"I Spy"? I can't say I have ever heard of such a game. How does it work?
[ He'll take anything at this point. ]
Indeed, or he would have just cut you all down. Though I wonder if he has anything in mind for how to endear himself to the Summoned when all is said and done. Not particularly. I heard plenty of rumors, but none of it substantiated.
That is... rather simple, but fair enough. Perhaps that's preferable in such a situation. The problem being that I'm not certain our surroundings will change enough to make it viable in the long term, but I will certainly give it a try.
[ If Stephen and Yennefer are willing to play along, anyway. They might just glare at him. ]
Indeed. I would be more surprised if he was notably different, to be quite honest with you. Sidwell must have disagreed with some of the Queen's methods, but if I were to guess, it was the fact that her choices were often emotional rather than strategic and logical.
Certainly, if you don't mind me stumbling through as I learn how it works. I suppose that means you should start.
[ And he's going to bother Stephen about this as well, soon enough, because why not. It will be a good distraction from how saddle-sore he must be. ]
Well put. I know not what a bantha is, but I understand the general point, of course. If anything, we can likely expect him to be more aggressive in pushing for war.
That doesn't exactly narrow it down. What's the general size of this something?
[ Look, it's taking his mind off of the dreary travel, and that's something. ]
Frustrating as it was to leave you all, I am quite confident that you and the other Summoned will be able to take care of each other during this transition period. No doubt Sidwell views all of us as assets, for better or worse. The sticking point is when we become more trouble than we're worth.
[ It's still incredibly vague but he's doing his best. ]
It's possible, yes. If nothing else, I think we'll need to keep our heads down for a while, until those behind the coup become distracted by larger issues. I don't expect we'll be able to return to the castle any time soon.
[ Oh he'd pay to be a fly on the wall to see him try and convince Yennefer and Stephen to play I Spy with him. Not that he knows Stephen, but you know. ]
you didn't ask for specifics
[ And then a beat later - ]
i appreciate that but it would be better spent looking after the others with you
I do think I'm capable of both. Once the dust has settled after all this, I'll be certain to clue you in. For now, though, the less you know the better.
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I can't say I have ever heard of such a game. How does it work?
[ He'll take anything at this point. ]
Indeed, or he would have just cut you all down. Though I wonder if he has anything in mind for how to endear himself to the Summoned when all is said and done.
Not particularly. I heard plenty of rumors, but none of it substantiated.
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the other people with them have to guess what it is
[ It's straightforward and incredibly stupid, but it's something. ]
not acting like the former monarchy is likely the easiest way
but just because it's a new face on the throne doesn't mean they're that much different
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The problem being that I'm not certain our surroundings will change enough to make it viable in the long term, but I will certainly give it a try.
[ If Stephen and Yennefer are willing to play along, anyway. They might just glare at him. ]
Indeed. I would be more surprised if he was notably different, to be quite honest with you. Sidwell must have disagreed with some of the Queen's methods, but if I were to guess, it was the fact that her choices were often emotional rather than strategic and logical.
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the options for entertainment here are limited
[ And honestly, not being in the same place would provide another challenging layer that he's sure Thancred would appreciate. ]
strategic and logical won't make him a better ruler if his intentions are bantha shit
[ In other words he's not holding his breath. ]
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I suppose that means you should start.
[ And he's going to bother Stephen about this as well, soon enough, because why not. It will be a good distraction from how saddle-sore he must be. ]
Well put. I know not what a bantha is, but I understand the general point, of course.
If anything, we can likely expect him to be more aggressive in pushing for war.
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[ He said what he said. But he also assumes that Thancred will ask for more details. ]
all the more reason to protect ourselves then
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What's the general size of this something?
[ Look, it's taking his mind off of the dreary travel, and that's something. ]
Frustrating as it was to leave you all, I am quite confident that you and the other Summoned will be able to take care of each other during this transition period. No doubt Sidwell views all of us as assets, for better or worse. The sticking point is when we become more trouble than we're worth.
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[ Does he acknowledge that this is stupid? Absolutely. But that's sort of the point. ]
and do you think leaving has made you three more trouble than its worth?
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[ It's still incredibly vague but he's doing his best. ]
It's possible, yes. If nothing else, I think we'll need to keep our heads down for a while, until those behind the coup become distracted by larger issues.
I don't expect we'll be able to return to the castle any time soon.
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[ Maybe that would help provide more clarity. ]
do you already have contacts in nott you'll be meeting with?
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[ He assumes they're underground. ]
I don't want to endanger anyone by relying on them overly much. I'll likely move from bed to bed for a time.
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more along the lines of a foundational part of a structure
who tipped you off then?
i assumed they would be the ones providing you asylum
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[ This is much harder when he's not there. ]
They are not, and how they came to know of this plot remains a mystery. Though I hesitate to tell you too much, in the event that you're questioned.
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...you can see why this is a game better done in person
i appreciate you looking out for me but it wouldn't be the first time i've been questioned
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Oh, is that so? And why have you been questioned, Cassian?
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[ Said like he's got some kind of stake in this. Which he doesn't. ]
for being at the wrong place at the wrong time
that's been most of the situations anyway
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[ Assuming that the others will even bother to play with him. He'll have to put on the charm. ]
That's delightfully vague.
Your experience with it aside, I would still rather not risky unduly endangering you.
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you didn't ask for specifics
[ And then a beat later - ]
i appreciate that
but it would be better spent looking after the others with you
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Once the dust has settled after all this, I'll be certain to clue you in. For now, though, the less you know the better.
wrap here? 💕
travel safe - we'll touch base when you're settled