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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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[Today's heat wave was a bit stronger than usual today, but Rudy tried not to let it bother him much as he's going through the village today. After all, intense heat is something he's already acquainted with back home. However, he can't help but note the many newcomers showing up within the past week. So this was a New Feather cycle? The term still felt a little strange to him, but it's the first time he's seen it for himself.

He's just about to head back when he notices a person hanging around and just sitting by himself, it looks. And looking a bit confused over something; over what, that he doesn't know. Rudy won't approach him just yet, but he'll make his presence known, at least. With a friendly wave, he'll call out to the other person:]

Nice day, isn't it?

[Eleytheria doesn't appear too affected by the heat himself. He has lived in many climates over the years and helped to alter the weather himself back home. Though he might enjoy the rain and storms more, the sun isn't always a bad thing.

He's distracted from the weather as he hears someone call to him though, waving in his direction. Someone else with wings, presumably from the village. He nods, watching the stranger closely.]

...it is pleasant, if not a little warm.

[Rudy just smiles back at the stranger. Now that the other person is aware of his presence, Rudy feels a little bit more okay with approaching them.]

It is a little warm, huh? [Y e p. And now, for another question!] Anyway, is everything okay?

[Well, this boy was certainly friendly. He's not used to such a welcoming attitude from strangers.]

I am not sure. I feel strong enough but I know this is not my world. These wings were not made by my own power either. I need to return to my home before it is too late.

[From the way this man talked about wings and returning home, it sounds like he's another New Feather. That would certainly explain why he looked almost lost in thought, then.]

... Sounds like you're a newcomer. Did you just arrive here?

[He nods. Perhaps he could offer some assistance after all. He didn't appear to be hostile.]

I landed somewhere in the forest. I had hoped that I could find help from this village. [But it was too soon to wander right in...]

M'not really from this village, but... I could help? With any questions you might have, things like that.

[Since... newcomer and all, he probably has a lot of 'em! And Rudy's willing to help out either way.]

[Ah... someone else like him then? Or perhaps he means he's from somewhere else in this world. He can't be sure. At least he is trying to help.]

I would like to know why I am here. Why have I been given these wings?

[Yeah, give him a moment as he thinks about how to phrase this. He doesn't want to unnerve this newcomer, so he better take it easy and explain as calmly as possible:]

Um. Basically you've-- or actually we've all been brought here by the Malnosso. [There's a pause, before adding in:] "Here" as in Luceti, I mean. As for the wings... no one really knows why, but usually everyone wakes up with them when they're brought here.

[He listens carefully to what the boy has to say. Perhaps it wasn't clear what the purpose of them being here was just yet, but it seemed that everyone was in the same situation at least.]

Then how can I find these 'Malnosso'? I must speak with them.

[As if it was that easy...]

Well... that's the issue. There isn't any way for us to find them, as far as we know. Sometimes they'll contact us, but no one's ever actually spoken to them directly. [There's a brief pause, before correcting:] That is, in person.

[At least, not to his knowledge. Rudy was still new here himself after all!]

[Hm. An unreachable presence then. Eley didn't like to feel like he was being used. He's already beginning to dislike the sound of these Malnosso. It seemed they did talk to the people here though when they felt like it...]

Not in person? Then there is another way?

Well. Like I mentioned, sometimes they'll contact us through the journals. [He'll take out his own as an example!] But they don't seem to do it too often, or even make that much conversation.

[There is a little more to it than that, but even Rudy himself is still a newcomer to Luceti. Even with the guide, he isn't quite familiar with everything yet. ... Oh, speaking of which!]

Actually, has anyone shown you the guide yet?

[Well that was frustrating... but it seemed he could do little more than wait and see what these captors had in store. He had no choice but to learn to live in Luceti alongside new people.

And then the boy mentioned a guide. He looked to his own journal, opened in front of him on the ground.]

No they have not. I was not aware that there was such a thing, but it sounds useful. Could you show me?

Sure, just a second.

[Opening up his own journal, he'll quickly search through the pages looking for the guide mentioned. It should be somewhere in these entries... Found it! There we go.

Once he brings up the guide, Rudy will hold out his journal to the other man.]

Here, take mine. It's a little long of a read, but it should explain most things about this place.

...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.

Edited 2012-07-19 13:46 (UTC)

[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.

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