I. A King's Legacy [video | action] Genessia City

[kingslight]

[A quiet gasp escapes Regis once the phone suddenly turns on after a moment or two of fiddling around with it. He makes an odd figure upon the camera, especially since he's accidentally holding the phone upside down. It takes a moment for the regal gentleman to realize his mistake but once he does, he turns it right up again.

The King of Lucis wears no gold. There's hints of silver in his hair in the form of a horn-like crown, silver upon his clothing and hints of silver mixed within those bright sea green eyes. However, he wears no gold. He fits the appearance of a 'lord' of some kind either way by just his demeanor alone. Certainly not your average looking old codger at least. Though, he certainly looks particularly vexed as he stares into this phone.

Regis doesn't know what to make of this strange phenomenon and it shows in his glare.]

Tell me, is it customary for holograms to greet newcomers?

[There's a dry laugh that follows. The sarcasm is heavy.]

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[Video]

[youfool]

Heh, it is here. Welcome to Genessia! I'm Ted.

[Hi regal-looking old guy, here's a flamboyant-looking young guy.]

[kingslight]

[This "Ted" wins a slight look from the king if only because of his casual greeting if nothing else. He won't mention the odd array of colors the other dons. The Lucian royal family always possessed a fondness for black and grays. Regis is no different in that aspect but there's hints of purple upon the tunic-length vest he wears.]

...Greetings, Ted.

[He inclines his head somewhat in respect.]

[youfool]

[Ted would be oddly struck to see royalty not dress themselves gaily. What was all that money for if not looking extravagant? Out of mannerly mimicry, he returns the slight bow.]

So! What's your name? [Fair's fair.]

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[whiteas]

[ Weiss certainly knows how to spot nobility. Even if the princes and princesses of her world are mostly only in storybooks now, you don't grow up a member of the highest social class without being able to tell who else belonged to it.

She would do a full curtsy if she was in person, but she bows her head politely over the video. It's more reasonable to do. ]

It may be unreasonable to keep staff inside the Bay 24/7, but the welcome center itself is a short walk from the exit, sir.

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[kingslight]

[Those exhausted green eyes widen with some surprise once he sees the girl clad in white. He stares at her with obvious recognition since just a moment ago, he spoke with her hologram. Unlike most of the others who ignored her helpful afterimage, Regis stood and listened to the girl's words.]

Miss Weiss Schnee I presume? [His earlier frigidness transform into warmth. While he doesn't don a smile, Regis doesn't seem as frigid as he once was. He's warm and inviting.] I thank you for the information and your constant diligence upon such a queer happening, Miss Schnee.

Fear not, I'm no overlord seeking domination.

[His words are playful with no hint of malice to be found.]

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[whiteas]

You'd be surprised how much of a relief that is to hear. Not everyone who comes through those waters is quite so positive, as you may have noticed from the scorch marks at the base of the hologram.

[ That poor hologram's been attacked more times than she cares to note. The local welcoming center just has a handful of replacements stacked up to check once a day and replace it because it was such a frequent and obnoxious occurrence for so long. ]

May I ask your name?

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[deathsought]

Yes.

{ There's a remarkable lack of background noise from Zeref's feed, just a tiny hint of static. Wherever he is, it's very quiet. Zeref takes a moment to look over Regis; coming from his world, he knows royalty, or at least nobility when he sees it, even if his own lineage is a topic he has avoided thus far. }

Wherever you were before, you are there no longer. And before you ask, none of us have managed to find out who, or what, has brought any of us here, or why.

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[kingslight]

[An audio message, hm? Regis listens intently despite the fact that the background noise on his end is a tad loud. He literally made his way to the heart of Genessia city after waking within that peculiar cave. He was fortunate enough to wake during low tide or else that would've been a rather dreadful experience.]

Quite a vexing mystery, is it not?

[The King of Lucis could tell that the speaker is a tad young. Perhaps no older than his own son.]

How long has this situation continued?

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[deathsought]

{ He's actually older than that. Much, much older. Of course, the story behind that is rather complicated, and is one Zeref does not enjoy discussing, for very personal reasons. }

I, myself, have been here for well over one year. I've looked into the source of our summoning, to no avail. There appears to be no hint as to whom is summoned or why, though given the sheer number of different worlds and individuals brought here, it is unclear if we are deliberately chosen, or if it is completely random.

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[hammernhasslehoff]

[This man looks like... he needs some cheering up.]

It is impersonal, but easier than having someone stand in the winter ocean air, ja?

Welcome to Genessia, mein herr. Before we go further, where are you? It is too cold for anyone to be out in the city right now.

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[kingslight]

[While the king's discontent is telling, his anger is muted and his sorrow hidden by a haunted gaze. This man knows of tragedy well and the dull ache of Glauca's sword still pains him even here. That is why he's so quiet with silent despair.

Regis is in mourning.]

Cold? [He glances about hesitantly as if to confirm it. Regis was honestly numb to it all as he ventured here but the biting wind finally woke him out of his morbid thoughts. His hands ache now from this bitter chill along with the rest of him.] Ah, indeed...it is.

[He offers the helpful gentleman a tired smile before glancing about for any indication where he is. It seems the nobleman is in a park of some kind but where? Regis takes a brief moment to spot the cross streets. His eyesight isn't as good as it used to be.]

Between Thistle and Sycamore upon the edge of the park. I wandered quite a bit from the bay.

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[hammernhasslehoff]

[Definitely needs cheering up]

I will find you as quickly as I can. Please do not wander. I promise, I am very fast.

[More so without his armor. Warm coat, hat and boots sure, but those don't really measure up to the power armor.

But he was serious, in about fifteen minutes, here came Reinhardt, with a spare coat as well, should Regis be in need of it.]

[Video]

[liorafae]

[And here's a small, sparkling dragon to even further bewilder the king...]

Well...I'm not sure if it's customary, but...I thought it was helpful when I first arrived...

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[kingslight]

[Regis cannot help but gasp once he sees the glittering beast upon the screen. His peridot gaze widens ever so slightly with awe and his lips quirk upward. For second there, Regis doesn't know what to say to this gentle creature. He never conversed with dragons before.]

That it was. I do not dispute it but I prefer speaking with actual individuals above all things else.

[It's a preference and doesn't have anything to do with his dislike for such aspects of technology. Not at all.]

It felt as if I was speaking with her ghost. Quite eerie to some extent.

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[liorafae]

Oh, um...I see...

[And the little dragon continues her usual jittery demeanor.]

Well...the person in the hologram is Weiss Schnee. I believe she is the Guardian of...Nova City. You can reach her through this same device that you and I are speaking through right now.

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[shy_mage]

I-I think so. That's what everyone sees when they... when they first come here.

[He completely missed the sarcasm, and simply answered happily.]

A-Are you okay?

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[kingslight]

[The comment wins a quiet chuckle. Regis could tell his dry sense of humor isn't easily understood.]

I'm well enough, kind lad. I thank you for the concern.

[He forces a smile unto his lips. The king needs not frown and growl like some grouch.]

Tell me, is the bitter chill of this city common? I feel the wind howling through my very bones. It's horribly cold.

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[shy_mage]

I-I'm not sure... It's my first time here i-in the winter. But Fayren doesn't seem as c-cold as some of the other c... cities look.

[He had no particular way to sense if something was magical, even if he used magic liberally.]

Do... Do you need help getting s-somewhere warm?

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[firefandance]

Considering we sadly can't have someone standing there to greet people, it seems like a good idea at least.

[Though Yukiko was considering sorting something out with her inns at least to do with the Bay, so she knew she would be there from time to time.]

But since you are new if you have questions people are always happy to answer them. Though have you had help finding a place to stay or how to find work yet?

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[kingslight]

I cannot fault anyone for not wishing to wait out here within this bitter cold. It's quite dreadful out here.

[The king can't help but smile somewhat. He didn't mean for his sarcasm to be taken seriously but alas.]

I thank you for the concern. It seems that another has come to my aid but I'm...quite flabbergast regarding the latter. [Regis leans into the screen of his phone a little.] Just sort of "work" is to be had here?

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[firefandance]

I'm glad someone was nice enough to come to help you. There are always so many people like that.

[She was paused for a moment.]

Flabbergast by work? As for what there is, you can do almost anything you want to. People stick with what they know for the most part but for those who have never worked before, they have unlimited opportunities to try something.

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[innocent_royal]

[Upon learning of the king from Ted, she had reservations, but decided on introducing herself anyway.

So the young girl appears on the screen. She herself wore nothing to show off her status as princess, minus a necklace or two and a bracelet. But she always made sure to keep her image well maintained. With her blonde hair and bright blue eyes, she certainly seemed sweet and innocent enough, but who knows what stories she has.]

"How do you do? I was invited to speak to you. My name is Anastasia."

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[kingslight]

[Ted really wastes no time gossiping, does he? That strange little man honestly worries Regis some. Ted isn't to be fully trusted. Regis can just sense it in his bones at this point but he won't mention his displeasure to anyone. If anything, he'll keep silent on it until the time comes.

Ted is an awfully helpful chap but he's a little too helpful. It's that kind of friendliness that makes the old king wonder what Ted could be after but maybe he's thinking too much into this. Probably.

Regis is downright paranoid these days.]

Hm? [A surprised hum escapes him once the little blond appears upon the feed.] So you must be Princes Anastasia. Ted, spoke an awful lot about you.

[He smiles some.]

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Regis Lucis Caelum the One-Hundred Thirteenth, King of Lucis and Guardian of the Crystal.

Video - Hope I'm not too late

[wizard_redfive]

Around here, yeah. A physical greeting crew would be tricky to arrange with the large cities and how random arrivals are.

But the videophone offers a decent substitute, as you've probably noticed.

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[kingslight]

[A humored chuckle gives away Regis' true mood as he glances at the screen. While he certainly looked quite moody earlier, Regis surprisingly in high spirits or rather he seems to be. There's something that lurks within this bright peridot eyes that hints to a pain that's too deep to comprehend. It's undoubtedly linked with where this gentleman hails from but that's a story for another time.]

I'll admit, I didn't quite expect such grand greeting.

[His lips curl into more of a smile but the jovial mood doesn't quite reach his eyes.]

Though, all the welcoming messages I've received thus far does brighten my day.