[Video, and Action for Team Ramza]

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[The video is rather blurry at first--Ovelia sits there, adjusting the camera with a single hand as she makes a good attempt to give it a decent focus. The stupid thing was still new to her, thus the former Princess had her troubles getting it to work properly.

Soon, her face came into focus. Her eyes were red and puffy, though her face seemed dry, as though all of the tears she had cried were long since shed, and now only the raw emotion of it remained. Then she backed away, and you can see that her dress is gone, replaced by a rather shabby green tunic that she probably found lying around somewhere.

And her long locks were also sliced short, finally allowing her bangs to be equal length to the rest of her hair--though to a degree, this also looked shabbily done, and a bit uneven in places.]

The Lucavi are no more, and yet still this news comes with great sorrow.

I...

[Her expression is somber, and she lowers her eyes and sighs.]

Mayhap I have no right to say such, as we were only merely acquaintances, but I offer my deepest condolences to those closest to her.

I am...I am sorry.

[Looking ready to cry again, she holds a hand over her mouth, shuts her eyes, and turns the video feed off.]

[Note: This was filmed during the Airship Ride back to Figaro, after the Lucavi Fight]

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[valiantsword.livejournal.com]

[Oddly silent for a good portion of the voyage, Ramza approached Ovelia with a deep sigh. He was uncertain what to say to her, unsure of what to do now that the battle has ended. Ramza noticed her altered appearance, but what he noticed more was her misery. Perhaps having the princess tag along with Yuffie and him wasn't a wise idea.]

Ovelia.

[His voice was gentle and his tone soft.]

Weep if you must, but do not sicken yourself with sorrow.

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Ovelia glanced up, wiping a few tears from her eyes, trying her best to give him a smile.

She was so grateful to him...he had given her so much. He had allowed her to realize that she could, in fact, do things to assist. She could be of help, and she had the capacity to change.]

...I know. I simply...

[A sigh, and a sniffle.]

Is there more that I could have done? If I had been more diligent in my study in Ivalice, mayhap I would have been of more use then, and I could have...

I could have done something to prevent it.

[It was bad enough that they had taken their time to find her to begin with.]

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[valiantsword.livejournal.com]

[At her inquiries, Ramza shook his head.]

There was nothing that could be done, Ovelia. Her fate...it was sealed once the Stone of Virgo began to stir.

[Knowing all too well of the role he played in this farce, Ramza couldn't help feel as if he silently doomed Mjrn with all this talk of magick stones. The thought of her death being caused by his misjudgment truly sickened Ramza, but he wished not to voice such now.

Instead, he opted to console poor Ovelia.]

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Sealed? Unable to do anything? The stone had...The stone had been that which had directly caused her death?

She shakes her head slowly.]

That is too cruel. A stone--a simple bauble--should not be that which causes such great tragedy.

[She stares down, and though something inside Ovelia told her that Ramza was speaking sense, still, she couldn't keep the guilt from pitting in her stomach, the feeling of helplessness and anger which crept in her heart.]

...

[She stopped talking a moment.]

We shall destroy them, won't we, Ramza? They will not hurt anyone else?

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[valiantsword.livejournal.com]

[Judging by what transpired, Ramza knew that wicked gemstone was the cause of Mjrn's demise. The Lucavi dared to achieve the impossible, and used the viera as their host for Ultima's spirit. It's because of this that Mjrn's life was forsook all for the sake of evil intentions.]

How true...

[He sighed.]

These worthless gemstones would be better off destroyed, but I cannot state that such a feat is possible. Lady Ashe given me hope when she spoke of two blades capable of slicing through magickal stones, but these blades have yet to appear upon Gaia.

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[warkitoff.livejournal.com]

...your hair.

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Sheepish, but still puffy and red from crying, she touched the tips of her hair.]

I had thought that it was time for a change.

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[warkitoff.livejournal.com]

Suits you.

[Okay so he might be kind of. Wrong. The guy's been cutting his own hair when it gets too long for years so the idea that people's hair CAN not look uneven and poorly cut is sort of alien to him.]

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[That makes her smile, even through the puffiness. She tucks some hair behind her ear.

And even if it is wrong, she's happy just the same--it means that the new look is a step in the right direction, at least.]

Thank you. It...It is a first time for me. I am not used to such a thing, but I did my best.

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[warkitoff.livejournal.com]

It's pretty good for a first time. You think it's beginner's luck? Or hey, maybe you have a talent there.

So, what did you want to change into? Or did you not work that part out yet?

[lionwarhero.livejournal.com]

[Lowering his voice in comfort.]

The Lucavi have never brought good tiding Lady Atkascha. 'Tis with a heavy heart that I also bid farewell to Mjrn. I considered the Viera a friend as well.

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Her voice is also soft. Sad, but soft.]

Please. If you must address me, call me by my given name.

I am no more royalty than you--I wish not for such titles and courtesies that I do not deserve.

...

[She pauses. She must be on edge, but somehow, his kindness is still appreciated. She doesn't hate him. She just doesn't trust him.

Was Mjrn really his friend? Was he just trying to get on her good side?

She didn't know what he wanted--still, he had taken the time to speak in comfort, even if it was a lie.]

But...thank you for your kind words, Delita.

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[lionwarhero.livejournal.com]

[She does well to distrust him, yet his friendship with Mjrn was true.]

Royal born you may not be, yet noble you remain.

Should you require an ear to speak, know that I never sought your harm. Many would have you married, bred, and disposed of as Mjrn. Staying close as I did was the only guarantee of your safety.

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[She's not quite sure how to take his words, but she's honestly not in the mood for it. This is not a time for petty arguments, and thoughts of using or not using--Only the cruelest sort of knave would try to play someone whilst they are in mourning.

Whether or not Delita is that sort, she doesn't care right now. All she cares about is the fact that someone innocent is dead, and now things must be done to prevent it from happening again.

Though him mentioning Mjrn as being disposed of, even if it was true that the Lucavi used her as a sacrificial lamb, still sent her on edge...though the only means in which this is visible is through tightened shoulders.]

...Then mayhap I will simply grow stronger. If many are to use me, then I must find means to care for myself, and fend off such people with my own power.

This way I shall never have to burden others with my protection.

[Though to be honest, this entire prospect scared the hell out of her. She'd never done much on her own in her whole life, and though fighting alongside her friends was exhilarating and a chance to shatter the chains she'd wrapped around herself...

Could she really do it? She could barely ride a chocobo, could she really learn how to be useful enough to stand up for herself?

...Well, she said it. She'd said what she'd been thinking the moment she took the blade to her locks, so perhaps she should make good on that promise, instead of feeling frightened to take a step forward.]

...As I must have done you.

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[lionwarhero.livejournal.com]

Your safety was no burden.

[He pauses as though the words would sink in.]

Yet I fear it remains necessary for you to grow should you remain with your current friends, for they have not the strength to save you from all.

[He truly believes what he's saying for Ramza is to kind to respond as sometimes is required.]

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[mademyresolve.livejournal.com]

[Considering the brief time she and Ovelia had met and the change in the girl's appearance, it takes her a little while to come to place the other blonde. In fact, she had been so quick to rid Warjilis of the stone that Ashe doesn't even know this person's name.

It's clear she speaks of Mjrn however, how quickly saddening news travels.]

... Then it was a bitter victory.

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[She was honestly surprised that the Lady Ashe was even taking the time to speak to her, since their conversation before was so short--too short, in fact.

But a part of her was happy at the thought that maybe she had remembered her, if not a little bit from their brief meeting.

Ovelia nods sadly, brushing her hair out of her eyes.]

...Yes.

...I am sorry.

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[mademyresolve.livejournal.com]

[She lowers her gaze out of respect for the Viera who had always shown the utmost kindness and wonderment. A great number of people would be affected by this tragic loss, that much is certain. Fran, Penelo... One such person is clearly before her now.

Since her little one has begun to stir from his sleep, She continues more quietly.]

Mjrn... arrived here from Ivalice at approximately the same time as I. Many held her in high regard.

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Ovelia nods, though it does little to ease the pain in her chest. Rather, it makes it worse.

Those stones had been what killed her, and yet there may not be a means to destroy them on Gaia. These stones were what caused the suffering of everyone else, and yet...]

I...did not know her very well. But when first I arrived in Gaia, she had been very kind, and had helped ease my fears. I am forever indebted to her.

[And yet she failed. Mjrn's dead, and she couldn't do anything about it.]

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[mademyresolve.livejournal.com]

[Giving comfort isn't one of this princess' greatest skills by any means, but that doesn't mean she won't try. If this girl had possessed enough bravery to seek out the Lucavi stones alongside Ramza, then she must be stronger than she first appears, even in her upset now.]

Mjrn's loss will be mourned, as is just.

But do not lose sight that you, and your allies, have saved many lives this day in preventing the Lucavi's evil from further spread.

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[championofwutai.livejournal.com]

[Feeling nauseous or not, there were other people feeling worse. Ovelia had just gotten to Gaia, and then she was pulled into this mess. She felt sorry for the Ivalician Princess, having to see what had happened.

Yuffie made her way to where Ovelia say, kneeling down next to her.]

How're you feeling?

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[She had been deep in thought for a while. The words she had said to Delita, the conversation with Ramza...

Add that with everything else, her own decision to change herself, and then all the others she had spoken to...it was as though her entire world had been turned upside down in the span of a short month. She wasn't sure what to feel.

She had said much, and done more--she had altered her appearance, destroyed her only link to who she once was, and had sworn that she would 'become stronger'. How could she get stronger? She barely knew anything of combat, much less magic. All she could do was cast protective spells and a single recovery spell. She was not like the other mages who had helped them, blessed with great spells and abilities that were far beyond her understanding.

She had walked herself into a corner, and despite what she had said to Bartz adn the others...she was scared to get out of this corner. She had to, she knew, but she didn't know how.

A loud voice in her heart screamed, wanting her to be able to prevent more useless deaths like Mjrns, to allow her death to not be in vain...

But still, she didn't know what to do. She was not a hero, after all, with little understanding of how to be heroic...

At the sound of a familiar voice, Ovelia looks up, giving Yuffie a small smile.]

I am...

[Absolutely awful. Thinking too much. Not sure what to do.]

As well as I am able. What of you?

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[championofwutai.livejournal.com]

I'll be fine, eventually.

[They all just needed a long vacation, without any bad guys trying to cause anything. Just one peaceful day, relaxing on a beach somewhere with a fruity umbrella drink or something. What she'd give to have Costa del Sol here. She really liked that place.]

I kind of want to apologize for everything. It's really not this crazy on Gaia, trust me.

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[She shakes her head. Truly, this place is insane, but in many ways, it is far better than Ivalice. For one, she actually has friends, the complications with Delita aside. And furthermore, she is not seen as a princess, as most in this world do not even know that she is royalty.]

There is truly no need; I had simply come when this world was in a state of great peril. The fault belongs to no one, least of all you.

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[championofwutai.livejournal.com]

You just kind of got thrown into the middle of everything, and I felt kinda bad.

[Yuffie stood, stretching.] But you held your own! You did good out there, Ovelia.