001 - First Bell [Action/Voice]

[siryms_echo]

 

[The feeling of grass beneath her was a bit startling, and she shot up into a seated position; had she been attacked on the way to Bau by archers? Did some some of illness overtake her while she was traveling? Once her head cleared enough for her to think properly, however, she realized that she was thankfully unharmed -- save for the dull ache between her large wings, which she then proceeded to spend several moments examining -- and then rambling over, as she talks to herself about the complete impossibility of having a feathered set of wings on her person that are entirely too small to be of use...]

[... After she spends some time mulling over the illogical details in her head, she finally rises and takes a step forward -- her toes nudge the journal, which leads to her bending over and picking it up carefully. Her fingers trace over its surface for a moment before she speaks.]

This is a weird turn of events, indeed...

[Tucking the small book beneath her arm, she begins to walk on ahead.]

[After a long while of walking, the residents of the town can see a dark-haired woman with two large appendages tucked behind her back. Her darkened eyes are looking straight ahead, though her ears seem to be twitching and moving, ever so faintly, as though trying to pinpoint noises.]

[Luceti, meet Anodrac. Clearly, she's unfamiliar with her surroundings, and a little bit nervous, to boot. Anyone want to be the one to welcome her?]

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[all7seas]

[Someone is just in a Maraud the New Feathers mood, and when he spots this obvious newcomer he hugs a wall, not ready to draw his sword yet, because...well....ears.




Interesting. Jack begins to follow her.]

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[The ears tend to unnerve a lot of people at first, with their twitching and moving and whatnot. It's only natural. (...or unnatural, however you want to put it.)]

[Anodrac seems to be more than a little off-balance. She's not handling the added weight on her back very well, despite trying her hardest not to let it bother her. (The keyword in this case is "trying".)]

[all7seas]

[Seems an easy enough target, in spite of any ear abnormalities. Jack closes in and reaches out to tap her on the shoulder.]

Erm---'scuse me, mistress. Have you any valuables you'd like to be handing over now? Sharp, like?

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[She stiffens rather quickly as he taps her shoulder, then turns, slowly, to face him. It's clear that, outside of the journal tucked under her arm, she's got nothing of any worth.]

[That doesn't stop her from trying to talk her way out of this situation, however.]

I haven't got anything of use, I'm afraid...

[all7seas]

Well perhaps you're of use, then. What use are you? Hm?

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

I haven't a clue, sir. Are you in need of a scholar? Because, outside of that, I haven't got many other talents to my name.

[Okay, that's not entirely true, but since this man doesn't seem to be an ambassador or a king, Anodrac doesn't feel much of a need to flaunt about her leadership status. (Not that it matters here, anyway.)]

[all7seas]

A scholar? Nah; I don't need one of them, lass. Is that all you've got to say for yourself?

[uncapsulated.livejournal.com]

[Huh. Black eyes, huge ears - although they're more humanlike than his own. This is worth investigating. Garuna will walk up to this mysterious woman, his exoframe making small whirrs and metal noises that she can probably pick up.]

Hi, lady.

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[She pauses mid-step, though quickly turns to face the one who's addressing her. She has to be sure that her folded wings don't hit him in the face, though.]

Oh. Hello.

[The whirring is a bit distracting, but at least it provides enough sound to give her an accurate... err... "picture" of him. Or at least let her know that he's a little smaller than her.]

Are you from around here?

[uncapsulated.livejournal.com]

Nope! I'm from Oneiros. I guess you could say I'm from around here now, though! Are you new too?

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

I suppose so. ...where is this place? Are we anywhere on Selles?

[uncapsulated.livejournal.com]

Selles? I don't think so, unless Luceti is somewhere in Selles. ...Is it?

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

...No. It's not.

[Well, isn't this a fine predicament. Stuck in some place she's completely unfamiliar with, and apparently not even on her home planet.]

...could I ask you something?

[generalflirt]

[Long haired woman? Oh, he is so there. He's just been hitting his stride now that Mikado's back, after all! Thus, as she's getting closer, Masaomi tries to sliiiiiide up next to her.

Once she's in town, that is]

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[First she wakes up with a second pair of wings, now she's got people coming up to her out of the blue. WHAT IN THE NAME OF SIRYM IS GOING ON]

[...he doesn't seem like he wants to attack her, though. So, why not greet him? Her head turns toward him, and she smiles. As best she can with what's going on, anyway.]

Good day.

[generalflirt]

A much better one than before if beautiful strangers are greeting me!

[With a a little chuckle, that is. Ignore that he came in on her]

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[Wait wait wait. Did he just compliment her? ... TIME TO BLUSH LIKE MAD.]

Ahaha... Are you always so flattering to those you've just met?

[generalflirt]

Only the gorgeous ones~

[Though, even as he says that, he takes note of the handful of inhuman features on her. ...Huh, so it's another]

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[Oh Masaomi, at this rate you're going to fluster the poor woman. She's not used to compliments!]

I-I'm glad you think I'm worthy of such praise...

[Even though she's as pink as can be, though, she's got to keep her goals in sight. She needs to find out what exactly she's gotten herself into. ...or try to, anyway.]

A-All compliments aside... what sort of place is this? I don't recognize anything here...

[folklorist]

[ New feather clothes, hm. Helios will be walking back from the shop with a bag of food and of course a book in one hand. Just a simple collection of light readings, Shakespeare to be exact. He might almost run into a tree as he watches you there Anodrac. Don't mind him he's a derp. ] Ah, miss! Do you...need help with anything?

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

Oh?

[She pauses, turns in his direction, and hesitates. She's not normally the kind to ask help of strangers, but... well, in a place where she knows no one, it wouldn't hurt to at least try, right?]

Ah, well... I was a bit curious about this place. Would you be willing to answer a few questions...?

[folklorist]

[ Just blinking and then a small smile with a nod. ] Oh yes of course! I'd imagine you'd have quite a few you poor dear.

Would you like to talk somewhere where we can sit? The library maybe? By the fountain perhaps?

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[A library... yes, that seemed like a good place. Nice and quiet. A place where should could easily absorb whatever answers he could provide.]

I'd... prefer the library, if you wouldn't mind.

[folklorist]

[ Helios notes her general appearance the ears especially. They were almost bat like as were the several degrees larger wings. ] Of course not. Almost like a second, um, third home.

[ Just a laugh. ]

If you'll follow me it's just down the road. [ And Helios will be walking off towards the library. ]

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[Aaaaand Anodrac will be carefully following behind him, trying to make sure her wings didn't smack into any passersby.]

[While she's walking, she takes the time to notice that he doesn't seem to be too put off by her. That's a good sign, especially considering the usual first reaction to her appearance is "oh my gods what is THAT".]