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[shurima]

An emperor would not be interested in your drivel, even if it was relevant to one's existence - which it is most certainly not.

Now, kindly quiet your mouth, serf, and let me tell you about Shurima.

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[sivir]

[ she's smiling, part genuine and part amused. ]

Glad you can join the party. Still working out the bones? [ she's kidding. ]

[shurima]

I see no party, child. Now is an inappropriate time for celebrations.

[ it's okay, because jokes apparently go straight over his head. ]

I am astonished that this person, so lowly, sees fit to advise me how to proceed. The audacity astounds.

[sivir]

[ granddaddy... okay she can't help but chuckle. what she would pay to hear azir say a modern phrase. ]

That's a habit of theirs, actually. Even mine. [ a light sigh. ] What's she telling you?

[shurima]

Habits, like all things, can be broken.

[ if there is one thing the emperor does not suffer, it's a fool. ]

More incomprehensible nonsense about 'playing in games'. I have no time for games - Shurima is my only call.

[lissandra]

It has been centuries since I've heard that voice. [ says one of the three sisters. ] And I see you've ascended. Such a fortunate second chance you have, Azir.

You were dead the last time your name was spoken, after all.

[shurima]

Ah, Lissandra. I see you're still in rule yourself - you've withstood the test of time. How impressive.

[ although his voice is even, it seems like he's being fairly genuine. ]

While it took longer than I had planned, Ascension was always going to take place. Shurima is not so weak that it can be so easily erased from existence.

[lissandra]

[ it's the voice that matters to lissandra. she's unable to see the change herself, but it's ice that tells her how his feet are much more bird-like. or some creature, she isn't sure.

but someone tells her there's something about pidgeons.

lissandra shows a smile, the one she offers everyone that isn't ashe or sejuani or anyone else from the freljord. ]

I had wondered how long it would take for someone to dust it off. [ not that the watchers won't totally make it happen again, but that's for another time. this is princess lissandra of the frostguard. ] The world has changed since you've last opened your eyes. It makes me curious as to how you will regain your lost lands.

[ except, you know, freljord. that's her part of the world. ]

[shurima]

[ don't worry, lissandra. azir's not coming for the freljord any time soon - far too cold and inhospitable, and he's not fond of the locals. ]

The empire will rise to the glory it once enjoyed again - it is simply a matter of time, manpower and dedication. My people rally as we speak to the banner of Shurima and our bloodline.

[ while the princess of the frostguard and himself had never been close friends, there's an ease of talking to someone else that shares the burden of ruling over an empire. few other people understand the pressure, power and responsibilities that lay within. ]

The world has indeed changed, perhaps more than I had expected. The young ones seem to be squabbling endlessly among themselves, inciting conflict out of boredom and bloodlust. I imagine it is only a matter of time until Shurima must teach them the correct conduct of a harmonious world.

[ noxus, demacia, ionia etc. etc. if you could all stop waging wars all the time, that would be great. children, am i right? ]

[ladyofluminosity]

[Bird grandpa needs pamphlets let's be honest here. Although Lux is kind of glad he doesn't have any. She's just as bad LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT DEMACIA]

But shouldn't an emperor listen to the word of his people? Isn't that what an emperor does?

[Gentle, well-meaning prodding. For a stuffy old guy, she does actually like him, even if she might come off as teasing. It's the armor. Probably.]

[shurima]

You mean well, child, but your deduction is naive.

[ yep, just one birb granddaddy surrounded by all these babby champions. ]

One must listen to the needs of the many, not the needs of the few - or the singular. It would cause chaos.

[ladyofluminosity]

[But the babbies love him, even if he is buggy :C]

That makes sense, but you have to listen to your summoner too, even if you might not want to. They'll make things difficult if you don't. [Speaking from experience here.]

But what are you doing here? I wouldn't have expected to see you in a place like this.

[shurima]

I accept counsel only when it benefits my kingdom - no time other.

[ and he loves you all. kinda. like a parent of a kid that falls down the stairs all the time, maybe. ]

I am unsure myself. At first, I thought it might be a second Ascension, but it seems to be something of a completely different ilk.

[ladyofluminosity]

[Wow that was only that one time, so rude grandpa bird.]

If there was a second Ascension, I would have definitely heard about it. [Nerd bot laner wouldn't shut up about it, probably. Not that she minds.] What do you think it is?

Oh, oh, let me guess. Your summoner wants you to consider going to something they call a "game." Am I right? [She is, isn't she? You can praise her if you want.]

[shurima]

I am glad there was no second Ascension, for the first one caused enough destruction as it is.

[ a heavy pause, because he lost much at that time. his family, his council. his empire. ]

While they are blathering on about something like that, my summoner is preoccupied with another 'game' and another member of the League right now. If they are smart, they will leave me well enough alone to my own business of rebuilding my city.

[ladyofluminosity]

Another member of the League? If it's who I think it is, you might need to worry about your summoner just a bit. But at least they're letting you have free reign, right?

[shurima]

Worry? Why should I waste my time worrying about them?

[ free reign HO HO HO THE PUNS. ]

I have always had free reign over my empire. Now is no different.

[suppordle]

Tell me about sand castle land, oh mighty emperor!

[hi grandpa. tell her about shurima.]

[shurima]

Ours is the greatest castle of stone and sand you'll ever see, little yordle.

[ this babby champion is even smaller than the rest of the babbies. ]

From majestic, chiseled monuments of marble to the carved reliefs that tell the tale of Shurima's ancient, heralded history, it's a sight to behold.

[suppordle]

Wow...

[She's 1000+ years old due to glade drama, but she's forever a babby.]

Are the people and animals made of sand too? Like your soldiers!

[serpentsembrace]

Yes, please. Tell me more about Shurima.

[ Sarcastic? Genuine? Who knows. She almost killed your ancestor. ]

not here

[sivir]

[ ill cut u if you try anything on granddaddy cass!!! look. ]

U WANNA GO M8

[serpentsembrace]

[ yeah well she'll just cut you back!! ]

Ah, the little mercenary.

[shurima]

You need to learn respect, insolent child. It would do you well to leave well enough alone before you find yourself in more trouble than you can handle.

[ he's not very pleased with you. ]

[serpentsembrace]

I do not need to learn respect from the likes of you.

Your... gift has served me well.

[ Yeah well, she's pleased with you. ]

Are you not happy with your release? Should I have kept you in that stupid tomb of yours?

stay away from my granddaughter m9

[shurima]

The end does not justify the means, whelp. I will not let harm come to anyone that bleeds the blood of Shuriman royalty.

[ he's got the shuriman army on speed dial, remember. minions everywhere. ]

For one as young as yourself, I can understand it must be difficult to think outside of your own selfish sphere, but I can assure you it will end your life sooner rather than later - by my hands or otherwise.

she'll be fine you can dunk her in the paddle pool of healing again

[serpentsembrace]

Of course, of course.

You're all the same, you don't understand what it's like to grow up properly. You stop thinking about yourself and you're dead.

[ebbnflow]

[Another addition to the baby Champs joins in the party.]

Water's there in Shurima? It's more than just a giant sand castle? It looks so dry though.

[Oh right. This one does water puns. ]

[shurima]

Drivel, young one, not drizzle.

[ it had been a long time since he'd seen one of her kind. ]

Yes, Shurima is nestled in the shifting sands of the desert, but there is water there too.

[anylastwords]

Difficult to be amoungst such humanity, once you've lost your own, isn't it?

[haygovaygo]

Ah! Birdy!

[Gnar runs off and comes back a minute later with....bread loaves? Don't mind the little Yordle as he tosses breadcrumbs everywhere.]