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Vie ([personal profile] gotyourwallet) wrote2011-05-14 06:14 pm

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[Sitting on a ledge part way up one of the towers is Vie, her Journal in one hand and a half consumed bottle of liquor in the other. Since the trial she's been keeping quiet, avoiding the crowd and deliberately making herself scarce. There was a lot on her mind, and the trial had proven to be the shock her relaxed had been waiting for. A reminder that this place was not safe, and that it's people were just as much a risk as the ones she knew from home.

Journal open, she skims the page before muttering in her native tongue.]


 It would seem no matter where I go, nothing changes. The same corruption lingers.

My question to you, all of you, is a matter of species. What are you? Where do you come from? How alike is this world to your own?

[That's it. Vie falls silent. Anyone walking around outside might notice the girl sitting on the tower ledge, but try to get close and she'll climb away.]

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Can't say I blame you. I don't think I'll be poking my head down there for a while.

[Because those raptors are annoying.]

I'm not sure how much looks would have to do with anything. Turians are militaristic... soldiers, mostly. Pretty damn strict about it too.

[Garrus snorts.]

I'd miss the warm weather too. Turians don't like the cold. Or, at least I never have.

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
In Cuaron it's all about clans. Your species, your bloodline, your rank. And whether the gods deem you worthy or not.

[Stupid Gods. Stupid Valei from forever ago. Unfair as she finds it that Vie is being punished for the acts of her ancestors, it is the way it is and there is little she can do to change it.]

I was fond of the cold, at times. Snow always started a pleasure, but sometimes a little too much. It took some time to adjust to the heat of the southern desert plains.

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
We've got something a little like that. Not that defining... but your colony marking means a lot, back home.

[He doesn't comment on the 'gods' part. His people don't really have 'gods', and Garrus never felt they were good for anything but curses.]

I hated sow. Always gets under your scales.

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
It's shit. A ridiculous ploy to keep insecure masters in power while forcing down any who oppose them.

[She might be a little bitter about that. Vie turns her attention to the weather talk.]

I've no scales so getting snow under them is not something I've experienced.

[A pause. Vie smiles a little.]

Snow down the back of your trousers is never fun, however, so I guess I can imagine what it would be like.

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 06:57 am (UTC)(link)
What? Religion? Never was a fan of it, myself... then again, it never really bothered me one way or another.

[You can just hear the shrug. But he'll talk about the weather, if that's what she wants.]

It's cold. And uncomfortable. I wouldn't recommend it. Even on a dare.

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
I was referring to the clans and ranks... But I can't deny that some of the temples run the same scheme.

[False gods all over the place with oblivious needy people bowing to them while the clerics take their money. Real gods falling silent for lack of faith. It's a sad thought, for Vie at least.]

Noted. Should the chance ever arise I'll be sure to decline.

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
I... think a colony marking is a lot different than an actual clan. They didn't used to be. But now... it's just tradition.

[It's also hard to explain. He'd never even discussed it with Shepard.]

Smart plan.

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 11:10 am (UTC)(link)
It's a power struggle for us. More political than it used to be and fueled by fear and greed. If things continue as they are, it will be a repeat of history with different persons in the leading roles.

... Not that it matters here. In fact, I'm still adjusting to being able to walk freely, at least to a degree.

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
That's never a good combination... Especially in politics. Spent a long time avoiding that crap for a reason.

... Meaning?

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-16 08:11 am (UTC)(link)
You and I both.

[Vie can't help but respect Garrus. He seems to understand more than most. Or at least knows how to listen.]

Meaning that not all are born into a worthy clan. That every ruler has servants, or in this case slaves.

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-16 08:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Pause.]

... Slavery is outlawed in Citadel space. It still happens, but the authorities crack down on it as best they can. Slavers are scum, pure and simple. Same as anyone who owns a slave.

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-16 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
Then my homeworld is evidently not in Citadel space.

[Calm down Vie. None of this is Garrus' fault. She stops a moment before continuing.]

Though I am glad to hear that somewhere out there, someone dared to fight it.

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-16 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
... no. I know that. I was just... sorry.

[Good job, Garrus. Think before you speak, next time.]

An entire galactic community, if that helps any.

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-16 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Long pause is long.]

It's alright. That is... good news to hear.

Thank you.

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-16 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
So... I guess if you ever find yourself in 2185... you can rest easy.

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-17 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
[That actually gets a laugh. It's small, and quickly silenced, but for a brief moment there was amused appreciation.]

1423. I fear you're a little further ahead than I.

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-17 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Garrus sort of snorts, a depreciating little laugh.]

Yeah. Just a little bit, huh? Who knows... you might catch up someday.

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-18 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
Considering my current location and what I've seen since arriving in the Keep, I wouldn't be too surprised.

[Well would you listen to that? She sounds a little less neutral. Nice work, Garrus.]

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-18 09:10 am (UTC)(link)
Well, then. Problem solved.

[HAH -- victory is his.]

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-19 12:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[...]

What's your name?

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-19 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Garrus Vakarian. You?

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[identity profile] gotyourwallet.livejournal.com 2011-05-20 10:44 am (UTC)(link)
Chelle Vierren.

[Holy crap that's a strong accent she's got going when she says her name.]

Call me Vie.

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[identity profile] turian_honor.livejournal.com 2011-05-20 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hurk -- yep, that is one serious accent. He hesitates.]

... I think I'll stick with that, thanks. Less chance of getting it mangled.