fortuneprince | 19th Case - [Voice/Action]

[It's been a few hours since Naoto arrived back home but instead of actually getting around to the 'hey I'm back' she's been busy organizing her thoughts. Meaning she's been too busy making a mess of her desk. Getting all of her thoughts put down on paper and typed out can get pretty crazy.

But once she reaches a breaking point, she relaxes back in her chair and opens up the journal to make a voice entry-]

I have returned from my mission. [Kuzunoha barks happily in the background at Naoto, waiting for a pat on the head. And so she does, giving him a small 'sh' afterwards]

It's quite fascinating to learn what kind of information the Malnosso have stored within their own library. There was so much unorganized data that had yet to be cataloged... I only wish I had been allowed to read more than what I was assigned. [She sighs. But she really can't complain all too much. The information she was assigned to read peeked her interest enough.

She has plenty to think about for a while]

In any case, is there anything I missed in my absence?

[The dog barks again and Naoto chuckles, closing the journal to go give him a bath.

A few hours after the entry goes up, Naoto finally makes her way out of the building to head to the library to grab some new books and maybe volunteer to help out around there. Afterwards, she heads to Seventh Heaven to actually play the piano for a little. It's been over two weeks since she's been able to play or listen to someone play so she feels the need to get in some practice]

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[It's Ami's voice, serious and thoughtful.]

I'd like to discuss what you were able to research while you were there.

I am willing to share though it may take quite a bit of time to explain it all.

That's alright if it does. We have plenty of time here. Please go ahead.

If you insist. [But before she starts her little rant] Are you familiar with the worlds called Sylvarant and Tethe'alla?

I'm sorry, I'm not. Can you tell me about them, please?

I will only be able to inform you of the knowledge I currently possess. What I was assigned to read was only, what I assume to be, a small portion of both worlds' history.

[Ahem.] What I was allowed to read focused on a specific race, called the 'half-elves'. As the name suggests, they are part elf while the other half human. They are born with the ability to use magic and are capable of living for a thousand years, much like pure-blooded elves. But despite this, they are constantly shunned by both elves and humans.

Though not all hatred and prejudice came from them simply being half human and half elf. [She shuffles the papers around on her desk to grab a random one] It was said a group called the 'desians' were a group of half-elves who once enslaved humans and forced them to work in labor camps. For what purpose, it was not stated.

[Got that so far?]

[sadly, she thinks so.]

There are similar events in human history in my world as well, but not between humans and elves.

Is that so? What world do you happen to be from? What were these events that took place?

[She's going off the original topic, sorry about that Ami. You have her attention]

Wars, and bigotry. [It'd take too long to list them. Genocide. Murder.

Even down to the war because the Earth couldn't trust the Moon, and invaded it.]

That doesn't seem to be all too uncommon no matter how diverse our worlds may be. [It's saddening really. But she'll get back to your world shortly so be prepared.

Back on track now] Shall I continue?

Yes, please. I didn't mean to interrupt like that.

No, it's quite all right. There's no need to apologize.

[But in any case! She shall continue on] Because both races despised the half-elves, whether they had been Desians or not, a person that was called the 'pact maker' created something like a sanctuary for them. It is apparently an island that dwells within the sky. It is the only place half-elves appear to be accepted in society.

A pact-maker? A pact requires two sides, two parties. Could it be their role was intended to be a peacemaker between the two?

[Rather than the separatism that story implies?]

It is possible, and yet it's possible that that is not the case. Unfortunately, not much was said about this pact-maker aside from the fact that they had created this island in the sky.

It might be a good solution, temporarily. It allows everyone to have a place to call home, at least. But I don't think it's best for everyone to live separately. It's when we come together that we share ideas, and human progress continues to go forward.

That may be true, but coming over prejudice that has lasted for hundreds of years isn't something can happen over night. Integrating two races that despise each other would only lead to riots.

Not at once. [She agrees with that much easily.] But if steps aren't made, and enforced, it won't be able to happen at all.

Mm, I agree. [Unfortunately she wouldn't even know where to begin with those steps. Not knowing enough of both races and worlds doesn't help with that either]

It's not something one person has to do alone. You should find others willing to work towards that peace.

I'm sure those who do carry feelings for the opposite race will be able to work towards that common goal.

Yes; and they'll be able to help others understand them, too. It will spread from there until the races can understand each other well.

Edited 2012-03-25 22:53 (UTC)

Precisely. [A bit too fictional if you ask her, but in a small sense, it's true]

[Fiction or real, it has to start somewhere.]

I wish you luck.

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