There has never been a silence like this before;

[verumdicit]

WHO? Closed; Meliorn (verumdicit) and Siegfried (gerechtigkeit)
WHAT? HRHR: down with house Shaiy edition.
WHEN? Shortly after the mission has been recieved
ANYTHING ELSE? let's get ready to set fire to the rain house

[ It does leave a bad taste in his mouth--regency, normal regency, is something that Meliorn holds close. Perhaps it's his caste system, or the Seelie Queen herself, but to go against something named after Kings and Queens ruling makes his skin crawl.

What had he told Kaelie when the two of them fought? It wasn't a matter of sides, it was a matter of what's right. This is Meliorn's justification: not that he's been given orders (although he's very good at following, it's in his blood) but that after everything that's happened, it's time to actually do something about it. He's done keeping his head down to gauge sides. ]

Siegfried. [ He greets the other once they meet at the designated rendezvous point, Meliorn purposely dressed in his finery, hair and makeup immaculate. That's not to say he isn't heavy armed, of course, just smart enough to hide it. ] I'm glad my partner is you, I've heard about your prowess.

[ A small beat, and Meliorn can't help the smirk. ] Shall we go over the plan one last time before beginning?

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[gerechtigkeit]

[For once, Siegfried is thankful Meliorn doesn't press further. Most of the time he doesn't mind explaining, as there's no point in hiding his identity anymore. Still, they need to be on the move, and it's a good thing they both seem familiar with the situation, and how much danger they both will be in. There's a nod given in reply to the first statement.]

I'm glad. The last thing I'd want is to put any of COST's members through something they're not familiar with.

[He's sure, in time, he'll have to do so, but any chance he can avoid doing so, he'll take. Siegfried walks along with Meliorn and gives a pause as the question is offered, thinking.] I agree, but we'll have to be quick and make sure the contact is well out of reach of the House by the time that happens. The Regency may try to go after them in retaliation if we make it obvious.

[verumdicit]

You're right. [ It's a show of how long he's been here, how much this particular group of people have gotten under his skin--Meliorn says 'you're right' without so much of a second thought, and while he's not stubborn, it's in his blood not to admit something like that. They're closing their destination now, and Meliorn stops a few yards back. ]

Should that happen, one of us might need to escort her.

[gerechtigkeit]

[Having no argument returned to him isn't unusual, but Siegfried is growing so accustomed to people challenging his thoughts that any time someone agrees with him, it's a welcome surprise. He nods, thinking, brow furrowing further.]

While I'd usually say I can handle it, I'm a bit of an obvious target. [He makes an open gesture of himself- the sigil, his height, his hair- all of it is clearly abnormal and would catch someone's eye rather quickly.] Do you think you could manage instead? I can guard the flame easily- even if they know our plan, I won't be someone to trifle with.

[This man killed a dragon by himself, and more than that, faced hundreds at a time even with his weakness. He's not a pushover when it comes to fighting.]