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[Filtered away from first gens, evil residents, and people who would pass on information to either the first gens or evil residents]

[Business time. Written:]

For those of us who met either of us on our child loss, if you hadn't noticed: Legato and I are back to our normal ages. And also back out in the dead zone. [Fortunately.]

I spoke recently with Zexion, when the world changed to the Pokémon world. He informed me that the first gens have mostly departed, and seemed to indicate that they were fleeing something. Though obviously this hints there might be danger out in the dead zone right now, it's also an opportunity for us to explore without fearing attack from them while this lasts and I think we ought to take advantage of it. I know Aradia was planning an expedition too so this might be ideal timing.

He also informed me that in summer, the rivers on what he referred to as the "Totem Coast" open out and let people travel very quickly. I suggest we consider pushing in that direction and maybe making some vessels. This might be a good opportunity for us.

[She's damn well determined to get in on any expeditions that happen too, Legato-watching or no Legato-watching. He can go back in the cells for the trips, for all she cares. Speaking of Legato... thinking on him...]

[Lady Caterina Sforza]

Hello, can I ask for a word with you?

[Legato squad]

I've been out here keeping an eye on the creep for a while now. I think you know who I mean - Legato Bluesummers. Blue hair, yellow eyes, murderous tendencies? I'm thinking I would like a break for a while. Would anyone be interested in relieving me?

I'm hoping we can actually put together rotating teams to help take care of this, as it's wearing for one person to do this.

He's been decently behaved, at least.

[Raine, Jun, Sakura and Eva]

Welcome back, you guys. Sorry I didn't say hello sooner, but I didn't remember most of you. How're you all doing?

[Galadriel]

Hey... I guess you don't have anymore babysitting to do right now, huh?

[Whew, long entry. At least it's done.

For anyone who might be in the outpost, now, Rin is sitting in the common room, paging through the journal quietly. There's a glass of water and a plate with a whole avocado and some bread and grapes next to her, but it doesn't seem like she's touched her food yet. Maybe she's just relaxing?

Open, of course.]

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I thought so too, the first time I met Legato. It really does.

He never even really had a chance.

Have I told you of the first orcs in my world? [It sounds like a switch in topic, but it's not, she promises. There's a point to this.]

I don't think so... [Gosh well, she trusts Galadriel even in conversational non-sequiturs.]

They were Elves once, captured and tortured, twisted into something unrecognizable- servants of Morgoth, bound to do his bidding. Creation was beyond his skill, try as he might, for that power belongs to the Light. Darkness may only pervert what is, make mockeries of what should have been. [Granted, we are talking about a person and not a race, but the principle is the same.]

[The silence drags a little. The parallelism she's referring to - well, it's obvious to say the least.]

... Yeah. That would be him. Damaged and hurt probably as long as he could remember, without a guide or someone to protect him into being a different creature than what he is now.

And his gifts are such that even the wisest and most well meaning would be tempted to misuse them. [It's an unfortunate combination. To put it mildly.]

Galadriel... what do you think we should do?

It's better having him here than in the cells. I mean, it was... it's bad conditions down there, even for someone like him. So for him, it's better, but I don't know if we can keep this up forever and it's not - really helping anything.

In truth, even I am not certain.

I would be content to leave him imprisoned in the Dead Zone permanently, but, as you say, that may not be feasible. And it is hardly fair to place such strain on you and yours.

I would I knew how to help him.

If we couldn't help him... [A breath. She doesn't enjoy this topic, but.] What if we did have to kill him?

[She doesn't particularly enjoy the topic either, but she's not above discussing it.]

What of it? Once the decision has been reached, carrying out the matter would be fairly simple, I should think. Do you ask my position on it?

I believe it to be our final option and one which should not be taken lightly. But I am not willing to dismiss it entirely, as are some here.

Okay.

[She's just glad that Galadriel wouldn't - not want to talk to her again if Rin pursued that option. Or something.]

Maybe someone will show up who actually can help him. ... I have an old friend who arrived, anyway, who might be able to put some limits on him too.

[She's taken life before- both by her orders and by her own hand. It's never the best choice, but it is sometimes necessary.]

Oh? May I ask who?

Her name's Evangeline. She's a vampire, and she looks like a little kid, but actually she's pretty old...

[A pause.] Um, she always talks really tough and plays like she's a villain, but she's not really that bad once you get to know her.

[She laughs a little at that.] Of course. Just as any moment now I will regret becoming fond of Crowley, for he is a most fearsome demon. [Yeah, she knows the type.]

[That makes Rin laugh for real in turn.] Oh, you're friends with him too, huh? -- Yeah, she has her own things, but she's kind of like that. She's a good person to get to know and a good friend when you win her over.

I should like to speak to her. The very old have much to discuss that is beyond the understanding of the young.

She's around on the journal! Or I'll bring her over sometime... when I'm around at the castle again...

Do you believe that may be soon?

I don't exactly know... [Quiet.] But I hope so.

As do I.

I'll do my best.

Thanks for all your help, Galadriel.

You will have it always, dear one.

Until next we speak.

[Wehhh Galadriel you make her throat clench ;;]

Thank you.