[Action in Fayren & Genessia]

[tsundebro]

(Fayren)
[Sometime in the dead of night, a certain Hoshidan Prince walks alone under the cover of darkness through the quiet streets of Fayren and into the woods.
It was here in a small clearing that straw dummies were left here, carefully carried there one by one across the day until now. With Fujin Yumi, and the gentle glow of a couple of torches, Takumi diligently shoots the targets one afyer the other, the sound of the impact echoing through the woods.]

I don't care what anyone says. I need to be strong. I need to stay strong. That way, if anything happens... I can hold my own.

[Takumi will be so focused on his night training, he won't notice anyone else around.]

(Genessia)

[When morning comes around... Did Takumi even sleep?

The Hoshidan Prince appears fresh enough. Minus evidence of small traces of straw and ash on his person. He's appears to be stopping for lunch at a local cafe in Genessia, just quietly musing to himself.]

The Holodeck that Yang told me about is in Nova City. Though it seems to be much father than anticipated. I don't think I covered half of Genessia yet.

[And his order arrives. A bowl of miso soup! One spoon full later, he stops, noticing someone else.]

Yes? Can I help you?

Comments

Genessia

[sanguine_kismet]

[It took a moment for them to realize that they were being spoken to sitting at the table next to his. If one could look embarrassed in a mask, 'Marth' achieved it. To be honest, they were staring off into space and seemed to have settled in looking in Takumi's direction.]

Oh um, sorry. I wasn't paying attention.

[...His soup sure did smell good though...]

[tsundebro]

[Yes, it was the mask that Takumi took noticed of. You stick out like a sore thumb. He sighs.]

You know, people could get the wrong idea if you stare like that.

[Granted if it's possible to really stare with a mask on.]

And what's with the mask?

[sanguine_kismet]

I wonder what kind of wrong idea they would get.

[They were idle words more than anything, though a grin soon spread across their lips.]

I wear a mask to hide my identity. You may call me Marth if you like.

[It was from people from her world specifically, though there only seemed to be Libra here. They were grateful for his presence ]

[tsundebro]

They can't determine your intentions, for one.

[At the introduction, he nods to them.]

"Marth," as in an alias? What if I want to know your true name? Well met, regardless. I'm Takumi.

[sanguine_kismet]

Perhaps you should read one's body rather than just their eyes. It can tell you a bit more on how they are feeling.

[With saying this, they leaned foreward, angling their body to be facing towards them. It was their way of showing interest, at least in their conversation.]

If you believe it to be a alias, it is a name I go by none the less, Takumi.

[They didn't want to hide, they would rather not honestly, but they had to make sure they were safe and in a good spot so not to disturb anything unintentionally. It was best to keep the guise until then.]

Perhaps I should say, if you do not believe me to hold good faith, what is something that would make you feel more comfortable around me?

[They didn't want to come off as accidentally creepy either...]

[tsundebro]

[If that is what they wish to go with, it's better than nothing. He might just make up a name otherwise.

But yes, it is difficult to trust anyone these days. Especially with the colors Marth sports. He took a momebt to try to think like Ryoma.]

For starters, tell me about yourself.

[sanguine_kismet]

I hail from Ylisse.

[The youth paused, seeming thoughtful for a moment on what all they should divulge.]

My mission is-...was...to stop the Fell Dragon from destroying the world I came from.

[It was then they felt unfortunately boring since they felt they couldn't say too much detail.]

Fayren

[liorafae]

[It's kind of hard not to be woken up by the sounds of things being blasted by magic. Liora nearly falls out of her webbing bed in the tree as she jolts awake with a start. What in the world is someone doing blasting magic in the middle of the night? A sneak attack?]

[Cautiously, she begins to crawl along the branches of the trees towards the flashes of light. She tries to be stealthy, but with the branches bobbing from her weight, leaves falling off and drifting to the ground, and plenty of rustling noise where Takumi is practicing, it's pretty easy to notice that something is crawling in the trees. Liora stops when she's close enough to observe, to figure out if this person could be a foe...]

[tsundebro]

[Takumi continues his training, only stopping every so often when he hears the rustling. He scans the lowest branches briefly... And sees nothing unusual.]

Must be just an animal.

[Drawing the string and taking aim, he resumes.]

[liorafae]

[Liora continues to watch, leaning forward on the branch she's perched on and stretching her long neck down to get a closer look. However, she leans too far, loses her balance, and slips off the branch, letting out a shriek that sounded more like a little girl than an animal. She picks herself up, shaking off the leaves that cling to her ears and frills.]

Um...uh-oh...

[She stares at Takumi like a deer caught in the headlights...]

[tsundebro]

[If that was a little girl, it sounded smaller than Sakura. It was easy enough for Takumi to find out what just fell.]

"Uh-oh?"

[He walked over to the creature, squatting down to get a better look in the glow of the torches. He extended a finger to gently poke at it.]

...Did this winged lizard speak just now?

[liorafae]

[Liora instantly cringed as she saw that finger coming for her, and she jerked back an inch when it made contact.]

I'm...I'm a dragon! W-Why are you poking at me...?

[tsundebro]

[Takumi quickly rises. Holy shit it did speak!

Of course, he's not going to answer, because holy shit a talking lizard. If it really is a dragon, though, it must be a hatchling. He's seen Nohrian wyvern riders, and none are as small.

He wants to test to make sure he wasn't going crazy. One awkward silence and pacing later...]

Hey... Say something.

[Fayren]

[fadedscarlet]

[Another non-sleeper to another, each day Kii would gather enough hate and annoyance from others that they try to practice shape-shifting. Namely in Fayren to practice turning into the monsters there.

Mid-trying to transform, Kii turned to normal and fell against the building near the dummies, hiding in sight from the archer]

You..you have a good mantra there, same here..

[They huff, pretty exhausted] ..You're nearly perfect with that magic bow of your's.

Re: [Fayren]

[tsundebro]

[Takumi is pretty startled. He swings Fujin Yumi to take aim at the encroacher.

However, the wind arrow dissapates as the words he spoke sunk in. Fujin Yumi is then lowered.]

You! Identify yourself.

OKAY WELL YOU KNOW WHAT

[fadedscarlet]

[Kii hacked out and wheezed at the wind, until finally throwing their arms up in the air, shouting]

THE MINUTE THAT I SAY SOMETHING NICE, I GET BLASTED. FUCK!

[Huffing, the Demon rolled off the side of the wall of the building, looking at Takumi, grinning]

Jus' call me Kii, buuuuuuut if you wanna shoot me? Go ahead. You can. I'd much rather not be here ya know~~~ And you, sir...

..Have a great great darkness in you that I like. Just sayin'.

NO EYE DO NOT KNOW

[tsundebro]

[Overreaction much? Takumi didn't "blast" anyone. But he will if this stranger proves to be a threat, which is why Fujin Yumi is still at the ready.

And this talk of darkness in him sure doesn't make it easier.]

Darkness? In me? You mistake me for a Nohrian. I am Takumi, a Prince of Hoshido.
Now, what were you doing sneaking around?

It's more likely than you think. Click here to get your free PC-Takumi Check

[fadedscarlet]

I did not fucking stutter, oh great Prince. Yes. Darkness.

[Kii snarled but fell to their knees from weakness]

Besides, I wasn't sneaking. I was trying to practice perfection, juuuuust like you. I was here first, then I heard your perfection seeping in like termites in a tree.

*clicks link, gets Leo pin-up calendar*

[tsundebro]

[Are you trying to piss him off? Becauae that's a very good way to get Fujin Yumi aimed right at him.]

Unless you want your last words to be sarcastic, I suggest you rethink your approach here.

Genessia

[prideofhoshido]

[Everything was so confusing. But even with the explanation, the pamphlets, and everything, he was determined to find his and Corrin's army. Ryoma had been quietly taking in this town, and how different it was.

Was this the world that was within the Bottomless Canyon? Who knew. But before him, he knew this was his dear brother. Approaching him, and at such a question, the eldest brother couldn't help but smile warmly.]

Yes. I am looking for my dear brother and sisters. You look like someone who can help.

[tsundebro]

[Takumi wasn't making eye contact at first, until he heard the voice.

His eyes dart to the source, to see it was...]

Ryoma...? Brother!

[In his haste to rise from the table and greet his brother, Takumi bumps the table, but didn't cause anything but a small racket.]

Brother! We've much to talk about.

[prideofhoshido]

[A small, proud chuckle arose at his brother's response, watching him. He was okay. No bruises from the fall, and he was just fine. Thank the Dawn Dragon]

Indeed. [he took in a breathe]

I would have never expected a kingdom like this to exist. Where is the rest of the army?

[his gaze around the cafe grew more serious upon not seeing at least Corrin, Honika, Sakura, or Scarlett..]

[tsundebro]

[Takumi glanced away for a moment upon being asked about the others.]

They're not here... Of Hoshido, we are the only ones.

[He looks back to Ryoma a moment after with a serious gaze.]

But that is only half of the problem.
Ryoma, the Nohrians are here, as is Azura and... her....

[That being Corrin.]

Furthermore, something is... Off about them.

[prideofhoshido]

[No. Then their sisters...! Ryoma narrowed his eyes from the news, grateful that Azura and the Nohrians arrived here. But who was 'her'? Patiently waiting an answer, the tall man looked around]

Perhaps it is best to sit down, then. There is a lot that's happened, it seems...

[He glanced to the table, waiting for his dear brother to lead and for him to state his case]

[tsundebro]

[Takumi nods and gestures to the table he was just sitting at. He takes his original spot THERE and waits for Ryoma to get situated himself.

Once he has, Takumi keeps his voice down to a manageable level. No reason for other patrons to hear their discussion.]

As I said... Something is off about the Nohrians. Most of them, anyway... They don't remember the war. They don't remember the horrible things they did to Hoshido!

[Takumi, chill. He catches himself before his anomisty towards them gets the better of him.]

...I have...spoken...with Xander. He mentioned a dragon, and some kingdom called Valla. But says Nohr never invaded Hoshido...

[Takumi suddenly goes quiet, his hands balled into fists on the table as he remembers seeing Sakura as a prisoner of Nohr.

He keeps his eyes on Ryoma for his thoughts.]