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[autocratic]

--And here we are. What an intricate device it is, and its design is solidly made!

[ On the screen stands a young looking woman in regal red, bright garments. The device is placed at a distance so that the feed can transmit her entire body, and she looks vaguely amused. She gestures with her hand at the surrounding areas, and the slight smile on her face nearly drops entirely. ]

Yet this land I stand upon... Truly, how times have made this land that I once knew as Britannia to fall so low. It is a tragic sight, to think that it was once a part of my Empire, but I get the feeling that the world beyond the Moon Cell is exactly as how this place appears to be. Why, it does not feel as though I have left my own realm at all.

[ And at that, her eyes narrow and glisten with a sharp look. ]

But I know this is not the case. This... Initiative has torn me apart from my Master, and that is a sin I cannot forgive, despite how courteous they were to my presence and readily answering my queries. Hah! Then again, perhaps my situation is punishment for the sin of defeating a misguided Savior to leave the world as is. Yet I do not regret my actions one bit.

So tell me, those who came before, how goes this war that we are all unceremoniously made to participate in?

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video;

[ex_cashcow493]

[ What. ]

Who are you?

[ It'll take a second for the rest of her words to clue in, but right now she's upset over the things she can see right away. ]

video; 1/3

[autocratic]

The same could be asked of y--

video; 2/3

[autocratic]

[ She makes a slightly surprised noise, as though wanting to say something, but can't... properly form the words just yet. But she's staring at the other person on the feed. Assessing. Scanning like a work of art.

Then... ]

video;

[autocratic]

[ Laughs while shaking her head, but her eyes are narrowed into a leer because what, indeed. ]

I have a better question: what are you? A fan imitating my person? An imposter? Though I commend you for keeping the detail so exquisitely close - either that, or the gods have blessed your face with my beauty.

[priad]

[ Welp, looks like the princess of cartomax to him. He remembers getting shot in the chest with her lasgun. It barely tickled. ]

And what empire is -that-?

[ The voice that returns is metallic, and filtered through his vox-caster, not precisely human, and the head is helmed, gunmetal grey with red eyeslits. ]

As for the war, it goes. Of late, we seem mostly concentrated on defense rather than new assaults.

...

To my dismay.

[autocratic]

An empire of great renown and beauty, so expansive was she that nearly took all of the known world for her time!

[ She says this proudly, but obviously not giving out easy answers to complete strangers. Due to that doppelganger she just met, Saber's wary about her identity, even though she hasn't heard of any Holy Grail being present in this land. ]

Considering the state I find our new "accommodations" to be, I find that unsurprising. [ Seriously, all these doom and gloom ruins are cramping her style. ]

[ Video ]

[celestial_wizard]

As far as I've heard, there having been too many troubles in the war - there haven't been any attacks in the vicinity, but it's also been particularly quiet from the United Earth.

[ Also, her Empire? ]

[ Video ]

[autocratic]

That could be an alarming sign by itself: a period of silence could be the calm before the storm.

voice

[implying]

Why, it seems to me as if the Initiative has hooked themselves quite a royal presence! They ought to feel honored.

voice

[autocratic]

That they should, and they have made an excellent choice. To summon me is to assure one's own victory.

[have_hat_will_travel]

This war goes boringly.

At least, more that than anything else so far.

[autocratic]

Meaning? There may be periods of ceasefire between the warring factions, but war would have more action and involvement to it. It would be a mistake to summon one such as myself only to have me wander aimlessly like some common vagabond.

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[fortissimos]

[ Wait... doesn't she know this lady?? But she was wearing blue then, and definitely didn't sound anything like this, so uh

uh. Maybe it's just coincidence. ]

... Nothing's really changed. We've helped a bit, but it's not enough.

video;

[autocratic]

Describe "a bit:" have there been any significant changes to the history of this world that you are aware of?

[revelation]

( wow, there are a number of questions that Madoka could work together from the unfamiliar woman's words. but she focuses, now what she figures, to be the most important aspect. )

I'm sorry that you've been separated from your... Master. ( my, that was weird to say. ) But there's a chance they might show up too. There always seem to be people coming in, after all.

But, ah, the war? Things have been really quiet actually, it's sort of worrying.

[autocratic]

[ Saber makes a thoughtful noise on the note about her Master. She got that much and hopes that would be the case. But for all her power, she couldn't tear her way out of here or drag her Master right to her side. She nearly lets out a sigh before properly addressing the girl on the feed. ]

Is it? So you suspect there is an attack waiting in the wind?

[Audio]

[strategic_guile]

...you once had an empire?

[He's so confused by this new red, boisterous Saber.]

[Audio]

[autocratic]

Correct, and it pains my heart that I cannot see if it has endured into this era that we are present in, but knowing what I already see, I doubt it has.

[video]

[galactically]

[Goodness, this lady seems dramatic, like a character from a movie drama! Then again, it'd make sense considering the mention of empires. Anyway, Sheryl raises an eyebrow with a perplexed look at the feed.]

Since when do royals have masters? I thought they rule lands on their own.

[video]

[autocratic]

Indeed, I did. Though I am without my land, that does not remove my status and bearing as a ruler. As for my Master - taking upon an individual to hold that title is a decision I willingly made.

[ And she says all this with an easy, yet confident smile. ]

audio

[kingside]

You may wish to be more specific. There is more than one Britannia and well more than one empire known to the people of this realm.

audio

[autocratic]

I speak of the province that I visited during my reign as emperor of Rome.

[video]

[emptysword]

...Well...?

[He looks so confused by this that he doesn't even know where to start...!]

[video]

[autocratic]

"Well," what? That isn't a proper way to answer my question, boy.

[ Boing! ]

[video]

[failtsuninari]

[He blinks but keeps his eyes up because even if his fiancee wasn't here, laser-guided karma always found a way to get at him.]

Hard to say on the progress since it's been a while since we had a mission. Well it's probably not the exact Britannia, but close enough to pass for some of us. I find it odd that an emperor would have a master though.

What exactly is a Moon Cell?

[video]

[autocratic]

[ Then the man doesn't know the significance of someone as high and mighty as herself to have a Master. That pretty much answers that question. ]

To describe it in layman terms, it is an infinite wealth of knowledge and information on this - or rather, my - world, past, present, or future. It is capable of performing miracles for the one person that is deserving of such an honor.

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[scarletrequip]

[Erza could have sworn she'd seen this woman on the network before. Upon closer inspection a few differences become apparent.]

It's been quiet since the second week of my arrival; two months ago. While I'm grateful for the reprieve, the enemy's silence only makes me uneasy.

video;

[autocratic]

As it seems to set the others who have spoken of the same caution. Do we not have anyone seeking information on what our opponents could be up to?

[ She notices the way the woman is staring at her, but leaves it off for some more important matters. ]