[ There's silence on the line — but once Lucina speaks her tone is kinder. Softer. ] ... This world — there are striking similarities to the one that I hail from.
I presume much of it is very different than yours. [ Just based on their conversation. ]
It is, though I think you'll find my life is far more political than I let on. Only it's more ... family politics than anything on this scale.
[Family politics—another way of saying she's in the mob. She doubts that Lucina will have the knowledge or information to make the connection necessary. And she knows that the mob is still different from ... all of this.]
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As you know — I am of royal blood, from a time period similar to this. [ She guesses. At least, it's closer than some of the other missions she's been on. ]
When my aunt had inherited my grandfather's place at the throne, his actions had broken the trust of the general public. It took some time before she could rebuild what had been lost. [ Literally and figuratively. ]
But before then ... the people were angry. Similar to the citizens here.
You realize how dangerous it is to project your circumstances upon this world, right? The people here ... outside of being afraid of something very strange happening, I don't think their actions can be declared legitimate.
[ From the other side, she thins her lips. Takes a moment to digest her words, because if Lucina's learned anything in the last year—
She breathes in, then out. When she speaks again, her voice is calmer. Warm, even. ] Perhaps. But we are not in a position to judge their actions. [ They're here to prevent the destruction. Prevent a full-scale war. Fix the way that the timeline seems to have twisted the world as they knew it. ]
Still — thank you for speaking with me, Veronica. [ And she means that. ]
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I presume much of it is very different than yours. [ Just based on their conversation. ]
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[Family politics—another way of saying she's in the mob. She doubts that Lucina will have the knowledge or information to make the connection necessary. And she knows that the mob is still different from ... all of this.]
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But does she know Veronica is from a mob? Not even a little. ] You have been doing admirably, regardless.
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[Veronica Lodge: probably too confident.]
Though I have to ask—where do the similarities fall for you?
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When my aunt had inherited my grandfather's place at the throne, his actions had broken the trust of the general public. It took some time before she could rebuild what had been lost. [ Literally and figuratively. ]
But before then ... the people were angry. Similar to the citizens here.
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Nothing will succeed if the citizens do not accept it.
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[Lucina should know that. There's a hint of frustration in her voice at saying these words.]
It's what someone does with their fear that's questionable.
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She breathes in, then out. When she speaks again, her voice is calmer. Warm, even. ] Perhaps. But we are not in a position to judge their actions. [ They're here to prevent the destruction. Prevent a full-scale war. Fix the way that the timeline seems to have twisted the world as they knew it. ]
Still — thank you for speaking with me, Veronica. [ And she means that. ]
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You're very welcome, Lucina. I'll let you know if I need more uniform attention from you, so to speak.