Test Run for IMPERIAL_SAGA

[pacifistleader]

[1]
A plain looking carriage had been traveling for days before coming to a stop at a small town near a way point. The idea was to rest for the night at a small tavern and relax before continuing the rest of the way to their destination.

Once they were settled, Relena left her room to visit with her guards and get a feel for the local people. She took up a seat in a corner dressed in a simple dress with her long blonde hair pulled back in a braid. Despite her attempts at trying to hide her aristocratic upbringing, it was still noticeable in the way she held herself and even in the way she talked at times. Still, she was at ease with her men and even some of the women in her entourage. After all, she had known some of them her entire life. 

Eventually she excused herself from the crowd to approach the bar to place a drink order.


[2]
Relena sighs as she exits yet another political meeting. Since her arrival in the Imperial City, numerous politicians and military leaders have sought her out to hear her views on pacifism. Some mock her, others seem to sympathize. Regardless, every conversation gifts the young politician with insight to the workings of the world outside her peaceful kingdom. Perhaps her mother was right, this trip would be more valuable than she originally thought....

[3]
It was a rare beautiful winter day, one she didn't need to spend in various meetings. How was Relena going to spend this day? Shopping of course. It's easy to spot the honey blonde princess wandering around the market place, just taking in the sights.

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[nomen_est_numen]

It's outside one of these meetings that she's confronted by a, er, being swathed in robes. Really, all this individual does is step into her path, silent and calm, and clear his throat softly.

"May I speak with you?"

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[pacifistleader]

She comes to a stop before the individual and smiles politely. "Of course. I happen to have time set aside for lunch right now, so why don't you join me in the office I've been using."

Relena begins to lead the way. It would be a lie if she denied being curious about her guest. Yes, most of the politicians were wearing robes and uniforms of their offices, but his seemed unique somehow.

Once they reached her office, she opened the door for him and waits for her visitor to settle into a seat before she shuts the door. "What do you wish to discuss?"

[nomen_est_numen]

It was definitely unique, if for no other reason than when I say swathed, I mean swathed. This individual is completely covered--head, hands, feet, everything--in clearly expensive fabric, apparently lined with insanely rare white peacock feathers with red and black markings. The reason for this becomes abundantly clear when, once inside the office, he pushes back the deep hood to reveal that, clearly, those are his feathers. Yes, it's the infamous Lord Shen, though one can't exactly say he looks particularly hostile. On the contrary, he looks weary. He does have a seat after a moment, carefully arranging himself so that his tail feathers are comfortable.

"I wish to discuss a matter of curiosity," he answers quietly. "Namely mine. I've heard much about your pacifist approach. So indulge an old Bird's curiosity: tell me how you plan to put a stop to the Church's mistreatment of nonhumans with such tactics." His genteel voice never seems to rise very far above a whisper and his gaze, while it does remain on her, appears a bit vaguely focussed, as though he's only mostly here.

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[maxwells_silver_scythe]

Relena found some guy walking more or less beside her, wearing a hat and sunglasses. More than one second of observation by someone who isn't blind reveals that it's Duo.

"Hey. You. A mutual friend says he'll meet you tonight."

He rolled his eyes, adding on "Don't know why that sociopath couldn't tell you that himself."

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[pacifistleader]

Oh she noticed the guy walking beside her and chose just to keep an eye on him until he spoke to her. "I'm sure he has his reasons. Thank you for the notification."

Relena paused for a moment before smiling towards Duo. "Perhaps I can at least make the message delivery pleasant for you. Can I buy you lunch or do you need to be somewhere else?"

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

"You don't have to-"

Then his stomach growled loudly.

"Okay fine, maybe just a snack."

[pacifistleader]

"If that's all you want, then please pick out whatever you want from the marketplace to eat."

She had a feeling he would be hungry. Besides, it was always nice to have company however briefly.

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

He ended up with a roast beef sandwich.

"If this were anyone else, I'd wonder why he didn't just tell you himself, but I guess you have to make some concessions for someone as socially inept as Heero."

[pacifistleader]

"I'm sure he has his reasons. Whatever they are, I trust him regardless."

Relena smiled slightly and got herself a small turkey sandwich. "How is he doing? I haven't heard from him in over a month..."