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[discutio]

If anyone else felt that, don't be alarmed. We spoke to the student council president, and I believe Etoile and myself now possess this layer's Authority.

We were able to discern that the previous president was the Authority before we arrived, and presumably through this place's stagnation became...well. We'll likely meet her in the underside, let me leave it at that.

It was a complicated situation, but I believe both this layer and the rest of us will be able to move on very soon. Make sure you are all prepared.

Comments

[emberserker]

Well done. At least we know what to expect. Really, I'm surprised this place wasn't a veritable factory churning out Revenants.

[discutio]

One was already too many. That's the reason the gymnasium was

[An unnatural break and a long pause, like Phoenix had abruptly stopped speaking. Probably because he had.]

The way that it is.

[emberserker]

Regardless, if it's only one that's that powerful, we're lucky. Though who knows how strong she's gotten where she's been sealed off to.

[swordofajerk]

Reminder: just because we were able to talk this Authority into giving us her power doesn't mean we'll be able to do this again.

[discutio]

I'm aware. We've dealt with far worse before, and likely will again.

But that won't stop me from at least putting forth the attempt before coming to blows.

[swordofajerk]

Oh, this wasn't aimed at you specifically. I meant it for everyone else.

[Read: Veil and Etoille and literally everyone else except maybe Wolfsbane, because Wolfsbane may be a Problem Child but he's also pretty sure she's not dumb enough to assuming talking works every time.]

[etincelledefierte]

I'm well aware of the fact we were lucky this time. I'm not taking that for granted.

[swordofajerk]

Good.

[twibeast]

You all really did it.

That's such a relief. Good job - I'm proud of you all.

[discutio]

I'm just relieved it didn't come to a fight. That girl's been through more than enough already.

[twibeast]

Yes, I as well.

Sir Sword mentioned you saw her memories earlier. Would you be able to tell the rest of us what those entailed? I assume they were about the previous president.

[schardynfreude]

I think we've been prepared for some time now. Simply itching to get out of this cyclical hole of stagnant learning.

[discutio]

Absolutely. It will no doubt be a relief to all involved that time moves normally again.



Do you have a moment?

[schardynfreude]

Ah, a phrase to stab fear into even the iciest of hearts. I don't suppose you'd believe me if I said no?

[etincelledefierte]

I still can hardly believe that it worked.

The question becomes what we do with it after this. I'll be counting on all of you to guide me through it, whatever we need to do.

[discutio]

You did wonderfully, Etoile. I don't know that we could have managed without your aid.

We've had some of our number claim Authority in the past, I don't believe carrying it with them has had adverse effects. At least, not to my knowledge. For now, we should be safe merely holding on to it.

[etincelledefierte]

Thank you, Phoenix. I truly do appreciate hearing that. I'm just glad things went as smoothly as they did. I was worried there for a few minutes.

That's good. I won't lie and say I wasn't worried about that, especially after we saw what we did. Or - heard, I think, in your case? I'm sorry if I misspoke.

[mementomoritz]

veil, rei, and i share the invidia authority!
so far all i have to do is smile and nod when specters recognize me

[etincelledefierte]

Well, if that's the worst that happens, I think I can manage.

[alcahest]

I'm so glad... I'm so glad we didn't have to hurt anyone. Thank you both for resolving this peacefully.

[discutio]

Likewise. It's a relief to finally have things be relatively simple, even if it took a fair while to arrive at this point.

[calculated_risk]

Wow, good job! For those of us who just got here, what should we be doing to get ready?

[discutio]

Oh--hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. You can call me Phoenix.

As to your question: Prepare yourself for combat, and ideally group up with those more experienced. The undersides of the layers so far have been difficult battlefields to navigate.

[phantasmagorial]

So you're saying you managed to reclaim the Authority from her without any negative effects? That's incredible... I had no idea that was even possible.

[discutio]

I think so. I don't feel unusual, and I think Etoile is fine as far as I can tell.