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mooglenet_backup[ A pleasant sort of static greets the ears of the viewer, effectively muffling the words of the those speaking for a minute, give or take ten to twenty seconds. Anyone familiar with the mountain region and its surrounding territory at the northern end of the Lost Continent might recognize the rocky structure of the snow-laden cliffs that cradle Narshe immediately in the background. Anyone at all familiar with the world would certainly recognize little more than two digits of a moogle's paw obscuring what presently serves as the top of the visible image. The static quickly subsides and a voice, clearly feminine and hot with indignation, forces aside any promise of cryptic silence. ]
-- mean to deceive me?
[ A small wave of loud, and therefore presumably closer, voices urge many a "n-no," "nono," and "kupo" forward. The image sways left and right, left and right, as though one were observing the world through the eyes of some drunk subject to motion sickness. Then -- ]
Enough!
[ "K-k-k-kupo!" ]
I have no time for children's games!
[ Snow crunches briefly beneath leather boots and waffle-guarded paws. A small stretch of silence follows, then more snow-crunching, followed by a slightly longer stretch of silence.
"Wh-what are you looking for, kupo?" ]
The blackg'rd that summoned you.
[ Anger tinges those words, but it is a cold sort of anger, one motivated not only by confusion and gradually mounting frustration, but by duty and a strong sense of purpose now inexplicably hindered. (It does not help that who or whatever has brought about these circumstances clearly means to mock her. Moogles are but creatures of myth and legend in Ivalice, the sole exception being the summon, and summons do not wander from their summoner; they do not amass and steal lady knights from their company. Even if they could, this lady knight would surely have noticed and not awakened in an unfamiliar region covered from head to toe in snow whilst surrounded by mythical creatures waving peculiar devices and --)
"You really should use this!"
If her tone is any indication, the moogle holding the skyphone is beaming and in good spirits despite the woman's malcontent. No sooner than she finishes her cheerful little exclamation does the image explode into a violent whorl of color. The device is thrust into the gloved hand of what can now be identified as a human female -- blond, her hair styled in the fashion of an age typically recalled in fairy tales and the like, with narrowing amber eyes and a face not at all unpleasant look at. White and blue are the predominantly visible colors about her apparel, which is scarcely seen from that angle save for a gleaming pauldron upon her shoulder.
The skyphone's digits are still being pressed, albeit fewer than they were at first following the exchange. Few enough that the woman's words are intelligible and much more easily heard. If she sounded unhappy before, she sounds very unhappy now, and that's putting it nicely. ]
-- you! What manner of --
[ "It's on, kupo!"
"Uh oh!"
"Here, let me!"
The dissonant sound of rapidly crunched snow, many voices spouting words that run into each other, and several grunts is drowned out by a loud Beep beepbeep, b-buh-BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP and the feed cuts out. ]
-- mean to deceive me?
[ A small wave of loud, and therefore presumably closer, voices urge many a "n-no," "nono," and "kupo" forward. The image sways left and right, left and right, as though one were observing the world through the eyes of some drunk subject to motion sickness. Then -- ]
Enough!
[ "K-k-k-kupo!" ]
I have no time for children's games!
[ Snow crunches briefly beneath leather boots and waffle-guarded paws. A small stretch of silence follows, then more snow-crunching, followed by a slightly longer stretch of silence.
"Wh-what are you looking for, kupo?" ]
The blackg'rd that summoned you.
[ Anger tinges those words, but it is a cold sort of anger, one motivated not only by confusion and gradually mounting frustration, but by duty and a strong sense of purpose now inexplicably hindered. (It does not help that who or whatever has brought about these circumstances clearly means to mock her. Moogles are but creatures of myth and legend in Ivalice, the sole exception being the summon, and summons do not wander from their summoner; they do not amass and steal lady knights from their company. Even if they could, this lady knight would surely have noticed and not awakened in an unfamiliar region covered from head to toe in snow whilst surrounded by mythical creatures waving peculiar devices and --)
"You really should use this!"
If her tone is any indication, the moogle holding the skyphone is beaming and in good spirits despite the woman's malcontent. No sooner than she finishes her cheerful little exclamation does the image explode into a violent whorl of color. The device is thrust into the gloved hand of what can now be identified as a human female -- blond, her hair styled in the fashion of an age typically recalled in fairy tales and the like, with narrowing amber eyes and a face not at all unpleasant look at. White and blue are the predominantly visible colors about her apparel, which is scarcely seen from that angle save for a gleaming pauldron upon her shoulder.
The skyphone's digits are still being pressed, albeit fewer than they were at first following the exchange. Few enough that the woman's words are intelligible and much more easily heard. If she sounded unhappy before, she sounds very unhappy now, and that's putting it nicely. ]
-- you! What manner of --
[ "It's on, kupo!"
"Uh oh!"
"Here, let me!"
The dissonant sound of rapidly crunched snow, many voices spouting words that run into each other, and several grunts is drowned out by a loud Beep beepbeep, b-buh-BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP and the feed cuts out. ]
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Date: 2010-03-02 09:02 pm (UTC)A desert continent, you say?
[ She pauses. (Ordallia...) ]
I know Zeltennia and Limberry, the eastern regions of the kingdom of Ivalice, to be possessed of a dry climate. I have not ventured beyond the kingdom's borders, mind, but the western portion of the region of Limberry is home to the Beddha Sandwaste, a sprawling desert most treacherous. She holds fast within her the tombs of ancient kings and emperors...
Of course, Limberry lies south of Zeltennia, Zeltennia being the easternmost region of the kingdom of Ivalice. 'T was Zeltennia that claimed the title of "fiercest battlefield" during the recent Fifty Years' War for her proximity to the nation of Ordallia.
[ Here she pauses again. ]
Though I know naught of the realms Dalmasca, Nabradia, or Bhujerba, see you where I go with this, ser marquis?
[ Shifting to disturb what snow has settle upon her person, she straightens. What silence attempts to cast itself with the snow over her is ousted when she speaks again. ]
There is much to be done, much that need be set right from whence I hail. The passing of His Majesty King Ondoria Atkascha III has left Ivalice in a state of unrest. I pray such was not the same for your Dalmasca. For your friend, her king, you have my condolences, how ever late they may be in coming.
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Date: 2010-03-03 04:11 am (UTC)If you know nothing of the domains of Dalmasca, Nabradia or Bhujerba, then you know nothing of Ordallia. I mean this in no disrespect but the kingdoms you have named are realms that perhaps do exist beyond the lands I know fondly.
The Beddha Sandwaste...? Not even such a supposedly treacherous location reminds me of anything upon Ordallia except for the lands of the Nam and Ogir Yensa. I speak of the lawless lands of the Sandsea, the realm where the Valley of Dead houses the tomb of a fallen king.
[He let's out a sigh since he's truly baffled by this strange phenomenon.]
Aye, it would seem that history paints the same portrait for the death of His Majesty King Raminas B'nargin Dalmasca signaled an end to the age of peace. So long are the days of the unification of the Galtean Alliance and now bid the rise of great empires in it's wake. History truly does weave the same tale repeatedly without nausea.
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Date: 2010-03-06 09:00 pm (UTC)Mayhaps they do. It is a possibility, one I would like to think more likely than the suggestion I have been lent regarding the nature of these familiar namesakes -- that we are from the same world, but different times. Though what I like and do not like has no bearing upon them, the idea that they be naught more than coincidences does not sit well with me.
[ 'Coincidences indeed.' ]
Indeed, another namesake -- that of the Bunansa family name -- has come to my attention. How many more shall come to fore? I can but wonder.
[ Pausing, the lady knight inhales silently and reflects thoughtfully upon the state of relations between the kingdom of Ivalice and her sister nations, for thus is the cause of her limited knowledge. ]
'T is unfortunate that my knowledge of Ordallia and Romanda should be so limited. I know little beyond what was provided me by the recent Fifty Years' War. No longer does the kingdom of Ivalice promote trade with these, her northern and eastern sister nations. The Trade City of Sal Ghidos suffered prominently as a result, dwindling into naught but slums.
[ A small sigh escapes her. ]
Would that Man learn from history and apply that knowledge...
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Date: 2010-03-06 09:51 pm (UTC)Different times you claim. If such is true, then we might as well be days away like the sun and moon. I know much of this world's fondness for riddles but I admit here and now that I grow, weary of such. Gaia is endless and bountiful in its rhymes, I hope for one day that a truth will be told.
[He actually paused once she mentioned that name, especially since he knew of one of two Bunansas here in Gaia.]
The Bunansa family? You know of their ilk quite well I assume. The famous Bunansas who hail from Archades, they are sons of the Empire graced within the legacy of their mad father. The good doctor he was, a scientist of fiendish madness by the name of Dr. Cidolfus Demen Bunansa. The lunatic exists here along with one of his many sons.
If there are others of the Bunansa line here, then I know naught of them and merely know of two.
[Letting a smile to grace him, Ondore decides to ease the knight's worries with a few well-placed words.]
Be at peace, Lady Agrias. It would seem that a combination of Man's Foolishness and History's rhymes has barred such knowledge from us both. Feel no shame for I hold none at all. I shall learn of Ordallia and Romanda from the likes of you and others who hail from the realm I know nothing of.
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Date: 2010-03-16 04:07 pm (UTC)I would learn of the Ivalice you speak as well and the nations that call her home. Mayhaps we shall uncover the truth regarding this proposed theory about times in our learning.
[ She pauses, the words that follow reflecting the thoughtful nature of said pause. ]
Though, if this theory and what you say of the Bunansa family is indeed truth, I do wonder if the men I know hail from the same line. Scientists they are of their chosen fields and held in high esteem by their colleagues, but they are neither mad, nor fiendish. They are harmless at best. It is... a strange thought.