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6th Turn [Voice/Action]

[It's mid-afternoon when the journal post is made by a familiar voice in an unfamiliar mood. A quick look at the image reveals a face that is both familiar and unfamiliar--but that smile, with it's odd curl and suppressed mirth, can mean it is only one person.]

[Failed Filter to Mine Fujiko: Completely Readable]

Hey...Fujiko? Remember that game you gave me at the end of the last month before you went on your mission? It was very clever, and the prize has been a joy. How did you know I liked history books? I'm wondering, though...why are you having me read about your ex-boyfriend's grandfather, after you made it clear that you don't want to think about it?

[There's a pause as the man notices the feed.] Oh... blast it! I messed, Fujiko. Want to meet in my place?

...Everyone, disregard that.

[Later that day the man wanders the town, his hair in a mussed disarray and red jacket noticeably missing. Instead he wears dark colors, fitted but more casual clothes, and his wings are for once in the open. He's headed to the library to return some books, gather others and other supplies. Early that evening, another journal post is made. This time, it's intended for anyone.]

Evening, Luceti, this is Red. I was just wondering...is anyone else around here missing about twenty-one hours of their weekend? Does anybody who isn't know what happened? It's just a question for inquiring minds.

Also--has anybody actually given the Battle Dome a good once over after last week?

[He's serious in his words, even if the smile is light. Ladies and Gentleman, meet the man who's going to be adamant about calling himself Red...someone you're more likely to know as Arsene Lupin III. He's not going to stand down from that either.]

[OOC: Details about how Lupin has been shifted, for the curious, are here. He has a number of physical details in terms of style that are changing beyond what's available to me in normal fanart and screencaps, so I've had to choose a PB, ~~Emiya Kiritsugu~~ a man from another anime that I've yet to actually see. Replies will have appropriate icons, thanks.]

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The Wall was created when the Charter was formed when the land was dominated by the Dead and Free magic. It's infused with Charter magic which makes it stronger than any normal wall or barrier; that's what keeps the Dead and other creatures from crossing.

Hang on. [Red raises a hand, politely gesturing for a pause.] Why would the dead be anything but, well, dead?

Ah- in my world Death is a river with nine Precincts and nine Gates, only when the spirit passes through the Ninth Gate is it truly dead. It is possible if the spirit is particularly strong willed for it to fight against the river and return to Life as a monster that feeds off of the lives of others.

...the dead can return to life? That has to ruin some kind of balance somewhere in the universe. [He understood her words, but was bewildered by how such a thing could be possible.]

It does when they kill the living in order to stay out of Death. That's why the Charter was made by five of the Great Charters, to give people the means to protect themselves against the Dead and Free magic alike, and why my bloodline was created.

...that makes sense, actually. How is your bloodline different from the others, if you said before that anyone baptized with the Charter can use it's power?

Of the Five Great Charters, one of them went into my bloodline to create the Abhorsens. We're the only Charter mages who can use Free magic without being corrupted by it. Therefore, we're the only ones who can use necromancy to banish the Dead past the Ninth Gate.

We do not raise them. [She stresses this point because she's encountered a few misunderstandings before because...naturally, when you admit to being a necromancer most people judge you right off the bat but she wasn't just any necromancer.]

...That sounds pretty nifty, to tell the truth. [He hadn't even thought of the possibility of her raising the dead with her abilities. A kind, smart young woman like her had no reason to, and just didn't feel like the type.

He knew creepy sorts. She wasn't one of them.]

So, you work to banish all of the dead back to wear they belong? That sounds like a lot of responsibility on someone like yourself. Something that should at least be divided between a team, it doesn't even have to be big.

...

[Her lower for a moment before she replies but it's easier now that she's made her peace...not that the reminder didn't hurt but she could talk about it without so much emotion now.]

If the previous Abhorsen lives it's possible for them and the Abhorsen-in-Waiting to work together. But as it is I'm all that's left.

So you have no choice but to work at this alone. That's..

[Sad. While it was hypocritical to point it out, as he was a person who was guilty for the same, his reasons were pride and wholly unnecessary. He eventually learned his lesson, but it took him years. Her acceptance of the situation was impressive.]

That's unfortnate, but very kind of you.

At the moment I'm not completely alone, Touchstone is helping me but there is only so much he can do.

I can't say I'm terribly bitter about inheriting the title, it's a worthy endeavour to keep the Old Kingdom safe and fighting the Dead comes naturally to me but...I'm a little sad about losing myself in the process.

[Sabriel gives a little shrug, leaning her hip against the table, giving Red a small bittersweet smile.]

My father was Abhorsen before me and he always refered to himself as such. I...never knew his real name.

What do you mean by 'losing yourself?' [It sounded almost similar to Luke's constant trek along the fine line between the Light and Dark sides of the Force, how he needed to keep himself in check or else become a bigger threat to the New Republic than the Empire ever was.]

That I'll stop being Sabriel and just be Abhorsen.

[When Mogget had first taken to calling her by the title she had hated it but now that it was true beyond a shadow of a doubt she was...resigned to it. That it would happen but she wouldn't fight it if it meant thousands of people would die.]

[It was similar, and a heavy burden for someone so young. He smiles at her, more than a little sympathetic to her plight.]

...At least you're not alone, though. You have your Touchstone--maybe he can remind you that you're still you?

...Yes, I think he'd be able to do that.

[And no Red, you are not seeing a little hint of a blush creep up to her cheeks. Not at all. >_>]

[No worries, he'll be discreet.]

That probably makes it a lot easier on your in your home, then. The idea that you have someone beside you, to remind you of litte things, would bring a lot of people some comfort.

It would.

[Provided they survive the battle against Kerrigor maybe there could be a life for her and Touchstone at home- and she's going to stop that train of thought before her cheeks get more flushed.]

Um, what is it that you do in your world? I only know a few titles that revolve around use of the Force.

[At least she had someone then--Red immediately felt happier for her. A rough lot in life can be made easier or harder depending on the company kept, and it sounded like she found a good companion.]

I don't work with the Force itself, just around those that do. I'm in Intelligence, actually. It involves a lot of info-mining and undercover work. It's nothing as grand as, say, what Luke Skywalker does, but I like it fine enough.

It sounds very important. [Not using the Force doesn't make one's work any less important after all.]

Did you work with Luke in your world or are you from another time?

It is, when it helps to retrieve data that many, many spies died sending to our cause. War is fought on more than just the front lines, after all.

...I do know Luke, quite well. We have worked alongside eachother for many years, and continue to do so now, even though he left his post and went on to found that Order of his.

Can't complain too much, though. I've helped locate and retrieve some of his students.

[At the mention of those who've died Sabriel can't help but think of all the boarder crossing guards she'd passed on her way into the Old Kingdom, young men killed too soon.]

THat's good, sounds like things were picking up for you two then.

It's been a long, slow process that's just going to continue being long and slow when we return, no matter what battles happen in the future. It's nice being able to rebuild something you never imagined would be fixed, though.

I'll be lucky if I can see the same when I return but if it can happen in your world it can happen in mine.

Hey, you never know. Strange things can happen sometimes, parallels are found, connections are made.

It'll happen when it happens. You're already pretty lucky to have found someone to share the burden with, so maybe you'll have some more.

Yeah I guess you could say that. [Considering the strangeness that can be found on the Old Kingdom, and the whole situation revolving around Touchstone, she had been very lucky to find him.]

It's not everyday you free a 200 year old prince from a state of perfect preservation after all. If my luck can hold out then maybe we can make it.

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