Mun is considering sending her to the Tower. AU!Platina disapproves, but...

[vestigialdream]

...

[Unfortunately, due to shenanigans in her AU, Platina can't speak.

She'd really like to, considering everything.

Thankfully, she can write, and so she writes the following:]

I don't approve of what you're doing, but it really isn't like I have a choice, in the end. Not everyone there is cruel, so you say. I hope that's true. I've heard terrible things about what happens to people there, but...to be honest, it really can't get worse, don't you think?

At least Lucian didn't have to see this. I hope he's happy, wherever he is, and that he's been reunited with his sister.

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[virginwarrior]

[Lenneth kneels down to the girls height, smiling a bit.]

I can assure you that Lucian is well. And that you shall be as well, when you go to the Tower.

[vestigialdream]

[Platina looks up at the young lady wi- huh. They look alike, don't they? She tilts her head for a moment, but smiles back up at her as well. Somehow, it's reassuring. She doesn't even mind that she was snuck up on unawares while sitting down and writing.

(After all, standing and writing is just uncomfortable.)]

Thank you, Miss. I'm glad to know Lucian is all right.

Thank you for saying such a kind thing.

[She doesn't know if it will be the truth when she gets there - after all, isn't the Tower an unkind place? - but...she's glad someone means well, here.]

[how_wicked_ruler]

[ My my. What a splendid and beautiful woman here, she looks so much like- Like a certain Goddess he's acquainted with. Lucian... Ah, that pathetic man. Thankfully, he is no more. So she has to be...

He smiles and approaches her. Oh, he can speak so all's good, right?

he'll protect her.

So have the wizard approaching her and looking at whatever it is she wrote on. ]

... My, can you not speak?

[vestigialdream]

[...She looks up warily at him. That smile -- She's seen smiles like that before. It's never ended well.

Still, he's asked a question, so she has to answer.]

I have not been able to speak since Master Belenus

[...she tries to write and erases for a moment. Died? Was killed? Was taken?]

died.

[He died because the Valkyrie came, because that thing killed Asaka and he died and now where are they going to go? ... It's not a pleasant memory.]

[virginwarrior]

[That she didn't notice a goddess joining her is perfectly natural. Most mortals don't unless she's attempting to blend in with them or collecting their soul.]

He is. [Totes not mentioning the part where she collected his soul.]

I promise you that you will be safe there.

[vestigialdream]

[She smiles again up at Lenneth.]

I believe you.

[It's strange, but she does. Maybe it's because she is clearly a Valkyrie, like the woman who-- like in Lassen-- and the Valkyries do not lie. Maybe it's because they share the same face - she'd ask about it, it's strange, but if this woman is a goddess then, well...

It's not for a servant to question the ways of the gods, is it? So she just smiles again, and nods.]

[virginwarrior]

I am glad that you do.

[The urge to just wrap her arms around the girl is overwhelming but Lenneth can't lower herself to that level. Not yet. This girl is part of her and yet not, at the same time.]

I will see you there. [Hopefully, before there is any chance of danger.]

[needs_no_rym]

...Lenneth?

[Aelia blinked, rubbing her eyes. She could have sworn that had been Lenenth, but something seemed off. She didn't have the same air as the same death goddess that had recruited her.]

[vestigialdream]

[Wha...? Platina tilts her head for a moment, confused. Who is Lenneth?]

I am sorry, you seem to have mistaken me for someone else, Miss. My name is Platina.

[needs_no_rym]

[There was less surprise, Aelia finally putting two and two together, yet something was still off. If this was a past version...]

Then what happened to your voice?

[Granted, this was just an assumption, and Odin probably cured it, but she had to make sure.]

[vestigialdream]

[It takes her a moment to write it down, but she has to, doesn't she? This girl asked her a question, and she's just a servant - she has to answer.]

I have not been able to speak since Master Belenus died.

[how_wicked_ruler]

Master Belenus you say? How interesting...

[ He was one of her.... It makes no sense, but he's been told this tower open the doors to impossible event in alternate realities. Maybe even the future he twisted himself.

Ah, perfect... He keeps a chuckle for himself and smiles warmly to her. ]

You need not worry about this tower and what happens in it. I shall protect you.

[vestigialdream]

[...This guy skeeves her out. She's not sure why but she doesn't want to be anywhere near him. Is he the kind of person the others talked about, the ones you don't want to end up with if you're pretty?

Nevertheless, she has to write something, doesn't she? At least she doesn't have to say it. There are some advantages...]

I thank you for your kind words, Sir.

[vestigialdream]

Thank you for your kindness, Lady Valkyrie.

[It's painfully obvious that's what she is, but unlike the dark one, she...means well. There's kindness as well as duty behind her actions, it's clear.

After writing that, she stands up and curtsies slightly, smiling.]

[how_wicked_ruler]

Do not thank me, my dear.

[ He looks so nice and is so sweet! He'll totally protect her from every danger while in the tower, he promises. ]

Wait for us to be in the tower. There is much i desire to speak of with you--

[ So much. ]

[vestigialdream]

[But who will protect her from him?]

Please do not overstrain yourself in doing so, Sir.

[virginwarrior]

You may call me Lenneth. We're far closer, you and I, than you would realize.

[Lenneth smiles as well, letting her armor fade into a dress and giving a small curtsy in return. All-Mother she may be, now, but she still gave mortals due respect.]

[virginwarrior]

[Yep, back in her armor and raising Gungnir to point at him.]

Necromancer. Don't you dare lay a hand on her.

[needs_no_rym]

Like hell I am letting you near her, Lezard!

[Oh look, one dragon woman who still despises you. And Gandar, but he ain't here.]

[needs_no_rym]

[Something really wasn't adding up here. It didn't take much longer for Aelia to figure it out, given what she knew about Lenneth, and her previous life as Platina.]

But how are you in servitude to humans? Did you not die when you fled with Lucian at the meadow?

[vestigialdream]

[How does she know-]

Our attempted flight failed, Miss. Mother caught us, and we were unable to leave Coriander.

[needs_no_rym]

[Aelia's widen at hearing that news. Considering the situation, it might have been possible for this to happen, yet it didn't exactly. There was no end for the confusion for Aelia.]

So, an alternate timeline of sorts?

[Don't mind her, she is trying to not be confused.]

[how_wicked_ruler]

My Lenneth Valkyrie... Will you join us in our reunion?

[ He smiles widely and readjust his glasses. ]

How delighted I am to see that. You must not worry, she is not the one I desire most to lay a hand upon...

[how_wicked_ruler]

Oh, are you not one of my beloved goddess' Einherjar?

[ How amusing, this place is very promising. ]

And by whose authority would you forbid me to keep her company?

[how_wicked_ruler]

Worry not for me.

[ A respectful nod. Protect you from him? Now, Platina. ]