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[braidedwonder]

So all this tension between Wyver and Olympia and stuff has me wondering...

Does this remind anyone else of before a war broke out in their homes? Granted I was like.. a little, little kid when mine first started but I remembered this kinda junk going on.

Earthers vs. spacers even out in the streets, that kinda thing.

People acting like they're better than other people because some politician says so, or, you know, some legacy story that makes one 'better' but, you know, when a place is destroyed because some politician wants money or whatever everyone starts looking a lot alike, right?

Also curious if anyone's planning on joining up with one side or the other and why, if you are..

No ulterior motives and definitely not taking names for a roster for someone or anything, just curious on why a refugee would feel so connected to a place already or something like that.

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[nineteenfortyfive]

It's likely this is the water heating before the pot boils over. I've been in a few wars myself, and this is how it tends to go. Unfortunately.

I've been living in Olympia since we got here and I think if you live here or in Wyver, you will have to choose. Hard to stay neutral when it's the land you're living on that's going to war.

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[vorrutyer]

Are you saying I'm not superior to all the Wyverians? Or, no, what would it be. Wyverites? Wyverns? Wyvores?

[braidedwonder]

Yeah. Like I said I was a kid but I remember what it was like. Sucks that you've been involved in multiple though. Not a great time for anyone.

I'm in Wyver for the moment, but I don't think it's really in my cards to fight one way or another. I just got done with fighting and I'm not feeling it, honestly. Plus, I don't like either side enough to bleed for them just yet, if I'm gonna be totally honest.

Problem being, then, where the hell to go after that.

Could become a cave dwelling hermit but.. hair's too long for that mess.

[braidedwonder]

I don't think I've ever sat through a proper English class in my life so.. no clue there.

Either way - Whatever makes you feel better, I guess. Even if it's being better.

[vorrutyer]

Oh, come now. You can do better than that. Don't just say "okay."

[braidedwonder]

Why? Did you have some whole cocked up discussion ready leaning one way or the other?

I prefer Wyver because it reminds me of home but I ain't attached enough to care about that kinda mess.

[vorrutyer]

And you're not going to curse at me? Point out the unhealthiness of feeling superior to others?

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[ofobedience]

I can't say I've ever been in this exact kind of situation before, but as a tool of war myself I'd like to think I can smell it coming. It seems to me that it's only a matter of time.

And, I believe, I've already joined a side.

[nineteenfortyfive]

I fear most people here have seen war. It's shame to have to face it again, especially after losing our homes.

Best just keep your head down. Hopefully you're young enough that you might not even be expected to choose. Let people assume, if you must.

[braidedwonder]

Yeah, I've noticed that thread too. Seems a bit.. convenient, to be honest.

Unfortunately I don't know if I'm young enough. Think seventeen's below the cut for this world? Sure wasn't at home.

[braidedwonder]

Eh. Been there, done that, they all just laugh and move along like you're the idiot. Better not to waste the breath.

Most of 'em ended up dead though. One way or another.

[braidedwonder]

Agreed. Except I don't even have my favorite weapon here to use if it comes down to it. Lame as hell.

Man, you can't just lead on like that. C'mon, who ya got?

[ofobedience]

What a pity for you. Lucky for me, though, I have both of mine.

And I'm a member of the Royal Guard. With that information in mind, take a guess.

[nineteenfortyfive]

Or a blessing in disguise. Imagine coming from an idealistic sort of peace to this? It'd be terrifying.

Unlikely. Maybe you could pass as younger if you try.

[braidedwonder]

True. I’m probably just bitter because I had just hit my first chance at experiencing that kinda thing and then nope - new span of space and we’re right back in the muck. Annoying, honestly.

Probably could if I wanted. I’m not the broadest kid around.

[braidedwonder]

Eh it’s not an absolute need just. I liked my mobile suit.

Ah, so a loyal dog of the crown or whatever. Whatever scratches the itch and fills your pockets, eh?

[ofobedience]

Oh, I understand. I hardly need my pistols to win a fight, but I do like to have them.

And you know how it is. Once a loyal dog, always a loyal dog. Something like that.

[It's not as though he has any personal feelings on the matter, but he'd made the decision to cast his lot in with Olympia when he arrived here, at least until She wakes up. And he always has understood the value of loyalty.]

[braidedwonder]

Not sure I do being honest. I’ve only ever really worked primarily by myself and I prefer it that way.

Plus, never worked under someone so much as a something. Don’t take orders well.

[ofobedience]

It takes all sorts, I suppose. Although I can't say I'm very fond of strays.

[braidedwonder]

You’re not the only one I’d bet but, you know. Uses for everything.

[nineteenfortyfive]

There's still a chance nothing will happen, slim as it is. I hope that's the case for all of us. I don't think anyone here is particularly war hungry.

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[ofseraphim]

Hey, not meaning to offend here, but are you sure asking this publicly won't stir up trouble?

[braidedwonder]

I haven’t met a refugee that is yet I don’t think. Always gonna be one guy though.

I’m not really eager for a fight to break out but I’m also not going to hold my breath that the two countries aren’t just raring to start a fight either. The ones up top aren’t going to be the most effected anyways.

[braidedwonder]

There’s a chance anyone can pick a fight anywhere.

Isn’t like it’s compulsory to share anyway. “Discretion” and all.

[nineteenfortyfive]

Of course not. It's been quiet lately. Let's hope it stays that way.