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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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*The man who comes on the video isn't the cloaked figure that occasionally pops up on the network, but a teal haired person who looks and even sounds nothing like the one behind the mask.*

I would like to join, if it's not a problem.

*Nor does he talk like him.*

I intend to join.

I will assume it matters little if I have not been here too long.

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*It takes all his willpower to convince himself it's worth a try. Even having met Gandalf at that party and learning there was more hope at hand than he knew, he couldn't shake the feeling of powerlessness. After a painful pause, he sits down at the terminal.*

I'll attend. If we can overcome them, I'd like to help.

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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.

This is Minato.

... I assume you won't be needing my assistance, so you needn't bother with talking to me, or sending anyone else to do so. It would be dangerous, anyway.

Thank you for looking after Minami while she was still here.

I wish to lend my aid.

Of course not. Any assistance you could lend would be greatly appreciated.

[Zelda certainly makes no such connection. She just hopes her judge of character still works over the network.]

I should be able to be of at least some help. I was a researcher in my own universe, after all.

My name is Justin Partridge.

*Well, he seems sincere enough.*

You would be correct. Those who have great experience with this place are not the only ones with valuable perspectives on our situation.

[It's fairly easy to become jaded here, after all.]

Improving our situation will be difficult, but... we have to believe it can be done.

[It's... really the main thing keeping her going at this point. She bows her head slightly in gratitude.]

Thank you.

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.

[...

There is no response.

She just... cannot deal with Minato and all the twisted, tangled emotions he evokes right now. Not in her current state. Not when she has so much else to do.]

[Hm... This man looks familiar, like someone she's seen in passing-- from the pods, maybe?]

Your support will be welcomed. Thank you.

[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>

I haven't been here long, but I wish to do my part. My name is Tseng, and back home I was the leader of the Turks, many of which are here, now.

When you said Xion, which Xion?

A researcher? Yes, those skills would be of great help indeed.

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Justin. I am Zelda, Princess of Hyrule.

[does she even have to ask twice i mean really now]

i'd love to attend. thank you for this.

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?

... The Turks? I am afraid I am not yet familiar with such an organization.

That said, any assistance could you provide would be met with gratitude, Tseng.

The girl with black hair.

[Bad feeling about this, check.]

Is... something wrong, Reno?

That's what I thought.

Give you three guesses. Otherwise I might need to talk to both of you in private.

[Did she really even have to ask the first time.]

It was largely Gandalf's idea. I simply got caught up in it when he learned of my station.

[Because clearly being a princess = being able to lead a massive rebellion against nigh-omnipotent overlords, right.]

[Oh dear...]

Could her being involved possibly compromise your position?

[facepalming there for a moment]

You're new at this, aren't you.

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