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Characters: Celes, Terra, and anyone in the area.
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: Celes and Terra arrive in Alexandria and go to talk to people
Location: Alexandria
Date: Mid-Late January
Warnings: None so far.


The journey had been a long one and Celes was glad it was over for now. She and Terra weren't going to stay long, but they had a whole host of people to visit while they were there. The streets were as crowded as ever and Celes found herself winding her way through them so she could make her way up to the palace and then to the other respective areas she needed to see. The general was careful to ensure that she didn't lose Terra amongst the people. They'd come together, after all, and she didn't need for anything to happen to the other girl on her watch.

Taking a deep breath, she slid around to make her way to their first appointment. With a little bit of luck, they'd run into Beatrix as well. Celes had a few things to ask her about again.

"Let's hope the people aren't hiding," she muttered as they walked. Having to sniff people out like dogs wasn't high on her list of things to do today.



((OOC: since this is a log for all of Celes' interactions in Alexandria, feel free to make separate threads for different encounters. If Rasler and Ashe are still around, Celes could visit and talk to them about Figaro. Also, I assume Terra will be tagging along for the whole thing; Dalrint, correct me if I'm wrong, there.))

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[mademyresolve.livejournal.com]

Were.

That one word elevated above everything else, thrusting Dalmasca and her people to the forefront of Ashe's mind. Not only did her homeland feel worlds away, in all likelihood it actually was. Too many blessings had been bestowed on her to possibly have any regrets, but the memories endured.

"Yes," she replied quietly, eyes lowering to her sleeping son. "Our countries were strong of heart yet dwarfed by the warring nations surrounding us. We were wed, that our union might strengthen our resources, our hopes." No further elaboration came, Ashe looking up to meet Celes' eyes. "As I assured Locke, we mean only to provide aid where desired, nothing more. We would not compromise the protection of your secrets."

[alittlebitesper.livejournal.com]

Terra had actually been right behind Celes almost until they had reached the inn, but she had gotten side-tracked by a small cart nearby selling a rather oddly smelling food. She was holding said food on a little wooden fork as she stepped into the inn now, chewing as she eyed the odd food.

Green eyes finally moved off until she spotted Celes, moving across to her and pausing near the edge of the table, offering everyone a little wave. "Hey, Sorry, I got..." She glanced back towards the door, then smiled weakly. "Sidetracked. By a pickle." She held up the oddly smelling food in explanation.

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Celes understood what they were saying. She hadn't had nearly as much of a problem with them, though she could understand Locke's issue. She also knew that they opposed Kefka and as long as Figaro would be kept from the maniac mage's grasp, Celes would be all right with the situation.

She was about to answer when Terra walked over. "I wondered if you'd gotten lost," she told the green-haired girl, motioning for her to sit down as she turned back to the other two.

"Terra, Lord Rasler and Lady Ashelia. This is a friend from my world, Terra." Celes introduced them. "She and I have fought Kefka far longer than anyone ever should. But speaking of Kefka, am I correct in thinking that you are against him as well? I hadn't meant to... appear rude. I simply wanted to hear your intentions from yourselves."

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Sight of Terra and her vividly coloured hair had Ashe temporarily wondering whether she was related to Rydia. From her understanding, they were of the same world, at least, the princess inclining her head in greeting.

From a political stance, Ashe could only note their discussion was progressing as desired. However, it hadn't escaped her notice that Celes' seemed weary upon mention of the fiend, Kefka. During his time in Gaia, the clown proved ever elusive. Ashe hadn't stopped to consider how long the natives of his world may have struggled to rid themselves of such a monster.

"Very much against him," came her reply, the sincerity clear within. "None should be forced to endure his madness, his reign of destruction." An incredible protectiveness came over her, desire to keep the baby in her arms safe from any such threat.

[alittlebitesper.livejournal.com]

"Not lost, just...distracted," Terra sank down into the chair Celes had indicated, taking a bit of said pickle with a little 'crackle' as she listened to the talk turn to Kefka. Of course. She was never going to escape the man, was she?

"Figaro can hide from Kefka fairly easily, but he isn't the sort to give up if he thinks something is funny," she frowned as she spoke, not quite certain if she was supposed to be included in the conversation. But who knew Kefka better than she? "He's...extremely smart, for all his insanity. You should never underestimate him. He wiped out my entire people with barely any effort at all."

To be fair, the Espers had been fairly wiped out before that last battle when he'd killed Leo and killed the ones that remained, but still. He had done it.

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Celes' attention was caught by the crack of the pickle Terra had bitten into and she made a face at it before turning back to the others. Their words gave her a little respite from worry, though Terra began to explain the only thing she had left to worry about.

"Terra's right, though. You should both be aware that he won't stop if he thinks you have something he wants." She paused and closed her eyes momentarily, remembering some of the things that had happened. "Hearing you talk against him like this... I know you're on our side of the war, but Kefka... He's not a force to be underestimated. I've known him since before he became what he is today."

She shifted in her seat slightly, glancing at Terra again. "I'm not trying to convince you not to go. Figaro can hide. He can't get inside it when it's submerged, but you should still be aware."

[mademyresolve.livejournal.com]

Having listened quietly to both women as they recounted and explained their experiences of Kefka, Ashe could appreciate their standpoint. Terra and Celes - these were people who held the greatest wealth of knowledge regarding the foe they were all to face; the princess wouldn't take that knowledge, nor the fact they were choosing to share it, for granted.

"... I am sorry for your loss," Ashe directed toward Terra before continuing, "When lives are at risk, regardless the danger, we would never make the mistake of underestimation."

A glance to the tiny, sleeping prince was confirmation of that. One of Celes' remarks, however, pushed its way to the front of Ashe's thoughts. Kefka hadn't always been the monster he is now?