going to Soul Campaign in Feb

[allegiance]

I appreciate your efforts and enthusiasm. You're very kind, but why are you asking me? Do what you wish, ma'am. I'll fight for whoever you order me to.

You shouldn't worry about me, I always persevere. I don't think I'm very well-suited for peace in the first place.

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[thewarisover]

You sound like a soldier.

[allegiance]

I am.

...I was.

[thewarisover]

'Was'?

[allegiance]

The war has come to an end. Officially, I am a civilian.

[thewarisover]

Ah. [A beat.] I'm a little surprised that you're fine with being dragged into another conflict.

[allegiance]

I've been a soldier my entire life. It's what I'm good at.

[She's great, actually. Second in command. But it's not exactly safe for her to brag about it anymore.]

[thewarisover]

Makes sense. Name?

[allegiance]

Abelia, sir.

[thewarisover]

Roy Mustang. 'Roy' should do, really.

[allegiance]

[It's unusual for her to drop the formality, but if that's what the man requested, that's what goes.]

...Roy. It's a pleasure to meet you. What can you tell me about this world?

[thewarisover]

A whole lot. Been here for seven months. [Cigarette, cigarette.] Where do you want me to start?

[allegiance]

Tell me about the people in charge.

[thewarisover]

It's an organization called Shibusen, headed by the son of a Death God. They're the force that specializes in dealing with the sort of monsters that this world faces on a regular basis.

[allegiance]

Do you believe their cause is just?

[thewarisover]

Yes.

[allegiance]

Thank you. It's a relief to hear that.

[thewarisover]

Can I expect you to help us out if you do come?

[allegiance]

As I said, my options are limited.

[thewarisover]

Fair enough.

[kid8dik]

You seem to consider peace to be negative. Why is that?

[allegiance]

Negative? No, I don't think so. But war is all I know. There's nothing for me here.