1st Night: Arrival

[proud_knight_king]

Video

[The video feed opens up to a slender, feminine face set in a scowl, clear blue eyes staring right at the camera. Setting the device further away reveals that she's a slender girl, short and dressed in a white long-sleeved shirt and long blue skirt, with a ribbon on her hair and a ribbon tied around her neck.]

To the fair lady who has informed me about the nature of this world, I thank you for utilizing such fantastic technology to inform me and others who have been brought here.

Judging by the information and that someone had to have set up the time to make such a technological marvel, I can assume that our kidnappers have been so impudent as to refuse to release us or have any kind of ransom at all. To these kidnappers who have this audacity, I demand an explanation for this ignoble behavior.

Else you will be subject to the full might of the one who is of the class of Saber.

[At this moment there's a flash of light that emanates from her as she's suddenly clad in armor, a full breastplate, metal gauntlets, and an armored skirt as she holds something invisible in her hands, wind swirling around in front of her.]

Comments

[ video ]

[ascendedbeing]

[ To greet the woman is another young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes with ornate earrings and a full necklace on with a bit of a smile on her face. ]

Unfortunately, there is no way for us to go home yet, miss. [ Believe me, she tried all of the options. ] However, we are working on ways to go back home, make no mistake about that.

Re: [ video ]

[proud_knight_king]

[Ah, another of the kidnapped people here apparently.]

That is a shame. Hopefully there can be a way to find our path home, unless this is another Grail War.

[ video ]

[ascendedbeing]

[ Grail War...? ]

Pardon me, but what do you mean by another Grail War?

Re: [ video ]

[proud_knight_king]

Is this...not the Grail War being done here?

[She thought it might have been another false Grail summoning. Though she didn't get any information of this time period beyond that hologram. Even then it was something given externally, not fed to her mind upon summoning.

Though it was strange she was called here with no Master nearby.]

I suppose it isn't another one. Do not worry yourself over it, there should be no issues amongst Magi to be had. [Over the grail at least.]

[Video]

[azaleafae]

[Another one to greet her is a dragon with light brown scales and green frills, wearing a green jewel that dips between her eyes.]

No one's ever really heard from our...kidnappers...so trying to contact them won't work.

Re: [Video]

[proud_knight_king]

[Oh, a noble dragon. There's an affinity with that that Saber feels. Or at least it's why she gives the dragon a more pleased expression.]

I see. Thank you noble dragon for your information. It's a pity our kidnappers are so without honor though. How do we bide our time here in this world then?

[Video]

[azaleafae]

[...Another person who sees dragons as "noble"? Certainly strange, but at least it's better than being seen as some evil monster.]

Ah...my name is Azalea. For humans...I believe they seek a job in one of the five cities here.

We dragons have no need for such a thing, though, as we can hunt for our own food.

[swordprincess]

[Karla watches the announcement, and seems intrigued by the flash of light at the end more than anything.]

A Saber? Is that a sort of knight?

[proud_knight_king]

Indeed. I am of the class of Saber, a knight who excels in combat with the sword. Might I have the honor of knowing your name as well?

[swordprincess]

I'm Karla. I, too, have my skills with the sword. It's refreshing to meet another woman with such skill.

[youfool]

A knight! [He practically swoons]

Still, are you very certain that you were kidnapped?

[proud_knight_king]

As certain as I am that someone like you is most likely not the kidnapper.

One does not close their eyes then immediately find themselves whisked away to a foreign world unless magic and kidnapping was involved.

[youfool]

'Most likely'? That doesn't sound certain at all. Still, you're probably right. What gave it away?

The magic as may be. But...well, this could get complicated. Are you up for a thought experiment?

video

[ringed_fate]

[Bakura is gaping. It's rude to stare and normally he wouldn't, but...] That's amazing. How did you do that?

Re: video

[proud_knight_king]

It is merely my own abilities.

[It might be rude of herself to not say more either, but she's not survived two Grail Wars by being callous and carefree with information.]

I do recommend you cease your staring. It is quite uncouth.

Re: video

[ringed_fate]

Ah! [He flails kind of comically. He really is mortified that he did that. He used to hate it when people would stare at him.] I'm really sorry! I didn't mean to, I was just so surprised. In a good way, though.

I've never seen anything like that except in Duel Monsters and it was all holograms - not real.

video;

[innocent_royal]

[The image of a regally dressed young girl appears, sporting a soft, welcoming smile. This person was clearly a knight, and Anastasia cannot help but speak to her. Sadly, she was late and missed the part where Saber summoned her armor.]

"I bid you welcome with my deepest respect, noble knight. My name is Anastasia. As a Princess from my home world, I am willing to help you in anyway I can that is within my power."

[Which is not a lot, but who needs to know that?]

Re: video;

[proud_knight_king]

[Ah another royalty. A pleasant surprise to find in an unknown place as this.]

Greetings to you, Anastasia. It is most gracious of you to offer your assistance to help me. Of what kingdom do you hale? Or perhaps do you know of the Kingdom of Britain, of which I am the king?

[The invisible weapon in her hand is slowly inserted into the sheathe at her side, the wind dispersing through the air as the king assumes a more neutral pose.]

video;

[innocent_royal]

"It is called the Kingdom of Rivera, named for our many rivers. I have not heard of a Kingdom of Britain, but I would love to know about it."

[She paused for a moment.]

"You are a King? I apologize, but are you not female?"

[ Video ]

[celestial_wizard]

You must mean Weiss Schnee. [ She grins. ] She's been really helpful - or at least she tries to be, even though some others who arrive here don't appreciate her efforts.

[ They go as far as wrecking her stuff when they arrive in a fit of tantrum. ]

I'm afraid you're out of luck as far as getting any answers out of the people who are responsible for our being here. I haven't seen hide or hair of anyone like that and despite people's best efforts, we're not any closer to finding a way home.

[ Unless you count the fake worlds people have made. ]

Is that... was that magic just now? It looks similar to Requip magic.

Re: [ Video ]

[proud_knight_king]

Indeed, I do believe that was the fair lady's name in the projection. It is good that there are people such as her willing to help.

[Well at least this time Saber's not wrecking it! From the information it's not the girl's fault she's here after all.]

I see. So not only are they kidnappers, but they are cowards too. I suppose then that we are on our own to eek out a living here?

[For whatever living a knight can make here.]

It is similar to magic, but more something uniquely adept to me. I can summon my armor as I will. [And more, but the less others know the better if things go south.] I am a knight first and foremost, I do not dabble in magecraft.

[ Video ]

[celestial_wizard]

I agree...and I believe she's been here for quite some time as well. [ Unfortunate, but it was to their benefit that she had established so much too. ]

Yes, that's it exactly. There should be some red bills in the packet you were left - that's this world's currency. There should be enough for a month or two for you to get by before you'll need any additional funds. It shouldn't be too difficult to find work either, for a knight.

You could inquire at the castle in Fayren - it's going through some troubles with a group called the Hands of Decay, and their hatred for mages. I'd stay cautious if you go there though - they'd consider your ability as magic, and lump you in with mages like us as well.

[ audio ]

[deathsought]

{ Was that a form of Requip magic? ... if not, it's still impressive. }

I have been here for quite some time, now. Many of us have dedicated a lot of effort to finding why we are here, and who, or what brought us to this world. Alas, we have had very little success in that regard.

Re: [ audio ]

[proud_knight_king]

I have heard quite a bit of that. While disappointing to know, it at least lets me know that the magnitude of strength our kidnappers have is immense indeed to be able to hold us all here.

I have no skill in regards to research, but I do wish the best to those of you who are attempting to pierce this mystery.

[ audio ]

[deathsought]

That appears to be the extent of their power. If we were brought here deliberately, we have not been told why, nor have the culprits made any attempt to contact us in any form. The locals know about as much as we do in that regard, though they've accepted our presence.

{ A beat. }

You mentioned the 'class of Saber.' What is that, if I might ask?