[Video, locked to residents currently in Luceti]

[malnosso]

Residents of Region 6:

I hope by now you’ve noticed that there is a large-scale battle ongoing in Region 13, and that casualties have been extremely high. [She is extremely angry about how this battle has been mismanaged; while her demeanor is as stern as always, this shows in a certain tightness to her expression.] This is the same battle that many residents of your enclosure were drafted into yesterday morning. Further reinforcements are necessary.

I am on my way there now with my own battalion, but I have been asked to stop at your enclosure by someone who has no small amount of faith in you. [Her tone indicates that she’s of the opinion that faith has likely been misplaced.] Combat is constant and heavy in Region 13, though people who are able to man ships or fill in necessary non-combatant roles will also be useful. Anyone competent who wishes to volunteer will be accepted.

I will depart within the hour. You have until then to make your decision.

Comments

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[savedtheworld]

[He's wondering whether or not to bring a hat when she comes in, and his heart sinks as he hears her voice. He turns to look at her with emotion shining in his eyes.]

I... I'm sorry, Ikki. But I think I am.

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[breezing]

As long as you and everyone else comes back okay, it's not something to be sorry about, right? They...need help to get home.

[ Right? She fiddles with the prayer beads around her wrist, as always, before stepping forward, slipping them off and holding them out. ]

So, you can take these with you, 'cause I know you're going to bring them back.

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[savedtheworld]

[He smiles fondly as that, trying not to cry, as he takes those prayer beads back into his hands.]

Thank you, Ikki. This is very nice of you. But... Are you sure you won't want to hold onto them while I'm gone?

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[breezing]

[ Well, she...has a superstitious feeling that they will protect him. At least, she always feels safer when she wears them, so...

Ikki shakes her head. ]

Nope. And I can look after the bakery, too. Um, I mean, I know I can't bake stuff alone, but I'll make sure to go there and at least help out.

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[savedtheworld]

That's very nice of you, Ikki. Just try not to overwork your little head. Fenimore's still here and I bet she'll be helping out at the bakery, too! You should make sure that Sokka or Fenimore always know where you are. Okay?

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[breezing]

Yep. I always let someone know where I am, and...especially now. I promise. But you have to take care, too, okay?

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[savedtheworld]

Good girl. [And he quietly wraps her in a hug.] I'll take care. Of me and the others. You remember the bedtime stories right? All the times I had to save your Uncle Zuko's fiery butt? This is just another one of those times.