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[ The device is held by someone who is clearly still learning how to use it. The visual is bits and pieces of a young woman, one who eventually gets the camera pointed at her face... more or less. Her head is in the bottom of the view, partially cut off by the angle so that most of the image is ceiling. ]

I have now seen the arrival of new captives for myself. It has only been weeks since I was brought here, but this helps to confirm that things really are as you all say.

[ It's been hard to swallow the story that everyone tells, but a month is more than enough time to see it all in action, much as she hates to admit it. ]

I am Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, rightful heir to the Iron Throne. ... I am many other things, too, but there are no titles that carry weight in Hadriel. There is no Iron Throne, there is no war between the Great Houses. There is only the war between those beings that call themselves gods and we who are their prisoners. [ Her mouth flattens unhappily, jaw tight in clear defiance. ] I have much to say about these gods, but that is not a matter for this - message.

[ What are the little boxes called, anyway? Hopefully, it's actually sending out her words, or else she'll feel more ridiculous than she already does. ]

I am asking for the aid of someone who can fight. I am no warrior, and I don't need to be taught the skills for myself. Rather, I need a guard. This place is dangerous more often than it isn't, and not one soldier from my armies arrived at my side. [ Dany's expression softens a little: this is a request that isn't likely to have any results. ] ... I do not ask for service out of loyalty, as I am owed none from any of you. I realize, too, that there are few ways that such work could be repaid in a place like this. All the same, I'm not able to defend myself from the monsters that make their home here, and so... I must ask.

[ Nothing comes without a price, which makes this difficult, given that she has nothing to pay with. ]

I have no confidence in my ability to speak on this device, so if you are near the center of the city, in the middle of the houses and shops, you can find me nearby. ... You have my thanks.

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[ He gives her a small nod. ]

Yes, though, I've fallen out of practice.

Have you been here for very long, then?

[ If he's fallen out of practice... ]

No, I just got here. It's... complicated to explain.

[ Well, it is. ]

Is it? You arrived the same as the rest of us, didn't you?

I did. What's complicated is what happened before that, but it's not important anymore.

I see.

[ She's a little curious, but he's right. No matter what happened to them before Hadriel, it doesn't matter while they're trapped here. Dany sighs softly, glancing away at something, and then returning her gaze to the conversation at hand. ]

I hope that your complications won't follow you here. We have so much else to face already.

「Her good wishes make him smile a little.」

The same for you, Daenerys. I hope you can find someone to rely on in here.

「He's not sure what's her story, but it always helps, especially when you carry the weight of a whole nation in your shoulders. There are some things people should not be doing by themselves, handling Hadriel included.」

Thank you. [ She doesn't have anyone like that yet, really... well, aside from Alice. Most have been very helpful, but she doesn't trust easily. ] And we can both hope that our freedom from this place will be won sooner rather than later.

I hope so.

「A beat.」

Umm... if you ever need some company. I am not a warrior, but I know how it is to be alone. And it sucks.

「Shh, it's not like he's offering because it is him who needs a friend, not at all. 」

[ His own brings a little quirk of a smile, despite herself. ]

I would be glad for the company. I know very few people in this place.

[ And she's literally never lived on her own, okay ]

「It's terrible, don't ever do it! They may have been born to stand everything and anything the word sends their way, but solitude is not one of those things! He gives her a thumbs up (yeah....) and brings the feed to an end.

... ~~just don't mess up your laundry ok?~~」

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