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Juvenna"I'm not convinced." She looks at you indifferently. "Your proposal does not interest me."
YOU"So you are 'Elana'?"
Juvenna"No sense in hiding it now, I suppose." Juvenna is clearly vexed by your unceremonious intrusion. "Yes, I am."
YOU"So you are 'Elana'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."
Juvenna"And why should I believe that?" Juvenna gives you a charming smile, tilting her head to the side.
YOU"A heresy-obsessed ruler will lead the dynasty to ruin. I wish to purge the von Valancius name of this corruption."
Juvenna"A laudable aspiration. It is especially curious that I am learning of it here and now." The von Valancius heir looks at you with keen interest. "We should discuss the details."
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YOU"Seberian is mired in heresy. Sooner or later, he will fall. I do not wish to waste my efforts on a doomed man."
Juvenna"A laudable aspiration. It is especially curious that I am learning of it here and now." The von Valancius heir looks at you with keen interest. "We should discuss the details."
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YOU"Give them alternate coordinates, and I swear no one will find out about this."
JuvennaJuvenna raises one perfectly defined eyebrow. "I was prepared for anything, but—" cutting herself off, she crosses her arms over her chest. "No matter. Name the direction, and I'll start the transmission."
YOU"Request that the strike be called off. It is no longer needed."
JuvennaThe noblewoman's expression turns pained, as if she were suffering from toothache. "I suppose. After all, you seem to know what you're doing."
JuvennaShe turns to the vox again. "Elana to servants of the Golden Throne: Code Entr'acte."
YOU"So you are 'Elana'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give them alternate coordinates, and I swear no one will find out about this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What compelled you to conspire with your enemies?"
JuvennaThe affected calm instantly evaporates from Juvenna's face, and her beautiful features twist in rage. "My father is a half-witted heretic and a madman who has brought the wrath of the Holy Ordos down upon the entire dynasty. If I, the only legitimate heir, do not right his wrong, no one will! But instead of embracing me, he chooses that baseborn upstart Voigtvir, who indulges him in his wickedness. I will put an end to it."
YOU"So you are 'Elana'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give them alternate coordinates, and I swear no one will find out about this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What compelled you to conspire with your enemies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the name of Seberian von Valancius, you will be executed for treason!"
JuvennaJuvenna falls gracefully to her knees, careful not to make any unnecessary movements. Her voice rises to a ringing cry: "Everything I do is for the sake of the von Valancius dynasty!"
JuvennaShe falls down dead, her arms flung wide. She makes no sound, but the shot echoes all around the vicinity.
JuvennaA few seconds later, you hear the heavy footsteps of people running. A breathless Laria Voigtvir, escorted by enforcers, is rapidly ascending the wall. "In the name of the God-Emperor, what is going on here?"
Laria VoigtvirUpon seeing the face of the slain traitor, Laria pales, clenching her fists convulsively. "You killed Seberian's heir?" Without waiting for your response, she gestures to the enforcers, who swiftly fan out around you, pointing their weapons at you and your retinue.
Laria Voigtvir"In the name of the Emperor's anointed Seberian von Valancius, I, Seneschal of the Dynasty Laria Voigtvir, sentence you, traitor, to death." The Seneschal delivers each word in a hollow tone, her jaw working stiffly. "By the will of the God-Emperor, let justice be done." The world is plunged into a sea of gunfire that tears through your flesh, and the last thing you see before darkness falls is Laria's angry, desperate gaze.
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YOU"I have heard enough. You have my word, I will keep your secret, Juvenna."
Juvenna"An interesting choice. As you wish." Juvenna stares at you intently, her eyes narrowed.
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YOU"In the name of Seberian von Valancius, you will be executed for treason!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough. You have my word, I will keep your secret, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The command headquarters is the priority target."
Juvenna"The originally intended target, then?" Juvenna clicks her tongue sarcastically.
JuvennaThe vox-frequency hisses quietly through the speakers. "Elana to servants of the Golden Throne. Repeat: Four-Xi, Rho-Sigma."
YOU"So you are 'Elana'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give them alternate coordinates, and I swear no one will find out about this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What compelled you to conspire with your enemies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the name of Seberian von Valancius, you will be executed for treason!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough. You have my word, I will keep your secret, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It's worth destroying the Merovian outpost to deny Seberian the advantage."
JuvennaA quiet, dismissive snort reaches your ears. "That post isn't even worth the shell it would take to destroy it, but if you insist..."
JuvennaDistant sounds of bombardment come from the vox. "Elana to servants of the Golden Throne. Targeting: Four-Xi, Rho-Omicron."
YOU"So you are 'Elana'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give them alternate coordinates, and I swear no one will find out about this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What compelled you to conspire with your enemies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the name of Seberian von Valancius, you will be executed for treason!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough. You have my word, I will keep your secret, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no issue with the arrangements. Let's get on with it."
Juvenna"An interesting choice. As you wish." Juvenna stares at you intently, her eyes narrowed.
YOU"So you are 'Elana'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give them alternate coordinates, and I swear no one will find out about this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What compelled you to conspire with your enemies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the name of Seberian von Valancius, you will be executed for treason!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough. You have my word, I will keep your secret, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What compelled you to conspire with your enemies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the name of Seberian von Valancius, you will be executed for treason!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough. You have my word, I will keep your secret, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give them alternate coordinates, and I swear no one will find out about this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What compelled you to conspire with your enemies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the name of Seberian von Valancius, you will be executed for treason!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough. You have my word, I will keep your secret, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
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Juvenna"I refuse to call the servants of the Golden Throne my enemies, much less explain my reasons for cooperating with them."
YOU"So you are 'Elana'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give them alternate coordinates, and I swear no one will find out about this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What compelled you to conspire with your enemies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the name of Seberian von Valancius, you will be executed for treason!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough. You have my word, I will keep your secret, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
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Juvenna von Valancius(no text)
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Juvenna"Elana to servants of the Golden Throne. Coordinates to strike the main headquarters: Four-Xi, Rho-Sigma..." The tall woman standing over the vox is fully absorbed in her transmission and does not notice your presence.
YOU"Pleased to make your acquaintance, Elana."
JuvennaShe instantly cuts off the transmission and turns toward you. Her eyes glinting, Juvenna von Valancius gives you a bright and bloodthirsty smile, devoid of even a hint of warmth. "I cannot deny that I have been looking forward to this meeting."
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YOU"A riveting conversation, is it?"
JuvennaAt the sound of your voice, the woman instantly cuts off the vox-transmission and wheels around. It appears you have just interrupted an exchange with the Inquisition forces.
Juvenna"Whoever you are, allow me to put a stop to your scurrilous thoughts at once. I am Juvenna von Valancius, the sole and, of course, legitimate heir of my dynasty. Remember that, and perhaps our little misunderstanding can still turn into a pleasant conversation. We must be discreet and not draw the attention of the guards. Otherwise, we shall both have to explain ourselves — but unlike me, you will have mere seconds to do so... before being shot on my command."
YOU"So you are 'Elana'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give them alternate coordinates, and I swear no one will find out about this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What compelled you to conspire with your enemies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the name of Seberian von Valancius, you will be executed for treason!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough. You have my word, I will keep your secret, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above