Enemies Meet

[laughswithfan]

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Some how unattended once again… Lady Aska wanders the City streets playing with the small pink Network Device she was given upon her arrival in this place. She seems to be recording as if this device were a video camera. There is a tree, the camera pans to show the fountain in the middle of the square… and then a brush of white fabric as Aska bumps into some one. The pavement rushes up to meet the camera lens as the Network object is dropped to the ground. Once it skids to a stop and the image clears you can see Lady Aska regaining her footing and looking up at a much taller gentleman.

Are you all right, Lady Aska?

HEY! You know who we are?! So many people here don’t seem to know about Fahren.

There is an amused chuckle at that.
Not many people here seem to know about Autozam either.

You are from that place? I guess you were brought here against your will too…

I don’t think anyone really comes here voluntarily, at least I have never met anyone who has.

There is a vaguely thoughtful expression on Lady Aska’s face before she grabs her fan and pokes it at Eagle threateningly.
Maybe you know! How do we get back to Cephiro!?

But, this tiny threat only results in a smile.
And why are you in such a hurry to return to that world?

We were on our way to become the Pillar when this City-place brought us here!

There was a bit of surprise… no not quite surprise, a calculating expression settling in mostly around Eagle’s eyes because he never lost that friendly smile. This was the first time he had been able to confirm the period of time Aska had arrived from.
Have you given up on your ambitions to become the Pillar since your arrival here?

We haven’t! We will become Cephiro’s next Pillar!

Still with the smile… though the friendly tone of voice now holds an icy dangerous edge.
That is inconvenient…


[OOC: Eagle is in green Aska is in red
You can reply to or interact action-wise with either Aska, Eagle, OR both!

Aska has no idea the potential danger she could be in here. She hasn’t recognized Eagle as an enemy. Assume the worse or the best as you please. ]

Comments

[beforehistime.livejournal.com]

...There's a time and place for everything, and I honestly doubt a chance encounter on the street was the best of settings for discussing this matters.

[He'll be getting up to stand by Aska's side, looking supportive. His tone is diplomatic but still expresses his discomfort at the situation.]

As Lady Aska's tutor I believe it my responsibility to deal with what inconveniences our time differences may brew.

[laughswithfan.livejournal.com]

HEY!
[Flailing at Elder]

You knew about this and you didn’t tell us!?


[Flailing at Eagle]

We don’t know who you are but WE will become the Pillar of Cephiro! NOT YOU!

[eagleofautozam.livejournal.com]

Eagle Vision from Autozam. It is very nice to meet you Lady Aska.

[Yeaa… not being overly formal himself Eagle thinks it more important to rely the information rather than worry about where the information is being shared at. ]

I suppose you would have preferred a more formal controlled setting, but this seemed as good a time as any to me. It is far better that she is warned now, before anything else occurs in this City.

[beforehistime.livejournal.com]

...I politely remind you these time differences should be treated with care, Commander. To avoid disagreeable arguments such as this one. As there seems to be no way to avoid the subject now, maybe we could at least move the discussion to a less public spot.

[Turning to Aska, so he can try his best at calming her down.]

Lady Aska, the way 'curses' have progressed since your arrival hardly allowed for it, I assure you! Besides, even from the early point in time you're from you must have been aware Autozam also pursued the Pillar.

[laughswithfan.livejournal.com]

We didn’t know that…
And we shouldn’t have had to find out about that from our enemy!

As nice as he seems…

Though we are glad that someone told us!

[Obviously not concerned about attracting attention in such an open location since her volume level was still high]

[eagleofautozam.livejournal.com]

Perhaps I could have found a way to be less blunt about it, however I see little reason to sugar coat the facts. Besides I doubt we would ever be able to avoid a disagreement over this issue. Lady Aska seems very determined to accomplish her goal.

[And so is he of course. ]

[beforehistime.livejournal.com]

There's the basic principle of diplomacy to consider. Something I hope this barbaric place won't be able to have us forgo, no matter how ruthless the 'curses' that ail us!

[Turning to the Princess now, he bows respectfully.]

I apologize for not being able to give you the news first hand, Your Highness.

[laughswithfan.livejournal.com]

Merf… Ok… I forgive you…

But we want to hear all about this!

[eagleofautozam.livejournal.com]

Clef and yourself are far more experienced in diplomacy than I am and… a good deal more concerned with protocol than I think I would ever be. I do of course apologize if you felt your authority in this situation was usurped, I just didn’t want Lady Aska to be taken be surprise.

[If he… or the City decided to act on this new information. ]

[beforehistime.livejournal.com]

Considering the circumstances it simply can't be helped. I appreciate and accept your apologies, Commander, though they aren't necessary. This land has put us all in enough of an awkward situation as it is.

[He gently places a hand on Aska's shoulder.]

As it's Lady Aska's wish, I'd have us discuss this further if you be so kind.

[laughswithfan.livejournal.com]

[Eyes sparkle at ELDER IN ACTON! ]

Though we don’t think there is much too discuss. We won’t be defeated!

[eagleofautozam.livejournal.com]

You can call me Eagle. The title ‘Commander’… holds no weight in this place. I haven’t anyone left to command.

[Attempting to drop formalities yet again. He had already stopped introducing himself as ‘Commander Eagle Vision‘ some time ago.]

I would like the opportunity to talk your young Princess out of her plans. I doubt she fully understands what that would mean.

[beforehistime.livejournal.com]

I'm an old diplomat who has certain trouble letting go of titles, as you may have noticed from our previous conversations. If I may---

...Oh.

Well... There's certainly...

[Alriiiight. Here's when he winces and braces himself for whatever outburst that talking Aska out of her plans comment might stir.]

[laughswithfan.livejournal.com]

[Surprise! Aska takes that really well!]

You would want to talk us out of that if you were also trying to become the Pillar.

[eagleofautozam.livejournal.com]

So I have noticed! Even Clef still calls me ‘Commander’ all of the time!

[He’ll laugh about that before addressing Aska again. ]

I would.

[Quick to agree because of course that was a very true statement. ]

But there is also more to it than just that.
If you won’t believe it from me then maybe your advisor would be better qualified to explain the details.

[beforehistime.livejournal.com]

[This is the sort of shock he could certainly get used to! He double-checks with Aska to make sure the outburst and/or tantrum won't come with a delayed effect, then turns to Eagle with a nod.]

I will, in the measure of my abilities, if we could kindly move this exchange to a place elsewhere than this street.

As I recall there's that tea house nearby... [Since that's seemingly become the appointed spot for diplomatic meetings...]

[laughswithfan.livejournal.com]

Do they have peach tea, Elder?!

[No idea of the shock she just gave the Elder by reacting that way ]

[eagleofautozam.livejournal.com]

That would be fine.

[Tea - the beverage of diplomacy
Follows along with the small group then as they head over there. ]

[beforehistime.livejournal.com]

[It was the good sort! The GOOD SORT! She's encouraged to give him that kind any day! Waving the details off, the old scholar answers, already strolling in the Jasmine Dragon's direction:]

I seem to recall seeing peach tea on their menu... Perhaps we should get a table and clarify these circumstances regarding goals and past and future events?

[laughswithfan.livejournal.com]

[Yea… yea… whatever else you just said…
Aska is busy skipping ahead thinking of peach tea AND ]

We hope they have peach dumplings too!

[eagleofautozam.livejournal.com]

She seems resilient enough.

[Greatly amused by Aska’s anger turning to child-like glee as swiftly as it had. ]

Though she doesn’t seem to listen very well…

[beforehistime.livejournal.com]

She's a young one. Though you'd be surprised by her extraordinary capacities to learn and her deep compassion.

[Turning to Aska with a subtle sigh.]

It's a tea house, my Lady. Perhaps they carry some sort of pastries...

[laughswithfan.livejournal.com]

[Making it to the door first and disappearing inside without waiting for the adults in the annoying way that children do when they are really excited and not thinking clearly. Luckily, the tea house is a safe enough place so when the others do arrive they will find Aska safe and sound. ]

[eagleofautozam.livejournal.com]

[With a great respect for Chang Ang’s patience level… he will just nod. You do know her better than he does after all.

And Eagle will hold the door open for you. ]

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[beforehistime.livejournal.com]

...Lady Aska, please don't run. [The long-suffering tone, it's here to stay. Eagle has a thousand reasons to respect this patience.] It's not safe. Or proper for someone of your position.