014 - Steiner - Video

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

[From atop Alexandria Castle's battlements, the camera shows a view over the city and to the plains beyond. In the distance, a certain familiar structure approaches...]

Your Majesty, you were right! The Garden is approaching!

All soldiers, to arms! Defend the city! Allow none to enter!

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[flameserpents.livejournal.com]

Looks like you need help, then.

...This isn't me joining up with you, by the way.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Whether or not you offer your allegiance, Alexandria will be in your debt.

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[flameserpents.livejournal.com]

I've defended cities from sieges for years.
Why would I want to miss out on the fun of this?

[video]

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

[Privately, Steiner thinks that Gadalar sounds like a complete scoundrel. He has just enough self-control not to show this - protecting Alexandria is too important.]

Then your experience is certain to be valuable!

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

[Cloud looks utterly dumbfounded.]

What do you mean? Garden?

Why is Galbadia Garden attacking?

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

It's as Laguna said! One of the Sky People has gone mad and she is using Garden to attack Alexandria!

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

Which one? It's not... [He pauses to think.] It's Rinoa, isn't it?

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

That was the name he gave, yes! Do you know her?

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

She's my friend's girlfriend. I can't believe this...

Do you know if Ultimecia is there?

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

We have seen no sign of any sorceress, only Garden's approach. I shall be certain to inform the world should Ultimecia appear! What does she look like?

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

A crazy witch with crazy makeup. She wears red a lot. Think a female Kefka.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

[Thanks for that image, Cloud. The look on Steiner's face says everything.]

H-how repulsive!

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

[Cloud just nods. He's seen her. She's not exactly hideous but still not nice to look at.]

She's as strong as he is, with more sense. Her actions are more calculated.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

Hmph. Alexandria is no easy target. We shall be ready.

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

I don't think she'll go to the same place Rinoa is attacking. It would make more chaos if she hit somewhere else while Alexandria is attacked.

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[valiantsword.livejournal.com]

[He originally had no plans to join the fray, but once he heard of the Garden's approach, Ramza knew he needed to act. Alexandria was in in danger, the same goes for its many citizens.]

Do you wish for another sword arm? If so, you have it! I shall join your cause.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

That is true... I am sworn to defend Alexandria. As long as we are under attack, I cannot offer aid to any other realm.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

Certainly! Any aid that you can offer would be much appreciated!

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

I'm military trained and lead a faction on my Planet. I'll gather my team and any able bodied fighters and we'll be ready to move out as soon as we hear word of her.

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[valiantsword.livejournal.com]

Very well! Shall arrows be needed? I am uncertain if they shall pierce that monstrosity's armor, but perhaps magick could strike it down.

Are there any mages here?

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

Good. To defeat this menace, we must all do our part.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

Both archers and mages would be useful. Many of Alexandria's soldiers are trained in low-level magic, but our speciality is with the sword rather than spells.

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

I and those with me are prepared to deal with the Garden. We'll defend Alexandria as best we can.

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[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

I'll see you there, Cloud.

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

Good. Are you bringing anyone?

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[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

Celes will be with me. I don't know if you've met her, but she can hold her own.

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[flameserpents.livejournal.com]

[Why Steiner, your powers of deduction are truly formidable. Confirmed.]

You want a tactician, find Skyserpent General Rughadjeen.
But for now, just make sure your soldiers don't get in my way.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

Our soldiers are here to protect Alexandria! You should see them as your allies!

[Voice]

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

You have my gratitude! How many do your group number?

[video]

[flameserpents.livejournal.com]

If they come between me and my target, they're merely smoking bodies.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

You have my thanks, Lord Larsa.

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

How dare you!? These soldiers are risking their lives! An ally who strikes down all at will is no ally at all!

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

At least four, possibly more depending on who else comes with us.

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[flameserpents.livejournal.com]

Listen to me, fool. If you want the invading force gone, you won't mind telling your soldiers to give me a little room for their safety.

Your decision. Either tell them to not attempt to assist me, or be forced to recruit anew.

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[valiantsword.livejournal.com]

[He sighed. If only if had practiced more in magicks than with the blade..]

Very well! We shall lay siege to the Garden once it draws near. Count me amongst the others who valiantly defends this kingdom.

[Voice]

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

Good! I am glad that you find Alexandria worthy of your protection!

[video]

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

We don't listen to the likes of you! You are the one who should give our troops room to do their jobs!

[video]

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

You have my thanks!