Prologue [Action/Video]

[keepitcatty]

(VIDEO)
[Not really a fan of these bright and shiny things, but if the magic projector is truthful, then it may be of use in the long run.

When his image is broadcasted, he is taking a clear risk revealing his cat-eared head and heterochromia eyes to a bunch of strangers. Though his smile easily hides any reservations.]

Right, so I'll cut to the chase. Name's Ranulf, and if this woman in white is truthful, I should be making myself comfy for a long vacation I didn't know I wanted.

[He briefly glances to the sky, wincing and showing catty fangs a moment as he looks back.]

Given how it feels like someone used a Bolganonne tome in the sky, I shouldn't dally.

(ACTION)
[Lucky for Ranulf, he found his ever-so-wonderful disguise of worn cloak and a hood. And that's how he looks as he wanders around the different cities, almost like a giant walking potato. It's not the most comfortable thing in the world, but at the very least it provides shade from this sun.

The beast Laguz merely carries on, acting like he belongs here while listening on for any information about Telius, the Greil Mercenaries, this weird world and...well, anything. He's even careful to avoid being seen sniffing the air for anyone familiar. Ranulf spots a interesting looking individual, however, and approaches with a friendly smile and a wave.]

Hello there! Excuse me if I'm interrupting, but could you tell me a bit about this town?

Comments

[Action]

[tsundere_catgirl]

[Lethe was too paranoid to respond to Ranulf's video post. She know she'd made enemies last time she was here, and identifying herself as Ranulf's ally could put him in unnecessary danger. She wasn't entirely sure of the situation in this world since it had been nearly four years since she was last here... though she supposed it was possible time flowed differently here. Regardless, when she saw the video post and knew Ranulf was here, she immediately began hunting him down, being able to recognize the scent of her old childhood friend apart from anyone.

She waited until he went down a side street that didn't have anyone else on it before revealing herself, wanting to stay discreet and out of sight for the time being. He probably had already picked up her scent as well, so perhaps it had been an intentional move on his part.]

Hello Ranulf.

[Yup... she was clearly the best at reunions.]

[Action]

[keepitcatty]

[Ranulf totally smelled her from a mile away and knew he was going to stumble upon her eventually, so he may as well make it sooner than later. As tsuntsuncatty as she is, Ranulf simply can't ignore her.]

Hello yourself, Lethe.

[Want a reunion hug? On second thought, maybe not.]

How long have you been waiting?

[Action]

[tsundere_catgirl]

You're as impossible as always.

[She growled, irritated that he was always so flippant... but at the same time she kind of missed that about him.]

Five years.

[Had it really been that long since she was last home in Gallia? Dammit...]

[Action]

[keepitcatty]

[Blink.]

...Come again?
Five years?

[What in blue blazes? Lethe is catty but holy hell.]

Lethe, I just SAW you after the battle of the Ribahn River. Unless this is about something from when we were small?

[Video] You boy are being kidnapped. Or catnapped!

[song_princess]

Ranulf?

[Give her a moment to let it sink in.]

RANULF! MY FRIEND!!! Where are you?

[Video] Catnap, please. I'm sleepy. ;)

[keepitcatty]

[Whoa, this thing IS handy.]

Princess Leanne? [A chuckle, a sight for sore eyes indeed.] According to the map, I'm at something called an archway labeled "Fayren."

[...Dot dot dot. Wait a second.]


You speak the Beorc tongue now?

Re: [Video] Catnap, please. I'm sleepy. ;)

[song_princess]

[She giggles and goes to move towards a window.]

Fayren? I will meet you soon!

[No, she's not going to correct him on her title just yet.]

I do? Oh this place translate my words so I can be understood more easily. I dont know how it does

[Video]

[keepitcatty]

Well then! I'll await you.

[Some sort of magic? Stranger things have happened.]

Is Reyson and Tibarn with you? What of Ike and his mercenaries?

[Video]

[uccellodifuoco]

[Ranulf... Ranulf... Has he heard that name before?

While Ikki thinks about it he notices Leanne's Cosmo getting all excited and not long after that sh sets off to reunite with someone. Well, here goes nothing.]

Name's Ikki and I see Leanne's gone for you already so I only have one question for you: What's your diet?

[As he asks, Ikki decides to take a break from his training and go to the kitchen to check the supplies that they have.]

[Video]

[keepitcatty]

[Is this some weird beorc greeting?]

I fancy a diet of meat and fish. On some occasions, I'll snack on small fruits as well.
Why do you ask?

[Video]

[uccellodifuoco]

Because I'm the cook, so unless you prefer to prepare your food yourself for whatever reason, I'm going to be the one in charge of your meals while you're here. You can ask Leanne about my cooking, though she's a bit biased.

[Don't mind the weird beorc that's checking his food storage.]

Any special indications regarding your diet? Allergies or stuff you can't eat on the rist of dying or spending a whole night sick?

[Video]

[keepitcatty]

You're a friend of Leanne?

[Why does it sound like he's just been welcomed to a family like a relative they haven't met yet?]

Nothing of note. Just nothing obviously poisonous.

[mother_of_monsters]

[ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CAT EARED FRIEND! ]

Hello Ranulf, I'm Dray. What's a Bolganonne tome?

[keepitcatty]

[The ears don't lie. Wait, is this even a laguz? He's awfully furry. But anyways.]

Bolganonne is fire magic. Immensely powerful and only the best mages can control it. Like the Apostle of Begnion, for example.

Though I hate Fire magic. I stay away from it whenever possible.

[mother_of_monsters]

[Nope, he is an Eidion but they seem to be a bit similar.]

Bolganonne sounds like a type of salsa.[ He's only joking, if the smile tugging at his lips is any indication. ] But it sounds powerful.

[ His ears drop, smile vanishing slightly. He's got a complicated history with fire as well. ] I don't like it either. Better to stay away from fire.

[Video]

[neighfeni]

[Well there's just all sorts of laguz buddies today!

When the beorc shows up on the feed, she's smiling, waving a little from a room with odd rugs on the floor and people sparring bare-handed in the background.]

Sir Ranulf? Wow, ain't seen ya in a good couple o'years. Can't say I'm entirely surprised, but sure nice to see ya again.

[Might be telling that there isn't a single stammer there. Also her face isn't hidden.]

Re: [Video]

[keepitcatty]

[Again with this time travel crap. Is anyone of Telius even from his point? Oh well, time to be an ass.]

Sorry. Who are you again?

[A small chuckle.]
I'm joking! How are you, Nephenee?

[Video]

[maidaein]

That's about my best understanding of it.

Take comfort in the fact that time is not passing at home while you're stuck here.

[ Micaiah is also... familiar with Ranulf, but she's learned from Soren to be careful how you approach familiar people. ]

Re: [Video]

[keepitcatty]

[Soren would be a smart cookie, because Ranulf isn't exactly purring to see Micaiah.]

So it is true, then. The Maiden of Dawn is here.

[Having already found Leanne, he'll do as she asks and not push it.]

[Video]

[maidaein]

Yes.

[ She couldn't expect everyone from her current time to be friendly. However, Leanne and Nephenee giving her such a chance might have softened her a bit more to remember that there would be those who'd been impacted by her admittedly ruthless actions back home. ]

But I assure you, I am only Micaiah here.

[ Like she told several others, her queendom and her status means nothing out here. ]

Re: [Video]

[keepitcatty]

[He does his best to refrain from growling or snapping. Ranulf feels like she hasn't changed in her years.]

That doesn't change history. If you're wondering, I last saw you the other day, at the Battle of the Ribahn River.

[Video]

[draconixaviarix]

Hi Ranulf, welcome to Genessia..and your teeth and eyes look stunning!

Where are you from? Was that not, what you call, a 'vacation' ?

Re: [Video]

[keepitcatty]

[Yay, respect.]

I'm from a country called Gallia. Things have been...hectic, so I suppose some time away won't kill me. Especially since time supposedly doesn't flow as long as I'm here.

Re: [Video]

[draconixaviarix]

I've heard of that~

[Hana chirped contently, tilting her head curiously at him]

You're very calm for someone just arriving. I'm impressed! Have you had this happen before, perhaps?

Re: [Video]

[keepitcatty]

Nope! I'm naturally just that calm.

[In b4 Lethe and/or Leanne call him out. Ranulf can sense powerful auras all over this world, and it gives him the heeby-jeebies.

But he's not going to let anyone know that. Not even a laguz.]

How about yourself? Are you native to this world? Or elsewhere? Else-world? Whatever.