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[She wishes they could wait, give those who have just returned from the Tower's latest trial time to recover. But if the administrators are going to continually interfere like this, then time is of the essence.

The feed clicks on to show a very businesslike Princess of Hyrule.]

Near the end of May, myself, Gandalf, Fi, and Xion approached several of you regarding the creation of an organized effort to gain a greater understanding of this place and the administrators that control it, as well as finding a way to return to our homeworlds as we remember them. ... Unfortunately, progress has been delayed since then due to interference by those same administrators.

But no longer.

In one week's time, we shall be holding a council to discuss productive-- [i.e. not killing everyone, Goddesses above] --means of dealing with our current situation. If you wish to join such an effort, and are willing to debate such things in a peaceful manner, then you are welcome to attend.

If you require further details, please contact one of us four.

Thank you for your time.

[But she pauses, and then--]

... To those who were victim to our captors' latest trial: it will be... understandable should you wish to rest and regain your strength instead. I will see to it that you are informed of the results of the council, if you are still interested in it.

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[Zack still intends to go and help where he can, even if he can't get his Commanding Officer to slow down for more than a few seconds of barked orders in a hallway, but he does have one question.]

You planning on letting us know where this meeting's gonna be before it happens? It's kinda hard to discuss anything if we can't find it.

Ah--

[So, that professional demeanor? Kind of vanishes into thin air for a moment as she realizes her mistake. Damn, how could she miss something like that?

With a bit of effort, she quickly tries to recover her composure before responding.]

My apologies; you are absolutely correct. The council shall be held on the thirty-eighth floor. It has proven to do well for large gatherings in the past, and it is relatively secure and easy to reach.

[He smiles softly; he hadn't meant to embarrass her or ruin that composure, but the last thing they need is people wandering all over the place. Even he knows that, so he'll nod now.]

Thirty-eighth floor, one week from today. Got it. [A short pause, then he continues.] You should probably get some people to guard the entrances to that floor. Last thing we'd need is someone coming in and starting a riot or something.

[He'll offer his services if she asks; it's the least he can do.]/small>

Indeed. One would hope that most would see fit to behave themselves, given the circumstances, but unfortunately I know a few who would happily sabotage such efforts.

[A sigh. Man, she's tired of keeping tabs on certain people.]

I have a few people in mind who would be suitable, but do you have any suggestions?

Yeah...I know the type. They never give up, either.

[long, heavy sigh. He's never been fond of people like that, really.]

A couple. Cloud Strife and Sephiroth both know their way around swords, and Sephiroth's had a ton of experience keeping people safe, but...he's hard to track down and talk to these days. [a pause, then he gets just a bit sheepish.] I'm not that bad with a sword, myself. If you still need help, I was planning on going to the meeting anyway, so if you end up needing an extra sword arm, I'll be there.

Oh - I have met with Sephiroth before. He is... [Intimidating? Daunting?] ... an impressive man. I shall keep those names in mind.

[But considering she doesn't know Cloud and Sephiroth is... well, Sephiroth, she smiles and nods at the man's personal offer.]

And I shall definitely contact you should we require your blade. Thank you for offering.

[Intimidating, daunting, terrifying...yeah he's something else. Prickly, too, but that's only while you get to know him. ...Granted that's also hard.

But at least Zack's not quite so prickly; see? He's already nodding and smiling normally again.]

Hey, it's the least I can do. You guys are doing all this work to get us organized, and I...well, I'm better at fighting. Might as well make myself useful, right?

Defenders are no less important than organizers or researchers, especially in a place such as this. Even if you say it is not much, I am still grateful.

[And she means it, really. If someone would have told her she was going to be heading such and effort, and so many people without any connection to Hyrule would actually follow her, she'd be in disbelief, to say the least.

In a way, she still can't quite believe it all.]

But I do not believe I ever got your name, sir...?

[Well, considering they're all here and have been told their worlds are gone, following someone who seems to know what they're doing is a good thing. A little stability never hurt anyone.

And besides. They have to help each other somehow.]

Zack Fair. Just Zack, though. You don't have to add sir or mister or anything to it. [pause and a headtilt] How about you? What's your name?

[She bows her head slightly in greeting.]

It is a pleasure to meet you, then, Zack. I am Zelda, Princess of Hyrule. [...] But, ah... excessive formalities are not necessary if you do not care for them. Everyone is trapped in the same situation here, after all.

[A nod, then:] Princess, huh? Like in the storybooks and stuff? [Grin.] I gotta say, I've never met a princess before.

[Yuffie doesn't count. Nope. Not at all.]

Ah, well. I cannot say I am much like the princesses one finds in fairy tales-- [No, those don't have nearly as much crossdressing.] --but I will try not to disappoint.

I don't think you've got to worry much about that, really. [Hey, the fairy-tale princesses could have benefited from the crossdressing. Those gowns don't seem easy to run in.] I mean, you're pulling people together. That counts for a lot around here, I think.

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