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Archer of Black/Chiron
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[horsepowered]

The third group, intending to speak to the Turkish forces.

Chiron is seated in one of the tunnels, his eyes closed and seemingly at rest.

[dorzalta]

They'll benefit from your aid.

She doesn't mention her disappointment over being assigned to defense. Battle was not her strong suit, but negotiations? It could be.

You'll be working with Jon.

[horsepowered]

I believe that we have more than enough skilled diplomats that my own skills will be useful elsewhere.

In truth, Chiron knew he was far better used for scouting right now. It was a logical choice.

I did hear his name come up. Does his placement concern you?

[dorzalta]

With varying backgrounds, many of whom are determined to succeed less for the good of COST, and more for their own benefit. She knows that is a pessimistic view to have, and though she has more trust in their allies, that trust does come with a heaping dosage of wariness, as well. Varying life experiences, temperaments, motivations. There will likely be a point where some will need those with a steadier head.

Ah, how to broach the subject of Jon...

It concerns me. He's a great ally back in our world. But... He's also my intended. It's for far more selfish reasons I ask this favor of you.

[horsepowered]

Chiron cannot actually disagree with the points about temperments. The group is...robust, for the lack of any other way to describe them. It's an advantage. It's a potential curse. Either way, she's right to comment about it. Perhaps I'm optimistic in thinking that it may not be needed.

Definitely so. But regardless, he listens. And with her preface, Chiron can't deny that there's a sweetness in the selfishness.

To look after him?

[dorzalta]

I prefer your hope for it. I would also be remiss to not acknowledge that our varying viewpoints are both a strength and a weakness.

I spoke with Chiron--the other one prior to this mission. She's jumping around. Why find the need to mention this? But she does, unhindered by giving voice to these things in a more conventional way. We should be working towards unifying those experiences and erasing the fissures between us all.

This grows more and more like unifying Westeros, she realizes.

He's capable of defending himself. He's also breakable... like all of us are. She trails off. I won't ask you to put yourself at risk for him. Take care of yourself first, but watch him, please.

[horsepowered]

Doubtlessly there's wisdom in his suggestion, as I'd expect. Is he complimenting himself or his other self? It's impossible to tell, and in truth, Chiron will always find some level of amusement in the ambiguity. Although some level of fissure will probably remain if only due to overall egos and temperment. And at that point it's just putting peaceful buffers between the problems.

Chiron's not going to say who, but honestly, people sometimes just don't get on. Knowing how to work with it is the sign of skilled leadership.

I will do so.

[dorzalta]

There always will be. In that, I have no doubt. In my world, I brought 'savages' and 'eunuchs' with me to the land where I was born. They call me the foreign invader, and yet three of the Seven Kingdoms swore themselves to me. No matter the differences.

She doesn't brag, but does acknowledge his point about ego and temperaments.

If it's possible for several of the Great Houses to overcome past grievances, then we should be able to do the same.

At least her goal in Westeros was somewhat transferrable to their tasks for COST. Unify the group. It could be done, couldn't it?

Thank you.

[horsepowered]

I hope so. The pride of some people here is an obstacle as great as any I believe you have faced in the past. At least one of them is in fact a part of legend and...I do hope that you can temper it.

Is he talking about Achilles? Probably.

Of course. Is there anything or anyone else I ought to keep an eye on as well?

[dorzalta]

Do you speak of your protege?

Wavelength!

A girl. She's also from my world. Her name is Jeyne. She was surprised to hear of Jeyne being brought for the diplomacy part of the mission, but held no grudge over this. It would be a good thing for the girl to experience. She's a gentle thing, only now learning how to use her claws and fangs to defend herself.

[horsepowered]

...Yes. Yes I do.

ALREADY IN EACH OTHER'S HEADS!

...Ah. To be expected to learn those survival traits in an environment like this is a high demand. I'll try to assist her when the opportunity arises.

[dorzalta]

There are a number of others. We use that pride to our advantage by inspiring them to fight. Nearly all of us require a reason to feel unified.

DESTINNNNNY.

What better way than surrounded by allies? It's not ideal, but none of this is. There will come a time where she's forced to kill. But I thank you regardless, qoy qoyi.

[horsepowered]

It might be worth tactics exploring now then, all things considered.

Now we're just foreshadowing people's bad life choices.

That part she should learn later. Not this mission, at the very least. It's too great a shock if one isn't prepared for it.

...May I ask what those last two words translate as?

[dorzalta]

And so we shall, when the time comes.

Shh, we're doing no such thing.

She may not have that luxury.

It means blood of my blood. It's... ah. You make me think of horses. My dead husband's people were a horse people, nomadic. There's a pause, one where she wonders if she would insult him with this. The term came naturally. Every khal had three bloodriders.

When I murdered the khans, however, all of the Dothraki became my bloodriders. This contract we made reminds me of that vow, in some ways.

[horsepowered]

Oh fine.

We were just speaking of optimism, were we not?

It isn't an insult in the least. If anything, the people she described would probably fit in well with most centaurs.

I can see where the similarities lie. I'll wear those words proudly.

autocorrect and murdering khans wtf

[dorzalta]

We were. We also shouldn't allow optimism to cloud reality.

The people she described may fit with centaurs. They would also clash in many ways, if Chiron's temperament was what to expect from his people.

Loosely. I have no intentions of being your khaleesi, Chiron. Or your queen. You are your own, even with this bond.

[horsepowered]

Chiron's temperament was, in fact, the total exception to most centaurs. The characteristic was rowdy and boisterous and less...less Chiron.

Thank you. It suits, but know that should there ever be an emergency, it is a part of this bond for me to rush to your side and fight on your behalf.

[dorzalta]

So likely he would be more like her, when around their people.

I see. Let there not be a need for such. I hold you to no expectations.

[horsepowered]

Doubtlessly, although that would also require being near other centaurs.

Let us hope, at least.