[Action] Post Heads of State Meeting

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

[Meet and greet mingling time after the meeting on the Invincible.]

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[magitekrune.livejournal.com]

[Anyone interested in bugging an ex-general, especially after what she said re:past actions, she is currently hanging out alone, just thinking.]

[monk-princess.livejournal.com]

[Upon catching sight of Celes, Ursula pauses and regards her thoughtfully. If she is truly to be part of the council, then it behooves her to learn about the others taking part. That's reason enough to head over, isn't it? And...Celes' words intrigued her.]

[magitekrune.livejournal.com]

[Celes' body language isn't the most inviting, but neither is she completely closed off. She watches Ursula approach, opting for silence for the moment until the girl gets close enough.]

Ursula, was it?

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

[Ceodore's mostly hanging out on the fringes of the rest of the crowd. Not that he doesn't like socializing but he feels entirely out of his league right now.]

[monk-princess.livejournal.com]

[So does Ursula, though she is doing her best not to show it. When there's a free moment, she pauses by the prince.]

...Ceodore?

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

Uh, hey.

[Have a nervous smile. He's only just realizing that he volunteered her without asking.]

[trinitycrusades.livejournal.com]

[It doesn't take Cecil long to spot his son when he's hanging on the fringes like that, so he makes a beeline for him. Better run now, kid.]

Ceodore. I think you and I need to talk.

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

[Uh oh. Cecil's already got that look. No good can come from this. Ceodore nods solemnly. No running! He knows he screwed up.]

Yes, Father.

[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

[After that somewhat embarrassing display earlier thanks to Lord Puck, Edward decides to confront Ceodore later once most of the crowd dispersed.]

Ceodore? [His tone is as gentle as ever.] Are you well?

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

Uh, um... yeah. I'm fine.

[knighted-lion.livejournal.com]

[Squall is lurking on the outskirts of things, as is his wont. But he'll be happy to talk about Lunatic Pandora and other things.]

[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

[At the mention of the Lunatic Pandora earlier, Marquis Ondore seemed the most perplexed. How could a vessel such as that, summon monsters hailing from the moon? That brief explanation of the Lunar Cry did nothing to ease Ondore's befuddlement either, so he decided to ask Squall himself.]

Greetings, Commander Leonhart.

[He greets the other with a polite smile.]

I take it that you're the most familiar with the Lunatic Pandora, correct?

[knighted-lion.livejournal.com]

[It's still really odd to hear himself addressed as 'commander', but he nods all the same.]

I am. It's from my world, originally.

[trinitycrusades.livejournal.com]

[Cecil's mood has taken a nosedive since Ceodore's disappointing performance at the meeting, but he isn't letting it show. He'll be moving from person to person, looking to start conversation with just about anyone, friends and strangers alike. He's still new here and there's a lot to catch up on.]

[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

[A faint smile lingered upon Edward's face once he spots Cecil amongst the crowd. The two hadn't had the time to catch up before the meeting, but he plans to fix this.]

Cecil.

[He smiles.]

What do you think of the council, old friend? They are a lively bunch, aren't they?

[trinitycrusades.livejournal.com]

Edward! [He greets him with a smile. It's still odd to see him so young, but he's adjusting to it.] I'm glad to see you looking in better health than before.

They certainly are lively. But it is encouraging that the leaders here are as willing to cooperate and aid one another as the nations of home.

[monk-princess.livejournal.com]

[Ursula is a bit pensive herself, though she's doing her best not to let that show, either. The last thing she wants is to undermine the faith shown in her. So, when Cecil approaches, Ursula smiles and nods to him.]

Hello, sir. Thank you again for that vote of confidence.

[trinitycrusades.livejournal.com]

Ah, Ursula. [Cecil regards her with a warm smile in return.] I admit, that meeting took a turn for the unexpected... Have you had time to think your decision over?

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

[Garnet sits to the side, looking miserable, bundled up for winter in loose dress and heavy fur-trimmed cloak. She's ashamed of her silence during the meeting, but she could not bring herself to speak. Alexandria could not be a leader, when it's ruler lost focus and struggled just to maintain order... Some Queen she was...]

[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

[Gazing over towards the somber queen, Edward couldn't help but wonder if Queen Alexandros was well. From what Rydia told him, her husband recently vanished from the world without a trace just like he did. Edward felt guilty for all the needless stress he caused for his friends and allies, but most of all he could sympathize with Garnet in her time of sadness.]

Ah, Lady Alexandros...?

[He approached cautiously in hopes that she wouldn't mind his sudden intrusion.]

Are you well?

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

[At his address, she looks up, flustered. Was it so obvious she was disengaged? Of course it was... She couldn't delude herself so much. ]

Oh. Edward. Please, just Garnet is fine. I'm sorry... I am well, but... First Zidane disappears, now Eiko... I don't know if I'm strong enough for this right now.

[monk-princess.livejournal.com]

[Having made her rounds, Ursula is now looking for a place to the side where she could have a moment to breathe. Since Ceodore had seen fit to volunteer the young princess for the ruling of Narshe, she is trying to rise to the occasion...but internally is a bit overwhelmed. Perhaps it won't seem so daunting tomorrow. So, she hopes.

Upon spotting a convenient location, Ursula heads over...and pauses upon seeing the young queen. She's heard of King Zidane's departure, of course, and its effect on his wife is evident. For once, the princess seems as uncertain as she feels. To go to stay? She doesn't want to intrude, after all.]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

[she's there long enough, though, for Garnet to notice her. She looks at the younger girl, seems to sense her discomfort... And clings to the opportunity for distraction.]

it's alright. I don't bite. You can sit with me if you like. [Garnet motions he closer]. You're Ceodores friend.... Ursula, wasn't it?

[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

[Lost within his thoughts for now, the elderly marquis lingers nearby. He may seem a tad distant today, but no worries. Any questions you wish to ask him will be answered promptly.]

[magitekrune.livejournal.com]

[If he's distant, so is Celes. She glances to him more because they are somehow in close proximity with the shifting of the crowd and not because she has anything specific to say or ask of him. However, she does nod politely to him.]

Marquis.