Video - Attempting This Princess Leader Thing

[mal_contented]

[Mal closed her connection to Merlin and considered what he had said when she arrived, about what a princess is here, about leadership. Then she opened her connection to everyone through her mirror.]

"Alright. Listen up. Someone is missing and we've been asked to go help. Those who chose not to. stay in the assigned apartments. Yours or together with others, I don't care. If things go sideways it will be easier to keep you lot safe if we know which one building you are all in."

[A deep breath.]

"For the rest of us. We need to work together. Most of you probably don't know or like me. That's fine. Most of you if I know you... I don't like you. But we don't have to like each other for this. We just need to work towards the same goal. After, if you want to tear into me, fine, you're welcome to try. But until we all come back successful and safe, we are horns out, not in. We are one."

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[mal_contented]

[Great, more digs agt her. Worse, was that one was deserved, and she hated that.]

[She rubbed at her face a bit.] "People all looking towards the same goal, putting aside the pain and drama of the moment to find the thing that matters to everyone at once. The thing we all want. Focusing on that, our hearts beating as one, wills entwined, until we win the day. What happens after.... is after. But in that moment together? That moment of true connection?" [she asked, voice stronger, though some might say this softer.] "That is when we can do anything."

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[king_of_egypt]

[Atem really hadn't wanted to be confrontational, but they hadn't been getting anywhere. Hopefully this would be a means to break through all that.]

[To his credit, he waited patiently for her to respond and he let her get out her answer uninterrupted. He was glad that he did, because it allowed him to see a brief glimpse of a different side of Mal. Although she did seem inexperienced with having to work with others, it did sound in fact as if she had managed it before. The sentiment sounded real and as if it had taken some effort to deliver]

Our definitions are not so dissimilar. [Offering her a smile] There's really only one key difference. [He took a moment to gather his thoughts before explaining] You see those bonds forged through conflict and adversity as temporary but I think they reach far beyond that. I may not know everything there is to know about you Mal, nor why you seem so leery to place your trust in others- but you can trust me. I realize that words might not mean much, but I don't say them lightly. In time, I hope my actions will convince you.

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[mal_contented]

"Actions and time are what it would take for the long term, yes. But for doing what we have to now, I'll work with whoever I have to. Trust isn't the issue."

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[king_of_egypt]

[The reaction his little speech garnered was disappointing but not unexpected]

At least you are not lacking in your determination...

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[mal_contented]

"When you find one of your strengths, play to it," [she said, flatly.]

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[king_of_egypt]

[He really did wonder where all her negativity stemmed from...... but she was also keen on rescuing the Dreamfinder which was redeeming to an extent]

Is there anything else you think needs to be discussed at present? Or... do you have any suggestions on how we should proceed?

[If not he was going to return to getting in a little additional training]

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[mal_contented]

[To her, that was positivity. Wow.]"If I had more ideas, I would have shared them. I was trying to make peace, but apparently that blew up in my face according to some of the messages I received."

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[king_of_egypt]

[If possible he did want to leave this more on a positive note. He wasn't interested in stirring up conflict between his fellow apprentices]

Mm. [Said with a nod] If you think of something later, I'd be interested in hearing it.

[Part of him wanted to gently point out what might have set off the negative responses she received, but somehow that seemed unwise]

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[mal_contented]

"Hopefully we'll be hearing form Merlin soon, he'll know better than any of us would what we should be doing."

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[king_of_egypt]

I'm sure we will.

Thank you for the thread.

[mal_contented]

[She nodded and cut the connection.]

Thank you as well /o/!

[king_of_egypt]

[All things considered, Atem thought that pretty well. After the feed ended, he placed the mirror away and headed off to get in a little more practice]