[Mini Event] we're only human, after all

RONIN if there's one thing i'm good at, it's surviving Oh. Oh. It happens quietly, the sort of thing that might be missed if he hadn't been looking. But the paper doesn't lie, and Ronin finds himself gazing between the votes as though they might jump about and change. Only Amalia's voice stirs him from his reverie, Ronin blinking up at her only to find an empty space where she once stood. Rising to his feet, he turns for but a moment to reach out and squeeze Remi's hand, offering him a warm smile that promises discussion later, away from prying eyes. For now, though... Once upon a time, he'd been a soldier - a bad one. Then, having traversed worlds, he slowly became good at it; a good soldier who gained scars, responsibilities, and a heart carefully guarded - a heart that now belonged to the man standing nearby. There had been a time when he would have stood proudly and called himself General of the Storm. But here, now, was a mantle yet higher, and it was heavier than any he had come across before. Something deep within him turns to steel. Ronin turns to address the group, takes a deep breath, and steps, if but only metaphorically, into his new role. "It's evident that we cannot change Zariah's ways. I believe an advisor may be able to temper her for a time, but I don't think it will deter her in the long run. I'm against using the role to spy on her, but if any Natural here believes they may be able to do good by taking it on, please do so." This would be a long game, after all, and they needed to be able to live through it here and now, as well as in the future. "We need to gather ourselves. Zariah is a skilled mage, manipulative and above all ruthless. Even those you trust might be used by her - so be careful, please. For now, hone your skills, play her game and stay out of trouble if you can. In the meantime... well. I can hardly do this alone, can I?" He flashes a boyish grin, folding his arms across his chest. "If I may, I would select a few of those here to stand with me, to offer advice and expertise where they can. Amalia, you know the land, the culture, the gods better than anyone. I'd be honoured if you would share that knowledge." As if she's getting off that easy. "I would also call on Jigano, if he is here currently. As an Outlander and one with worlds of knowledge locked away at the Atheneum, I can think of no one better to act as a bridge for us and the Greatwood. If not for now, then in future." Ronin has called Amalia and Jigano to stand with him as advisors! He has also suggested someone take the Natural advisor role for Zariah, to mitigate current events.