[Action] Post Heads of State Meeting

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

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[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

[As much as Ceodore dislikes being compared to his father, the youth fails to realize just how similar he is to Cecil in both appearance and personality.]

Oh?

[Edward blinked his eyes owlishly.]

Yes, ask me anything!

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

You didn't want to rule, did you?

[At least, that's what Ceodore had heard once in the grand tale of his parents' journey.]

[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

[A brief look of surprise settled within the bard gaze, but soon it faded and was replaced by hints of shame.]

...Yes, I suppose you could say that.

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Why did you decide to?

[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

[Edward let out a deep sigh once Ceodore asked that.]

In all truth, I'm not too sure of it myself. I guess I got tired of running away from my responsibilities or maybe I just couldn't run anymore.

[A pensive smile settled on his lips.]

When Damcyan was attacked, I lost everything. My kingdom was in ruins, the Crystal of Fire was stolen, and my beloved died. Walking amongst those ruins on that day roused me, pushed me to act.

I had to lose everything in order to gain the clarity I needed. I had to lose everything I once cherished in order for me to realize how much I yearn to protect it.

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[Lose everything to realize how precious it is? Ceodore nodded to indicate he heard but it was a somber one. How close were they to losing everything they held dear at home? Already Cecil was lost to them, the meteors had been trashing the world, the moon threatening to obliterate it entirely.

Lost in thought, he made no reply other than a final nod.]