R4 Viewing Party - no crying til the end (if you can help it)

[serrata]

I'm sure this is fine.

WELCOME TO THE R4 LIVEWATCH: AIRLOCKED REACH EDITION

Comments

[ratherdoweddings]

Oh, no! I just hadn't expected you to go back and watch us. That's a little silly, isn't it? Of course you guys would. Well, maybe not Church-san.

[daughterofthemark]

Sir Leonard may watch eventually. He cares more than he prefers to admit.

[ratherdoweddings]

Really? I thought he was still on sort of an us-versus-them thing. I mean, like a lot of us were when the groups first met up.

[daughterofthemark]

Well... he is, but...

[Arianna has complete faith in the power of peer pressure.]

[ratherdoweddings]

You know, maybe you're right. After all, he cares about all of you! He even found love like the rest of you.

[daughterofthemark]

Indeed! He will come around eventually.

[ratherdoweddings]

I'm glad you're so positive, Arianna-chan! You always make me feel better. I'm sure it's the same for the others, too!

[daughterofthemark]

Thank you! That is my role, after all.

[ratherdoweddings]

Your role? You mean, the thing you're good at?

[daughterofthemark]

I refer to my role as a princess.

[ratherdoweddings]

That does make sense. I mean, Xander-san's a great leader and he does his best for everyone. It must be something you were taught your whole life. Ruri-chan back home is technically a princess, but she only found out sort of recently, and she decided she hated it and wanted to go back to us instead.

[daughterofthemark]

...it would be difficult for someone who was unprepared, yes.

[coughriisancough]

But I am not surprised that Lord Xander does the same.

[ratherdoweddings]

[wakasa yuuri, princess-by-default of zombieland because everyone qualified died]

Don't tell him this, but I think it's difficult for him, too. He just doesn't want people to worry.

[daughterofthemark]

[And now also by multiple adoption.]

He need not worry. He has many other talents, which serve to make him more inspiring.

[ratherdoweddings]

You know... I think he said once that it wasn't talent. It's just that he works hard every day, like anyone.

[daughterofthemark]

No, "talent" is the wrong word. But he has both strength and intelligence to show. Anyone would follow him.

[ratherdoweddings]

That's true! I think he's a great leader. Oh, but Ardyn-san from your group is good, too! He's really smart and he's dedicated to the rest of you.

[daughterofthemark]

Yes, and Lord Noctis as well. Each of our groups has been fortunate enough to have a good leader.

[ratherdoweddings]

It was a little weird to get used to Xander-san leading us, but everyone really believes in him. I imagine it's the same for you, right? You're a Sovereign, after all, just like I'm a captain.

[daughterofthemark]

I...

No, it was not difficult. I am still merely a princess, after all.

[ratherdoweddings]

Merely? That's a big job, though.

[daughterofthemark]

Perhaps. But I am used to not being entirely in charge.

[ratherdoweddings]

Maybe. But we've got to stick together even still! After all, we were in charge at home, and our leaders and our friends depend on us! Don't you think so, Arianna-chan?

[daughterofthemark]

Well, yes...

[ratherdoweddings]

[She clasps Arianna's hands and sparkles.]

Then it's settled! I'm glad you agree. It's always good to have friends who understand you!