❦ Two - [video]

[marchwarden]

[ Seemingly quite distressed despite everything said and done, a weary Haldir appears after several days of pure silence on his part. While many seem quite grateful and thankful for the feast, Haldir seems utterly aloof about it. Many probably would assume he's just being his usual "self" but those who do know him could probably sense his melancholic state. ]

They give us a feast to celebrate, yet I see no reason why we should. Had those fools acted sooner, we could've avoided such needless destruction.

[ He grumbles. ]

Perhaps there's no reason to lament so, yet still...

[ Unsure what to say, Haldir gives up and tries to set his bad mood aside. ]

Tell me, friends, is all well? Alucard, Legolas? I have not heard from many since the travesty first unfolded.

[ A soft sigh escapes him. ]

I must know, what sort of fate has befallen upon The White Wizard? He is another I have not heard from in some days now. The same goes for so many others who I'm certain attempted to be valiant in the face of death.

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[video]

[eyeslikeblood]

[ for a given value of 'well', at least. ]

I will not blame someone for doing what I could not.

[video]

[marchwarden]

[ As much as he wishes to argue against those wisely stated words, Haldir finds his rage decreasing. Why is he blaming the Administrators for this travesty? Is it because he truly feels they are at fault or is it because of his own helplessness?

He's quite unsure. ]

I suppose but they shouldn't be revered so highly.

[video]

[eyeslikeblood]

I have not experienced enough of their rule to judge, but I am sure I would feel the same. [ His own anger and self-condemnation has been tempered by Taiki's presence, which is fortunate for all of them. ]

Your comrades, are they safe?

[video]

[marchwarden]

I suppose we both shall learn the truth regarding our captors soon. If anything I learned so far, I realize how weak they are.

[ He says this bitterly. ]

All are accounted for except for one...