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the gods of velgarth are NOT prepared for demon cam
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"I'm between tasks, what's up?"

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"A completely unrelated-to-you surprise just came up! Wondered if you would be, er, willing to meet with her." 

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"Who is it and if she's unrelated to me why does she want to meet me?"

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"She is, apparently - and she confirmed it under Truth Spell - Princess Karis, the surviving member of the former royal family of Karse, and thus rightful heir to the throne. She wants to take back the kingdom from the priesthood, who she claims are corrupt and don't speak for Vkandis Sunlord. She...came to Valdemar to ask for our help." 

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"Oh. I guess that's a great reason. I'd be happy to meet her."

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"All right, then, let's go get set up - she's meeting privately with Randi right now but they should be done soonish." 

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"Sure, lead the way."

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The way is led! 

Neither Randi nor the Karsite princess are there yet. 

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Tantras is, though, looking tense and worried. 

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And Shavri, looking like someone who is UTTERLY MISERABLE and trying very hard to hide it. 

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"...Shavri? You okay?"

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"...I'm fine." 

This is not at all convincing. 

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"The Council is talking about an alliance marriage," Tantras says in a low voice. "Between Randi and Karis." 

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"...oh. I guess that... makes sense."

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"It makes a lot of sense." Shavri's voice is tense and higher-pitched than usual. "Could end the war this way. Seems worth it." 

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"I've never actually had the pleasure before of interacting with... monarchies. Why is it that there can't just be an end to the war without the marriage part?"

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"What an excellent question." Savil strides into the room, Vanyel just behind her. "I guess the actual answer is that for some reason, probably a stupid reason, both sides take it more seriously if there's a wedding involved." 

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"I don't suppose they could very solemnly adopt one another as siblings instead?"

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Snort. "Unfortunately I think there's no precedent for that. If either of them had living siblings, probably they could get married and that'd carry enough weight here, but - they don't." 

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"That sucks and I don't think I can fix it by conjuring material objects, I'm sorry."

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"You could help Karis take back her country and end the war. If you were willing to take sides enough to do that. Then it'd...well, at least it'd be worth it, right?" 

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Tantras abruptly clears his throat. 

"They're headed over."

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The room goes silent. Vanyel sits down, arms folded tightly across his chest.

He looks like he didn't sleep especially well last night. 

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"Do you need, like, coffee, Vanyel?"

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"- Oh, is that the one that helps you wake up? Yes, that would help." 

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