V-day Team Two: The Queen's Court

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"WHAT?!" the little white rabit quaked under the voice of the queen as he stood before her trone.

"Y-yes... a g-group of them."

The Queen huffed, waving her hand around her courtroom "The letters are mine! I will not be giving them up!" she slammed a fist down on her counter.

"They simply re-request an audience my q-queen."

The Queen of Heart's crossed her arms as she sat back down on her throne. "Fine! I can't say they will leave with their heads though!"

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Rules:

• Creativity will be your goal.
  
• Powers are allowed, but probably not your brightest ideas. Remember 2 FIGHTING actions per post. (Persuasion does not count)
  
• Setting is in the Queen's Courts, you will not be permitted to leave that area.
  
• Each member has 2 posts a piece to impress the Queen.
  
• There is no posting order, post as needed but do not exceed two posts.
  
• The thread will end once the team has used all their posts OR the Queen has given a hint/piece of clue.
  
• Questions? Problems? PM/Contact Reno.
  
• Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

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YOU MAY BEGIN!

[mrstrife]

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[snowrokosho]

Before all the puzzle solving, Rude took note of Leon’s simple nod that managed to speak volumes by itself. It seemed that the kid might’ve known Reno to give that sort of understanding nod; however, whether this was true or not was beyond the Turk and besides he didn’t have time to worry about that with a coded letter before him. After he had cracked his code and everyone else their own, he listened to what Cloud had to say before helping with figuring out the final message. When it was done, the Turk listened to what Cloud had to say and nodded at the missing word guess. It made sense, but of course they wouldn’t find out until they met with whoever the Queen was supposed to be.

Rude watched the exchange between Cloud and Leon, surprised by the teasing from Cloud considering the ex-SOLIDER always seemed so serious. It was a nice change to see. Teasing aside, Leon gave some advice that Rude actually agreed with. Aerith was the sweetest of the group, so she should have no problem with persuading the queen to give them the last word. After the advice was given, Leon directed Cupid to some spot and then a portal was opened.

Rude followed the others through and stepped out into the strangest place he’d been to so far. From the elegant yet nonsensical design of the court to the…card guards? Rude looked at a nearby guard again to make sure his eyes were not playing tricks on him. Nope…that was definitely a card. Okay moving along. There was a talking white rabbit and finally the plump lady with a crown upon her head. The Queen no doubt.

In any case, Cloud seemed to be leaving the deal in Aerith’s and Vivi’s hands, leaving Rude as back up and himself as a the last resort should a battle. He really didn’t want that to happen, so he agreed to the plan although he began to wonder how they were going to charm the woman. He could’ve sworn he heard her yelling about taking their heads, earlier. In any case, the Turk took a position out of the way, keeping an eye on the area. He’d see what Aerith and Vivi did and then follow up if he needed to.