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[Eleytheria was very confused. Never mind that he had just woken up half-naked, his old clothes piled up neatly beside him, he was more worried about the fact that he was away from his world. He had helped to maintain Aether for thousands of years, and this was not his forest.

Then there was that... feeling, as though something were on his back. He felt behind him, then looked to see a pair if small white and gold wings resting there. He stretched them out, testing them, trying to learn to control them. They were every bit a part of him, but at the same time they felt alien. He had not put them there. He could not force them to go away. What was happening here? What strange force had torn a Spirit from his world and altered him like this?

After dressing himself to try to feel at least a little bit more normal, noticing the new holes in his clothing for the wings to slip through, Eleytheria looked down to find a book. Curious, he reached down to pick it up and flicked through it. He wasn't sure if he really understood what he was seeing...]

-Later-

[As Eleytheria wanders through the forest, trying to work out the journal he's carrying, he soon finds himself on the outskirts overlooking the village. So there are people here... Since he's unsure about just walking right into town with no idea of what kind of people he should expect, he decides to sit somewhere at the edge and observe from a distance for now.

It's then he notices that the book is also filled with people. Perhaps they all use the books to talk to one another. He could try to use his own to talk and learn more about this place.]

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I am afraid that I am unfamiliar with these lands. I am lost. I am changed. These new wings of mine will not alter or fade away as I please. While I waste time trying to find answers here, my own world will be thrown into turmoil. The planet and its people will die without me. I must find a way back, no matter what the cost. As there must be people here, I look to you for help.

I... do not understand what has happened. What do I do next?

(OOC: The first part is just a description of Eley arriving! Any action will take place during the 'Later' part as he sits on the outskirts of the village. Feel free to go poke him~ Or just voice him if you want to chat. He'll come out more as he learns more.)

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...thank you. [Ah, finally a concise place to find information. He takes the book from him and starts to read, though it's impossible to tell how he feels about what he's taking in. He's concentrating, that much is certain.

Just... give him a while, Rudy.]

It's no problem.

[Sure thing, Rudy's pretty patient as it is. He'll just take this chance to find a place nearby to sit down and relax in the sun. Aside from the heat, it really was nice. Nothing wrong with a break.]

I know it's a lot to take in, but let me know if there's anything you want to ask about.

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[Really, it does cover most everything he would be curious about, at least in regard to Luceti. He felt a little more aware of his surroundings and what was to be expected.

It didn't mean he liked it though. And one thing stuck with him in particular.]

There is a war going on?

[With the mention of that topic, the conversation falls quiet for a moment. The change in expression is subtle at first, but his smile from before does fade a little into something more serious.]

That's... what I've heard. It does look that way.

[He looks back to the boy to hand him back the book once he was done... but he notices the serious look on his face as well. For a moment it surprises him, but then he looks back to his own journal, picking it up and closing it for now.]

I refuse to take part in any war. Captive or not.

[He nods, accepting the book.]

You're... not alone there. I think there's a lot of people here who feel the same way.

[There was a draft very recently in fact, but so far Rudy hadn't managed to get drafted into it. Nor did Cecilia, thankfully. For all he could hope it stayed that way, he knows even that couldn't last forever.]

Still, as far as we know there isn't any way to avoid a draft if it happens.

[He shakes his head though. How can he accept that one day he might be pulled into a conflict he wants nothing to do with? There was already so much they seemed powerless to stop, this was the worst of it for him.]

There must be a way to stop this endless fighting. A way that does not add to the violence. A way to take each ideal and find a peaceful path. To live in a place surrounded by war is torture...

[The way he talked about violence and war, it was clear enough to Rudy that this must be something this man has strong feelings about. ... Given that he's only just arrived here, it'd be best to tread carefully on this issue to avoid upsetting him.]

Yeah, I'm... sure there's people here who feel the same as you. They're probably looking for that way too.

[Maybe a subject change was in order... This man did seem pretty troubled now, and that wasn't Rudy's intention at all.]

Anyway... my name's Rudy, by the way. [He'll look back up at the older man, with the same friendly tone from earlier.] Don't think I mentioned that.

[He was sure the boy shared some understanding of his views. But suddenly he was looking a little brighter again and changing the subject. Well... they probably should introduce each other. They had spent some time with each other already.]

Rudy. [He repeats, testing it.] I am Eleytheria.

[Rudy imagines anyone would be really confused on their first day here, so it wouldn't be good to worry them them even further. It's better to keep things mostly calm for now, and just try to help out however he can.

Picking himself up from the ground, he'll approach the man.]

Eleytheria, huh? [Smiling, he'll offer a hand to Eleytheria.] It's nice to meet you.

[There's a hand... was Rudy expecting him to do something with it? He looks at it, a little confused, but makes no motion to do anything in response to his gesture.]

It is... nice to meet you too.

[Rudy's still smiling, with his hand offered to the other man. But he does notice Eleytheria just... staring at it, which earns him a puzzling headtilt. Is there something wrong?]

[Maybe there is something wrong... something wrong with Rudy? Eleytheria looks closer at the boy's hand as if trying to find a wound or injury.]

Is there something wrong with your hand?

Hmm? Oh, this? It's a handshake. [pause, still smiling.] ... Something wrong?

[Rudy had to admit, that was quite the unexpected response. Could it be... maybe he doesn't know what handshakes are?]

...but your hand is not shaking. And, what would it mean if it was?

[Yes he is very confused at this point, Rudy.]

[Looks like his guess was right. Whoops, what to do.]

Well... you have to take it first. It's just a friendly gesture. [...] Here, I'll show you.

[He'll try to motion Eleytheria to take his hand. A demonstration would probably work best instead of attempting to explain it.]

[Ah... a friendly gesture? Well, Rudy had been friendly towards him and more than helpful. It... seemed suitable enough.

So he nodded, and took the boy's hand, wondering just what was expected of him next.]

[That's it, you've got it! When Eleytheria takes his hand, Rudy will give it a gentle, but firm handshake.]

It's good to meet you, Eleytheria. [There, now we've got it! Smiling, he'll finally let go of the other man's hand after that.] Anyway, have you been to the village yet?

[Oh... a handshake. Yes, that made sense. At least by description. He would have to remember this for later, should anyone else offer their hand and he deems them good enough to receive the gesture.]

It is... good to meet you too. [He says, assuming that was the appropriate response! He looked back to the village though and shook his head.] Not yet. I wanted to learn more about this place before venturing too close.

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