[Audio, then Video]

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Small pants can be heard on the other end, something akin to surprise breathing. Mumbling is heard under the breath, hardly able to be heard as words, though the voice is distinctly feminine; fingers touch metal, pressing down on it as though to figure out exactly how it works.

A young girl's voice can be heard, letting out a cry of surprise as something is pressed.

Soon the video flickers to life, and Ovelia's face can be seen for a single instant before her face contorts with surprise, and the video seems to fly quickly BACKWARD as she lets out a loud cry. There's a loud clacking sound (and the video spins) as the small machine is chucked against the ground in her fright.]

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[video]

[valiantsword.livejournal.com]

[If it wasn't for that millisecond of footage, Ramza would have missed the entire message completely.]

...What?

[Ramza was baffled by what he saw, and rightfully so.]

Who's there? Are you in peril?

[Audio, then Video again]

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[There's a tiny voice on the other end, but it sounds more like a gasp than anything else. It looks familiar. Almost like...]

...Is that...?

[With a few sounds it switches instantly to video, Ovelia's face clear and obvious in the screen. She blinks a few times.]

...I...do not know where I am. Where...?

[A pause.]

Do my eyes deceive me, or...?

[video]

[valiantsword.livejournal.com]

[As soon as he saw the girl's face again, Ramza's mind went blank. It was her, Princess Ovelia. Just several months ago, Agrias and Mustadio were here, but now the princess replaced them both. Unsure of what to say, Ramza was quick to nod his head in respect for the Princess of Ivalice.]

Your Highness!

[His voice was tense.]

'Tis I, Ramza Beoulve! A companion of Lady Agrias Oaks and the Lionsguard. Do you...do you remember me, Princess Ovelia?

[video]

[knowshermachina.livejournal.com]

Woah. Are you okay?!

[video]

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Wagh! A strange person in this...sky...fone...thing. Ramza was right...it really was a tool for communication! But this was...a strange 'tool' if she ever saw one. She still wasn't certain how it worked...

And what was wrong with the woman's eyes? Was she all right?]

W-Worry not of me. I am...I am all right.

[Ovelia is looking at her curiously though, through the Sky Phone.]

[video]

[knowshermachina.livejournal.com]

Good! Did you fall? It looked like you fell. I guess these phones can be pretty surprising if you aren't used to them, ya know?

[Video]

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

[Have an alarmed Viera.]

What has happened?! Are you harmed?

[Video]

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[She wasn't even sure how she managed to broadcast such terror through this thing--even with all the button pressing she was doing, all she could manage to do was respond--but the more she was getting these sorts of responses, the more embarrassed she felt.

Obviously, she was causing trouble for everyone, even when she had never even been here long...

...

This woman in particular looked very odd. What was that on her head?

She shook her head, trying her best not to look like she wanted to hide under a table from embarrassment. This was proving to not be a very good first-impression.]

I am well, yes! I was...

I was merely startled with this...device. Please pay my actions no mind.

[Video]

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

[She inclines her head briefly.]

You are newly arrived to Gaia, then. I see.

[video]

[lionwarhero.livejournal.com]

[Monitoring the com was a normal occurrence, seeing Ovelia upon it was not.]

[He responds quickly.]

Lady Atkascha,

Are you safe?

[video -- I'm so sorry Delita; Ovelia just isn't a fan of you right now. :(]

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[It was...!!!

Ovelia's blood runs cold.

...'he' was here too. But how could he be? Was he sent here at the same time as her? And if so...

Was he nearby?

She feels her stomach clench, old rages and heartbreak and betrayal washing over her; she didn't want him to be. God, she didn't want him to be here! She hoped he was far, far away, somewhere where he couldn't reach her...

Her eyes stare down at the camera and grow cold...very cold.]

...Call me not by a name which is not mine.

[And then the video feed instantly turns off.]

[audio] you think that really bothers him?

[lionwarhero.livejournal.com]

[Losing the video feed doesn't deter the Knight.]

What would you have me call you by then, M'Lady.

[He checks the feed to see her location.]

Should you require assistance, I will avail myself to you.

video

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

[Someone's screaming. That can't be good!]

H-hey! You okay?!

video

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Oh no. She worried someone again! She shouldn't have been so careless and...!

She smiles and lets out a soft chuckle on the other end, in a hopes to sound more casual. That conversation with Delita wore her out a bit...]

Y-Yes, I am all right.

Forgive me for startling you, ser.

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[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

Oh no, it sounded like you were in danger.

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

[Cloud peers into the device at the situation.]

Are you alright?

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[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[A sheepish, shy nod, and maybe the hints of an embarrassed smile.]

Yes. I was...startled, by this device... and so I acted quite childishly.

video

[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

[He almost smiles at that response. That's all kinds of adorable.]

It's alright... some people have never seen things like that. I'm Cloud, has anyone explained the situation?

[video]

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

Young lady! Is something the matter!?

[video]

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[By now, Ovelia had gotten used to the reactions, and made more than one mental notes to not make such outbursts upon the device if she could help it. She was simply smiling, shaking her head at the man.]

Please do not worry for me--I am all right. I was simply startled by this...'sky phone'.

...

[She peers at him a moment.]

Ah, pardon me ser, but if I may be so bold to ask...are you a knight of some sort?

[video]

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

[He salutes.]

Indeed! Captain Adelbert Steiner of the Knights of Pluto, at your service!

[video]

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Ovelia nods on the other end, a bit sheepish in expression though she is still smiling.]

Yes, I am all right. I apologize for my outburst--it was quite rude.

[Video]

[unlimitedcid.livejournal.com]

[Cid's looking at you confused and worried]

Is-Is everything alright ma'am?

[Video]

[regal-innocence.livejournal.com]

[Another worried one. Ovelia smiles a bit.]

I am all right. I was simply startled, though I suppose most people in my position say such things, and is not anything irregular to witness.