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Wrong Turn 001 [Action/Accidental Voice]

[Hello, Luceti. It is yet another new feather in the forest. Ryoga wasn't one to stay put though, especially when he was in search of things. This teen as always looking for things. He had no sense of direction to save his life.

To put it simply, he awoke in the middle of the forest with petty new feather clothing. Bless with thin linen pants and a shirt. Thanks, that was totally enough to protect him from the winter weather. He stirred until he stood up, Ryoga's brown gaze glancing around. This wasn't Tokyo. This wasn't even a city, and where were his clothes? What were these? He was confused.]

Where am I? [A couple steps here.

A couple steps there.

He will find his way evertually, leaving behind his journal.

-Several hours later.-]

Huff, huff, huff! W-where am I? [Ryoga panted as he stumbled about. He was exhausted from trekking through half of Luceti in less than day. His foot kicked open the journal by accident for his voice to be broad casted. The voices from the journals could be heard. It drew Ryoga's attention enough to glance away.] Who's the- [SMACK! A boyish shriek emitted from his vocals as he collapsed over onto the ground. Luckily he narrowly avoided landing on his wings. The teen walked into a tree.]

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When did-

Where are you?

I'm in town, but I'm talking through the journal. Pick it up.

Journal?

There it is. You can do that?

Edited 2011-01-14 03:24 (UTC)

Yes, everyone has a copy.

I can try to reach you, but I'll need your help. Is there a river or lake nearby? Or any other landmarks?

All I can see are trees.

Edited 2011-01-14 05:05 (UTC)

Hm. You're probably deeper in the forest, then. I'll try to look for you. If you see a river, follow it upstream and you'll eventually reach the village anyway. Also, if you see a stone structure, that's a watch station. Head inside and you'll find some decent temporary shelter and supplies.

A river... Okay. Thank you.

You're welcome! See you soon.

[Except, not really. Later on, she tries to reach him again since she didn't see him along the river or any other place she searched earlier.]

Are you all right? Did you reach town?

No, I don't see a town anywhere. Just a lake.

The lake? Oh, that's good! Stay put, I should be there shortly.

[After hopefully reaching the right one or warping to the next if she's wrong....]

Okay.

[She arrives at the lake shore after a few moments and heads along it, searching for him.]

Hey! Over here!

Were you the one speaking through the...journal?

[She nods.]

I'm Rydia of Mist. Why don't I use my magic to take us to town? You look as though you've been out here long enough.

Ryoga Hibiki.

You can do that?

Yes. I don't usually mention it right away, but it seems a necessary skill around this time of year.

[Stupid Malnosso. She catches herself before going on a tirade, though, and casts her spell. A moment later, they're in the warmth of the Welcome Center. Thick rugs and comfortable furniture abound, and the scent of cocoa and cider as well as various edibles wafts over from the kitchen. The fireplace is in use, with the comfiest chairs nearby.]

That's better, isn't it? Make yourself at home. We have blankets in that closet, and sweaters and coats along with other winter gear over in that one. Take whatever you wish; restocking is not a problem around here.

Ahh, what?

T-thank you.

I don't have any yen to pay for it though.

[Rydia shakes her head.]

You don't need it here. Currency doesn't exist in this realm. Everything we need is provided...except our freedom.

No currency...? Just where is this place and why don't we have any freedom? What are you talking about?

[Rydia crosses her arms and paces back and forth, always finding it easier to focus when she's on the move.]

This realm is known as Luceti. Think of it as a nexus point for many worlds and times. We have some freedom; we aren't required to earn a living, nor are we required to do anything...at least usually.

Yet, this freedom is something of an illusion. A barrier encloses this area; walk far enough in any direction, and you'll find it sooner or later. That barrier not only keeps us within, but drains our powers. They remain, but weakened from that they were. No one has been able to leave, at least not of their own well.

And...there is more. Those in charge of this realm, scientists called the Malnosso, use us as test subjects. At least once a month, there is a town-wide experiment that disrupts life here for up to a week or so. Rarely are they truly harmful, but they can be extremely annoying and inconvenient. Even between such experiments, we aren't truly safe. The Malnosso have been known to kidnap people for individual experimentation, and draft groups to fight battles for them.

How do I know everything you're telling isn't a lie?

[Rydia shrugs. She's not really offended, considering she'd be just as suspicious if she had arrived. In fact, she was.]

Ask anyone here, and they'll tell you more or less the same thing. You can even see a guide that someone else wrote, which tells you about this place in even more detail. I can show you how to access it from your journal, if you'd like.

The journal. This thing?

[Rydia nods.]

Go a little farther....there!

[She points to a page (http://wise-maiden.livejournal.com/24338.html), tapping it.]

That's the guide. Not that you have to read it all right now, but at least you'll know were it is. Raine Sage, one of the school's teachers, wrote it.

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[Action] I kept forgetting myself. D:

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