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[Appearing on the journals is a written message as follows. A voice option is provided for a computerized reading of the text.]

Attention Luceti Residents.

The following names are being called to participate in a strike against the cultist hordes:
[the names listed here appear on the journal.]

All subjects are required to arrive at the tunnels at 8AM on the 27th of March for deployment. All listed individuals are required to be present. Subjects will then be escorted to TERRACE for battle preparation and further details.

Target will be Region One, a former Malnosso stronghold, presently in cultist hands. Subjects are advised to prepare for combat in forested areas. Further information will be made available at TERRACE. Questions and answers will not be provided at this time.

[The Malnosso will not reply to this message, but everyone is free to use this post to discuss among themselves, whether using voice options on the journal or doing action threads.]

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Seems that way. Most of the enclosure. I'm guessing that means a hell of a lot of people to fight against.

[He can't even really consider them enemies. He's got no idea about the who they're fighting or who they're fighting for beyond what's said in the Guide.

He lets her slide it over his wrist and examines it for a moment.]

Thank you, Rei. I'll make sure to keep it with me.

Yes, unfortunately that's probably the case. An entire army, most likely.

[Rei can, but they've tried to kill her more than once.]

Do not hesitate, Max-san. They will kill you. They will kill you without hesitation.

An army. lovely. Well, this is going to be a blast.

[And he's being blase about it because if he thinks too hard, there's a good chance he'll just try to find somewhere to hide and never come out.

He gives her a sharp look and then swallows, giving a small nod.]

Good job I've got some energy stored up then, isn't it?

Yes. I'm thrilled.

[She sounds positively joyful, with that dry deadpan. Marco's rubbing off on her it seems]

It's good to take whatever advantage you can get. Can you recover it on the draft?

[She sips more tea]

We should take sandwiches. Have a picnic.

[He smiles a little at the question and nods.]

I can store energy in threads, use it up later. I've got a few stocked up. As long as I can rest and eat and sleep, I can replenish whatever I use.

I was planning on packing fresh dango. I think I can manage sandwiches.

[Her head bobs in understanding]

Good. If it comes to it, I'll make sure you have time to rest. As Mars, I do not need to sleep, eat, or even breathe, really.

Cool. I'll bring pop and we'll be set.

[He raises an eyebrow at that and nods.]

Impressive. And here I didn't even inherit the fun parts of my bloodline.

It's less an inherited bloodline and more...something I was born. Or reborn, really, to do. I'm...not really an ordinary human.

But what...bloodline do you mean?

[Because that's new.]

I kinda gathered there might be something more when you went walking in the snow in a skirt and heels.

I'm just not entirely human. My family has faerie blood. And other things.

Oh. Well then. That's...interesting. The reason behind your magic?

Uh, it contributes, I think. Plenty of pure humans have magic though. But nearly my whole family have been mages for as long as anyone can remember.

Then all evidence points to that fact. It's like my own powers. Something hereditary.

It does seem that way. So the rest of your family can uh... transform? [He couldn't think of a better way of putting it.]

No, I'm...well...it's complicated but I'm bound to a different sort of family. They can. My grandpa can't.

Right... I can sympathise with complicated family. Trust me. We should start a club or something.

Perhaps we should.

[Sip...]

So are you going in uniform?

Uh... [He blushes a little and glances down at what he's wearing. Trying it out for size, for comfort, since fighting is different to formal events.]

I don't know. It seems appropriate somehow. I've never worn it to fight in before.

It's certainly not the most...mobile of outfits.

[Says the girl who fights in heels and a miniskirt]

It's not too bad actually. I mean, it is military gear, or closely based on it. Gives a bit more protection than jeans and a t-shirt too.

If you say so, Max-san.

[She doesn't exactly sound convinced]

Stick near me. I'll do what I can to keep you safe, and I trust you at my back.

It's what mages in the Commonwealth wear to war. Has to have some merits.

[He gives a serious nod at that. He appreciates the offer.]

I'm glad. I'll do my best.

[English...

But she offers her hand.]

I know you will.

[He takes her hand for a moment, squeezing it gently.]

Maybe I'll come back with a couple of manly scars. The ladies will be all over me.

[Because if he doesn't think of the serious side, it makes it a little easier to not panic.]

[Rei rolls her eyes]

Don't be stupid. No lady wants a scarred man.

You sure? Scars can be hot. Seen enough films to know that.

[He's teasing, mostly.]

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