VIDEO - UN: REDMAGE

[adelphoi]

[ there is a fair amount of.. fiddling and movement as alisaie sets her omni down upon a wooden surface - possibly a table? - and adjusts it to face toward her with a squint. a small young elezen woman sits across from you! ]

I've no idea if this is even working..

[ she's frowning into the feed, but finally she seats herself on a rickety bench. wherever she is, she's outdoors somewhere, the grey sky overhead, the chill wind tossing her hair. she opens her mouth to speak, closes it again, opens it again.. and sighs. ]

My apologies. Mayhaps I should have written a script. I'm not particularly good at.. this.

[ this being addressing a bunch of people via a video network, apparently. she's gotten much better at speaking with people over the years, but broadcasting yourself is something else entirely!! alisaie fidgets nervously, but finally seems to find her words, because she's making a fool of herself in front of all of trench, gods. she clears her throat. ]

My name is Alisaie Leveilleur, I've arrived only recently, so I thought it only right to introduce myself. I've yet to figure out exactly what to do with myself, so I am happy to offer my hands, should anyone have need of them. I am far stronger than I look, so I could help with any building or repairs, or cleaning, or if you've a mind to learn the art of the red mage, I am happy to teach insomuch as I am able.

[ she has no idea what people's magickal capabilities are like here.. ]

It is elemental magick, so if you have the capability and would like to learn more, I am happy to help.

[ a beat. she fidgets awkwardly again. ]

Well, that is - oh! If anyone happens to know of anyone who lived on a world called Hydaelyn, please let me know. Most especially if that person happens to look very much like me.

I suppose that's all. Thank you for your time.

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[punshots]

[ He's quick to raise a hand and waves it at the screen, shaking his head. ]

Nah, I totally get it! This might be my home now, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't give anything to see my buddies again. They were basically, like, my family.

[ And there's still a few gaps missing from his personal history, some...melancholic things he's a little afraid to remember. But he'll face those when they come to it. ]

You got any friends from home here?

[adelphoi]

A few, yes, though one I only knew of by name.

[ alisaie had never personally met gaia, after all, but it's nevertheless nice to have her around; ryne and thancred are also good company, though she sees little enough of the latter. it's alphinaud she worries for, however, most of all. ]

Still, it is nice not to feel so alone. Have you found any of your own, yet?

[punshots]

[ It's only a fair question, after what he asked her, but he visibly fidgets, glancing away for a moment as he decides how to answer. ]

Uhhhh, well? Not...quite yet. B-but who knows, maybe it's only a matter of time, heh! Different life or not, I dunno if my buddies would leave me unsupervised for too long.

[ He could be getting up to all sorts of trouble without them! But so far, all he's gotten is lonely. ]

[adelphoi]

Oh.

[ alisaie's face falls a little bit, as if she's stumbled upon something sensitive. oops. ]

Well, should you like to tell me about them, I would be happy to keep a look out for them as well. Until then, there are always new allies to be made. I think it is important - to have friends, in a place like this..

[punshots]

[ Aw, crap. That's exactly the kind of reaction he'd been hoping to avoid. ]

Oh - y-yeah, for sure! That's, like, totally a top priority for me. But if you do see any of 'em...there's Noctis, about my height, dark hair, probably lookin' for some place to fish or nap. Then there's Ignis - I call him specs - tall with glasses and, like, way too well dressed for adventuring. Then there's Gladio, who's kinda the opposite. Probably isn't even wearing a shirt at all, but lookin' for something to fight.

[ A beat. ]

Does...that help?

[adelphoi]

[ she doesn't want to make him sad, okay!! :c

anyway, she listens for a moment, before drawing her journal from her leather bag, quickly scribbling down the names and descriptions. one name she might have remembered without help, but three, definitely not. ]

Absolutely. I'm afraid I haven't bumped into anyone matching those names or descriptions, but if I do, you shall be the first to know.

[punshots]

[ He's not sad!! Who said anything about being sad??? Definitely not him!! ]

Hey, thanks! Much appreciated. Oh - that reminds me, I still owe you for your help the other day, got any favors you wanna call in yet? Because I am totally gonna remind you at every opportunity until you do!

[ It helps him feel less guilty, anyway. ]

[adelphoi]

A.. favor?

[ for helping him on the beach? is he still going on about that?? alisaie sighs. ]

I've told you, I was only paying it forward - I had help as well, when I arrived. Besides, I don't have anything in particular that I need help with..

[ well. that's not entirely true.. ]

[punshots]

[ He deflates a bit, evidently disappointed. He's so eager to return the favor!! ]

Awww, are you sure? Well, if anything comes up, you know where to find me! -- Or, call me, anyway. Nooot even sure I could tell you where I live just yet. Still getting used to the city...

[ And I still need to read the locations page. :V ]

[adelphoi]

[ read the locations page!! ]

Yes, it's quite large, I'm still learning my way around myself. From what I know, however, any empty home is apparently free game, and it is safer to live within the city than without.

[ .. like she does. ]

[punshots]

Riiiight. Given the kinds of stuff that goes on here where it's supposed to be safer? Definitely not gonna skip town anytime soon. Guess my traveling days are behind me for now.

[ At least the city itself seems to be pretty big, and Prompto isn't quite as nomadic as someone like Gladio. He'll hopefully be able to settle in soon enough without too much trouble. He's pretty adaptive, at least. ]

Did you find a place to stay, then?

[adelphoi]

I did, I have a few friends here, one of which had already secured a home in Trenchwood.

[ not that alisaie would have minded foraging for her own home, but better to stay with allies when possible. it helps keep her happy, and sane, as well as offering protection for them all. ]

It's.. well, it's a bit of a mess, but come springtime it should be easier to repair and make into something workable. I take it you are still at the inn, then?

[punshots]

Yeah, for now. Was kinda waitin' to see if any of my buddies washed up before I found a more permanent place to stay.

[ Which given that that still hasn't happened, sounds kind of pathetic. ]

B-but it's pretty nice here! Cozy, food's good, can't complain, really! I'll head out soon, though.

[adelphoi]

Oh, well that makes sense.

[ why move into a dangerous home alone when you could have comrades or family with you, after all? it makes sense. still, she has no idea how long the inn's warm welcome will last. ]

So long as you are safe is what matters. Whenever you do find a place, I'd be happy to help you patch it up.

[punshots]

After everything you've already done for me? We gotta even the favor playing field first!

[ He's still waiting for her to call in a favor! Though he really could use the help, and depending on the condition of wherever he finds, he may need to accept based on necessity. ]

But, uh - I'd appreciate that. Whenever the time comes.

[adelphoi]

[ alisaie offers an easy laugh. she's tricking him into being on the receiving end of all the favors!! her grand master plan!! ]

Well.. if you'd really like something to do, our home certainly needs quite a bit of work, as well. It's spacious, but, how should I say it.. holey.

[punshots]

Ah. Gotcha. Sounds like that could be a hole lot of trouble if the weather acts up!

[ Or...anything else, really. ]

Consider me on call! How hard can a little handyman work be?

[adelphoi]

[ g r o a n ]

Good, because I don't know a shingle thing about carpentry.

[ BADUM-TSH ]

Though I suppose it is high time I learned, now.

[punshots]

[ There's no way this could possibly go wrong at all... ]

Great! So, uh, where should I meet you? And when? ...Guess I sorta assumed you meant now, but if you mean later - that's fine, too!

[ He kind of jumped the gun there. ]

[adelphoi]

[ she laughs. ]

No, no, not right now. I'll need time to gather materials and learn how to, you know.. patch a roof. Come springtime I will call in that favor.

[punshots]

Awww, but that's so far away! You sure there's nothing I can help you with sooner?

[ He's going to keep insisting! Sorry, Alisaie. ]

[adelphoi]

[ goddammit prompto. ]

Nothing I can think of, no, so enough fussing! How have you been settling in, anyroad?

[punshots]

[ This is the burden of being his friend... ]

Oh! Y'know...well as I can be! The whole...blood magic thing is kiiind of a lot to get used to, but at least I'm used to people turning into monsters being a thing! ...Which sounds kinda terrible when I say it out loud.

[ And it's not as though he's okay with it, but it seems more like a fact of life here, rather than something that could be cured or stopped, like the Starscourge. This place is just a lot to take in and he can only handle so much at a time. ]

[adelphoi]

[ she will end him. ]

Ah.. well, admittedly, I had seen it myself as well, before coming to this place.

[ amh araeng was full of it, she watched plenty of people and animals turn before her eyes for a year's time. it was not pretty. ]

But I understand, this place is.. harsh, to say the least.

[punshots]

[ Unfortunate for them both, then. No one should have to witness that sort of thing, and yet, here they are, in a world where it is even more prevalent than what he is used to. ]

...Yeah, you can say that again.

[ He doesn't let the somberness linger long, however. ]

But that just means it's all the more important we make good memories, right? All the more to balance out the bad stuff.