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VIDEO ❆ a mage and a gladiator walks into a bar (joint intro)

[ Mid-afternoon, sometime after the lunch hour, a public call will go out. Upon answering, one will see their screen full of this guy's charismatic face. ]

IS THIS THING ON!?

[ And an unfortunately loud yell could be heard as he literally screamed at the phone. Before he looks away from the screen, and then back at it again with a lower voice. For those paying attention, there's a glimpse of a mostly cloaked individual in the background. ]

Erm, sorry about that. A bit too excited with this... thing. Whatever it is. Thal's balls, you all could've just used linkpearls, would've made communicating a lot more simpler, yeah? Either ways, uh, I'm Kaelas. And I'm going to let this lady here introduce herself.

[ Stepping up beside him, she'll lean down a little so that her face was on screen. ] Greetings fellow adventurers. Remarkable, I have never magic like this in all of my years studying the arcane... ah, but to remain focused on the goal of an introduction, you may call me Jaina Proudmoore.

My companion and I here are in need of board as well as work if we are to survive in a foreign land. [ Jaina pauses briefly to consider something, then turns to her companion to ask. ] Kaelas, what keeps your hands from going idle?

Ah, I fight! I'm a gladiator, so it's only normal that fighting is how I keep myself occupied! IF ANYONE WISHES TO FIGHT ME, THEY'RE MORE THAN WELCOME TO CHALLENGE ME!

Mm yes. [ Jaina, who could very well be a saint for tolerating his behavior for longer than five minutes, gives a simple nod at the gladiator's words. ] very well. If you wish to take up his challenge, you may find us at the Battle Colosseum.

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lightsworn (Kaelas Lannis) and

crymoore (Jaina Proudmoore)! we'll be tagging separate threads so if you only want one of us, please specify that when tagging. also there's a Battle Colosseum action prompt here if you want to hit that up.

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[ And indeed, Kaelas is there to accept any and all challenges to fight. (Even if he's kind of homeless for now, but fuck that FIGHTING is a thing he wants to do) He'll just be either training with a makeshift dummy he has set up, or laze around. Yep. He's definitely capable of fighting against magic users too, but if you're really freaking strong, then beating him is probably going to be an easy thing to do. ]

[ It's only been a single sun's worth of time since Nanamo woke from her slumber in a silk lined pod, but she's as alert as any Lalafell. Listening to whatever message comes in, there's something of interest in this one. A familiar term or two, though no one should question how the young Sultana knows a common curse.

Nanamo is quick to put on a fresh set of clothing and pull her hair back before heading out. She has to make it to this Colosseum and meet with this gladiator post haste, wasting no time. Her little legs carry her there and once she's there? ]

Lil lady, don't you think you're a bit fresh faced to be here?

[ She can try to argue that she's not a child, but no one's hearing any of that. ]

...?

[ There seems to be a bit of commotion around here, and when he goes to check, someone's arguing with a... Hm. From what he can see of the other person's clothing and demeanor... It's definitely a Lalafell.

Yep, definitely a Lalafell, considering he's dealt with many of them in his stint back in Ul'dah. ]

If ye don't mind, I can take it from here! You shouldn't underestimate a person based on their size, y'know? It'll make you look bad.

[ So he just interrupts the other party before he denied the girl entry. ]

[ There's a silent nod of gratitude from the Lalafell before the ruffian excuses himself, deciding to look for bigger fish to fry. Fighting with a child and her babysitter is no good way to spend a day in the Battle Colosseum. ]

You have my thanks, gladiator. [ Those words used to carry power, but she has none here in this land away from home.

Nanamo works on straightening her attire out, curious if he's caught on to her identity yet. He hasn't said anything or drop to bended knee meaning... what exactly? She can't allow her guard to drop so carelessly just because of one person's lack of behavior. ]

Ah, no problem, miss! Always happy to help a person in need.

[ Hm, for some reason, this Lalafell is... a bit familiar to him, as if he's seen her face somewhere before in recent memory. Scratching his head, he's going to peer over her for a few more seconds before deciding. ]

...By the by, have we met somewhere before? I could've sworn I've seen your face around Ul'dah a few times as it is.

[ ...Yeah. ]

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[ /panic

It might have not been his intention to do so, but she's fretting visibly now. Who would have ever pictured the Sultana, the seventeenth of her line, in children's clothing in another world? ]

You, you recognize me? [ It's all over for her. ]

Sort of? I mean, I could've mistaken you for someone else, but now that you said it...

[ ...Beat. ]

You do remind me of the Sultana, but that can't be true, right?

[ sheepish laughter, ha... ]

[A loud-mouth, overconfident brute shows up on the device, and Karla just shakes her head, suppressing a laugh. Nevertheless, she's never one to turn down a challenge. "Kaelas" is the name? Interesting...]

[When she shows up at the Colosseum, she'll be looking for the loud mouth in the arena.]

I take it you're the one called "Kaelas?"

That is correct!

[ There's a response from behind her, and if she turns to face him, he has his arms crossed in front of him, looking quite excited. ]

Are you here to take up my challenge?

[Well, he sure looks excited. Karla finds it quite intriguing as she smiles warmly.]

How could I resist?

[She draws her blade, bringing it down to her side.]

I do hope you can make it worth my while.

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Heh, I'll make sure to do just that!

[ He draws both his sword and shield, and starts walking towards the center. Seems like this place is going to keep him entertained for a bit while he tries to find a way back home to his world.

He wouldn't do to keep his friends back home waiting, after all. ]

[Karla followed him to the center of the field, facing him again.]

So...your move, or mine?

Either ways, what you said earlier...

[ There's exactly one thing that interested him to the woman in addition to both of them being in the same predicament. ]

You practice the arcane arts, yes?

Yes, that is correct. [ She makes it no secret and sees no reason to. Not when there was some magic at hand responsible for bringing them here in the first place. ]

Tell me, are you hungry yet? If so, what sort of treat do you fancy? I prefer Dalaran sharp cheddar myself though I wonder if I could pull off the spell here in a foreign world. It would put my mind at ease if I practiced a little on the way.

I'm certainly not one to turn down a glass of mead, but when it comes to treats... Nothing can certainly beat a nice plate of Antelope Steak!

[ ...look he's a Gladiator, okay. ]

[All things considered, this woman seems far more reasonable...and more intelligent, than this Kaelas. Definitely the brains of this outfit.]

Are you referring to this communicator? It's hardly magic. Just a little science.

[He smiles amicably enough, though. She already reminds him of a certain princess with whom he's been keeping company lately. That isn't always a good thing.]

I'm called Balthier. I'm somewhat new to these parts, myself.

[And running dangerously low on those bills he was provided, but a stranger doesn't need to worry about that.]

[ Just think of it as Genessia's own variation of Pinky and the Brain... where Pinky is the bubbly woman spouting sense and the Brain wants to get his own brain smashed in during battle. ]

Well met, Balthier! As for science? I know little of that. [ She says that, but what would be considered science by most individuals would be considered the arcane in her world just as chemistry was alchemy. It's just a matter of piecing the terms together.

For now, when she thinks of science she compares it towards engineering. ] If only my apprentice was here. It reminds me of the creations the gnomes are always tinkering about with... oh, you are new as well? We must have missed one another down in the Bay.

A shame that is. We might have made some sense of this place. You seem like a capable enough woman.

[He raises an eyebrow.]

I'm not certain what a gnome is, but if they tinker, they must be something akin to a moogle.

[Uh...actually yeah, Balthier. They are...]

You don't have to be so loud!

[She calls out to the man first, but also realizes that the woman mentioned "arcane."]

...You know about arcane?

[ Jaina doesn't skip a beat at her appearance or anything of the sort, explaining quickly. ] Yes, I have studied the arcane since I was a little girl. Bothered the greatest sorcerer there ever was into making me his student in addition to that.

[ She shouldn't sound so proud at that, but the name is Proudmoore. ]

That's...nice. We have arcane dragons where I come from, too.

[She's not sure how proud anyone should be...]

May I ask what world it is you hail from? [ The sorceress finds herself recalling the faerie dragons that flutter about Kalimdor, though nowhere near Theramore. Another broodmother's lair was near her precious home so the more quainter sort stayed away. ]

If we are in luck, it would be the same as mine.

I don't believe so... I am from Sornieth. We have no humans there.

[At least she's assuming that Jaina is human.]

[There's a rather familiar grunt on the other end of the Jaina's line.]

You always did keep odd company.

[ That bit of verbal roughness is all she needs for her face to light up. She hasn't been this excited since she discovered she could have her apprentice slide a plate of freshly baked tarts through a portal halfway across Azeroth anytime she felt nostalgic for home. ]

Thrall! [ Hopefully he wasn't big on keeping his name a secret because she's tossed out all precaution. ]

It does my heart good to hear and see you, my friend. Odd as my choice in companions may be, there is no one I would trust at my side more than you yourself. [ Don't mind the tiny human lady getting excited for the big green guy, folks. ]

[He's never been one to shy away from his name, so he doesn't think anything of the outburst.]

Lok'tar Ogar, Jaina. I can think of few I would rather stand shoulder-to-shoulder with in this place either. I just hope our constituents can keep themselves from tearing each other apart in our absence.

Still, if there is any aid I can provide, you need only to ask, friend.

[ One can only hope they have greater things to tend to back in Azeroth other than slaying one another, though Jaina realizes that kind of false hope needs to be culled. Believing that the Horde and the Alliance can work together is still questionable despite all of their achieved work in Northrend. ]

You have my thanks as always, Thrall. [ She's a grown woman, clever and more than capable for providing for herself. If she does feel the need to ask for his help, it would have to be towards a problem she can't possibly solve on her own.

Even if he's being a gentleman and offering a hand with no restraint. A favor she would return without hesitation even if she feels as though there's not much she can do here. ]

Are there any others? [ From home. ]

[Thrall is more than aware how capable Jaina is. He's seen her handiwork first hand and doesn't want to overshadow it. His offer just comes from a place of respect for a fellow warrior, more than anything else.]

As far as I can tell, we are the only two from Azeroth in this place. While it is rather refreshing to see a world not divided by the old hate of Azeroth it is... off-putting to be the only Orc in a world of humans.

They say time is about as stable here as in the Caverns of Time... tell me, what is the last thing you remember?

[ This realm did seem to have a preference towards one race. She's seen humans mostly though there was a fae dragon she exchanged words with earlier as well. Her head dips a little lower thoughtfully as she considers the absurdity of his question, knowing he would have not phrased it any other way were it an exaggeration. ]

Ah... that is a good question indeed. [ There's a bit of hesitation as her mind freezes up, thinking of nothing other than the chilling winds of Northrend. ]

There was much happening in Azeroth--[ And with her. ]--though the most significant thing of note was the assault against Icecrown Citadel.

[ Something aches inside of her, but she keeps her emotions at bay. Jaina doesn't bother asking for his own in return; she trusts his judgement and believes he will tell her what she needs to know without her ever asking for it. ]

[Thrall takes note of that look. He knew Jaina and Arthas knew each other before he became the Lich King, but didn't know the extent of it. Of course that was all the more reason he wanted the Horde to be the ones to put him down. To spare Jaina the ache of fighting him herself.]

I see. The last I remember, Garrosh and I had just arrived in Icecrown to oversee the Argent Tournament. It would seem you are just slightly ahead of myself in that regard.

Did you two show up at the same time or something? That's a new one.

[Says the man who has been here less than a week himself.]

That appears to be just the thing that happened. Either ways, being dragged into a new world is definitely something I've never done in my life before.

[ and he's seen a lot of shit in the arena as it is. ]

I don't doubt it. It's pretty jarring. Especially when the world you show up in is nothing like the one you're used to.

I've been a fish out of water before, but this place is nothing like anything I've experienced.

Furthest I've ever been is to the woods that's the border between Ul'dah and Gridania, and even then that's dangerous enough for me as it is alone.

[ ... ]

I could do with less of these doohickeys being introduced all at the same time, to be honest.

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I've been all over, but nowhere like this. Believe me, I know how you feel. I'm still getting used to certain things.

I'm lucky that there's a place here more like my home.

Ah, really? Then you must've been one lucky guy, yeah? What's that place like.

[ Don't mind him, he's just interested in new sights to see. ]

The technology is older than the stuff in the other cities. There's still things like horse-drawn carriages and smiths here. There's more magic than back home, but other than that, it's not much different.

Is it a rare occurrence? [ Not that Jaina wants to call it one of a kind, but perhaps there was a deeper meaning to their arriving together. ]

He doesn't seem to mind the companionship.

[ Though that could be due to the fact she fed him first thing. ]

I've never heard of it happening, but I haven't been here that long myself.

["Doesn't seem to?" Interesting.]

Doesn't sound like you came from the same place, either.

No, I believe us to be from entirely different worlds.

[ Her smile just grows even friendlier with that. ] A good way to an adventurer's heart is through their stomach. Furthermore, is it not best to travel in pairs in a foreign place? We both are capable fighters so if we were to be attacked, our odds of survival are more favorable together than apart.

[Ike can't help but smile. This woman was clever.]

You make a good point. It almost sounds like you're something of an old pro at this.

I didn't have that kind of luxury when I first showed up. But I was lucky and found the people here kind enough to help me. One even opened his home to me, at least temporarily.

[ She's certainly a professional at traveling though he probably has no idea how accurate that remark is. Not many of the mages in Azeroth can travel the distances she does in the blink of an eye. If only her skills in the arcane could net her a portal back home. ]

You're too kind, friend.

And it appears you have been rewarded in turn for it.

[Ike can't help but feel a bit flattered. He never thinks of himself as anything like that.]

I don't know how much of it is kindness versus simple luck. All I've ever done was what I can to make an honest go at whatever comes my way.

Anyway, I should introduce myself, shouldn't I? My name's Ike. I'm a traveling sellsword. Well, minus the "traveling" bit ever since I showed up here.

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VIDEO ❆ a mage and a gladiator walks into a bar (joint intro)

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I really need to find a smiling pic of Thrall but... orc smiles are like unicorns.

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