a welcome;

[mallowmods]

Who: Everyone and everyone!
What: Welcoming in the new members to Mallow Hallow
Where: Everywhere!
When: March 2nd.

[ Once everyone’s settled in their particular districts, no doubt thousands of questions running between each individual mind, there’s an announcement. Not over the devices, but rather in speakers all over each and every district. A familiar voice should ring out—you did, after all, hear the voice of your Queen earlier today. ]

Ahem! Can you hear me? Ah, right then.

Hello loveies! You might recall this particular visage which speaks before you—that is, I am your Queen. Call me Queenie, if you must! I’ve met you all on this particular day, and I find it important to bestow some of my boundless knowledge onto you, sweethearts.

Now! Done with formalities, let’s see where we stand… ah, yes! Might I be the first to welcome you all to Mallow Hallow, our wonderful little country. Not too big, not quite too small either! It’s just lovely, isn’t it? Oh, how all my new babies will love it here! Or—perhaps not. [ She clicks her tongue. ] Either way, it doesn't really matter. You're stuck here for the time, so do try to make the most of it, dears.

Of course, there are our sectors within Mallow Hallow. Six… [ There’s silence for a short moment. ] Yes, there are six, aren’t there..? Well, six different communities you might stem off from! Surely you remember the name from our meeting earlier? If not, I’m sure one of the regular inhabitants of each particular district will assist you in naming your new home!

Live where you’d like, eat what you’d like, do what you’d like! Our homes are now your homes, so please, consider us all a big happy family to you! Remember you can reach me or any of the other rulers of any of the districts, over at our voicemails! [ Somehow, that seems sarcastic… ]

Also, don’t cause any trouble, or I’ll personally end you. [ There it is. ]

I suppose that's all. Well then, bye now, dears! And let the word spread—Mallow Hallow is up and rising once again!

[ ooc: Quick links: Lochwell | Mallowhallow | Orlea | Astralfield | Crystalden | Highcrest | Whitewood | Network ]

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Re: Highcrest

[soulablaze]

Aa- [Yukimura blinked in confusion after the queen's message and then looked around. How is it he could hear her and yet not see her? In any case, he must explain how important it is he return to Kai! He looked around for the nearest person hoping to ask how to find the queen.]

Excuse me! Ah- I mean, forgive me for my suddenness, but I must ask! Where can I find these 'voys-males' the rulers occupy?! They must be impenetrable fortresses, but I cannot let such things stand before my duties! I must return to my lordship's side immediately!

[threateningflour]

[Coulson has to stare at Yukimura for a moment. Though his face betrays nothing, he can't help but wonder what kind of duties a bare-chested young man has]

It's voice mail. You'll have to use your phone.

I'm sorry, Agent C

[soulablaze]

Eh? This phone you speak of... [Yukimura blinks again at this strange westerner. These terms are very confusing but this man seems kind enough to explain. Yukimura holds up the device he was given.]

Huooooh! I see!!! This foreign scroll must contain the whereabouts of their stronghold! How foolish I must seem to your lordship! [He pulls the electronic scroll phone open only to be yet stuck again as to how to use this 'map'.] Haugh! A secret code! Oh, truly devious!

o-oh Yukimura

[threateningflour]

[Oh boy. He opens and starts up his own scroll, holding it up so Yukimura can see]

A phone lets you communicate with people over long distances. It's like sending a letter but much faster.

[he fiddles with it a bit and taps at another icon, letting it dial for Queenie]

A voice mail is a spoken letter for the other person to listen to later.

[not that he believes the queen has much interest in answering]

[teabear]

[Maribelle grunts. Just when she'd been about to ask the same thing!]

They must be meeting grounds of some sort. Naturally, rulers must meet their subjects at a presentable location. Perhaps, then, that nearby castle . . .

[She gestures to the castle, the knight's headquarters.]

Whom is your lordship?

[soulablaze]

[Maribelle just hit a very important topic to Yukimura. He suddenly seems very energetic.]

Huoooh! My ladyship must be a foreigner not to hear of the mighty Takeda clan and its leader Takeda Shingen! Just as my father Sanada Masayuki has served him faithfully, I too shall carry his spirit and vision for the uniting of our lands! [Then he swiftly turns towards the direction of the castle.] If you speak true, then this castle is where I must head! [And now he turns back to her again and bows deeply.] I am Sanada Genjiro Yukimura! I am grateful to your ladyship for your guidance! Might I ask of your ladyship's name?

[teabear]

. . . yes, I must be a foreigner.

[While his energy has suddenly jumped, hers seems deflated in contrast, though there's a clear shift in her mood. She responds in a pleasant tone: She quite likes the man's manners, volume aside. No matter the situation, manners are important.

Uniting the lands, he says?]

Of course you may. My name is Maribelle.

I assume you've not heard of Ylisse, then, if the Takeda clan is unknown to me: it is the Halidom that my own father, the Duke of Themis, and I both serve with utmost devotion.

You must tell me about your clan at a later juncture, once you've had an audience with the ruler of this sector. I, too, shall meet with this ruler, myself.

[dressups]

[Oh, someone with the same questions as her! Questions she doesn't have answers to, sorry Yukimura.]

I am afraid I don't know... But those things they're talking about, they must be magic tools, or even Metal Vessels! I'm sure of it!

[She probably lost Yukimura there...]

[soulablaze]

[Yukimura felt a little guilty confusing this poor girl. This could only mean she is in the same situation!]

Aa- if your ladyship speaks true of this magic they use, then surely we are at a grave disadvantage! What shrewdness! I had thought it uncivil to abduct me from my post, but I see that they have also involved a young woman as well! Fear not, your ladyship, it would be unfit of me to see you to safety as well!

[dressups]

[Aah, how very gallant! And loud. But gallant! Even though they've only just met he's offering to see to her safety...

She's not going to correct the way he addresses her at the moment because she's pretty easy to get to.]

Ah, I-I see...! Then I will also offer assistance in this matter! [Though one has to wonder just how.]

[delicaxe]

[ wow this random dude is definitely imposing on her personal space right now!! ]

Hey, calm down! Stop yelling, alright?! [ a sigh ] See, now I'm yelling, too!

Who's your lord? You're not from Ylisse, are you? Plegia? Somewhere on Valm?

[soulablaze]

[Yukimura shrinks back looking very shocked at his own behavior.]

Aaa- I beg for your forgiveness then, your ladyship! I had not meant harm nor rudeness! [He bows quickly.] I am Sanada Genjiro Yukimura! I serve the mighty Takeda Shingen the leader of Kai! You must pardon my ignorance, I have not heard of these lands from where your ladyship comes from! Could they be part of the western continents?

[delicaxe]

Uh, I'm Lissa. Just Lissa's okay. And I'm just gonna call you Sanada..

[ because really, what a mouthful. At least he's quieted down a little, though. ] Uh.. I'm not from here, either. I'm from Ylisse, and.. well, I guess every continent is West of somewhere, right?

[dokuganryuofavia]

[Masamune almost had to cover his ears and his Braviary cringed at the lack of Yukimura's indoor-voice.]

You're really loud, you know that?! [...oh great. he's yelling, too.]

You got your lordship to return to, I got a kingdom to return to. If you ask nicely, maybe I, The One Eyed Dragon, will think of helping you.

[soulablaze]

[Yukimura is taken aback and then bows quickly.]

Hoh! Forgive my rudeness, your lordship! I see from your words and your manner you must also be a leader! In such cases, I can fully understand your haste to return to your people lest your lands fall into chaos! I- [He pauses for a moment now that he's had a good look at this man. He almost uttered the name of his rival, but no, this... this is truly a different person. How uncanny!]

Aa- I did not mean to stare at your lordship, but... you bear a strong resemblance to another man I know of... ah! Even with the same title among warriors! Perhaps you are related! Has your lordship heard of the name Date Masamune?!

[dokuganryuofavia]

[Masamune did take note of how intently this guy was looking at him. He made a face and almost wanted to say something but then he was asked a question he just HAD to answer. Was this guy serious...? At the same time, it flattered him that SOMEONE recognized him.]


I have. Because you're looking at him!

[rollout]

[Exploring different areas? Exploring different areas! They were all so different, it'd be a shame not to.]

Voys-males? What's a Voys-males?

[soulablaze]

Aa- could it be you did not hear the queen's message?! I swear upon my honor I am certain it echoed throughout the skies! [He tried pointing at the sky which really made no sense, but then again where did those voices come from anyway?] In her words, she speaks of these 'voys-males' if we were to seek their counsel, one can only assume these are their strongholds! Has your ladyship seen such places nearby?

[rollout]

[She is so not sure what to make of you, Yukimura]

I think they came from the speakers. There are speakers around here, right?

Maybe Voys-Males is another secret district? [From the say she's saying Voys-Males, it's totally different sounding from "voicemail," which just adds to the confusion.]

[reshelling]

[Chung just blinks at that, having no idea what he's talking about.]

'Voys-males'?

[soulablaze]

[Yukimura nods.] Aaa- from the queen's message! Ooh! Could it be she meant to challenge us!? Knowing we would object to our abductions, these rulers have set tests before us; the first to find their stronghold! So be it! I, Sanada Genjiro Yukimura, shall accept this trial! [He yells all this towards the sky as if to answer wherever the sound came from when the queen spoke. He then turns back to this young man.] I shall begin my quest here and now! Young sir, what will you do?!

[reshelling]

Challenge...? Tests...?

[What-what is going on? This is so much to absorb all at once!]

I... well, I need to find my friends first and make sure they are alright!

[devotionary]

[Well, that was certainly sudden! And... poorly-timed, as well, considering Mitsuhide was still trying to wrap his mind around what he had been told upon arrival, so he definitely hadn't had the chance to find out more about the mechanics of this strange country. Perhaps recruiting some help wouldn't be such a bad idea?]

Forgive me, but I'm afraid my knowledge of this land is no better than yours. [He apologizes with a shake of his head.] We do, however, share the same affliction; to leave Lord Nobunaga's side at such a critical time... I must find my way back to him as soon as possible.

[Meanwhile, his Lapras is sort of tilting its head to a side and giving Yukimura a loooong stare. He looks sort of familiar...]

[soulablaze]

[Yukimura mean to apologize for bothering the man but that name. That name...]

Aa- I beg forgiveness from your lordship for assuming so boldly! But... as you said, do you speak of serving none other than the devil king Oda Nobunaga!?

[devotionary]

[Mitsuhide instantly frowns at Yukimura's words, though he does make an effort not to let it show too much. It's true some people have taken to calling him that recently, and Nobunaga is a bit of an extremist, but... his lord was no demon!]

That is correct. [He says with a nod, doing his best to remain polite despite all else.] It comes as no surprise that you should have heard of his name even in this strange land-- as will the entire world, one day.