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[clevermind]

Action :: Arrival:Near the Bay

It had come as a surprise when Belle awoke in the strange cave. She'd thought it to be a very creative dream when she realized that pinching herself didn't wake her up and she'd arrived with a book from the castle. Perhaps it was a trick of the castle? She had little information and she was still getting used to magic.

She had listened patently to the message and retrieved a map of the city. It was very helpful but it wasn't the sort of helpful that Belle was looking for. She wished for a way home, if not to the castle then to her father. How far away was she from him now? Worry knotted uncomfortably in her chest but Belle put up a brave front as she stepped from the cave.

She blinked as she took in the strange city that she'd found herself planted in the middle of. It was far more grand than anything she'd seen before. 'Was Paris anything like this?' She wondered to herself. Some things looked like magic while others looked like strange machines. Her father had been a toy maker and while she didn't know how the machines worked, she was able to recognize them for what they were.

She delayed at the entrance of the bay, taking in the sights and forming an opinion of each new detail. Next she'd go searching for the library. For if there were answers, surely they'd be located in the vast realm of books. She could find her home new later and perhaps thank those who were kind enough to provide lodging. Things were confusing enough to have to also worry about finding a place to rest her head.

Belle was dressed in her usual blue cotton dress, her apron tied around her thin waist. Her features were beautiful while her eyes cast an inquisitive stare over the setting. She wasn't planning to accept things as they were but she needed to learn more if she was to find a place to start.

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[It doesn't take very long for Belle to learn the device. There were details concerning privacy settings that she'd look into later but there is one inquiry that couldn't wait.]

Hello. [She spoke in a sweet voice that carried confidence and strength in it's warm tones.] I don't wish to bother anyone but I've just arrived and I must ask a question of those here.

Has anyone seen my father? I don't believe he's arrived with me but I am hoping that he might have arrived before me. I can't help but worry about him.

Thank you for any help you can offer.

[She removes the phone from her ear and waits for a reply of some sort. She doesn't know who she'd be met with but she hopes that someone has seen her father. She doesn't wish to leave him alone for any longer than she has too.]

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[cadbane]

[Not far from where she's arrived, Belle may spot a six feet tall, blue-skinned, red-eyed alien lurking around. Dressed as if he'd just stepped out of an old Western film, the bounty hunter often hung around to see what new arrivals showed up. He eyes the girl with vague interest. His voice has an odd metallic twang to it and she may also notice the strange tubes that are attached to his cheeks.]

I take it you're new here.

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[clevermind]

[ She tries not to look startled when she comes across the taller man but her first reaction is to gasp. She places a hand over her lips feeling awful for her reaction. ]

Excuse me. [ Belle spoke politely in turn. ] I haven't seen anyone who looks quite like you.

I hadn't meant to be surprise. I am new, yes. I suppose it's obvious isn't it?

[Her accent gave away her nationality though Belle thought nothing of it. She keeps her tone as kind as she can and patient. Her inquisitive gaze discretely glanced at the man, her chin tilting up to meet those startling red eyes.]

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[cadbane]

[Not being from Earth, he doesn't recognise the accent. His own sounds vaguely European but difficult to pinpoint. Either way, he's obviously not human.]

There's nobody else like me around here and yeah, you give the impression of somebody trying to figure out what's going on and where they are.

You need any help getting around?

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[clevermind]

[ A light smile teases around Belle's lips as she pulls her books and collected pamphlets comfortably to her chest. ]

It's a difficult thing to hide. [ She doesn't mind admitting that she doesn't know something. Belle simply sees it as a chance to learn, it's only a problem to those who wish to remain lost. ]

I was looking for the library. I have the pamphlets but I'm hoping to find more there and perhaps a quite place to study what I've found.

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[tevinteraltus]

[ Dorian hasn't had the opportunity to help any newcomers, and today, during this trip to the library, he wasn't expecting one, either. As it stands, he's in a small study alcove, not far from the books on "mythology", a stack of books visible on the table there, and he's browsing the aforementioned shelves, taking books and placing them with the others on his table as he nods in response to some unspoken question or another.

His olive green eyes flit in the direction of whomever might approach, though. He's working, but he isn't rude. ]

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[clevermind]

[ Belle is rather careful of her approach. She has the book she'd woken up with in her arms as well as a small collection of pamphlets. It hadn't been to troublesome to find the library though stepping inside of the vast building had stopped her in her trackers. She can't help but smile, another world or not, this is an amazing library. ]

I'm terribly sorry but I was wondering if you were finished with that book there or perhaps I could join you for a moment to look through it?

[ She points to one of the books on his table with a smile that is a little too eager. ]

I promise I won't be to long but it appears that they only have the one copy.

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[tevinteraltus]

[ Having found the book he was searching for, Dorian doesn't stop in his retrieval of the tome from the shelf, and while his olive green eyes do pan to Belle when she addresses him, he heads to his research space before looking up to meet her gaze, his expression even. ]

Well, I do make it a point not to share my research space with strangers.

[ He steps toward her, placing a hand to his chest and bowing slightly at the shoulders, a smile spreading across his lips. ]

I am Dorian, of House Pavus. By your dress, I assume that means next to nothing to you, but I'll not hold it against you.

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[clevermind]

[Belle's head tilts forward in a bow as she slowly curtsies in return.]

I am Belle. It's a pleasure to meet you. [She replies in a warm tone.] It's true that I don't know the full weight of your house Dorian but I am more than happy to learn.

[She pauses before speaking again.]

With introductions met we are no longer strangers.

[Belle spoke with a small smile though she wouldn't move without further invation. It's rude.]

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[acheat]

I've not heard of any man looking for a lost daughter, but perhaps he's just been asking other people.

What would your father look like, madam?

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[clevermind]

[She replies back with a video, though she's a bit awkward when she holds the phone, looking into it like it's a mirror.]

I'm sorry. I was a bit frantic and forgot to add that part. He's an older gentleman and about six feet tall. He has a white beard and is a bit worn looking lately. He's a toy maker and has very kind blue eyes.

He might have asked about me if he had arrived. My name is Belle.

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[acheat]

While there is a gentleman here with white hair and blue eyes, I'm afraid he's a good foot or so taller than your father.

... And I do believe he has but one eye.

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[k2so]

I think that if you are expecting to get useful answera you should give us more data about your father. What he looks like, what's his name, his age...you know, key information to determine if someone has seen him.

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[clevermind]

[Holding the phone like she is peering into a mirror she replies in a soft voice. She wonders if this person is cursed, like those she'd met in the castle. It feels rude to ask but the question nags at the back of her mind.]

I'm sorry. I was a bit frantic and forgot to add what my father looked like. He's an older gentleman and about six feet tall. He has a white beard and is a bit worn looking lately. He's a toy maker and has very kind blue eyes. I'm sure if he was here He'd ask about me, my name is Belle.

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[k2so]

No need to apologize. [Wouldn't it be an interesting course if this was the case? Kay is used to newbies being confused, he was one at some point too, and he's patient with the young woman.

That description fits Reinhard but the man's taller and doesn't exactly work as toy maker.] I don't believe I've met him, no. But if he's here, chances are that he might have visited the Employment Building. You can find it in Genessia city at Thistle Avenue and 22nd Street, everyone who's looking for a job goes there sooner or later and they might have seen him.

I'm K-2SO, but Kaytoo is just fine. You are new, I'm correct?

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[aurabble]

Genessia has too many dads. You gotta be more specific than that.

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[clevermind]

I've spoke to a few people and I don't believe he's here but thank you for taking the time to speak to me.

Are there really so many fathers here?

[There is a hint of amused curiosity in her voice when she speaks.]

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[aurabble]

Oh. Sorry. But he might show up eventually! [He's not being optimistic just to try and make her feel better. Genessia is completely unpredictable.]

I mean, there's a lot of...fatherly figures who happen to be fathers around. Or there were. They kinda come and go.

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[firefandance]

There is a way to know if he is here by checking the contacts list. If he is here his name should be on that list.

[She figured it was the best way to help at least.]

Somehow people get added and removed all the time, but it's how people are able to do things like private messages.

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[clevermind]

[This has been the most helpful piece of information all day. Belle has read about the phones thoroughly in the pamphlets she'd been given and remembers the word contact specifically correlating with a list of names she found on the odd device.]

Thank you. [She doesn't think he's here at this point but she'll check all the same.] I'll keep an eye on it in case he arrives. I know he'd be looking for me too. [If he's here, they'd find each other.]

Have you been here long?

[She's the first to bring up the list and is kind enough not to point out Belle's blunder when she'd been requesting help.]

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[firefandance]

[Well was at least glad to be of some assistance to say the least.]

I'm sure he would.

[It was nice to hear of a daughter caring for their father and vice versa.]

As for how long I've been here. It will be three years come November. Now I say that out loud it's been a really long time.

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[kobatonotdobato]

[Kobato didn't really have a place to stay and so spent most of her time wondering around looking for those who needed help. She didn't know if it would help their hearts if they needed healing, but it never hurt to try, right?

She she had wondered, wondering is perhaps she could maybe bump into someone. Though that thought was short lived when she tripped over her own feet and landed face first. After a brief moment of being stunned, she looked up and noticed someone was there.]

I'm sorry you had to see that.

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[clevermind]

[Belle quickly steps towards the young fallen girl. She places her book and the pamphlets to the ground at her side.]

It's alright. We all have days where we trip over our own feet. Are you hurt? Can you stand?

[She holds out her hand to Kobato with a kind expression filling her gaze.]

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[kobatonotdobato]

I'm fine. It's pretty normal for me.

[Which probably wasn't the best thing to say that one was use to falling over from time to time. Thankfully she felt like she was at least getting better at that.

Rubbing her nose briefly, she looked at the hand, she was at least aware of what to do here, so taking it she moved to get up before letting go.]

Kobato is perfectly okay! [She looked to the side briefly before looking back to the other. Back to what she was meant to be doing.]

You are new to Genessia, right?

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[hammernhasslehoff]

[Reinhardt really didn't mean to be the welcome wagon, it's just that when you pass the same point in town almost every day, it just sort of happens.

This time, it's at least for more leisurely things than walking to the super market and back with a weeks worth of groceries, though if one asked Reinhardt he'd say that was a great way to spend an afternoon.

No Belle is actually first greeted with a great, thunderous BOOF, what looks to be a cross between a dog and a goddamn pony galloping towards her eagerly.

Quickly followed by a man that might make that dog look completely average sized in comparison.]

Quixote, please!

Nein nein, you are too big to jump on her, no.

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[clevermind]

[Belle has a bit of a soft spot for animals and seeing the rather large dog come bounding up to her gave her no pause or worry. She lowers herself to a crouch, placing her books on the ground behind her to keep them safe and reaches out to pet the large white head of the dog.

The dog's strength far out weights Belle so she might end up knocked over though she manages to stay seated through the dogs affection.] Aren't you friendly. [She laughs breathlessly as she pushes the dog back a bit.

Her gaze is then directed at the man calling.]

Oh, hello. Is he yours? He really is very sweet.