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Date Posted: 18:16:20 12/12/03 Fri
Author: Jiciri
Subject: ===
In reply to: Ezythas 's message, "---" on 17:36:27 12/11/03 Thu

The big white considered for a long moment, gaze constantly flicking from one shadow to the next, alert for a shine that would betray watching eyes or blade or claw. But this guardian act was only instinctive, automatic -- her mind was whirling, trying to think, trying to come up with a solution... and failing.

Were she unharmed, or even remotely capable of fully sensing the world around her, she would not hesitate to stand and stride forth, accepting death as a likelihood for her gall. But now, the knowledge of her invalid state keeps her bound to her sister, unable to leave, and the wounds that plagued her after the battle keep her incapable of fighting. She must be a pacifist in order to survive. For a warrior of her calibre to be so humbled...

"We have no winsome options," Jiciri finally sighed, the words barely distinguishable in that silent breath. "We can stand forth and take our chances. We can attempt to flee this territory and survive elsewhere. But we cannot cower here like fearful prey." The speech was long, for the short-winded female, and she worried that another Korat might have heard her... so she kept watch of the surroundings, ready to defend her sister and herself with everything she had left. Which wasn't much, really.

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~~~ -- Ezythas, 01:07:35 12/20/03 Sat
- === -- Jiciri, 09:35:34 01/11/04 Sun