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Fire Emblem: Last of the Manakete

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  • Pure narrative quest: no dice will be used, the author will have free reign to decide what happens.

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SoaringHawk218 said:
As much as Father and Mother are going to love you when they hear what happens, the guards will probably not appreciate a dragon trying to land in the castle courtyard, and they have a lot of ballista."
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happened*

I also noticed you have a tendency to put a comma at the end of a dialogue instead of a period.

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You suppose that makes sense: if something this life-changing had happened to you and Father was still alive, you'd tell him. Or Mother, especially if it included an outsider. "Okay," you say, laying your head down on her shoulder again.
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"My lady, His Highness the Archduke will surely be here soon. Is there anything you need? Food? Water?"

"Both would be appreciated, Sir Ulrich," Artemis says.
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"Sir Ulrich is another of my father's cavaliers," Artemis says. "Don't worry, I do not believe he is another Robert." You nod; you hope so too.
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Gently extracting herself from you, Artemis stands just in time for the woman to wrap her in a hug. "Mother," she says softly, embracing the woman back.
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Artemis swallows as she looks over her mother's shoulder at her father. "We had just made it to the Shattered Pass," she says. "There was an ambush.
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Your friend frowns. "I cannot be certain, no," she says.
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Ando Owen said:
I also noticed you have a tendency to put a comma at the end of a dialogue instead of a period.
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Thanks for the correction on happens vs happened. Fixed that.

As for this, I've always done that unless the dialogue is ending a sentence or has a question/exclamation. I looked it up, and from what I understood if there's some sort of dialogue tag afterwards, you're supposed to use a comma.

Thanks for checking, though.
 
SoaringHawk218 said:
As for this, I've always done that unless the dialogue is ending a sentence or has a question/exclamation. I looked it up, and from what I understood if there's some sort of dialogue tag afterwards, you're supposed to use a comma.
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Yes. If the bit after the dialogue describes how the dialogue is delivered, it's a dialogue tag and a continuation of the same sentence. That's why there's a comma instead of a period. The bit in quotes hasn't ended the sentence yet.

So both of these are correct:

"Blah blah," she said.

"Blah blah." She scratched her nose.

There are also a whole bunch of other rules for various special cases. This is the top shelf reference on the internet for all of them.
 
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[X] "…Would you, please?"
[X] "I'll do it."
- [X] "I'm a manakete. Dragon and mage both. Fear my wrath, let me sleep, and prepare my breakfast." Sleep on Artemis's thighs.
 
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[X] "I'll do it."
- [X] "I'm a manakete. Dragon and mage both. Fear my wrath, let me sleep, and prepare my breakfast." Sleep on Artemis's thighs.

holy shit a lot for quests and fanfics updated recently. Good to meet Artemis parents, now remember we need to make a good impression to win Artemis's hand with the parent's approval. What do you mean we aren't already at S rank?

But really, it was a nice reading the scroll and the trouble that they had trying to find where Artemis's home was considering its no longer flying in a general direction while in the air at night. A lot harder to do while also trying not to draw attention. I do enjoy the nod to the fact its only been a week or two but with how Artemis acts and talks with Ryza it feels like much longer and how Artemis still has lingering thoughts of 'they've done so much for me already, I can at least do this'. It makes sense considering Artemis still probably feels like she was using Ryza and watching her work so hard to get them to her home while Artemis can't do anything, along with Ryza still only a child. I can see why she's so protective of Ryza thats mixed in with guilt, motherly instinct, and holding unto the one other person so she isn't alone in this.
 
So, this is an important moment in history, and it is very important to make a wise choice...
It's good that other questers can make this choice instead of me.

[X] "I'll do it."
- [X] "I'm a manakete. Dragon and mage both. Fear my wrath, let me sleep, and prepare my breakfast." Sleep on Artemis's thighs.
 
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    "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt."
    - Traditional Costal Republic saying

    You look between Artemis and her parents. They are both looking at you curiously. Dione's eyes scan you with an expression that you hope is more sympathetic than worried, while the Archduke's frowning slightly.

    You like Artemis. You really do, but you don't know her parents, and they'll have a lot of say on if you're allowed to stay. If Father and Mother had still been alive, and you'd brought someone home they didn't like, then no matter what you wanted they would not have been allowed to stay for long.

    Maybe it'd be better if you let Artemis explain. She knows them better, and you're still sleepy and you're stupid when you're sleepy.

    "…Would you, please?" you say in a small voice.

    Artemis nods, giving you a reassuring smile. "Of course, Ryza," she says before looking back to her parents.

    "Father, Mother, this is Ryza. She is my friend, and she is also the reason that I made it out of the Icewalls alive, let alone all the way here."

    Archduke Letoro raises an eyebrow. "Truly?" he asks mildly.

    "Truly," Artemis says. "After the ambush, I don't really remember what I was thinking, but I fled further up the mountain. Eventually, I came across a ruined door dug into the mountain itself, and thinking it to be my best chance to escape, I went in." She gestures towards you. "Deep within, I found a room that was hidden by magic, and in that room, I found Ryza asleep in some sort of stasis spell."

    You shrink down slightly as Archduke Letoro's other eyebrow rises to join the first, while Dione gasps softly. "Who… why would anyone do that?" she asks, looking between you and Artemis.

    "To protect her," Artemis says. "These ruins were Pre-Fell ruins, back from before the First Emperor and the Fell War." She looks seriously at both of her parents. "Does the term 'manakete' mean anything to either of you?"

    The two adults glance at each other before both shaking their heads. "Is that what she is?" Archduke Letoro asks.

    Artemis glances at you one more time, seemingly asking if you wanted to jump in. You nod at her before bringing your legs up and hugging them, resting your chin on your knees. "She is," Artemis says. "A manakete is… we would know them as dragons, though Ryza has told me that her nature is far more complicated than that, and I have seen nothing to make me doubt her sincerity."

    Somehow, the Archduke's eyebrows creep even higher. "A dragon…" he says slowly.

    "Ryza and other manakete can transform into dragons, yes" Artemis says. "But they also have human forms, which are of equal importance to them." She shrugs wryly. "I didn't even realize Ryza could transform until she told me outside Miau: I thought she was a mage prodigy, since her initial aid came in the form of magical support."

    "But she looks so young…" Dione whispers, looking you up and down.

    "She is, relatively," Artemis says. "Ryza is my friend, and she is very wise and knowledgeable, but by the standards of her people she is still a child. I didn't even want to put her in danger at first by asking for her help, but she convinced me that she knew her home well enough to guide me out of it safely."

    Archduke Letoro throws you a side-eyed glance. "Does the manakete have anything to say for herself?" he asks.

    "Only if she wishes to," Artemis says firmly before you can even finish cringing. "Ryza has given much these past few nights; more than I would have ever asked if the situation were not so desperate. She has earned some rest, and trust, many times over."

    Dione nods firmly. "I agree with Artemis. The poor dear looks exhausted." She smiles gently at you. "When was the last time you slept, child?"

    You shrug. "Sometime in the afternoon? Artemis and I were flying at night, since she thought it'd be best if fewer people saw me, since I don't look like a wyvern."

    The woman's eyes widen. "Artemis, Letoro, are you sure we need to have this conversation tonight?" she asks. "If both of you have been traveling at night, your sleep patterns must be absolutely in tatters! You should both get some sleep!"

    Artemis grimaces. "Believe me, mother, I'd like nothing more than to sleep for a week, but there's too much going on," she says. "Ryza and I were able to rescue Axton and Lancel, the last survivors of my retinue, and we tried to make our way here. We briefly stopped at Miau, a small village in Legerius, who were kind enough to give us shelter and supplies, but eventually I realized we couldn't keep going on like that. There were just too many bandits, and Robert was tailing us and preparing something. Even once I realized just how powerful Ryza was, I didn't want to fight a risky battle needlessly, especially one that would almost assuredly expose her secret. So, we diverted to Castle Legerius."

    "Where Mantrae betrayed you," Archduke Letoro says coldly.

    "Where she betrayed us, yes," Artemis says. "Ryza was able to get me out, but we couldn't save the others." She squirms slightly. "I… considered, asking Ryza to go back, but I worried that she would be prepared for an attack, and I couldn't ask Ryza to take that risk for me."

    You glance at her. You had seriously considered going back for the others. You'd also considered trying to find Sypha, so that all the unpleasantness could be put behind you as it should have been. However, in the end, you'd decided that it would be safest to just go to Artemis's home. If Artemis asked you to fight Mantrae and her people for her… you know you would have done as she asked. For better or worse.

    Archduke Letoro's eyes soften. "I'm sure it was painful decision, Artemis, but you made the right choice," he says, a note of gentleness entering his voice. "I do not know how powerful your new ally is, but to court a fight with a full castle would have been unwise, and I am certain the men would not have wanted you to put yourself a risk for their sake. No, better that you return here, so that a proper response can be formulated." He looks back at you. "And you? What is your stake in all this?" Artemis starts to open her mouth, but he raises a hand. "I would hear the girl speak, Artemis." She closes her mouth, though she still doesn't look happy.

    "I… I just wanted to help…" you say. "Artemis woke me up, she was really nice to me." You force back a yawn. "But right now… I just really want to go to sleep."

    The archduke starts to open his mouth, but Dione seems to have finally had enough. "Are any of the issues that face us likely to come to a head tonight?" she asks, looking between her husband and daughter.

    "…Unlikely…" Artemis says.

    "Then you will both get some sleep!" she insists. "Poor Ryza looks one stiff breeze away from collapsing, and from how much you've been leaning on me you're not in much better shape. I know you want to help those you feel depend upon you, but you need to look after yourself too." Artemis starts to open her mouth, but Dione puts a finger to her lips. "No. You are my daughter, and it is my prerogative and duty as a mother to look after your wellbeing. There will be time for the details and questions tomorrow: you and your friend are going to get the rest you so desperately need. This is non-negotiable."

    "Yes, ma'am," you say in a small voice.

    Dione smiles sweetly at you. "Good girl, Ryza," she says. "Artemis? Any complaints?"

    "No, mother," Artemis says in an equally small voice.

    Archduke Letoro sighs. "I suppose you are right, Dione," he says. "If you traveled by wing, even for only half of the day, it is unlikely that Mantrae was able to formulate an effective pursuit, unless she had Whitewings already on retainer." He glances towards the window, frowning thoughtfully. "We will reconvene in the morning-"

    "Afternoon," Dione says.

    "When we are all awake; we will continue this discussion."

    Nodding, you push yourself to your feet. "Thank you," you say.

    Archduke Letoro glances at you before sighing strangely. "I am grateful to you, Ryza," he says. "And I did not mean to give the impression that I am not. You saved my daughter's life, and she is right: that has earned you much. We will discuss your reward tomorrow."

    You start to open your mouth to insist that you were just happy to help, but Artemis's words about her father's pride drift through your mind, so you simply smile and nod like she told you to. Something must have appeared on your face, however, as the man gives Artemis a dry look. She simply shrugs. Before you can think too much on it, you realize that Dione has stepped away from her daughter.

    This realization comes when she pulls you into a hug. "Thank you, Ryza," she says softly, rubbing your back. "Thank you for bringing my little girl home."

    "You're welcome," you say, automatically leaning into the embrace. She gives you a little squeeze, before eventually standing, taking your hand, and reaching over with her other to take Artemis's.

    "Come, come," she says. "I assume, Artemis, that you'd like to keep your new friend nearby?" Both you and Artemis nod.

    "Go on ahead," Archduke Letoro says. "I need to discuss a few things with the guards, ensure that there are no… leaks."

    As Dione leads you out of the big room, you notice two more guards falling into step behind you. While the cloths under their armor are a different color than the ones worn by Mantrae's soldiers, their uniform is similar enough that you drift closer to Dione. "Don't be nervous, dear," she says softly. "Nobody here is going to hurt you, I promise."

    'That's what they said last time,' a small, nasty voice whispers in the back of your mind. You try to force that down: surely Artemis's mother and father would keep anything bad from happening to her, and as long as she still liked you, they'd keep anything bad from happening to you too. If only to keep Artemis happy.

    It takes a while, but finally, just as you're considering asking Artemis to carry you again, Dione leads you up a final set of stairs and into a rounded room with multiple doors leading off it. "Here we are, Ryza, the family area of the castle," she says, pointing around. "That's Letoro and my chamber over there, and there's Artemis's." She gestures towards a smaller, nearby door. "We'll find you something more permeant tomorrow, but for tonight, there are some quarters usually used by servants. Will that be alright with you?"

    You were pretty sure you could sleep on spikes, you were so tired. "Thank you," you say.

    Dione smiles. "No, thank you, Ryza," she says, kneeling down and pulling you into another hug. "You saved Artemis. A place to sleep is the absolute least you are due." She gently pushes you towards the door she'd pointed to. "Now go, get some sleep."

    You glance at Artemis, who gives you a reassuring nod. "It's fine, Ryza," she says. "I'll still be here in the morning."

    You hope so. You hope so.


    Your dreams that night are… odd, to say the least. You're in dragon form, and your flying through the night. Looking back, you see that Artemis is riding on your back, but she looks terrified. Further back, you see two more dragons flying, and with a start you realize it's Father and Mother! And they're carrying Dione and Archduke Letoro!

    Below you, a building burns atop a mountain, tall towers crumbling into dust as the roars of countless dragon-forms sound in your mind, echoing as if they were traveling through winding corridors. "What's happening?!" you try to shout, but your voice is lost in the wind, and Father and Mother are falling farther and farther away. You try to turn back, but your wings don't seem to be working… you're falling, falling… a massive draconic form swoops down on you, so vast as to blot out the moon…

    "Lady Ryza?"

    You jerk awake, floundering in darkness and oppressive weight. Panicking, you feel lightning gathering around your fingers as-

    "My lady, please!"

    With an unconscious twist, you accidentally work your head out from under the heavy, well-made blanket you'd been curled up under, blinking owlishly at the pretty young woman wearing an odd, leathery outfit and a sword at her side, who's backing warily away from you. "Whadayawant?" you gasp out.


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    The woman raises her hands to show them empty. "My lady, peace, peace," she says hurriedly. "I mean you no harm!"

    "…who…" you ask, looking around. "Where am…"

    "Lady Artemis said you would be tired, my lady," the woman says, taking a careful step forwards. "I hadn't meant to wake you, but I heard you crying under there, and I thought…"

    Taking slow breaths, you force yourself to calm down. "Sorry, sorry," you say. "Just a bad dream…" Tugging the blanket up to wrap comfortingly around you like a cloak, you look at her. "What's your name? I'm Ryza."

    The woman smiles, curtsying. "My name is Phoebe, my lady," she says. "Lady Artemis asked me to check to see if you were awake, though she cautioned that you might still be tired." She frowns. "Are you well?"

    You force a smile onto your face. "I'm okay," you say bravely. "I just had to work really hard last night, so I needed a bit more rest." Peering at the window, you cock your head. "How late is it?"

    "It's about midafternoon, my lady," Phoebe says. "Are you sure? You sounded…"

    "Bad dream," you say again. "Is Artemis awake?"

    Phoebe frowns, but nods. "Yes, my lady, Lady Artemis woke several hours ago. She and her parents have been in conference ever since; she had just stepped out to ask me to check on you."

    "Just Ryza, please," you say. "Are you an Artemis friends?"

    The young woman makes an odd gesture, tilting her head rapidly from side to side. "…Kind of?" she says. "I am… well, I was, Dame Selena's squire." She hugs herself, looking down. "Wherever Lady Artemis went, Dame Selena followed, and where she went, I followed. The only reason I wasn't with them was because I fell ill when they were leaving, and I told them not to wait for me. I… I should have been there…"

    Standing from the bed, you move to give Phoebe a hug. "I'm sorry," you whisper.

    She goes tense for a moment before patting you on the shoulder. "No, no, don't be," she says. "Lady Artemis didn't give any details, but she insisted that you were instrumental in allowing her to escape, in making sure Dame Selena's sacrifice was not in vain. Short of ramming a lance through the traitors' hearts myself, making sure that their plan failed is the best revenge I could have asked for, and you provided that."

    You squirm a bit. "I just wanted Artemis to be safe…" you say.

    "Yes, and that's the most important thing," Phoebe says quickly. "Sorry, I'm babbling. Lady Artemis said that if you did happen to be awake, her lord father would appreciate speaking with you."

    You nod. "Okay," you say. "I'll just get dressed; Artemis liked my shiny outfit, and she said her mother and father would like it too."

    Phoebe blinked. "Your… shiny outfit?"

    You nod again. "Yes. Mother made it for me, and Father helped. It's the nicest thing I have."

    "Okay, that makes sense," Phoebe says. "Take as long as you need; I'll wait outside and guide you to His Highness when you're ready." With a final small bow, she steps out of the door and closes it behind her.

    Finally alone, you flop back onto the bed, briefly considering going back to sleep. You're not as exhausted as you were last night, but you're still tired, and a part of you wants to just close your eyes and rest for another thousand years. However, after that moment, you force yourself to roll out of bed and wander over to your pack: not only would it be polite to talk to Artemis's father, but you needed to silence that niggling voice of doubt that worried that this was going to be another Castle Legerius, that something was going to go wrong and Artemis was going to be in trouble again.

    It takes you a few minutes, but eventually you slip out of the room you'd been offered, once again wearing your formal clothes (and having straightened the rats-nest your hair had become with the brush you'd found on the table). Phoebe looks over with a small gasp. "I see what you mean by shiny!" she says. "Wow, how long did it take your mother to make that!"

    You cock your head thoughtfully. "I'm not actually sure," you say. "Probably a year at least, adding in the time it took Father to add in his parts."

    "Wow…" Phoebe says. "Lady Artemis is right, Lady Dione will love that!" She gestures down the stairs. "Come on, they're highnesses are out in the gardens. Come on, I'll take you to them." You nod, following after the human as she leads the way.

    As you walk, you notice a lot more people moving around than when you'd been at Castle Legerius. They also act differently, while those you'd met in the last castle had quickly pretended they hadn't seen anything, people here give waves or respectful nods to Phoebe, curious glances at you, and in general act naturally. There are even a few comments on how cute you are, which makes you smile a bit.

    Phoebe calmly keeps everything moving, gently letting anyone who try to talk for too long that you have someplace to be. However, you never get the feeling that she doesn't want people to know you exist; she just has a job to do and she's doing it. You hope you'll get a chance to meet some other kids like Daniella here. You hope they're okay.

    Finally, Phoebe leads out of a small door into a walled courtyard filled with plants, though this one is on the ground rather than at the top of the tower. You're a bit disappointed: the view from up there had been amazing.

    Artemis and her parents are sitting at a round stone table under a vast oak tree, talking quietly. Artemis is the first to notice you, standing with a smile. "Ryza!" she says, moving to join you and Phoebe. "I was worried that you'd still be asleep: are you well?"

    "Yep," you say. "Phoebe was nice enough to wake me up when I was having a nightmare."

    Your friend frowns. "I'm sorry to hear that," she says softly, crouching down in front of you. "Is everything okay?"

    You smile. "It was just a nightmare," you say. "I'll live."

    Artemis nods. "I'm glad to hear that," she says, before standing and looking at Phoebe, who's looking between the two of you oddly. "Thank you for walking with her, Phoebe."

    "Of course, my lady," Phoebe says, bowing. "Have you any further need of me?"

    "Wait, please," Artemis says softly. "Phoebe... are you well? You… did not take my news well."

    Phoebe tenses before sighing. "I… don't think I've fully grasped it yet, my lady," she says. "A part of me expects her to just… show up, I guess. Not that I think you're wrong, it's just-"

    Artemis raises a hand. "I know," she sighs. "Spirits, I know. I don't think I've fully accepted it myself. If there's anything I can do to help…"

    Clearly, whatever Phoebe thought about her relationship with Artemis, Artemis herself considered the younger woman a friend. She slowly nods. "Thank you, my lady," she says. "I… do have one thing to ask. May I know more of the story? I know you said that it was this child's story to tell, but…"

    Artemis looks at you with a clear, silent question.

    [] Allow Phoebe to join the discussion, you like her.
    [] You don't want someone else to be scared of you.


    As you finally perch yourself on the rough yet strangely comfortable stone chair, Archduke Letoro sets down the cup he had been gently nursing as you and Artemis talked to Phoebe. "I am glad to see you well, Ryza," he says.

    Before he can say more, Dione finally seems to burst. "You look adorable!" she squeals. "Artemis told me that you might wear that, and I'm glad you did!"

    You tuck some hair behind your ear, blushing. "Thank you," you say. "Mother and Father worked really hard on it, and I hope they're glad I get to use it."

    Dione smiles gently. "I'm sure they are, child," she says softly. "I'm sure they are."

    Archduke Letoro nods. "Artemis told us more of your story," he says. "And I would once again thank you for the aid you granted my daughter. I am aware that you did not do these things for any reward, but simply because you felt it was the right thing to do. However, I and Agrithe owe you a debt that must be repaid."

    [] Ask for something
    -[] Write-In
    -[] Ask for help in reclaiming your old home.
    -[] Ask for a permanent home here in Agrithe.
    -[] Ask for something to give you standing among humans.

    [] Ask for some time to think of a reward.

    The archduke nods slowly. "I see," he says. "And do you have any plans? After all, you have succeeded in your self-appointed mission of seeing Artemis home. What do you think to do now?"

    [] "I want to learn about the world. I want to know more about humans."
    [] "I want to keep learning magic, like my father wanted me to."
    [] "It's not over yet. Axton and Lancel and Kelton are still in trouble: I want to help them to."
    [] "I… haven't thought that far ahead."
    [] Write-in

    AN: Sorry for the slightly abrupt ending, but a lot of what comes next will depend on what you-all-as-Ryza decide to do.

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    • SoaringHawk218 said:
    "Truly," Artemis says. "After the ambush, I don't really remember what I was thinking, but I fled further up the mountain."
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    If I had to guess, I'd guess she was thinking something like "Oh shit, there are bandits and traitors below me!"
    ...but I can see why she wouldn't want to repeat those thoughts in front of Ryza.

    Archduke Letoro throws you a side-eyed glance. "Does the manakete have anything to say for herself?" he asks.
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    "I considered 'fear my wrath, let me sleep, and prepare my breakfast,' but that sounded rude."

    Finally alone, you flop back onto the bed, briefly considering going back to sleep. You're not as exhausted as you were last night, but you're still tired, and a part of you wants to just close your eyes and rest for another thousand years.
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    Relatable.



    [X] Allow Phoebe to join the discussion, you like her.
    This question seems to have an obvious right answer. Phoebe's a big girl, she can probably handle the M-word...and if not, well, it feels wrong to not tell her.
    The reward and future plans, less so. But I have my opinions.

    [X] "It's not over yet. Axton and Lancel and Kelton are still in trouble: I want to help them to."
    Learning about magic and humans are important, but they're long-term goals.

    [X]Ask for something
    -[X] Ask for a permeant home here in Agrithe.
    The old home is far from Archduke Leto's lands; it would be super inconvenient for him. Besides, there's little there now that the manaketes have vanished; enough to justify visiting again, both to collect supplies and to pay respects, but not enough to justify trying to set up a new home there. And Ryza doesn't really care about her social standing—she just wants a new home. (We were talking OOC about how making Ryza into a minor noble of Archduke Leto's household would neatly solve things, but Ryza isn't politically savvy enough to suggest something like that.)
    We could put the decision off, but I don't see the answer changing unless Ryza has a serious change in priorities.
     
    Reclaiming our old home feels weird. It's far and I'm not sure how much we'd get out of it. Maybe a bit too attached to the past, too? Asking for a home in Agrithe seems like the best option since we're pretty attached to Artemis anyway. Something to give standing... I'm not sure what this would be? We still look like a child at the end of the day, so unless we shout out that we're a manakete to the world, I'm not sure what this would do for us?

    As for the 2nd set, all of these options sound fine and are basically true, but I think helping our friends out takes priority right now.

    [X] Allow Phoebe to join the discussion, you like her.
    [X]Ask for something
    -[X] Ask for a permeant home here in Agrithe.
    [X] "It's not over yet. Axton and Lancel and Kelton are still in trouble: I want to help them to."
     
    [X] You don't want someone else to be scared of you.
    [X] Ask for something
    -[X] Ask for a permeant home here in Agrithe.
    [X] "It's not over yet. Axton and Lancel and Kelton are still in trouble: I want to help them to."

    Phoebe seems okay and a probable party member and while I have no issue with her being informed about the non-manakete parts of the trip, Ryza seems in a particularly fragile state right now, I don't know if it feels right for her to let another person in on it right this moment. Similarly, given her apparent state of mind I think asking for a home fits what she would most want now. Reclaiming her old home feels like a later-term goal, like a second act climax or something.

    And no way Ryza just forgets/abandons the others, this isn't over.
     
    [X] Allow Phoebe to join the discussion, you like her.

    Bit of a snap decision, but she gives most of us trustworthy vibes.

    She displayed concern for Ryza that appears to have been a genuine wish for her to not be in distress, and Artemis has trust and regard for her borne of familiarity. It is also noteworthy that she seemed to deeply care for Selena, so the odds of her betraying us in turn seem slim, as the likeliest candidates for doing so are people who are in some way complicit in what happened to Selena. My assessment thus far is that she'd rather die than help the people who did this.

    [] Ask for something
    -[] Write-In
    -[] Ask for help in reclaiming your old home.
    -[] Ask for a permeant home here in Agrithe.
    -[] Ask for something to give you standing among humans.

    This vote we're a little less sure about.

    Reclaiming Ryza's old home theoretically lets her have access to the items she was forced to leave behind, unless someone managed to find her little hidey-hole in the interim. Undeniably useful, but if someone has already taken those items, then the reward is mostly wasted except for, perhaps, boosting Ryza's morale. A permanent home in Agrithe gives her a way to begin integrating herself into Agrithan society, so that people would object if someone tries to quietly abduct her; that is therefore the strongest contender for our vote at the moment. Requesting standing among humans is not a bad reward in theory, but she can probably earn that through her magical skill in practice, so that is by far our last choice.

    We'll probably give it a day or so for people to discuss the matter before we vote on this one. Leaning towards the home, but we're open to a good argument to ask for something else.

    [X] "It's not over yet. Axton and Lancel and Kelton are still in trouble: I want to help them to."

    This one, on the other hand, is a very clear decision to us. They need rescue and we actually have the resources to at least make the attempt, now.

    "Plus, this is a Fire Emblem quest; having a group of loyal friends and having their backs in return is, like, Fire Emblem 101! Can't betray the genre conventions on this one."

    Not to mention they have relevant tactical information that could be used against us. The sooner we can get them out of the hands of the enemy's torturers, the happier I'll be.
     
    [X] Allow Phoebe to join the discussion, you like her.
    [X] Ask for something
    -[X] Ask for help in reclaiming your old home.
    [X] "It's not over yet. Axton and Lancel and Kelton are still in trouble: I want to help them to."

    Voting for going back home cause I want to pick up any of the stuff we possibly left behind.
     
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