genessia | 1st Video/Action || Joint Post

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Video –

[After making sure that Richard is okay, Kahlan sets to reading the information they have as well as getting used to the new phone device. It takes her some time but the instructions are clear enough for her to understand. There is a pause before the screen flickers on.]

Hello Genessia. I believe I have this information right but I have a few more questions. Has anyone heard from a wizard named Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander, Wizard of the First Order? Where is the best place to buy supplies? What are those loud, horseless carriages? Are these necklaces magic? We are heading to Fayren.

[Meanwhile, in the background, Richard can be seen looking very serious as his shoulders are hunched, his own communicator in one hand, the instructions they were left in the other. He smiles as the screen lights up.] I think I got it!

Action –

[Not having pockets, packs or saddle bags means that they are both carrying the boxes under one arm. Richard has his sword in his right hand while his eyes flick around the strange setting. Kahlan stays close though her eyes flick to a map that she has in hand.]

There might be a store up ahead.

[While the pair may move forward they both look confused and lost.]

[ooc: This is a joint post and responses will come from both characters. Put in the header if you want to address one person or both or don’t care. Actions will be both. PURPLE is Kahlan. BLUE is Richard.]

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[Here, Kahlan. Have a confidently smirking sky pirate.]

My, aren't we full of questions. I'm afraid I haven't had the pleasure of making this Zeddicus' acquaintance. The best place to buy supplies depends greatly on what supplies you'd like to purchase. I've no idea what a horse is. Yes, they are. Have a good trip.

Now, if you'd like to humor me. To whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?

[A very happy princess appears on Richards communicator.]

You did! It isn't so hard when you get used to it. Does you world not have communicators like this?

[Her's didn't either.]

[Kahlan will also answer his questions in order.]

We need food, water, packs and then basic camping and first aid supplies. [It's not too complicated.] A horse is an animal who pulls carriages.

[She bows her head slightly.]

Excuse me. I'm Kahlan Amnell Mother Confessor. Can I please have your name?

[There's a moment's pause before Richard responds. Only because he's making sure this is the right button to press. When he does, he's smiling.]

No, it isn't. You're right. [And he looks off to the side for just a second to give the person he's with a look that clearly says he's proud of himself, before looking back to his communicator, shaking his head.] Ah, no. There's...nothing in the Three Territories like this. At least...not that I've seen.

[But his smile turns friendly.] I'm Richard Cypher. [Then he hesitates for a moment.] Does yours?

Maria smiled gently into the video feed, as she regarded these people who were-- clearly not from the modern times; perhaps even people from her own world, to judge by their completely outdated style of dress, and their questions about Magic and Fayren, and of course, their absolute ignorance of auto-mobiles.

"Oh aye? I mean-- are you lot magical, like, wizards, yourselves...? I mean-- if you ever need any help, well. You could come visit me in Everglade, too... Don't worry; I'm not a bloody necromancer or a Monster or a ghost-- or... anything of the kind!"

[Sakura shakes her head fiercely.]

Nope. My kingdom is a desert. OH! I'm Sakura. It's nice to meet you Richard.

[There is a pause before Kahlan replies.]

We are not anything like that and Thank you but we will be fine. I only wish to have my answers so that we might head to Fayren.

[Richard watches the video feed with a look of confusion for a moment before replying.]

We're not wizards, but we're looking for one. Do you know Zedd?

Ah, yes. Of course. For your trip to Fayren or some such. There should be a supply store not far from the Bay, assuming you haven't wandered too far without a guide.

[He pauses, looking thoughtful.]

I see. The "horseless carriages" are called automobiles. They move themselves by way of an engine. [And that smile returns.] Balthier.

"Oh aye? Well then... I suppose I should warn you that I have not set foot inside Genessia, the town itself, since I first woke up in the bloody-- pod.... So. This information might be a little outdated, rather! I have been here-- oh, a couple of months, at least!" She grimaced slightly apologetically, as she gestured widely over the breadth of Genessia the World in general. "I mean-- I dunno how long I've been here, honestly. Someone told me once, it could have been just a few days, by my own world's clock-- and oh, I only hope so, especially given how bloody terrible the war was, that I left behind...

"Sorry, right, the directions you need. Here... Let me just-- er-- check this phone-thing-gummy, right fast, alright?" Just so she didn't mislead the unfortunate pair, of course; grimacing again as she attempted to keep the video feed open, whilst still "searching" the phone for a bloody map! Finally, at least, she was able to return to the video feed, and give reasonably good directions to the grocery store and department store nearest to the "Bay", that they could collect everything they needed-- with the obvious exception of the horses to carry their loads.

"Oh yes, and-- about those "horseless carriages", as you called them... Just... Try and avoid them, alright? That's basically 145 stone worth of metal, versus your tiny little bodies, which I'm guessing aren't much more than ten stone...?"

[Kahlan smile mirror's his. She's happy that he's at least being helpful.]

Thank you. We are close to the bay so she shouldn't get lost.

[She looks over at her partner before looking back at the screen.]

Balthier, it's nice to meet you and thank you for your help. I don't understand how an engine can sound like that.

"Zedd? As in, A to Zed? I... don't know anyone by that name, I'm afraid... Sorry!" She grimaced apologetically again, as she eyed this awesomely earnest face framed inside the video feed, now. "I mean-- of course, if he's a recent transplant, and hasn't yet used this-- communicator device, well-- I don't think that there's any way I could possibly know him... Sorry again!" And another apologetic wince, before the screen suddenly goes dark for some strange reason. And yet-- her voice still comes through on the audio feed, along with some under-breath mutters about the "damned machines" and an occasional slap to the "damned machine". "I mean, honestly. I am sorry, but-- I will keep an ear out for your friend at the end of the alphabet, alright?"

[Kahlan gives the girl a quick nod. It sounds like there isn't a way back yet which means they'll have to depend on Zedd to find them. She glances over at Richard for a moment before looking back at her video feed.]

I see. Thank you. We'll make sure to head there. Is there anywhere in this city where we can obtain horses?

[If they have to carry everything they buy then they'll have to purchase less and find another shop along the way.

As for the horseless carriages, for now, Kahlan is just going to avoid them and see if she can learn more later.]

[Richard's look of confusion deepens as she continues to speak and he doesn't pull his eyes from the communicator as he waits. She doesn't know Zedd, which means Zedd isn't here. If any of them would get a quick and commanding grasp on this weird situation, it was him. If he hadn't contacted these people, he wasn't around.]

We appreciate the information regardless. [A pause.] But I don't know who to thank.

[Richard's unease was slowly easing off and he slides the Sword of Truth back into its scabbard, nodding as he follows Kahlan's gaze.]

It's be impossible to navigate this city without a map. The building's are too tall to see the sun most of the time.

[And that's annoying.]

[Kahlan takes a step closer so he can look at the section of the map that she has singled out.]

We're here. [She points calmly.] We need to go here. Three streets down and then one street across. It's on the way towards the arch we need to get to.

[Kahlan can understand his frustration but they need to get food and supplies first.]

[Richard blinks for a moment at her response.]

It's a pleasure, Sakura, but...these don't work in the desert?

Oh. [He frowned, looking over to her for a moment before looking back in the direction they were heading. His skills in tracking weren't meant for places like this. He was completely out of his depth and it was already starting to wear on him.

That, and it was cold. It hadn't been cold in the Midlands. Last night. When they'd made camp. Somehow, though, it was winter, and he didn't have anything to keep him warm. Any wool he'd had, including his blanket, was in a pack worlds away. Literally. He shivered slightly, but didn't make any other indication that the temperature was bothering him, unless you count his shortening temper.]

At least it's not far. [At least he doesn't think it's too far.]

It was always exciting for Koishi. Whenever a new person arrived. Upon sensing their mental presence Koishi looked up from the rabbit she held, letting the struggling creature go to go investigate. She could eat later.

Floating over, she waited until the newcomers had cleared the water before moving closer, her third eye hovering quite a bit in their space. She didn't feel very visible at the moment so...

"Um... Hey! Can you see me?" If she could just get them to acknowledge her she could get them to retain her presence in their minds. She'd be visible! Yay!

"Hellooo?" She poked Richard on the shoulder and then Kahln. "Hey! Can you see me? Heeeeyyy!"

[She can't help but laugh, sorry Richard.]

No, we were just more focused on having water or food. Then there were the excavation in the sand.

[Sakura bounces the device in her palm making the image shift.]

There was no need to invent things like this.

[They'd just find each other.]

[At first they can't see her but Kahlan can't ignore the sudden tap to her shoulder. She knows it isn't Richard and she whirls around looking for the perpetrator.]

Who's there?

[She doesn't reach for her blades, not knowing if there is enough time. Her hand however does come up as if she's reaching for someone's neck or looking to block and defend herself.]

[Kahlan is cold too and wet and uncomfortable but she knows that they need to keep moving. She looks over at Richard and can tell that something is wrong. Her pace slows slightly and she looks around at the other shops as they pass. One has jackets standing in the window, fashioned on fake looking men. She points over to it and then begins heading there.]

Let's see if we can pick up a jacket or wool blankets here.

[She has no idea what they will find but she feels her teeth begin to chatter as they crunch through the white snow.]

[Well, he deserved the girl laughing at him, because she was certainly a girl. She was very young, he nodded, smiling and looking down for a moment. That internal laughter was directed at him.]

Right, that makes sense. [He'd never actually seen a desert, but he knew they were places with little water and less vegetation.] And excavation? Were you...looking for something specific?

[Sakura shakes her head.]

I don't remember. A lot of my memories were lost so I only know a little bit about my home. I know it was beautiful though.

[She doesn't seem to sad about it but then Sakura has an amazing ability to smile and rival the warmth of the sun; no matter what might be happening. She has kept her youth and innocence even while experiencing hardships.]

I'm sure there was something important there.

[Just before the tap, the released rabbit hops past Richard's foot and he frowns down at it in confusion. This is a place of manufactured ground and rumbling "auto-mobiles". The rabbit didn't belong. Something was off.

Then something touched him and he whirled, sliding the sword on his hip from its scabbard on reflex, his eyes darting around for the source. To see what isn't there, focus on what is. Zedd's voice flitted through his mind, and Richard focused.

He wasn't expecting what he ended up seeing.]

It's a girl, Kahlan. And...she's floating. [Then he looks to the girl.] Who are you? [He doesn't lower his sword.] And what do you want?

(OOC: Let me know if this isn't okay!)

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