>>5456393>>5456331>89Foolish mortals, they had better learn to get over their social foibles, and quick! The only hierarchy that exists, is you above all! Erm... maybe that's not how you feel or want to be treated, but if it's the simplest and easiest way to replace and do away with their obsession between highborn and lowborn, then so be it. Ironically enough you can try and assert this new order you have in mind, but you sense that few if any of the mortals actually believe it, in part due to the mixed disbelief in what you claim to be. Still though, they act according to your wishes because of their being enamored with you.
As for their actual feelings, how they hold you in their hearts... well, you're not going to just be snatched up by whomever is the victor among them in this ill-conceived contest they believe exists between them. They are in for a rude awakening, and a lot of pain and upset, if they think they might have the power or choice in a matter of love involving you. Still, you can only expect so much from mortals when it comes to a situation like this, and chastising them or not they are still driven by their hearts and desires.
<span class="mu-r">"I think... maybe Rene should not be involved with this."</span>
<span class="mu-r">"What? N-No! I helped in Eindward, I can take care of myself!"</span>
Eventually, after Zeni's efforts at scouting and determining whatever you can of the siege, you decide to get involved. Not some brazen charge for the enemy like you attempted in your prior encounter with them, but you still expect there will be violence and bloodshed. Because of this, you'd rather not involve the young boy, despite his objections... also for your own personal reasons, you have something of demigod in Rene and wouldn't want to lose him. Fortunately Zeni doesn't want to get involved either so you can seek for her to watch over Rene and make sure he doesn't do anything dangerous or foolish. Meanwhile, everyone else is ready and willing to get involved, all of them familiar with combat and the elves.
Of course your initial impulse is to try and avoid conflict altogether, to perhaps sneak into Bexley by way of the lake. However given the look of things and the raiding of the surrounding countryside, Jean and Montez suggest with good reason that the town itself will surely be in a poorly state because of the siege. Perhaps you could just end things here and now by taking a violent approach, as distasteful as that is to you, but that wouldn't bring sudden relief to the besieged populace. Not in a meaningful way at least, so from the enemy you need whatever benefits you can gain.
<span class="mu-r">"So what I will do is try and ruin their supplies, make it seem that way, until they cannot afford to remain. Any disagreements with this?"</span>
<span class="mu-b">"Yes... several."</span>
Though not everyone is on board with your plan, you think it is a good one!
