[ Tatara nods firm at that. That is exactly what that implies, and the look on his face says he is not happy about it. ]
Which is why what I learned from one of your fellow wizards concerns me.
[ He flips to another page in his notebook. ]
Syrlya—Central wizard. He spoke to the City of Rain rep at the ball, and he said the rep reported Western forces taking initiative to "help" clean the place up without permission.
[ Does that mean they fucked something up? With a lab? Which spurred them to quickly clean everything up? ]
I could see that. But...I think he's the one leg up Central has over the West.
[ Even though he's not technically under Central jurisdiction...he's still considered a Central wizard. The people at the castle would be stupid to want to kill him.
That said— ]
That said, I think if anything happened to him, the one person they'd be pissing off the most is the crown prince. And I don't think they want to do that.
[ Tatara gives a dramatic gasp, placing the back of his hand to his forehead. Oh, the tragedy!
...He drops the act pretty quickly, though, and rests his head on the back of the chair with a tired smile. ]
I can't say it's really all that fun, but it's nice knowing that I'm doing something to protect you all and, hopefully, take a step closer to sending you back.
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Which is why what I learned from one of your fellow wizards concerns me.
[ He flips to another page in his notebook. ]
Syrlya—Central wizard. He spoke to the City of Rain rep at the ball, and he said the rep reported Western forces taking initiative to "help" clean the place up without permission.
[ Does that mean they fucked something up? With a lab? Which spurred them to quickly clean everything up? ]
You should talk to him when you find the time.
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[Man... responsibilities, tho.]
...
Did Ithaqua tell you what he sensed in the Central palace?
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Oz.
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[ For various reasons. But deciding to move him would be so much worse... ]
If some people outside got wind of this, they'd be in huge trouble. [ And they, as the sage and sage's wizards, would probably have to intervene. ]
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[Explain that one to him, please.]
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[ He props his chin in his hand. ]
But I trust you and the barrier you guys put up.
[ It's true, but he's not confident that's going to make Ahito happy. ]
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[That's his main concern really.]
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[ He thinks. Central would be stupid to do that. ]
Unless you mean someone infiltrating?
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I could see that. But...I think he's the one leg up Central has over the West.
[ Even though he's not technically under Central jurisdiction...he's still considered a Central wizard. The people at the castle would be stupid to want to kill him.
That said— ]
That said, I think if anything happened to him, the one person they'd be pissing off the most is the crown prince. And I don't think they want to do that.
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...If you're sure. You'd know more about the country relations than me.
[Especially since he??? Seems to be doing his job now???? When did that happen]
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Whether I like it or not.
[ Ah well! ]
Either way, Central probably won't do anything to him. I go to the castle pretty often—I can keep you in the loop of how he's doing if you want.
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...
Sure.
[He doesn't sound sure.]
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:D? ]
Ahito-kun?
[ He sees the uncertainty in Ahito's face. is he ok... ]
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[ Tatara gives a dramatic gasp, placing the back of his hand to his forehead. Oh, the tragedy!
...He drops the act pretty quickly, though, and rests his head on the back of the chair with a tired smile. ]
I can't say it's really all that fun, but it's nice knowing that I'm doing something to protect you all and, hopefully, take a step closer to sending you back.
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Not sure. But it probably makes sense to make sure all the original sage's wizards are back in place before we leave, right?
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Yeah...
[ He isn't sure what to do about that. Maybe one of the original wizards would know what to do, but that would require him being awake, too...
All of a sudden, he smiles easy, tilting his head to the side. ]
It'll be fine, Ahito-kun. It'll work out!
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[He was not in fact replaced with a weird alternate version. Good to know.]
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Oh, good. I can't seem too responsible!
[ He gets up from his chair and strides right over to Ahito, not waiting for any reaction, to pat him on the head. ]
Thanks for the talk. I'll go organize my thoughts. You go find Syrlya, okay?
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