Jade "read the script" Curtiss (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
yourfononsarewhack) wrote2013-03-10 11:00 pm
yourfononsarewhack) wrote2013-03-10 11:00 pm
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First Field of Fonons [Written/Action]
[Written, Anonymous]
[The following anonymous message appears around noon on Sunday. It could be familiar to anyone who's seen it before.]
Excuse me, people of Luceti. I am new here, and I would simply like to make a few requests in order to better ascertain this situaion. First of all, I'd like to request that the following people report to the local schoolhouse's second floor office immediately for questioning:
-Fon Master Ion
-Nephry Osborne (née Balfour)
-Anise Tatlin
-Mystearica Aura Fende
-Florian
-Asch, son of Susanne
-Arietta the Wild
-Also, Luke fon Fabre.
[He intentionally uses a personal touch in some names for several reasons. One is to hint at what he knows about them, which gives incentive for them to come meet with him without knowing for sure who he is. Anger is also a useful incentive, which is why at least one name is written a certain way - not to mention how anger can make someone slip up. And of course, Jade has to see if these people truly answer to such names - if they really have the memories of those he knew back in Auldrant.]
If there is anyone else here hailing from Auldrant whose name is not on that list, I invite them to be questioned as well. Secondly, any authors of this so-called Guide whom still reside within the enclosure are also to come talk to me. I would be glad to speak with anyone who has any other unique information at all.
Finally, I believe there that one of the clothing shop should currently have in its stock a standard grade uniform of the Malkuth imperial forces. If he is currently within Luceti, Gailardia Galan Gardios is to retrieve it and then report in for questioning. Otherwise, this duty shall fall to Luke fon Fabre.
That will be all.
[Action]
[It's been several hours since Jade woke up in this seemingly unoccupied office, which possibly contained some samples of pottery which had a disturbing familiarity to them. Jade had no problem working alone and in this state of undress to figure it out where he was - occasionally examining the hallway and nearby rooms to confirm that he was in some kind of schoolhouse. Even his glasses were gone, but Jade felt no major concern for the time being. He realized after reading the Guide that it could be effect of the supposed power cap reducing his need for the glasses. It just helps him feel more confident on his decision of spending the rest of the day in that room, awaiting those who come to see him, while making some paperwork already from loose sheets of paper.
During these hours before making the anonymous message, he had studying the contents of the journal, reading back through the last few months to gather as much information as possible - and studying the Guide as well. He liked to think that he was taking it calmly and rationally. But he has to confirm things firsthand. The images he saw in that book included those whom he was sure were dead. Until he talks to them himself, he can't dismiss the possibility of being suddenly trapped in a replica world, no matter how final Van's defeat seemed to be. So Jade sat at a desk with his fingers steepled, awaiting the first interviewee, his red eyes more glaringly standing out with his lack of glasses.
One could also catch him that evening in full uniform, browsing the item shop for those glasses once all his interrogations are said and done.]
[The following anonymous message appears around noon on Sunday. It could be familiar to anyone who's seen it before.]
Excuse me, people of Luceti. I am new here, and I would simply like to make a few requests in order to better ascertain this situaion. First of all, I'd like to request that the following people report to the local schoolhouse's second floor office immediately for questioning:
-Fon Master Ion
-Nephry Osborne (née Balfour)
-Anise Tatlin
-Mystearica Aura Fende
-Florian
-Asch, son of Susanne
-Arietta the Wild
-Also, Luke fon Fabre.
[He intentionally uses a personal touch in some names for several reasons. One is to hint at what he knows about them, which gives incentive for them to come meet with him without knowing for sure who he is. Anger is also a useful incentive, which is why at least one name is written a certain way - not to mention how anger can make someone slip up. And of course, Jade has to see if these people truly answer to such names - if they really have the memories of those he knew back in Auldrant.]
If there is anyone else here hailing from Auldrant whose name is not on that list, I invite them to be questioned as well. Secondly, any authors of this so-called Guide whom still reside within the enclosure are also to come talk to me. I would be glad to speak with anyone who has any other unique information at all.
Finally, I believe there that one of the clothing shop should currently have in its stock a standard grade uniform of the Malkuth imperial forces. If he is currently within Luceti, Gailardia Galan Gardios is to retrieve it and then report in for questioning. Otherwise, this duty shall fall to Luke fon Fabre.
That will be all.
[Action]
[It's been several hours since Jade woke up in this seemingly unoccupied office, which possibly contained some samples of pottery which had a disturbing familiarity to them. Jade had no problem working alone and in this state of undress to figure it out where he was - occasionally examining the hallway and nearby rooms to confirm that he was in some kind of schoolhouse. Even his glasses were gone, but Jade felt no major concern for the time being. He realized after reading the Guide that it could be effect of the supposed power cap reducing his need for the glasses. It just helps him feel more confident on his decision of spending the rest of the day in that room, awaiting those who come to see him, while making some paperwork already from loose sheets of paper.
During these hours before making the anonymous message, he had studying the contents of the journal, reading back through the last few months to gather as much information as possible - and studying the Guide as well. He liked to think that he was taking it calmly and rationally. But he has to confirm things firsthand. The images he saw in that book included those whom he was sure were dead. Until he talks to them himself, he can't dismiss the possibility of being suddenly trapped in a replica world, no matter how final Van's defeat seemed to be. So Jade sat at a desk with his fingers steepled, awaiting the first interviewee, his red eyes more glaringly standing out with his lack of glasses.
One could also catch him that evening in full uniform, browsing the item shop for those glasses once all his interrogations are said and done.]
[action]
What the hell, Jade. If I wanted to announce it to the whole village I'd have actually said it myself!
[Which is, again, more or less an answer by itself. But one he'd rather not have spread around.]
[action]
At the moment, however, he settles for continuing to rag him on. He remains calm to counter Asch's fury and takes a sip of his wine before speaking.]
I am certain that your "Sunday" night crowd does not constitute the entire village. [He enunciates the "Sunday" only to underline the unfamiliar dating system.] As I'm also certain that only a select number of said patrons could be eavesdropping, although I predict that the amount will slowly climb now that you've had your outburst. My sincerest apologies if this affects your business negatively.
[action]
[He's not about to dignify that with a direct response, mostly because Jade has a few good points that he doesn't want to acknowledge. He scowls and simmers down a bit, turning back to his work.]
If you're trying to figure out the nature of life and death in this place, then you're wasting your time. Returning from the dead is commonplace around here no matter what world you come from.
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What's the worst I can do here, in the same position as all of you? All I currently seek is information, after all. And I would only resort to questionable methods if I found an unusual amount of obstacles barring me from answers.
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You don't need answers from me. Practically anyone could give you this information.
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[Not to mention the observations. Hearing Asch had died back home and was alive here was one thing. But getting to confirm it and observing his reactions - not to mention seeing with his own eyes that Asch was alive before him - it was what Jade needed to process these facts. Not to mention that going around gave him a better sense of everyone's temperaments and perspectives on life in this world.]
And who wouldn't want to see such a sight in person? Asch the Barkeep.
[action]
...Just don't expect me to discuss anything personal with you. I don't have any obligation to answer your questions.
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However, perhaps you could answer me something regarding another of your friends.
[action]
Who?
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Arietta. What time is she from? [A slight pause.] You need not go into detail this time.
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As far as I'm aware, she'd recently challenged Anise to a duel. She doesn't discuss it much.
[He can understand that; with Ion having died so soon beforehand, it's kind of a painful time for her.]
[action]
Jade's glasses gleam, but he shows no emotion.]
I see. And you know little of this matter, I assume? It seems reasonable. It was Largo who was present as her mediator in the duel, after all.
[action]
[It's not like he was friends with either of the girls. Any concern he might have had for Arietta had been flimsy at best.]
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[Arietta is quiet and dependent enough to make for an appropriate housemate- she doesn't get in his way but at the same time gives him something to do. It's mutually beneficial.]
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Is there a point to this, or do you always enjoy insulting the dead? [His eyes narrow.] I shouldn't be surprised, considering how you supposedly earned your title, Necromancer.
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Oh? That's quite a leap to make. The fool I'm speaking to is currently alive, after all. And Arietta also seemed quite lively, herself. Whatever happened back home shouldn't make one exempt from criticism. [He shifted in his chair confidently to face the side as he finished his glass of wine.] But, ah, in that case, I suppose that I have said my peace.
[action]
He doesn't like that Jade's here, though. He'll tolerate it, but the idea of the Necromancer lurking around the village again, knowing what he knows, irritates him greatly.]