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Another world, is it?

[ The feed comes on to show a young woman's face on the screen, looking at the Gear with an idle sort of wonder. In her other hand is a common, and familiar, handbook, one which she quickly glances back to as soon as the Gear is turned on. Seems like someone is trying to make sense of all this... technical jargon. But it's somehow able to make sense. Somehow.

After several moments of silence, she snaps the handbook closed with a sigh. She brings her attention back to the Gear. ]

Is there even a point to being "the best"? [ Does it involve you going back home? ] The book doesn't mention titans, but how much is this book not telling me?

[ Skeptical? Just a bit for all that the dubiousness shows on her impassive face. ]

I need to find my friends. If anyone knows a boy named Armin-- [ Pause. No, there's too many to list. She glances down to her arm and lifts it up to show the insignia of two swords crossing over a shield. ] If anyone has seen anyone with this jacket and symbol, please inform me immediately.

As for where to go... [ She trails off. She has a journey, but no destination. And the fact that she's alo-- a small roaring sound from outside the screen lifts up her head. ]

... Right. I need to find berries, too. [ I need a distraction. ]

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[ She's quiet for a moment. Being a part of a faction still leaves that underlying fact that Zeus came from Cronus, which brings to mind the abnormal titan... ]

There was a titan back in my world who was murdering his fellow titans.

[ Like Zeus seems to be doing in this story. ]

He seemed to have knowledge of hand-to-hand combat and was not interested in humans. The abnormal titan reminds me of this Zeus.

I see... and that's something totally unique in your world? Perhaps you're on the cusp of the War of the Titans and this new titan will be victorious.

Of course, like I said, the legends of my world state that this war occurred before humans came into existence and none of the participants could actually be killed, only imprisoned somehow... so your situation is already vastly different.

So it is. Still, the similarities are something to note. I know a friend of mine who would be interested in analyzing more in depth on the legends of your world as much as mine.

[ Pause. ]

If he ever comes here.

Hopefully that will happen. This world has its myriad flaws, but if nothing else, it's far more peaceful than the one you're from.

[...it is so weird actually kind of halfway knowing that feeling

not quite the same feel given that his world is usually pretty damn good to him, but...]

I'll take your word for it. Other people seem to be in agreement, anyway.

[ Pause. It's going to take a while to get used to this peace, though, ngl. ]

Thank you for the information. My name is Mikasa Ackerman.

[...there is always some kind of adjustment... at least it isn't total slice of life.]

It's nothing, really. I am Lord Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi.

[ That gets a slow blink. ]

A lord...?

Yes, a lord.

[he says, unaware that there may be connotations to being a lord that are not "awesome mccooldude"]

You're a nobleman?

[ Skeptical frowning now. She's never met many noble people before, but even someone with just a few more privilege than others can get a pretty fat head on their shoulders. ]

[ugh please tell him you're not one of those revolutionary types]

I am, yes. What of it?

[ Her expression is still pretty even. ]

I've never met any noblemen before. Yet you don't seem like the ones I've heard about.

[ Seems more like a scholar than... well, a haughty and selfish highborn. ]

I see... well, I can't claim to know what's been said about yours, but my particular brand of nobility has more to do with dedication to thaumaturgical study than anything else.

[...but no, he really is like that. He is just also a scholar.]

Thaumaturgical- [ Give her a moment. It's such a foreign word around her tongue. ] -study?

Yes-the study of various arts that I'll refer to as magical for simplicity's sake. I have no idea if that sort of thing exists in your world or to what extent, so forgive me if it sounds somewhat strange to you.

[ She shakes her head. ]

Just magic, but even I've never seen that, too. Whatever took us here might be from magical means.

I've been assuming that from day one, though I haven't been able to figure out what form it takes yet. There are some legends that may explain it, but I haven't been able to find much concrete information on them.

Legends from this world or your own? [ Pause. ] Though, even if you did find some connection, I hear many people "weakened" on arrival.

I really doubt the legends of my own have any bearing on my presence here for various reasons, so... this world's, definitely.

...and, well, I'm quite aware of the fact that the majority of us were weakened...

It sounds like most of the people that arrived here had some supernatural ability before coming here.

[ Is her observation. For her part, she... really didn't feel all that different. ]

That does seem to be the case, yes-which I suppose evens the playing field a bit, but I can't help but find it horribly inconvenient.

[who actually likes the playing field being even

not him that's for sure]

What was your magic capable of doing?

[ If he finds it such a handicap. ]

A wide variety of things-summoning spirits, manipulating various liquids, healing... none of it was really essential by any means, but they'd still be extremely useful here and I'd really rather have them.

How long have you been here? You seem to be one of the people who have stayed here for a long time.

I was here a year as of April, so... yes, I've been here quite a long time. Not as long as some other people, of course, but certainly long enough.

And you still miss magic. [ Beat. ] I suppose a lot of people feel the same way.

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enjoymyatelier - 2013-08-24 02:02 (UTC) - Expand