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[ Things have really changed since she got here.

She still remembers Keine's words - about trusting the gods who have done them no real ill - and feels very naïve, and wonders what the other is thinking now.

Her face is very grave as she turns on the video to address the whole city. What she's about to say might get her in trouble with their unkind patrons, but she's ceased to care. ]

... it's become clear to me -- and, I think, to many of us -- that the gods of Asgard are not our friends, and they can't be trusted. They're willing to hurt us, bully us, and even kill us just to get what they want, and they'll do it over and over. They said as much to me themselves. In fact ... I hate to say it, but I think we need to consider them our enemies, and plan accordingly.

[ She shuts her eyes for a moment, in deep and troubled thought. But she is calm, and unafraid. She opens them again, and there is steel in every aspect of her. ]

To be honest, I'm not too sure what that means. It's a big task to undertake, and possibly a dangerous one. But I think what we can do is try to be ready for anything. That means working on our powers, on self-defense, and possibly even a warning system. Maybe a designated safe-house for anyone who can't fight. I'm open to ideas.

... thank you for your time.

[ added several minutes later: ]

One last thing. I am aware that saying these things might make me a target for the gods, if they're willing to go that far to punish us. But I wouldn't wish that on anyone else. Please, even if you agree with my belief that they are our enemies - think twice before admitting as much.

( Private to: Sora, Riku, Naminé, Roxas, and Ven )

I'd like to speak to all of you. Soon, and in person. You especially, Ven, Riku. But I expect all of you to come. No buts, and no backing out of it.

[ Is she upset? ... yes. All this death has been too much. ]

Tomorrow, in front of Odin.

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Even me...?

I know there was someone... Merlin I think his name was, that was thinking something along those lines. At least about a second hospital.

[Private]

[He knows he should probably sound a little more polite, but... a lot of her talk has him worried and feeling anxious.]

A meeting for what?

[Oh.

This is right up Ichigo's alley, what with his newfound hatred for the gods. He doesn't care if he's punished for agreeing with it-he's had enough of their hospitality so far.]

...I agree.

[His face is grim, and set.]

You know Ven? Gosh, he must be really old.

Yes, Roxas. Even you.

[ With some small humor. It may be only voice, but she can still tell him apart from Ven. ]

That sounds like a good idea. If he doesn't contact me here, I'll seek him out.

[Private]

A lot of things. But I've seen a lot of you taking unnecessary risks, and that has to stop.

[ ... hm. ]

Of course I know him. He grew up on our world. We've been friends for years. ... what makes you say that, Sora?

I'd say I'm glad to hear I'm not alone, but it's hard to be glad about something like this. [ A sigh. ]

So. Any ideas?

I figured you knew him a while before meeting me. Like how me and Riku grew up together. [He remembers the way she looked at them, all those years ago. He figures she's comparing their relationship to hers.] And I was right!

Do I...really have to?

... that's right. [ Really old...? He must be referring to more timeline shenanigans. ] But Ven isn't much older than you are, as far as I know.

Is there some reason you wouldn't want to?

Um...I can't remember. But I think so--I just feel nervous.

[They do not announce themselves openly, and in seeing this, it has him worried. Fighting against an oppressor is nothing new to him. Working against the unjust law and helping innocents is how he lives.

But he does it in secrecy, with no plan to ever voice himself or his brothers. Ezio worries that in them seeing this, they will be able to plan, to strike out, since their victims are very much in plain view.

Personally, he believes Aqua would do well to learn the second law of the Creed: Be discreet. But she doesn't know of the assassins and Ezio is not certain about where her allegiance would lie.

But at least it is a comfort to know the Brotherhood has those with a similar train of thought, even if their methods are completely different.

He's just hoping now that the gods don't openly strike those here down with ease, for speaking their minds.]

I think you've got a good idea with working on our powers and self-defense. But they've already shown they can just do things, and we can't do anything to stop them.

[...Like when people started dying.]

So I think they need to learn that they shouldn't just play around with us whenever they want.

Oh, right, time is different here. I keep forgetting. [Awkward laughter. Soon he'll know to keep his mouth shut about future events.]

So what do you want to talk about?

[ Honestly - truly - if someone were to make her confess her real intentions, that is part of her plan. Draw their ire, be a target - better her than others. She's fine with that, though her friends might not be.

And if they strike her down ... then that's just another indication that this is all the more necessary. ]

[ She smiles, briefly, in relief. She thought for a moment... but no. It was only that. But the smile drops at his question, and she looks quite serious. ]

Several things. For one, about the powers we've each been given. I want to know what everyone can do, and how powerful it is. Two ... I want to talk to everyone about Vanitas.

No, we can't. That part we have to accept. But we can try to be ready for their attacks. More medical clinics, safe-houses, a warning system... anything to help save lives.

[ A beat. That is further than she's willing to go. ]

And how would you propose we do that? To us, they're basically untouchable.

If he was serious about what he was planning, he'll probably notice this.

[Private]

[Oh hell no. If you seriously start treating him like actually five years old, Aqua...]

Unnecessary to you, maybe. But someone needed to do them.

... I'd really like you to come, Roxas. It's easier for me to talk to all of you together than everyone separately. But if you get there and you still feel uneasy, you're free to go. Does that sound okay?

[ Welp. They've obviously moved onto the more contentious topic, here. ]

I understand that. But we need to plan differently for the future, Riku. You and Ven were hurt helping Roxas. I'd prefer you didn't do it at all, but if it has to happen, I want to know there's going to be someone else there to look after the both of you.

...Yeah, that's okay. What did you want to talk to us about though?

I know about powers but I don't know anything about Vanitas.

Thanks, Roxas. Anyway, I wanted to talk to all of you about what powers we possess, and also ... about Vanitas.

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