❀ First Bloom ❀

[thetruehistorian]

[All those who have been given magic mirrors will now see them flash to life, the face of a lovely woman adorning the reflective surface. She looks perplexed and curious, like a person trying to solve a puzzle.]

I wonder how you know it's working. Hm.

Hello? Is the mirror broadcasting? If you can hear this, it'd probably be best if we got acquainted, don't you think? It seems as if we'll be seeing a lot of each other. Why don't we get started here? These mirrors- if they work- could be rather influential.

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[dragonrises]

Ah!

[startled, sure, but Zhao Yun's face is pleasantly so, smiling in delight]

They were right! This really does allow us to communicate. Hello!

[thetruehistorian]

Hello, indeed!

Who do I have the pleasure of addressing? My name is Robin.

[dragonrises]

Well met, Lady Robin. I am Zhao Yun, a general of Shu.

Are you finding things well? Everyone getting along and everything?

[thetruehistorian]

As much as any army encamped in a foreign world with no allies and no clear goal other than survival can be getting along, I assume, yes.

Forgive me being a little forward, but your name sounds remarkably at home amongst the names of others in the main camp. Are some of these forces yours?

[dragonrises]

Yes, as a matter of fact. Our soldiers are in the green uniforms, if you spot any.

The lack of allies is...a problem, I will admit, but it seems that fate has seen fit to replace them with newcomers such as yourself, Lady Robin. That is, if you are so inclined.

[thetruehistorian]

Why Zhao Yun, are you proposing?

[She giggles.]

Perhaps I'll be more of a burden than a boon. What would you do then?

[dragonrises]

What...? No! No, please, I didn't mean it that way - I don't mean to offend!

[there he is, Shu's innocent boy scout Zhao Yun]

I...well. I wouldn't presume to...I mean, I don't know. Can I even make such a call when we've only just met? You have a kind face, though, my lady...

[thetruehistorian]

[Gan Fall in Skypeia, he's adorable. Robin looks the exact opposite of offended, though. If that's any consolation.]

And what sort of kindness would be expected of one with a face such as mine?

[dragonrises]

[see that just makes it even worse because now he's blushing]

Ah...it's just. You have a lovely smile. I'm sorry, I'm not good at things like flattery or poetry, I can only speak the truth as I see it.