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Well, this was certainly one interesting situation to wake up from after a night of gambling and light drinking... Joshua blinked his eyes clear of the sleep rather quickly, though he had to squint a moment as he grew used to the rather strange lighting of the room. Had some of the Empire's soldiers brought the mercenary back from the tavern where they had all been playing cards (with Joshua shamelessly and quietly cheating during it) so he wouldn't be left behind during their next assignment?
A quick inspection of everyone else (along with his gold pouch to make sure it wasn't light at all) told him that guess was completely off-base. None of the familiar crimson armor was worn by the people around him, and add to that that the place they were in didn't seem to be a barracks...
"Hmm?"
A female mage of some kind, running an experiment? Well now, that was an interesting sight...not to mention a gorgeous one at that. Not like her looks were first on his mind in this case though. Of course they weren't, he definitely was a gentleman in serious situations. Adjusting his hat with a smile, he approached the glass and gave the scientists beyond it a slight bow of respect before asking his question.
"Pardon me, but you wouldn't perhaps explain that one more time? I'm not quite of the mind for magic, so having it explained again might set myself and the others at ease, if that's alright."
Best to let the suave swordsman try to speak to the scientists over the man getting upset, right? Not to say that Joshua was a little uneasy about the situation, but he could at least hide it well.
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@Crow
The sounds, sights and smells of the forest surrounded Nashetania as she trudged through the underbrush. The path towards peace between humans and fiends was a rocky one. At times, the former princess ached for the simpler life she had once known. The thought made her give a small chuckle, as she lifted her eyes to the canopy. Her life was never "simple". It had always been guided by complicated politics and manipulation.
She was finally on her own path. This was her life. No one could deter her from this course. Not her father, not the six braves... Not even the Goddess of Fate. They could kill her, sure. The possibility of death was always there. But never would they tear her choices away from her.
She swayed, body becoming weak, thoughts fizzling away. What...? What was this? Her green, green surroundings blurred around her, before being eaten away by large, black dots. Every part of her suddenly felt heavier, drooping, as though she were melting underneath the rain that started to pour.
Gone.
Light, light, too much light. It consumed her eyes and her mind, causing her body to shake until she couldn't even move her limbs--couldn't even feel them. Cold, numb, so painfully white and bright. Was this the afterlife? Was this where it all ended? To think, her thoughts had been lingering on death only a few moments ago. How ironic. How tragic, to think she would die before changing her world for the better.
The light faded as soon as it came, leaving her in the darkness. Suddenly, a whirlwind of voices assaulted her. Feeling returned to her body, and she felt herself laying on a hard, chilly surface. Before she even opened her yes, a part of her wanted to laugh. Alive? Only after a few more moments, did she stir and sit up, opening her eyes. There were people--people of all shapes, sizes and colors. It was mostly a blur to her, so many people flitting to and fro.
Without thinking about it, she reached her hand up, trying to grab for purchase on something--anything. Her hand brushed against a leathery surface--a boot of some sort. In her dazed state, she grabbed onto it. Not tightly, but just enough to assure that it was real, and that she was anchored to this world.
Cagliostro felt something gripping onto her ribbon-adorned boots.
"Oh? What is this?"
Of the four main races - or 'people' - that inhabited the Phantagrande Skydom - and additionally - every other race the 'people' refer to as generally 'unknown' - the woman was most likened to as Erune, characterised by animalistic-mammalian traits such as animalistic ears and at most times, a tail. For all she knew, it could merely be a similiar-looking race.
Heck, maybe even a Primal Beast in disguise. But that's just ridiculous.
As the animalistic girl woke up, she would hear Cagliostro's voice.
"Teehee~ you're awake, big sis~" Cagliostro smiles at her. "This place is pretty scary, so I understand why you'd want to cling onto these cute little boots~"
@Mami Tomoe
"Oh? What is this?"
Of the four main races - or 'people' - that inhabited the Phantagrande Skydom - and additionally - every other race the 'people' refer to as generally 'unknown' - the woman was most likened to as Erune, characterised by animalistic-mammalian traits such as animalistic ears and at most times, a tail. For all she knew, it could merely be a similiar-looking race.
Heck, maybe even a Primal Beast in disguise. But that's just ridiculous.
As the animalistic girl woke up, she would hear Cagliostro's voice.
"Teehee~ you're awake, big sis~" Cagliostro smiles at her. "This place is pretty scary, so I understand why you'd want to cling onto these cute little boots~"
@Mami Tomoe
The scientists stared at Jinx blankly, though the ones in the observation room above them seemed to be taking notes intently. Jinx did have access to her powers, or at least that seemed to be the case.
@C.T.
They were surprised, however, that one of their captives approached the edge of the glass with such ease. The scientist in sunglasses cracked a smile, but the female held a steely gaze on Joshua. "There's not much to explain beyond what has already been said. You may not understand, but this is not the work of..." The woman made a quotation gesture with her fingers. "... Magic. Furthermore--"
Blake was next, emitting a reaction the scientists had more commonly expected, but it phased them even less than Joshua had. "No consent, that is true," she admitted plainly. "It's unethical, but this is beyond that. For now, we will monitor you for a time while you sit in confinement. You are assets to us now, so your lives are valuable. You are more a danger to yourselves at this time than we are to you."
"Geez..." Taking a place beside Joshua and Blake was the boy who had spoken first to the scientists. He shrugged casually, looking almost listless.
"Barely took you guys a minute before you started sounding like megalomaniacs. That's just peachy."
The scientists exchanged glances. "... It will be clear soon enough."
"Mmhm..." The boy looked to Blake, Joshua, and Cullen. "Forget these guys. They're getting a kick out of this."
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Cagliostro whispers under her breath.
"They think they can 'own' me, the cutest, smartest, most beautiful alchemist, Cagliostro... but they think wrong... they're pissing me off real bad... it looks like it's time to..."
She turns back, and alters that intimidating face to her usual cute, smiling face to all in the vicinity. As she spoke, this face was reduced to mild sadness.
"I- I'm sure that with everyone here, we'll all be fine~ but... I'm scared... because everyone here... is a stranger to me... I don't have any friends here... except Ouroboros..."
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