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]

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.

[adelphoi]

[ alisaie chuckles, and shakes her head. he's really quite the positive young man, isn't he? ]

Well, I suppose you aren't wrong. That is a good way to look at it.

[punshots]

Heh, you really think so? Just tryin' to do my part! That's always how I tried to think, even when things started to get -

[ A pause. ]

Well, when they got hairy back on Eos.

[adelphoi]

That's quite impressive, if I am honest.

[ and it's clear in her expression that she is being honest. ]

Nothing is more difficult than keeping a positive attitude when things get difficult. Most people aren't capable of that.

[punshots]

[ Aww, shucks, she's making him blush! He's never been good at accepting compliments, especially from cute girls. ]

Well then, just call me Mr. Positivity Man, 'cause my superpower is smilin'! Which isn't as cool as, you know, flying or laser eyes, but I do what I can.

[adelphoi]

I think it is still quite "cool."

[ even if flying and laser eyes sound pretty badass.. ]

And I shall be counting on you to keep that smile.

[punshots]

[ He chuckles warmly. ]

You got it! I couldn't live with myself if I let you down!

[adelphoi]

Well, then that's that, I suppose. I shall call upon that favor soon enough, no doubt. Until then, take care of yourself.

[ don't go getting corrupted or anything!! ]