[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.]

[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?

[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.]

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

Uh, hey.

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

[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.]

[monk-princess.livejournal.com]

[Yes, he did. It might not have been the best of ideas when Ursula is still getting over his other, recent, misstep.]


Ceodore...why did you volunteer me?

[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]

[It was impulsive of him, but Ceodore really did mean well. Just... he hadn't quite thought out the consequences before speaking.]

I know you've been waiting for a chance to use your abilities and you deserve it.

[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.

[monk-princess.livejournal.com]

[Ursula bows and nods.]

Yes, ma'am...General Chere?

[Not quite certain what is best, but just calling her 'Celes' would seem rude.]

[magitekrune.livejournal.com]

[It's what she prefers, though.]

Call me Celes. [She pauses. So this girl is to rule Narshe now? She looks only a few years younger than Celes herself, yet Ursula actually seems her age.]

Do you need something?

[trinitycrusades.livejournal.com]

[Cecil leads him away from the rest of the group to where they can talk in private.]

I trust you already know what I want to discuss?

[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?

[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]

[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?

[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.

[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?

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

Yes, sir.

[More nodding. Yeah, he knows.]

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

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

[trinitycrusades.livejournal.com]

If you've an explanation, I'd like to hear it. Why Ursula?

[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

Is it now? Well, that's certainly a comforting thought considering this device has been lingering over the valleys near Madian Sari for quite some time.

[Trying his best to remember when that floating temple first appeared in Gaia, Ondore continues.]

At first, many of us upon the council thought this device was constructed by none other than Garland himself. However, it seems we were wrong on that assessment but no other answers were given as to what it is.

Therefore, I must ask---what is this device for? Is it a weapon of war? The Lunactic Pandora is allegedly capable of summoning fiends hailing from the moon, but what powers it? I do not believe there's magic strong enough to accomplish such a daring feat.

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

Because she's been waiting for a shot to prove herself. She's very capable. She deserves that chance and she wouldn't ask for herself.

[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

Are you certain?

[He peers at Ceodore in hopes of finding the truth within the youth's eyes.]

You seem so...uncomfortable here. I understand that the High Council may seem a had daunting to converse with, but they're all good hardworking people.

You can trust them, Ceodore.