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[alkahestrykunais]

[May had crashed down from the ceiling after being chased by Envy, so she really didn't expect to end up within the leaves of a forest. Her first thought intentionally being 'I'm safe' with the second coming to a realization that this was.. not where she should be.

Cue the loud 'wah' of confusion. Getting up, she grasps the journal tossing it aside turning on the video function for anyone to see her flailing about.]

W-where am I? I.. This.. can't be Central! [Did she get knocked out and transported somewhere. Something bright behind her catches her eye causing her to turn around and see the wings.]

WINGS? I have wings...? [A beat pauses as she stares at them until a spot beside her moves catching her attention.]

Xiao-Mei! I'm glad I found you! [Cue snuggling with the small panda.] Did we die? If we were dead, you'd have wings too.. right?

[With May seeing the journal and picking it up, the feed clicks off.]

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[avaricious]

[Well. He was going to have to let her know about this sooner or later. it's just a shame he can't cheer her up in person. Or. Convince her to not kill him.]

That would be me.

[alkahestrykunais]

[ ....ouch. That was one thing that she was not expecting to hear. Shoving her journal's camera into her chest is easier than messing about with it; either way he can see her face. Not that it matters much, her voice gives how she's feeling away due to it's trembling.]

Is that all?

[avaricious]

[He doesn't need to see her to know what she's feeling. He's seen it before.]

There's more we should discuss. It would be better if it was in person.

[alkahestrykunais]

[There's a huge part of her that wants to say 'no I don't want to see you.', but it wouldn't be mature of her to say so.]

We'll have to meet in person than..

[avaricious]

I'll wait for you at the edge of town.

[That should give her an ideal beacon to follow.]

[alkahestrykunais]

[There's a bit of hesitate before she responds again.]

I'll see you there than.

[avaricious]

[He'll close his journal and wait, finding a nice building up high on the west side of the village. Unfortunately since she's one person, he really can't be sure which direction she'll come from. So it really leaves the element of surprise to her, if it comes down to it.]

[alkahestrykunais]

[It's a short while before May arrives, though it's evident that she had stopped to do somethings before meeting him. The dress that she was wearing had been remade into clothing more of her style. She's not crying anymore, but her face is still slightly flustered.

Coming from behind, she doesn't speak to announce that she's here.]

[avaricious]

[They're the son and daughter of the emperor. Beyond all their training, their chi sensing makes it impossible to sneak up on one another. And he doesn't have to turn to know who it is.]

You took your time, Princess Chang.

[alkahestrykunais]

[May isn't surprised, she expected no less. Once she's a few feet from him, she stops walking. After all, it seemed best to keep her distance for the moment.]

I failed to see any reason to rush here.

[Actually, it was more that she wanted to make sure that she was done crying and allowed some time for her head to give a slight cool down.]

[avaricious]

I see.

[He turns around to look at her. It's the same old Ling. A year older, but otherwise the same as ever. He wears a serious expression.]

Before you get any ideas, you should know it's pointless to try and attack me. While your alkahestry may give you an advantage over me, the philosopher's stone cannot be simply taken away from me. Even though you might think there will be ample opportunities while we are here.

[alkahestrykunais]

Of course not, you're a Xingese warrior.

[The response seemed to be a bit more bitter than she intended, but part of her was concentrating more on keeping a solemn expression. Not that was really working all to well.]

What else must you discuss with me? Or did you ask me to come in order to tell me solely this.

[avaricious]

I also intend to tell you the same thing I told you in Central, after the battle had been finished.

[He kneels down, much the way he did before. She's not crying, so he won't reach out again.]

You don't need to worry about your clan. While it's true that I won, my clan will do everything in our power to protect yours. So there's no need for us to be enemies here.

[alkahestrykunais]

[May can't help but give a slight perk when she hears that, before her eyes flood with tears again.]

I... [What was she really supposed to say?] Ling-sama... [Nope, nothings coming to her at the moment.]

[avaricious]

[For his part, he smiles a bit.]

I suppose I'm sort of spoiling your efforts. You're not even at the end of your journey yet.

[alkahestrykunais]

[Still working a bit though sobs.]

D-don't expect me to.. give up so easily..

[avaricious]

I'd expect nothing less. After all, we were both reckless fools who let ourselves get caught in the affairs of another country.

[alkahestrykunais]

Even when I had the chance to return to Xing, I didn't take it.

There isn't much point of attempting to get your philosopher's stone here, even if I did there wouldn't be anywhere to go. It'd be impossible to hide it as well.

[avaricious]

[It's more complicated than that, seeing as how it's been embedded inside him by the Malnosso. But there's no need to go into that.]

Well, I'm glad you see it that way. From now on, we both have a new mutual goal. Waiting for the opportunity to leave this place and return to Xing.

[alkahestrykunais]

[Right, a mutual goal.]

Yes, it'd be nice to return to Xing.

[avaricious]

So. Shall we call it a truce, then?

[alkahestrykunais]

A truce...? [Hold on, she has to think about it for a moment.]

A truce would be for the best.

[avaricious]

Well, I'm glad that was easy enough! [He finally relaxes a little now.] So, how much have you found out about this place yet?

[alkahestrykunais]

...All the truce means is that I won't attack you or Ran Fan-sama.

Everything that you've told me, along with that the wings aren't very useful. Ran Fan-sama also told me about experiments and what happened to her.

[avaricious]

There is also the drafts to consider. Only two weeks ago, I was called into battle by our captors to defend one of their cities.