♔third decree {video}

[meritocracy]

[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!

Comments

[ratpack]

I think I still have my wits.

But this is just an experiment, right? It'll all go away soon. Or so I read and have been told.

[meritocracy]

Just an experiment? Have you really adapted so easily?

[ratpack]

It's scary, yeah, but it's not going to get us anywhere if we freak out. You can't think clearly like that.

[meritocracy]

But to do nothing isn't acceptable. These people need our aid.

[ratpack]

Yeah, not helping isn't right, but...what can we do? The Malnosso guys hold all the power. I think at the moment, we just have to stay calm for them, you know? Be a comfort.

[meritocracy]

That's my thought. It may be painful to see loved ones act as strangers but--to keep them safe, whether they have gone mad or strange, is a duty of a friend. Of a citizen of this village.

[ratpack]

True. Being a good Samaritan is a duty even if you're in a strange world with mad scientists. Only problem is I'm not sure who's actually acting funny or not.

[meritocracy]

A good Samaritan..?

[ratpack]

Oh, you don't have that phrase where you come from? It just means being a good person who helps other people out.

[meritocracy]

I see. I think it's an excellent term. I would hope there are many sorts of people in your world like that.

[ratpack]

Well, there are. I mean, we're taught we're all supposed to be like that.

[meritocracy]

You're correct. It's comforting to hear good things from another world, I admit.