- Erys -
I, I'm absolutely not sure if I'm fine with this.
The way the conversation went I was not left with much of a choice, but it somehow ended with the conclusion that half of my guard, led by Miru, went into the forest to intercept whoever was heading in our direction.
Yes, I know they're expected to protect me, but sending them out against a possible enemy, completely on their own?
That sounds so unfair.
Not only this, but they're in some way, my children.
It's still a difficult idea for me, but I have to accept that as my reality.
And now my children were sent out to fight.
Put at risk just because of me.
God, if one of them gets hurt I am responsible.
And they're still so young.
Not even two months old.
What kind of mother sends her babies to fight life-and-death battles?
Well, all Formicean broodmothers, but that's not really an excuse.
God, I'm a terrible person.
My brood is completely on their own!
Those poor little things.
(E)
(H)
(F)
(K)
(M)
Something tells me that Miru might also be a bit too radical for negotiating peaceful solutions.
(E)
(E)
(E)
(H)
Before I can further contemplate her answer, Honiu's stinger rushes out and pierces into this man's side.
The next moment his eyes lash open and he rushes up.
"Wha-whaa!" (S)
Frantic, he looks around and the fact that he only sees giant insects in his close proximity isn't helping him to calm down.
I guess he wants more than anything else to run away, but before he has any chance to move several of my guards hold him tightly in place and point their weapons at him.
(E)
(H)
While that sounds very interesting maybe we should focus on the person we captured.
He seems quite upset.
"Let me go, you hideous freaks!" (S)
(H)
(E)
(H)
She doesn't know?
Even if I conveyed the meaning in Formicea?
Well, drones don't lie, so torture might have no application for them.
Am I maybe a bad influence?
I can't tell her more than this about such a difficult topic.
"Farrah, may you elaborate since Erys isn't telling me more?" (H)
Mum!?
(F)
"Understood. Though I don't share those reservations against measures that will prove effective on humans. There were two, so I'm certain one will talk as soon I discovered how much "torture" one individual can endure." (H)
"Wha-... You can't!" (S)
"Why not? Do you truly think your human customs apply to me? You can either choose to tell me why you intended to attack us or endure long enough till you change your mind. I am curious, but I'm not pressed for time." (H)
"Please, just say why you attacked! We don't want any military secrets. Only the reason." (E)
I just want this situation to come to an end.
"The reason! What else would be the reason other than that you were a target? We heard about an important transport of the enemy and had to stop it!" (S)
An important transport?
While it's technically true it's also completely misleading about the nature of our trip.
"And who told you?" (H)
"I thought you didn't want military secrets?" (S)
"We don't. Honiu, they probably have spies among the humans we interacted with, to gather intel." (E)
"Scruh. Then they failed their role. Good. I don't have any further questions. Bring him away." (H)
She's talking to Miru, who doesn't look pleased.
"You're, not my, broodmother." (M)
"At least they're loyal." (H)
Meanwhile, the king's envoy decided to approach us and our prisoner of war.
I guess he's also of interest for their war.
"I see you made prisoners. Would you mind handing them over to us for questioning?" (A)
"You! I'd never thought Tarsona would stoop so low as to use such creatures? What do you do? Feed them your children?!" (S)
"Tsk. As if a slaver could berate me! Take him away!" (A)
"You, are not, my, broodmother!" (M)
I guess it's difficult to talk to my giant guard captain.
"It's fine, I guess. Seems like that was all. I'm glad this ended without serious consequences. Thank you, Miru. Tell the others they did a good job." (E)
Since the crisis is over I think I can again switch to human speech.
However, Miru continues to stare.
"It's, not, finished, yet. There, is one, more, thing." (M)
Huh? What would that be?
Abruptly Miru turns to the right and dashes toward the king's envoy.
"Wha-urgh!" (A)
A moment later she holds him with two claws at his neck, dangling in the air.
The human knights are impeded by more of my guards who moved simultaneously and now keep them at bay with spears.
"What, was the, meaning, of this, human?" (M)
While saying this she begins to point two swords at him with her lower arms.
"I-I-I don't under-... stand." (A)
"Miru! What is the meaning of this?! You can't do such a thing! Let him down!" (E)
"I, can't, comply, mother. Your safety, is, more, important." (M)
She's not listening? Is this even possible for Formicea?
- Erys -
I, I'm absolutely not sure if I'm fine with this.
The way the conversation went I was not left with much of a choice, but it somehow ended with the conclusion that half of my guard, led by Miru, went into the forest to intercept whoever was heading in our direction.
Yes, I know they're expected to protect me, but sending them out against a possible enemy, completely on their own?
That sounds so unfair.
Not only this, but they're in some way, my children.
It's still a difficult idea for me, but I have to accept that as my reality.
And now my children were sent out to fight.
Put at risk just because of me.
God, if one of them gets hurt I am responsible.
And they're still so young.
Not even two months old.
What kind of mother sends her babies to fight life-and-death battles?
Well, all Formicean broodmothers, but that's not really an excuse.
God, I'm a terrible person.
My brood is completely on their own!
Those poor little things.
(E)
(H)
(F)
(K)
(M)
Something tells me that Miru might also be a bit too radical for negotiating peaceful solutions.
(E)
(E)
(E)
(H)
Before I can further contemplate her answer, Honiu's stinger rushes out and pierces into this man's side.
The next moment his eyes lash open and he rushes up.
"Wha-whaa!" (S)
Frantic, he looks around and the fact that he only sees giant insects in his close proximity isn't helping him to calm down.
I guess he wants more than anything else to run away, but before he has any chance to move several of my guards hold him tightly in place and point their weapons at him.
(E)
(H)
While that sounds very interesting maybe we should focus on the person we captured.
He seems quite upset.
"Let me go, you hideous freaks!" (S)
(H)
(E)
(H)
She doesn't know?
Even if I conveyed the meaning in Formicea?
Well, drones don't lie, so torture might have no application for them.
Am I maybe a bad influence?
I can't tell her more than this about such a difficult topic.
"Farrah, may you elaborate since Erys isn't telling me more?" (H)
Mum!?
(F)
"Understood. Though I don't share those reservations against measures that will prove effective on humans. There were two, so I'm certain one will talk as soon I discovered how much "torture" one individual can endure." (H)
"Wha-... You can't!" (S)
"Why not? Do you truly think your human customs apply to me? You can either choose to tell me why you intended to attack us or endure long enough till you change your mind. I am curious, but I'm not pressed for time." (H)
"Please, just say why you attacked! We don't want any military secrets. Only the reason." (E)
I just want this situation to come to an end.
"The reason! What else would be the reason other than that you were a target? We heard about an important transport of the enemy and had to stop it!" (S)
An important transport?
While it's technically true it's also completely misleading about the nature of our trip.
"And who told you?" (H)
"I thought you didn't want military secrets?" (S)
"We don't. Honiu, they probably have spies among the humans we interacted with, to gather intel." (E)
"Scruh. Then they failed their role. Good. I don't have any further questions. Bring him away." (H)
She's talking to Miru, who doesn't look pleased.
"You're, not my, broodmother." (M)
"At least they're loyal." (H)
Meanwhile, the king's envoy decided to approach us and our prisoner of war.
I guess he's also of interest for their war.
"I see you made prisoners. Would you mind handing them over to us for questioning?" (A)
"You! I'd never thought Tarsona would stoop so low as to use such creatures? What do you do? Feed them your children?!" (S)
"Tsk. As if a slaver could berate me! Take him away!" (A)
"You, are not, my, broodmother!" (M)
I guess it's difficult to talk to my giant guard captain.
"It's fine, I guess. Seems like that was all. I'm glad this ended without serious consequences. Thank you, Miru. Tell the others they did a good job." (E)
Since the crisis is over I think I can again switch to human speech.
However, Miru continues to stare.
"It's, not, finished, yet. There, is one, more, thing." (M)
Huh? What would that be?
Abruptly Miru turns to the right and dashes toward the king's envoy.
"Wha-urgh!" (A)
A moment later she holds him with two claws at his neck, dangling in the air.
The human knights are impeded by more of my guards who moved simultaneously and now keep them at bay with spears.
"What, was the, meaning, of this, human?" (M)
While saying this she begins to point two swords at him with her lower arms.
"I-I-I don't under-... stand." (A)
"Miru! What is the meaning of this?! You can't do such a thing! Let him down!" (E)
"I, can't, comply, mother. Your safety, is, more, important." (M)
She's not listening? Is this even possible for Formicea?
