First Rose ❀

[confelicitous]

[Mac Anu certainly has been busy lately with all the confused people running around, and Euphie has been no exception. She's wandered out of the Chaos Gate already, head looking every which way for anyone she might recognize. But the more she looks, the more distressed she looks.

The fashions weren't anything she recognized from Japan or Britannia. Hell, that giant hat on her head isn't anything she owns. And the people and peculiar creatures wandering around...

This Princess ain't in Kansas anymore.

It isn't until she's reached the center square that she decides to reach out to someone. Anyone. Wishing desperately that Suzaku or even her brother were here.]

Excuse me. I'm sorry, but I can just have a minute of your time?

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[glassworkgenius]

... Hm? No problem at all. What is it?

[confelicitous]

Thank you very much. [Wow, she was afraid she'd get turned down almost immediately.]

I was hoping... could you perhaps tell me a bit about this place. There's nothing here that I recognize.

[glassworkgenius]

Ah...! You're one of us!

[confelicitous]

...One of 'us'?

[glassworkgenius]

Yup, one of us. You don't remember how you got here, did you? Neither did I.

Oh, rude of me to not answer your question, sorry! [Taiyou clears his throat.] This is The World, and the city specifically Mac Anu. It looks like a port city, but I don't know where the ships go...

[minetodecide]

[Ryusei had been walking around, taking glances at the wares of the vendors, making occasional glances at his relic. He spots someone walking around asking for help.]

(She's probably in the same situation as me. Well I suppose it wouldn't hurt to go over, I've got time anyway.)

[He walks up to her, smiles and all.]

Umm, hello. I'm Sakuta Ryusei. Are you by any chance, not from around here?

[confelicitous]

[She smiles, a bit relieved. At least he has a friendly face, and appears to be in the same sort of situation she's in.]

Hello, Sakuta. [She even tries a little bow. Euphie's confused, but at the very least, she'll remain respectful and grateful.] I can't say that I am. I've never seen this area or even this kind of architecture before.

[minetodecide]

Oh please, Ryusei is fine. (It feel weird to be called "Sakuta" by someone else other than Kengo) This is may sound strange but it's the truth, this place is called "The World" a video game where we are the character players. I'm told we can do all sorts of things here, battle monsters, explore dungeons, etc. [He smiles sheepishly] To be honest, I'm not 100% sure how this place works, I only arrived here just a few hours ago. I'm sorry, is this a bit too much to take in?

[reified]

[ floating pretty-boy turning around. have a moment of scrutiny, before-- ]

What will you be doing with that minute?

[confelicitous]

[Ah, the floating is a bit jarring for sure for her.]

Just to ask some questions about this place. But if you're busy at the moment, then I'm sorry for interrupting you.

[reified]

[ mmmmmmmmmmmmm... ]

How polite. And I do have time to kill.

Speak.

[blessedrose]

Pardon? [ Euphie is more than likely used to the certain brand of intimidating that comes hand-in-hand with military rank, so the look Beatrix levels at her is nothing new.

It softens after a moment, though. ]

Certainly.

[confelicitous]

[She is indeed used to it, after having lived with her sister for so long. She stands at attention until she sees the noticeable shift in her expression and smiles.]

I'll only be a moment, but... could you tell me where I am?

[blessedrose]

The Aqua City, Mac Anu. [ as she thought, this young lady is newly arrived. ] I know not from where you hail, but it is likely that you are no longer on that planet. This is a world of leisure and games.

[ladieswhodresslikemen]

[!]

[That pink hair...]

[Wait. Nope. Not Lenna. And yet...]

Sure, lass.

[confelicitous]

[Oh! She's never been called 'lass' before. It's a little strange, but definitely nicer than being referred to as royalty all the time.]

I don't remember ever arriving in a place like this before, or even owning these clothes. Is there some kind of explanation for it?

[ladieswhodresslikemen]

Well, that depends. Ever heard of the Rift?

[It's clear from her tone that this isn't a normal rift.]

[lavenderglasses]

[all smiles and politeness, as should be expected of royalty. well hey there princess.]

Of course, what do you need?

[adarable]

Ah, of course!

[ Look, she has a giant hat too. ]

What is it you need?

[hedgephones]

Huh....? Yeah, I guess... what's up?

[ She looks innocent enough, and kind of reminds him of Shiki, so he'll stop out of politeness, and due to a slight pang of nostalgia. ]