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

[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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What side of the trees is the moss growing on? Are there any toads or salamanders present?

Salamanders? Ah...I'll check the trees. [ that's the sound shuffling in the grass and miss princess ~~walks it out~~walks to a tree. and she nods ]

The left side.

Interesting. Hmmm. And the toads? Salamanders?

...I have no idea what a salamander is. Is that a type of monster?

Aye, lass. Picture, if you will, a monster and a frog having thousands and thousands of babies. Now tell me if you see any, because this is frightfully important.

I..see.
[she looks around, thankfully seeing nothing. ]
And why may I ask is it important? I see nothing you described.

Then I am very much afraid that I cannot help you and that all is, unfortunately, lost.

And how does a salamander determine my return?!

Had you any last thoughts to be recorded? Last will and testament? A stirring and or heartwrenching "whups and here I go tumbling into my grave" final speech?

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I'll do no such thing! I will not die! You're being ridiculous!

[A heavy sigh.] I MIGHT be able to do something...for some gold, in addition to those rubies?

I have nothing to give you. How can you be so callous? There is someone in need and you will do nothing to aid her unless she has money?

Oh, bugger.

[Why is it that whenever he sets out to try to make a tidy profit in this place, that part of him that is not callous at all sabotages it?]

Right. Be there in five.

[He slams his journal shut and will arrive fairly soon after.]

Edited 2011-11-13 01:46 (UTC)

Honestly!
[ she shakes her head, before she'll be waiting. oh you know. ]

[And oh, he is in a mood. Just a little internal war between his better nature and his pirate-y side, that's all. When he sees her in the unremarkable clearing, Jack stops short and addresses her rather gruffly:]

You'd be the lost princess then?

I am. [ she stands up, being somewhat petite, she has a fierce pair of eyes, and she'll be sizing you up with them. you sir, look like a wanton rogue.

she nods]

And you are?

[And he is not flinching away from that gaze. He is, after all--]

Your rescuer, madam. Captain Jack Sparrow. Captain Jack Sparrow who will still be skint broke after this venture.

You alright?

[ Good! Most men cower from that stare. The Princess sets a hand on her hip, nodding. ]

I'm alright. Thank you for coming, 'Captain Jack Sparrow'. [ her tone is wry ] My apologies for the inconvenience.

I am Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear, Crown Princess of Kimlasca.

You may simply call me "Captain" if you wish, Princess.

[He looks her over, vainly hoping that a ruby or two will be present.]

Right. I'll just bring you over to the welcome center then, shall I? Unless you'd prefer going for a bit of rum, first.

Captain it is. [ 8( Most of the rubies we have are at home, ok. ]

The..welcome center? And I'll decline the rum, thank you.

Why do princesses always decline the rum?

[Jack offers her an arm. He's not a complete troglodyte.]

But, very well--Welcome Center. You're not going to like it.

Because it's still the afternoon! Honestly, what time do you drink it? [ she looks amused, as she blinks at the offer, before..taking the arm? what a forward man!!! ]

And why is that?

[He stares determinedly ahead as he guides her toward the Center, keeping her arm loosely in his.]

For one? You live in a castle, what is filled with jewels and gold and silver. And the Welcome Center is far more...rustic. And public.

[ she can't help but laugh. ]

What do you take me for? I'm rarely in the Castle as much as I am in the city serving the people. I'm not sure what sort of Princess you're familiar with.

Not your sort, I suppose. [He is still grumpy but at least he does not have to endure a self-imposed guilt trip.] I met some king or other, once. "Serving the people" was not what he was interested in.

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