A short tale of the Brass Blades after the events of Patch 2.55, spoilers.
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R'elend stands at attention with his fellow Lieutenants as their Captain speaks. The Brass Blades of the Lily were an Elite group among the blades which guarded Ul'dah. Its number built primarily of those lucky few few veterans to survive a campaign abroad. It was as corrupt and nasty as any Blade Company, but had a certain strength at its core. They are knew each of them was a mean, hard bitten soul, and their Captain was the meanest and toughest bastard of them all.
Captain Tatatsu Tatsu gazes over them with her impenetrable Onyx eyes, looking for any hint of weakness. Though in the capitol they might be the Blades of the Lily kept their swords as sharp as ever, and the captain would not hesitate to test those she found lacking. Finally she nods, continuing her briefing.
"This is not general knowledge, however as Lieutenants in my company you must be aware of the situation if you are to lead properly. However what I am about to tell you does not leave this room."
"I'm sure you are all tired from the Alerts all night, the hunt through the desert for unknown reasons. However, it was for worthy cause. The Sultana, her Grace, lies near death, brought there by the hand of fel poison."
"It was the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, self proclaimed saviours of Eorzea that did the deed. With the help of none less than the Flame General himself. It was only by the heroic intervention of our commander, Lord Lolorito himself, that prevented total disaster."
"Clearly the Flames cannot be trusted to guard the city, it is up to our Companies to maintain order in the streets, and protect the Sultana as she recovers. Any members of the Scions are to be apprehended on sight."
In another group of people this information would produce shock, or perhaps outrage. However the Blades of the Lily had not survived this long by worrying overmuch about politics.
R'elend clears his throat, "Captain, a question."
She nods, "Speak Lieutenant"
"What of those fops in the blueberry coats. The Crystal Braves. I see them prancing around the city like they own the place."
Captain Tatatsu frowns, "They are not the Law in Ul'dah. We are. They provided some assistance in combating the treachery of the Flames and Scions, but they are outsiders here. Do not let them forget that."
R'elend nods, "Aye, I'll tell the buggers to fuck off then."
Everyone smirks slightly, including the captain. "Well then." She exhales, "You have your orders, guard the streets, arrest the Scions on site. Other than that, nothing changes."
The captain salutes, the Lieutenants return it. "Dismissed."
R'elend stands at attention with his fellow Lieutenants as their Captain speaks. The Brass Blades of the Lily were an Elite group among the blades which guarded Ul'dah. Its number built primarily of those lucky few few veterans to survive a campaign abroad. It was as corrupt and nasty as any Blade Company, but had a certain strength at its core. They are knew each of them was a mean, hard bitten soul, and their Captain was the meanest and toughest bastard of them all.
Captain Tatatsu Tatsu gazes over them with her impenetrable Onyx eyes, looking for any hint of weakness. Though in the capitol they might be the Blades of the Lily kept their swords as sharp as ever, and the captain would not hesitate to test those she found lacking. Finally she nods, continuing her briefing.
"This is not general knowledge, however as Lieutenants in my company you must be aware of the situation if you are to lead properly. However what I am about to tell you does not leave this room."
"I'm sure you are all tired from the Alerts all night, the hunt through the desert for unknown reasons. However, it was for worthy cause. The Sultana, her Grace, lies near death, brought there by the hand of fel poison."
"It was the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, self proclaimed saviours of Eorzea that did the deed. With the help of none less than the Flame General himself. It was only by the heroic intervention of our commander, Lord Lolorito himself, that prevented total disaster."
"Clearly the Flames cannot be trusted to guard the city, it is up to our Companies to maintain order in the streets, and protect the Sultana as she recovers. Any members of the Scions are to be apprehended on sight."
In another group of people this information would produce shock, or perhaps outrage. However the Blades of the Lily had not survived this long by worrying overmuch about politics.
R'elend clears his throat, "Captain, a question."
She nods, "Speak Lieutenant"
"What of those fops in the blueberry coats. The Crystal Braves. I see them prancing around the city like they own the place."
Captain Tatatsu frowns, "They are not the Law in Ul'dah. We are. They provided some assistance in combating the treachery of the Flames and Scions, but they are outsiders here. Do not let them forget that."
R'elend nods, "Aye, I'll tell the buggers to fuck off then."
Everyone smirks slightly, including the captain. "Well then." She exhales, "You have your orders, guard the streets, arrest the Scions on site. Other than that, nothing changes."
The captain salutes, the Lieutenants return it. "Dismissed."
