♛First Decree: Video {not in kimlasca anymore..}

[meritocracy]

[Hello Luceti! You might hear some frustrated murmurs of a girl who may or may not sound familiar before the screen opens up. Behind her are trees. You might notice that first—OR! The first thing you might notice is the bright gold/white wings on her back, or maybe it’s the twig she failed to find out of her curly golden hair, or maybe it’s the fact that her cat-green eyes look absolutely furious. She pauses, before she begins to speak, posture ramrod straight, lips pursed.]

I find myself in need of assistance, if you please. While I am not familiar with this sort of fontech, I know enough. To those that have successfully taken me away from my kingdom, listen very carefully.

[her lip curls slightly, a bit of that anger in her eyes slowly spreading to her otherwise regal tone of voice ]

I demand to know where I am, immediately. To those of you who are not involved in this ..this indecency [her cheeks color. This is wrong on so many levels. ] I request all the information you can offer me. [she raises her hand to try and reach back and touch what she knows is clearly a hurt back, but her shoulder lances with pain. What did her captors do to her? Dropping it at her side, she looks back at the screen, raising her chin. ]

You will be rewarded, I can promise you that. As for those of you who had the audacity to pull off this joke, take heed: [her voice rises]

How dare you carry out such a despicable act!. Anyone who considers taking away Kimlasca-Lanvaldear’s Princess in broad daylight without her consent is considered from this point an enemy of both herself and His Majesty, King Ingobert the Sixth. You have taken me from my Castle and my people, and I cannot forgive such injustice.

Once I return to my Father’s side, and I will return, you will be found, you will be judged, and you will be punished according to your actions.

[with one more scathing glare, the Princess shuts off the feed]

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[ I can see what happenin'~... ]

[seleniahymn]

[Seeing Natalia smile is enough to illicit one of Tear's own; she was worried about what the princess may have heard or been told during the time it took her to arrive. Nevertheless she comes closer until she is within arm's reach of Natalia, checking her for any injuries she may have received other than the usual ones given upon arrival to Luceti.]

Same to you, how long have you been here?

[ and they don't have a clue! ]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

[ she hasn't been broken yet tear. let her find refuge in melonchans...

she tilts her head, blinking thoughtfully.]

It felt like a long time in that forest...at least a few hours.

[ they'll fall in love and here's the bottom line — ]

[seleniahymn]

Hours? [By all means woman, take this warm coat and pair of boots she's offering you or you'll catch cold!] We'll have to find you a proper meal then, how much have you been told by any others thus far?

[ our trios down to two! ]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

Not very much. They say we're in another world! Honestly, it sounds ridiculous! Thank you. [In reference to the clothes she will be taking and slipping over the shift only to note..that there is something weird on her back. ]

Tear..is there something on my back?

[ the sweet caress of twilight! ]

[seleniahymn]

Ah... [Don't say she has yet to notice her wings? Well... that's one way to start the conversation.]

Natalia, we... when we arrive here, in Luceti, we are all granted a pair of wings in order to survive in this environment, and a branded with what is called a barcode on the back of our necks. That is what is one your back now. [Tear has her own red-violet pair hidden beneath the sweater she is wearing.]

[ there's magic in the air! ] 1/2

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

..A barcode---wings--[ she suddenly stills, staring at her like a deer in headlights. i'm sorry besto friendo but did you just say wings ]

2/2

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

..Wings. Of course. [ she just..kind of stands there awkwardly for a second, a shirt halfway over her head, blinking at her. ]


Are you quite certain this isn't a strange dream?

[ and with all this romantic atmosphere ]

[seleniahymn]

I would like to say otherwise, but I'm afraid it's not, Natalia. [It would be both a wonderful dream and terrible nightmare if that was all there was to it.]

Can I see your journal for a moment?

[ disasterrrrsss in the aiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

Ah---yes, of course. [she hands it over. don't mind her moving around trying to see the darn things. tear they're soft and fluffy..]

[ caaaaaaaaaan you feel, the looooove tonight]

[seleniahymn]

[She doesn't mind at all, after the initial shock she thought they were actually pretty cute! Too bad they're so darn vulnerable.]

This should help to clear things up, but I'll still answer any questions you have. I'm sure you'll have them. [With that she hands over Natalia's journal with the guide open and ready to read.]

[ it is whhhheeereeeee we arreeeee e ]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

This---this is...[ she reads it with wide eyes, a long silence afterwards. ]

Hard to believe---and these poor people. Tear, are you really alright? This sounds horrible! How can such things be going on so blatantly..it's unacceptable! [ she lifts stricken eyes ]

[ ... I'm not sure of what the following lyrics are ;;; ]

[seleniahymn]

I'm fine. [She reaches over to take hold of Natalia's hands gently, a small attempt to keep her calm about this impossible situation, and maybe... to also calm herself down. Luceti thus far has not been too kind to her, and she is grateful for this temporary reprieve after several months of near-constant ordeals.]

I understand what you're feeling, but right now what you need to be, and what the people need, is someone with your strength. While there is little we can do about the situation at this time, we need to be able to support each other in whatever ways we can.

[ It's okay bby ]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

[ Natalia smiles a bit softly at the gesture, clasping them in her own hands with a wrinkle of her brows. ]

Oh, Tear..you're just as strong, you realize? But you're right. I still have a part to contribute, and I'll do whatever I can to support you all. You have my word.

[ oh Lizzie~ ;o; ]

[seleniahymn]

[Her reply helps to reaffirm that she is still the Natalia she knew, strong and resilient as she remembered her. Slowly she releases her hold on her hands, lowering them gently.]

Natalia, I should ask you... What is the last thing you remember occurring back in Auldrant?

[o-oh alse hold me..]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

The..last thing I remember?
[ she wrinkles her brows, her mouth tightening. ]

It's been a few months since we released Lorelei..

[ you don't even have to ask, dear~ ]

[seleniahymn]

Several months? [That meant that they had succeeded, hadn't it...?

And that meant that Van... and what about Luke?] It would appear that you are from a time further than myself.

[ cuddles with forever ]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

[ her face drops at that, not just because she's ahead but because..oh the implications. for tear..for Luke. she offers a slightly sad smile ]

Yes..and yourself?

[ cradles~ ]

[seleniahymn]

... We were just about to enter Eldrant. [Therefore she didn't know that they had met her instructor there and taken her life, or that Asch was going to... But she knew enough beforehand that she would help to end her brother's life, and in the process... never see Luke again.]

... Luke, he... [Does she really want to know exactly how long she will be waiting? Not that it will change anything in the end, or make her decide otherwise.]

[rolls on belly ]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

[ this brings back months of grieving and memories she doesn't want to dwell on. she's been so busy that she didn't have to..but it's Tear and she suffered just as much. Her breath hitches, as she shuts her eyes ]

He'll come back, Tear. He..he promised us. He promised you.

[tickles the belly ]

[seleniahymn]

... I know he will. [Even if everything else says otherwise... she had promised, and she wouldn't go back on her word.]

You should know, Natalia... He's here, in Luceti.

[ happy puppy sounds!! ]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

[ her breath hitches, as she stares at her in disbelief ]
He's...he's here?

[ puppy!! *o* ]

[seleniahymn]

Yes. He's here along with the rest of our companions, and others as well. [It still surprised her sometimes, to be in an otherwise peaceful environment with no miasma, no Score to fight with.]

However, he's from an earlier time than we are.

[ LICKS FACE..]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

..Then we should enjoy it then. This is surely some sort of blessing, regardless of the circumstances..besides, it will only be a matter of time before he returns! [ she just smiles warmly. she wants to be strong for Tear..for her friends who are behind her. And that's really hard. ]

[ NUZZLES NOSE ]

[seleniahymn]

[It's a sentiment Tear understands, that responsibility to have to be strong on everyone's behalf. It could be exhausting, but someone had to do it, and if it had to be her she would not regret it in the slightest.]

Of course, but... I hate to do this around him, we have to be cautious about what we say to him. He only remembers as far as a month after we first defeated Van in the Absorption Gate.

[ PAW PAW PAW]

[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

That will be difficult, won't it..I won't like lying to him. But this --this will be for the best.

I imagine we'll be quite busy things considered.