the villagers, and possibly even ourselves -- one can't be entirely certain in times like these -- are experiencing the effects of an experiment. While we don't know for certain what has happened just yet, the most we can do is wait for it to wear off normally and... deal with one another's differences.

It's not the first time memories have been altered, and it likely won't be the last, either.

..This place is cruel indeed. Unacceptable.

It will be trying once things are sorted out, and everyone comes to terms with what has happened.

..Indeed. In any case we must be prepared to support those who have lost their way when it is over.

Miss..Raine wasn't it? We spoke over medicine once, I believe.

Yes, that's correct. [She had also spent a few weeks as a child in house 1 under Nephry's care, but Natalia might not put two and two together about that.] Have you been able to ease into a schedule that suits you?

It's good to hear you're well. I recall seeing a child in our house once..she looked quite a bit like you. [In other words..no Raine. She doesn't. :( ]

Yes, I've been working at the hospital when the need arises--however there is only so much I can do with things as they are. And you?

[She doesn't recall Natalia having been around the house much, so they likely missed one another.]

Ah, I see. I've been keeping up with what I usually do, this situation aside.

I'm glad to hear it. I imagine you are quite a good friend of Nephry, are you not? You both strike me as quite smiliar in some ways.

[To be honest, Raine isn't certain if she qualifies as a good friend. Perhaps not even a close one. The question does take her a little by surprise... but she also has to recall the kindness she had received from her on multiple occasions.]

... I think we are friends, although I suppose we don't really know each other that well. She's been very kind, and helpful.

You should get to know her. Nephry cares a great deal for all of us, but to have one similar to herself would be a great support to her, I'd imagine. I think you recognize that yourself.

You're right about that. It is, perhaps something, that I should remind myself of.

♔third decree {video}

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