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".)]

[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?

[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?

[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]

[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...

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

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

[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?

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

...unfortunately, yes. I suppose I'm not very interesting. I can't even fly as far as I normally can. If, of course, my wings can still carry me at all.

[...because self-doubt is the perfect way to turn an attacker away from you. Smart move, Anodrac.]

I haven't bothered to try since I've come to.

[all7seas]

They can't. The wings, I mean. Can't do much. Anyone willin' to pay a ransom-price for you, then?

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

I guess I was right in assuming that the feathered wings wouldn't be of use to me. I suppose my natural pair won't be very useful here, either...

[She looks a little disheartened -- but then again, that could be from the fact that SOMEONE IS TRYING TO HOLD HER RANSOM.]

And, on the subject of ransoms... I'm afraid I haven't got much in the way of friends. And I believe I'm much too far away from my family.

[all7seas]

You, darling, might be the most useless New Feather what I've ever marauded. Look---you're probably wanting a drink about now, so I won't hold you. Next time you'll hopefully have some proper loot about you.

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[She's not sure whether to be insulted or relieved. To call her "useless"... That's a bit of a blow to her pride.]

[...but, regardless, he's leaving her alone. Hopefully. So, before the good captain has time to change his mind, she's going to turn 'round again and walk away as fast as her awkwardly-balanced body can take her.]

[all7seas]

Oi! Where are you going to go?

[uncapsulated.livejournal.com]

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

[anodracthedark.livejournal.com]

[She pauses mid-stride. The man's got a point, blunt though he may be... Where was she going to go?]

...I don't know, truthfully. I was going to wander about until I found some place quiet to... rest, I suppose.

[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?

[all7seas]

Well that's a horrible idea. Wander about? How will that gain you anything like a quiet place to rest?

[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]

There is at least one place in this area that is rarely visited, yes? I just need... a place that is relatively undisturbed.

[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]