♔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

[doubleppk]

People usually have some pretty differing ideas on what's best for people. What makes you so sure it would be?

[meritocracy]

A future-Queen does not rule alone. She has the words and voices of the people to guide her in her decisions. While you all are not my people originally, my duty to your wellbeing is the same.

[doubleppk]

Interesting. So then what is it you think would be the best course of action for you here?

[There's a shift in tone on Fujiko's part; less suspicious, more instructor-like. She's used to dealing with princesses before, but usually as a tutor/bodyguard.]

[meritocracy]

Organization---acting normal around them, would be the most rational. If they sense they are amiss it will do nothing good.

[doubleppk]

[Pretty much what she was already doing, but Fujiko's game.]

Sounds like a plan Princess. How do you know you're not affected?

[meritocracy]

[Good thing she's a seasoned royal.]
I'd wager my reactions to the various amounts of people would be a sure sign that something was off. I still write various things concerning my country that date back before this began, so I know I'm not at least affected.

[doubleppk]

So you checked your diary? Smart.

[meritocracy]

Well I certainly need to keep my wits about me if I'm to do anything for the people here, am I wrong?

[doubleppk]

Nope, you're 100% correct, your Highness. [It's like a deferential respect step ladder.]

[meritocracy]

You seem experienced. Are you perhaps a soldier?

[doubleppk]

Yes. Among other things.