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Post by Keyleth on Nov 26, 2018 11:01:58 GMT -8
Key heaves out a huge sigh and gets off the bed to open the window to the evening air. She perches on the tiny sil, swinging one leg out the window.
“I love you, but the drow thing is a huge blind spot for you. Lets say that every copper of her piles of money came from what she did when she was a handmaiden. There are two points to consider. First, she did what she had to do to stay alive. She does not share the views of her counterparts. She left the underdark for that reason. Second, I plan to give sanctuary to any drow that decides that they don’t want to live the life they are forced to down there. That is what her money is buying. She’s helping to build an empire built on equality and fairness. I think her money will be redeemed by the time Im established.” She raises an eyebrow, challenging him to respond.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 26, 2018 11:19:39 GMT -8
Anglerond sighs heavily. "Blood money is Blood money. No amount of Sa drifting it with supposed good deeds makes up for how it was made. I understand allowing sanctuary for the commoner drow, but it still bothers me to allow what would be considered war criminals in most kingdoms to be given sanctuary. I won’t harm her, and I know you are friends and I would not interfere, but there are deeds that are insurmountable.”
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 26, 2018 11:52:16 GMT -8
Key goes still, her features turning cold. She stands up from the sil her back ramrod straight. She embodies a regal stance that gives more than an idea of what she will look like when she is an Empress in more than just name. She stares at Anglerond until it becomes uncomfortable before she speaks.
“I believe that everyone deserves a second chance. No matter what their history. From Drow Handmaiden’s to oathbreakers, my empire will be welcome to all as long as their actions prove them worthy of my trust and support. If you are questioning what Im trying to build here and dont think you can support it then you need to say so now. If that is the case then I will release you from any oaths you have given to me. I love you but don’t make me choose between you and my empire. You will loose.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 26, 2018 12:47:38 GMT -8
Anglerond stands up, an ice forming almost visibly around him.. "My Empress. One thing you do need to learn is if you want more than a dozen followers you are going to have to accept they will have different opinions but are still loyal to you.”
”The vast majority of elves will not be behind your ideas about the drow, but they will still follow you. You can silence people’s concerns but that will only push them away.”
”I am quite capable of still serving someone and loving someone even if I don’t like some if what they are doing. I thought you wanted us to always talk to you honestly? My opinion of drow wont change in a few months or s few years even after 300 years of fighting them tooth and nail and losing love ones to them. I truly hate them and that is why I swore to the Rangers. I also am able to put that away and work with Rabbit closely on your behalf. There was no demand of anything from me, I even said I was still loyal and would follow, but maybe the asking people to speak how they feel is not what you mean and we should learn to keep our counsel to ourselves. I see some trappings of nobility will remain the same.”
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 26, 2018 13:03:43 GMT -8
Key narrows her eyes and takes a step forward then stops herself. When she responds she is calm, eerily calm.
“Let me clarify. I do want you to speak your mind and Im willing to work with any difference of opinion. Including yours. The phrase ‘supposed good deeds’ to me implies that you don’t agree with my methodology. I don’t condone any of the evil that is done in the underdark, but if anyone, of any race comes to me and I can help them move away from that kind of life I will help them do it. If that isn’t something you can stand by and watch I will understand. One more thing to consider, do you know for an absolute certainty that all of her funds come from raiding?” She pauses taking a deep breath.
“Lastly, please don’t lump me in with whatever preconceived stereotype of nobility you have just to hurt my feelings.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 26, 2018 13:48:41 GMT -8
The ice around Anglerond seems to thicken "My Empress. You are putting words in my mouth. I never questioned being able to follow you. Also yes, I don’t believe any amount of good deeds would expunge Rabbit of what she did before on The karmic scale. I rest comfortable with the idea that when she dies she will pay the same punishment all Murderers suffer.”
That being said, it won’t change my loyalty to you, or how I feel about you. You are young and an idealist who hasn’t suffered through warfare, famine and slavery. I think that is good. I think that gives you a chance to move beyond what someone like I can do and our people have a better future. That being said you need to learn to accept other people view the world differently then you. They will still serve and love you, but that is what makes us different.”
”I plan on serving you, none of this changes things for me, this is an airing of differences. If you feel differently I will accept you relieving me of my position, but not willingly. If I scare you too much then let me know.”
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 26, 2018 16:20:06 GMT -8
Key sits back down in the window and takes a deep breath in and out.
“We don’t seem to be speaking the same language right now. You aren’t understanding what Im trying to tell you and vise versa. I want you to be honest and I value your opinion. I dont agree with your view point on the drow but I trust you to do your duty. Can we table this for now?”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 26, 2018 16:29:34 GMT -8
Anglerond starts to relax, the ice starting to melt "Of course we can table this Key. This isn't the most important thing to me. I would of course like to go with you to the festival, and even the island if I am allowed. I have heard of this island, but didn't imagine that people would be going to it."
He hesitates, "Do you wish me to leave now Key?"
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 26, 2018 17:16:23 GMT -8
She huffs out a breath. She’s obviously still upset, but not as upset as she was.
“I think we both need some time to cool off. I also need to see if I can talk with Sobhan, Nestrim and Rabbit. If your going with us when we leave I have arrangements to make. So yes please, and I’ll see you in a few hours.” She stands up, and walks toward the door. She pauses when she reaches him and kisses him on the cheek before continuing on to the door.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 26, 2018 17:24:04 GMT -8
Anglerond watches as Key approaches and kisses him on the cheek, not saying much he gets up and gives her a bow. As he leaves "I just want you to know no matter what you decide in the future, I still love you. That won't change no matter what you do."
He runs his hand across her back as he leaves the room.
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 26, 2018 17:45:14 GMT -8
Key watches him go then shuts the door behind him. She sits down on the edge of her bed and puts her head in her hands, letting all the emotions she’s been feeling drain out of her. She stays there until she regains her composure and then stands and leaves the room, closing the door behind her. She puts a serene expression on her face and move off to find Nestrim.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 26, 2018 17:47:05 GMT -8
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