Attention: Maranda Soldiers, General Sephiroth

[runicknightx.livejournal.com]

By order of General Chere, any and all of the Empire's soldiers present with the city are to respond to this post immediately, after which they are to await further instruction from myself. They are not to antagonize or injure the citizens, visitors, or wildlife in this city. They are not, in any way, to damage city property. Violators of these orders will be dealt with accordingly. Heed my orders and all shall be made clear in time.

Citizens and visitors of Paixao, if any soldier of the Empire should violator my orders, you are welcome to report the incident to me.

My sincerest apologies to General Sephiroth for my earlier...disappearance. A day has passed and I have only just returned to the city. I would appreciate it if you would contact me at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

And that little piece of information was what I was waiting for.

Still... to see the Lord Rasler in the flesh. How interesting indeed.

[heirofnabreus.livejournal.com]

As much in the flesh as these allow, at any rate. And who are you?

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

My name is Balthier, and I am also from Ivalice, if that wasn't evident enough.

But still... It is a surprise to even see you on these things. By all means, you should be dead. And, before you mention anything along the lines, I mean no malice in that statement. It is simply a fact.

[heirofnabreus.livejournal.com]

You seem very certain of it, but I can personally assure you that I am not.

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

And you're positively sure you're not? Is it even wise to trust yourself in coming to such a conclusion? After all, I'd imagine that even the undead believe themselves to be alive.

[heirofnabreus.livejournal.com]

This is ludicrous.

[venit-ex-silva.livejournal.com]

From your perspective, perhaps.

[heirofnabreus.livejournal.com]

I hope it does not seem so plausible from yours.

[venit-ex-silva.livejournal.com]

Plausible? Say rather fact.

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

Indeed. Imagine how we feel, Lord Rasler. If I recall correctly, it was the battle at Nalbina at which it happened. Unless that too was some sort of ruse, in which case I will begin to wonder exactly what the history books will say.

[venit-ex-silva.livejournal.com]

Is it not the winner who weaves history's path?

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

That it is, but when history itself is filled with plot-twist after plot-twist and ruse after ruse, it becomes hard to separate fact from fiction. I'd hate to be the historian who covers this war.

[venit-ex-silva.livejournal.com]

Lucky then that we are no historian, to have to straighten this tangle.

[heirofnabreus.livejournal.com]

I cannot speak for what anyone else may have told you, but I am alive, of that much I am certain.

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

Hm.... Maybe. After all, this conversation wouldn't be taking place if you weren't.

[heirofnabreus.livejournal.com]

I should think that proof enough.

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

But the "how" still remains, although that itself may be harder to figure out.

[heirofnabreus.livejournal.com]

Given the circumstances, it's immaterial. If this is not Ivalice, then it's the "how" of our being here at all that interests me, unless anyone has come voluntarily.

[venit-ex-silva.livejournal.com]

It was not our choice that brought us here, that much is certain.

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

I don't think too many people have. I know I'd much rather be back in Ivalice's skies. And I suppose the "how" can simply be tossed aside for now, as I find myself wondering as to the "why." This all could be random, but how often is that the case?

[venit-ex-silva.livejournal.com]

Indeed, if all is what it seems.

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

It makes me wonder who else we might find.

[venit-ex-silva.livejournal.com]

We shall have to look to find out, won't we?

[freedominthesky.livejournal.com]

That we shall.