genessia | A Maiden Voyage

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Who: Anastasia, Open to All
What: A child has a new toy.
Where: Genessia
When: Early morning of December 2nd
Why: After months of training, it's time to try on her own.
How: Magic training. Magic in general.
Warnings: Road work ahead.

[After months of periodic training sessions with the Komeijis, Anastasia was finally capable of limited flight. She was ready to spread her wings and leave the nest on her own.

However, she was a rather conservative girl, a modest girl, and had concerns about people being able to see up her long skirt as she practices flying on her own. So she found a suitable solution.

With her saved up allowance money, she had gotten a cute electric moped. And to personalize it, she expressed her national pride by having her kingdom's flag painted on the front and sides of the moped.

She has some practice riding the moped. Some accidents happened, mostly her getting startled on first starting it up and falling over when she tried to ride for the first time. But now, she is used to riding around on it and was ready for an experiment.

Anastasia was going to try to turn this cute pink and white moped into a flying machine.

With her helmet on and settle on the moped seat, she powered it on. After a moment to steel herself, she gently hit the throttle and took off down a straight road. Utilizing what she learned in flying, she channeled into her moped. Slowly but surely, the moped's wheels began to lift off the ground. Anastasia struggled to keep her concentration intact as she saw her environment sink beneath her.

Anastasia had successfully taken to the low skies of Genessia on pink and white moped.

After a few minutes of flying around in circles, her power wanes and she begins to descend. Unfortunately, she was coming in too fast. This realization caused the girl to lose her focus.
She made landfall hard and she made an attempt to stay in control of the moped as it began to swerve. But eventually, she regained control and slowed to a stop.

Once the shock was gone, she smiled happily and giggled in relief and success.]

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Mamoru was out running some errands, as he had made a trip over to a store to buy a few things, mostly just some snacks he was planning to share with Anastasia, while also heading to the tailor shop to pick up his clothes that were being cleaned and fixed up from his fight with Gilgamesh. He was glowing green with his wings, flying back to the children's home, when he spotted Anastasia's little experiment in the air with the moped.

Mamoru smiles that Anastasia was trying to learn how to fly, but it looked like she was having some trouble. when she crashed, Mamoru flew in quick to her side and quickly pulled her into a hug, while still glowing and his wings still visible.

"Anastasia-chan! Are you okay?"

[Anastasia was once more startled when she was suddenly pulled into a hug. She momentarily tried to struggle but instantly calmed down when she realized it was Mamoru. She would feel cold to her friend due to her race, and the warmth from him hugging her made her feel at ease.]

"Mamoru...? I'm okay, really. That landing was scary though. Maybe I should find something smaller to fly on."

[She really hopes Mamoru doesn't let go too suddenly. She lost her balance on her moped and if he lets go of her, she will fall over.]

"You know... if you really want to try flying... you don't have to use this thing, I'd be....more than umm... happy to let you hold on to me and I can help you with my own powers..."

Mamoru was nervous when he said that, and promptly transformed out of his alien form to his normal self and nervously guided her to a safe position, taking her hand.

"Not that I don't trust you can do it on your own... I just think doing it while driving this thing is dangerous... and if you really dont think you can fly on your own yet, I'd rather you hold onto me rather than ride something that could hurt you if you have a harsh landing..."

"Plus, if we went together and had a hard landing, I'd make sure to take the brunt of the fall for you... I don't mind being your safety cushion..."

Mamoru blushed as he nervously kicked air with his blue sneaker.

Edited 2015-12-02 17:49 (UTC)

[Hearing Mamoru say such things made her give him a shy smile. She held on to her skirt as she skipped off of her moped with Mamoru's help. The last thing she needs is to trip after such a dramatic landing.]

"You are very sweet as always, Mamoru. But, I am able to fly on my own without this 'moped' thing. I just did not want people to be able to see up my skirt while I'm flying.

And above all, I don't want to hurt you by falling on you."

"I can udnerstand that concern, I do get a little embarrassed when I fly when I wore my homeworld outfit with the toga and all... But if I may give a piece of advice, if you umm.... float the right way, and position yourself correctly, it shouldn't be as big of a problem, that's just what help me when I wear this."

Mamoru lifted up the bag from the tailor that had his home world outfit in it.

"I know it's not the same thing, but enough people have called it a skirt before..."

Mamoru seemed to have a negative look on his face, like he had been made fun of when he worn his homeworld outfit before.

[Anastasia knew that was a good idea, but there was still a small flaw.]

"That is a good idea, Mamoru, but I can't maintain that position while I take off or land. I still think I need something else to fly on."

"Have you considered...wearing something under your skirt?"

Mamoru had a huge blush now that he was even suggesting this.

"Sometimes.... I wear these red short shorts under my toga for this reason...and it's helped a lot...But if that's a bad idea too, I understand... dressing in layers can be weird!"

[Anastasia would have taken that the wrong way, but it was clear to her when he gave an example.]

"Yeah... I do not think I should be wearing boys clothes, either."

"I know, it wasn't a good idea... I just wanted to help because I didn't want you getting hurt."

Mamoru looked away and kicked the air again.

"Sometimes I wonder if I'm better at screwing everything up than actually helping..."

[Anastasia was rather shocked by his reaction.]

"Mamoru, where did that come from? All of this because I didn't want to crash land on you?"

"No! I just wanted you to do something else but ride this thing when you're flying!"

Mamoru answered pretty quickly with a blush on his face.

"I'm just scared this big bulky thing might hurt you!"

"Then you should have said so, I would agree. A moped is not the best idea. But I don't want you to get hurt either if you crash while carrying me."

[Anastasia supposes it would all depend on how well Mamoru can carry someone of her weight, even though she doesn't weigh that much.]

"I guess you're right, Anastasia-chan...."

Mamoru turned away and looked at something else before an idea hit him.

"Ah! I've got it! What about riding a broom? Witches ride brooms! And I'm sure we have a broom in the children's home!"

Mamoru was sporting a very goofy grin, obviously in his mind, something childish like that must work.

"A broom?"

[Anastasia tilted her head to the side inquisitively. A broom is certainly light, but her long skirt would make riding it very awkward. Fortunately, she doesn't ride like that anyway. Side saddle all the way.]

"I think that would be perfect. Well, it would be if we can attach a seat to the handle."

"I mean... It shouldn't be too hard to tie a seat to it."

Edited 2015-12-03 14:11 (UTC)

"That is true. Shall we go back to the home and find me a broom and a seat to go with it?"

[Smiling brightly, Anastasia hopped on her moped, getting all set for a ride and waiting for Mamoru's word.]

"Sure!"

[Mamoru smiled and glowed again transforming back into his alien form.]

"I'll race you there!"

[He flew and sped off to the home.]

"Not fair! You can fly!"

[Well, technically she can as well now, but not for as long as Mamoru can. She gently hit the throttle of the moped and took off after Mamoru in the direction of the children's home.]

[Sakura is looking out her window when she sees the familiar figure of her friend flying past. She quickly runs outside with a smile pulling at her lips to go take a closer look. Her footsteps are light leaving the apartment but the pokemon are loud. Pikachu is able to sneak along with her though she doesn't mind.

She finally stops when she sees Anastasia land. Her heart leaps to her throat and she runs forward to make sure her friend is alright.]

Anastasia?

How did you?

[She looks up at the sky for a moment as if the answer lies within the lazily floating puffs of white.]

[Anastasia took her helmet off and shook her long hair loose when Sakura arrived. She turned to give her friend a bright smile.]

"The Komeiji sisters taught me how to fly. Since I always wear a skirt, I didn't want people to be able to see up my skirt. I don't know why I thought a moped was a good idea."

[Sakura smiles brightly.]

That's amazing!

[She wonders if she can learn magic though she might ask for some training over the network to see.]

[Anastasia climbed off her moped, leaving her helmet on the seat.]

"Flying is both exciting and scary. Can you think of anything else I can use to fly on besides this moped?"

I flew in a pod once.

[It was just before coming here.]

We were all in a race!

"A pod? What exactly is a pod?"

[She cannot even begin to imagine what one would look like.]

[Sakura motions with her hands trying to display something that looks like a round shape.]

It's round and you sit in it and it has wings and it flies but all the car's looked a little different.

[One actually looks like a car.]

[Well, that was something you don't see every day. Midboss watched from a distance as the pink moped circled the Genessian skyline... but that descent was really starting to look dangerous.

Activating his flight charm, he flew forward to try and stop her, but not quickly enough. A brief flash of panic ran through him, but it looked like she had managed to land on her own, just about. He skidded to a halt nearby.]

Good morning, Mademoiselle...are you quite alright?

[Anastasia made sure to power off her moped before getting off of it. She was noticeably trembling from that bit of scary excitement, but she did her best to keep her composure.]

"Y-Yes, I'm all right..."

[Once she had a look at him, she knew she remembered him.]

"You are... Sir Vyers, yes? Attleton's guardian? What brings you to Genessia so early this morning?"

That is a relief to hear...

[Don't mind him, he went into papa-wolf mode for a moment.]

Correct! I'm glad to see you remember me. Of course, someone as beautiful as moi is difficult to forget, but believe it or not, some have.

Honestly, I was just on my way to collect a few things. I have a lot to prepare for the upcoming election campaign. Although, I must ask the story behind that.

[Just gesturing to the moped.]

[Anastasia smiled brightly when Vyers asked about her moped.]

"It's cute, right?"

[She was too shy to ask if he remembers her. She thought she was cute enough to be remembered. She moved on to what Vyers asked.]

"You see... Back on my world, I could use elemental magic. I lost that ability when I was brought to Genessia. I was hoping learning to fly would help me regain my power.
I chose a moped for flying because I... I didn't want people seeing up my skirt when I take off or land..."

Edited 2015-12-05 11:34 (UTC)

It is, it is, although personally I think purple is a more appealing colour.

[He did remember her from their conversations before, thankfully. He just hadn't felt the need to bring this up yet.]

How strange that your powers vanished... You just arrived here and found you could not access them? Unusual, certainly.

As for the other issue, could you not wear trousers when you're practicing?

[Anastasia responded to the purple comment with a quiet and pouty 'hmph.' But she wasn't going to debate it. It was just a color.]

"I do hope I can regain my magic soon."

[The young girl was very quick to replying to Vyer's suggestion next and her tone says she means exactly what she says.]

"A princess has no business wearing boys' clothes."

I hope so, as well. Having abilities taken from you like that is a painful thing indeed.

[He couldn't help but chuckle at the last comment though. Well, he could understand her objections, he supposed, some were really too sensitive about these things.]

Now, now, Anastasia, there is no reason why a girl cannot wear trousers where it is practical. I have even worn a dress on a couple of occasions where I needed to. There is no shame in that!

[She couldn't shake the reluctance to agree. She might be able to under the right condition.]

"I might consider it... But only if there are such clothes that are made for girls."

[Just be glad you haven't seen Midboss in a dress.]

Oui, of course. There are plenty of garments like that made for women, which would save any embarrassment.

Edited 2015-12-07 20:24 (UTC)

[Anastasia certainly hopes she can find something that suits her refined taste in clothing. She certainly wasn't going to ask Vyers for suggestions for a number of reasons.]

"Very well, then. I will visit some clothing stores later today to see what they have in stock. Thank you, Mister Vyers."

[Almost as if Midboss had absolutely no taste in clothes, even outside of anything else.]

That would be wise, and it is my pleasure.

So, how have you been? Aside from learning to fly, anyway.

[Anastasia gave Vyers a smile when asked how she was doing.]

"I'm quite well, especially now that the weather is perfect for my kind. Thank you for asking. And how are you? I really am surprised to see you out and about, given what happened in Attleton."

That is good to hear. It has been busy, of course, but I am doing well.

As for that, I have found that a brisk morning walk helps to get my thoughts in order. There is much that needs to be done in Attleton.

[Anastasia nods.]

"I hope it all goes well for you. You seem like a nice man, despite looking a little scary."

[She means no harm.]

[Well that was something you don't see everyday. He really didn't know what to think of it honestly and there really was nothing he could do if that girl did crash, so when she didn't he sighed slightly more with relief before quickly going to her.]

Are you okay?

[Anastasia took a moment to look over her moped to make sure it didn't suffer any significant damage. If she lost her ride, it would take her awhile to push it back home, if she can even manage that.

She looked over at Yugi once she was felt like the moped will be fine.]

"Yes, I'm fine. I probably should have tried to use something smaller and lighter..."

What were you doing exactly?

[He had some idea, but nothing he was exactly certain on.]

I mean I guess driving, but... different.

"Oh, so you really did just see all of that?"

[She paused for a moment, deciding there was no point in making it a longer explanation than it needs.]

"I was flying."

I see, sorry to say.

[he felt bad since she made it sound like she was trying to do it in private, but when you are out in a public place, sometimes it happened.]

But why exactly?

[She hoped not to cause a panic, because she is a princess flying around on a moped. As long as no one paniced, she was successful.]

"Well... To be honest, I'm a witch."

[She's not wrong given her power. ]

"What I mean is... I'm a magic user. I was called a Dark Child by some on my world. ... I lost my power being brought to this world. I'm hoping learning flying magic will give me back my magic."

How come you lost your power? I mean if others around here managed to keep there's, it just seems odd that's all.

[It was the truth at least. No that he ever had powers in the first place. Puzzle not counting since that was not his in terms of power.]

[Anastasia had been thinking about the reason why ever since she arrived.]

"...The only reason I can think of is... On my world, the mana is like thread that can be woven into the spells I need. But the mana in this world... It's of a different quality. Different life cycle. Different origin. I don't know how to weave the mana in this world."

So if you learnt how then you could use your abilities again?

[He figured it was something important to her, but he really knew nothing about magic considering he had nothing magic wise anyway. The only power was the puzzle and that was not his, nor could he control it anyway.]

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