bravenewworld | A Gods Blessed Alliance

Around dinner time, all active Warp Bands come to life, a familiar visitor’s face flooding into view. Sveta looks to be broadcasting from a small, furnished room, likely provided by the council for temporary lodging. The lamplight flickers, and she takes a deep breath, smiling. She can hardly contain her excitement as she begins to speak.

“Hello citizens of Union! As you may know, my name is Sveta, a member of the Elite Four from the distant city of Ever Grande. I, along with my colleague Alina and a few others, came to you a few days ago after hearing the stories of your people, and after speaking at length with those around your beautiful city. I can say now with the utmost conviction that we wish for the same world, a place where pokémon and humans can live together in peace and prosperity. We do not have to be governed by the mistakes of the past; we can walk forward, hand-in-hand, toward a perfect and just future.

“The Gods have brought us together, the people of Ever Grande and the people of Union. I believe that now with every fiber of my being! This is divine fate, it is destiny, and we cannot ignore its call!”

Standing, the view shifts, and her expression changes slightly. While still animated, her eyes flash with excitement, and a bit of disdain.

“But there are those who would stand in our way. They place humanity’s needs first, believe that they are the true inheritors of the earth. That was the type of hubris that nearly eradicated the human race from existence. They deserved that fate. Humanity torched the soil, molded it, corrupted it, poisoned it. They attempted to play God, and they were punished for their transgressions.

The Elite Four will not stand for those that might repeat history to rise again. We, along with the people of Union, will act out the Gods’ will, for we are their chosen. It is our job, no, our duty to educate those who do not wish to see the error of their ways—if not with words, than with action. Those who oppose us will see a quick, merciless end; it is the only way.”
Throwing her arms out for emphasis, the icy crystal holding her hair back glows, and frosty fractals begin to materialize on the molding around her room. Her breath comes out in puffs as her energy level reaches a crescendo.

“That we were born in the same era is a blessing of the Gods themselves! Friends, let us create peace together, one where pokémon can live together in peace and harmony! There is no better time than now. We stand on the precipice of change, and together we can soar toward a brave new world!”

And with that, the feed ends.

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[ Hands cupped over her mouth, an ache begins forming in her chest as Sophia watches the broadcast, head shaking slowly. To say this is what Sophia expected would be the absolute furthest from the truth.

Yes, Sveta had spoken of her desire for a peaceful future, but her declarations, her plans for achieving that?

No no no.. ]

[ A little while later, having recovered herself and gathered her thoughts and feelings, Sophia takes the time to reply. Ymir is once again at her side, this time intent on remaining, glare fixed on the warpband from where he peers over her shoulder. Sophia herself is sitting calmly in the wintery gardens of Redwall, expression quite serious. ]

..Miss Sveta. Might I ask you something?

Of course. What's your question?

How are you so certain that this is the Gods will?

Because they've told us so.

[Her eyes narrow slightly.]

There are many gods. Which ones, specifically? And what were their words, exactly, if I might ask?

[Words, after all, can be so very open to interpretation]

The names and words of the divine are reserved for true allies.

[ She stares a moment. ]

And you would have use join your crusade, the words of people we have newly met, on faith - yet not share such trust in turn with us?

"True Allies". [her head shakes] I believe you, when you say that you seek peace. That you wish for a better world. That you believe that with Union, such a thing can be done. But I cannot believe that the Gods' wishes would not be shared with all, as they did in days past.

If this is truly their Will, then what have you to fear from sharing that with us? Surely they would want us to know.

There's a lot you haven't told us about you, you know. Trust is a two-way street, and the words of the divine are a sacred pact shared with those true believers that wish for a better tomorrow--and can be trusted with it. I fear no man or woman, miss; I haven't for a long time.

Peace is only to be shared with those true believers, and I'm beginning to wonder about Union's conviction. I think we might have come to the wrong place, judging from people's reactions.

[ She looks a bit saddened by this. ]

[there's a measured look, followed by a very reasonable tone] You've only been here a few days. Getting to know someone, even a people, can take time. It's important not to make snap judgements. [which is why she is reaching out - even though she wholeheartedly disagrees with the other woman, dialogue is important] And you'll notice that we've all been happy to answer your questions. If there is something you wish to know, you need only ask. I have nothing to hide. [..mostly because she..doesn't have much of anything]

[there's a pause, however. Something about Sveta's comment, coupled with her sadness... Sophia has no doubt that the feeling is - at least, on the surface - genuine.]

..How old are you?

I'm nineteen.

[ With a tone of voice that seems to say that she doesn't understand the significance of the question. ]

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