Soaring Wings

[cross_halberd]

You're sending the daughter of Lu Bu to a school? I should be out there looking for Cao Cao's head instead.

[ Sighs in defeat. ] Very well, I might as well start gathering new allies until I get my bearings.

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[ziming]

I would not be so hasty if I were you. You should use every opportunity to gather as much strength and knowledge as you can.

[cross_halberd]

But I dishonor my father's memory with every second I waste!

[ziming]

I never met your father, but you would only dishonor his memory by throwing your life away. You are still young... you have plenty of time to gather your strength and improve yourself.

[cross_halberd]

Tch-- I...

[ She knows he's right, but hates to hear it anyway. This man seems to possess Chen Gong's voice of reason as well as Zhang Liao's calming wisdom. ]

I am strong. Yet, I cannot face an entire force alone. [ There's also the phobia of not wanting to be alone for that matter. ]

[ziming]

You will need friends and allies for that, as well as a strategy that can bring you victory. Perhaps you will find some of what you require at this school, as you said.

When you do face Cao Cao, you would be wise to seek the assistance of Wu. We are no friends of his.

[cross_halberd]

Wu... So you are from the south?

[ She pauses for a moment. ]

And just how do you feel about the "benevolent" Liu Bei?

[ziming]

[ There is no hesitation in his response, but he looks away, a hint of anger in his eyes. ]

Liu Bei took advantage of the generosity of my lord. While my mentor saw highly of him, my duty is toward Wu. I cannot forgive those who would steal our lands and hamper our goals.

[cross_halberd]

I am pleased to hear that, because that coward will be next. Worst of all, my father's steed.. my birthright, is mounted by one of his men as we speak.

Your sense of duty is quite honorable, my lord. Your offer will not be forgotten.