Timey-Wimey Nonsense Part 1

[lucetimods]

Who: Everyone!
What: The Time Travel Trip 2014
When: HUNDREDS OF YEARS AGO
Where: Luceti before it was cool Luceti
Summary: The residents are dragged into the past thanks to John's latest Shift. More information is here and here, and, ICly, here.
Rating: Varied



It's early morning in the quiet enclosure that will someday become Luceti. The sun is rising, birds are chirping in that annoyingly cheery way that makes you want to shoot them out of the trees, and the residents are beginning to wake up. Most of them are heading to work, either to farm, or to build, or to work the shops, or even just to prepare a nice breakfast for their families and neighbours. Everyone has something to do.

And then, out of nowhere, a couple hundred strangers show up in the middle of the woods.

At first there is confusion, and no shortage of caution, from the neighbours; newcomers are common enough, but usually they are announced beforehand, and never in such great numbers. The leaders of the town are called in to ask questions. The newcomers are free to explore, but any aggression will be met in kind; if need be, the Filial of the past will defend their homes. They're hoping it won't come to that, however. You're stuck with one another for a long time, after all.

Thankfully, there is one man who might be able to bring the natives and newcomers together: Tyr.

...And the other guy, maybe. We'll see.


((mingle and explore at will! further questions can be redirected to either of the posts linked above. NPCs will be available for plotty stuff soon.))

Comments

[yaydanger]

... Not myself. But I've met those who have. So far, it began in tragedy, and may end up the same way.

[niceguypose]

But... that is not definite! It just means that- [He flashes a thumbs up.] we have to be careful and on our guard! I won't let any tragedies happen!

[yaydanger]

Hmph. Your confidence is staggering.

[niceguypose]

It's the confidence of youth, Tharja-san! And hopefully, it is the confidence that will lead us through this ordeal. Such a confidence cannot hurt!

[yaydanger]

Or it could be your downfall...

Whatever. It's not like I'm here because I want to be.

[niceguypose]

Ah...

It is true that we have no choice in the matter. But... At least we have control over our lives here!

[yaydanger]

And you chose to use that control by screaming like a frenzied monkey.

[niceguypose]

Ah, I prefer to think of my choice as the choice to be... a hot-blooded youth!

[yaydanger]

A hot-blooded monkey.

[niceguypose]

I... will accept that proudly! [Flashes another smile and thumbs up!]

[yaydanger]

...

[UGH. She turns away, hoping to get out of this conversation.]

[niceguypose]

Ah... Is something wrong?

[yaydanger]

There's only so much I can handle of you in one sitting.

[niceguypose]

Really? But... I enjoy your company, and I thought we should look out for each other! I... I apologize if my youth is off-putting!

[yaydanger]

...

[She gives him a strange look. He doesn't know that much about her curses and spells and such - so why would he want her company? She's of no use to him.

Rocks in his head.]

... If you need help, I'll give it. But don't apologize for things you're proud of. That's insulting.

[Sure, she doesn't like his 'youth', but have pride in yourself. look being kind is complicated okay]

[niceguypose]

[Lee responds to her strange look with a meek, uncertain smile. It's not a usual type of kindness, but Lee feels touched all the same.]

Ah... Thank you for those words, Tharja-san! They are very helpful. I apologize for being insulting to myself! I will hold onto my pride! And... I also thank you very much for that offer of help!

[yaydanger]

[Eyeroll.]

Yeah, whatever. I doubt I could get you do to anything else, even under a curse.

[niceguypose]

What do you mean? What would you have me do? I would be glad to serve you!

[yaydanger]

[She meant there's no curse on earth that could get him to stop being a hot-blooded youth, but this whole thing is just exhausting.]

Nevermind. I don't need you now. When I do, you'll know.

[niceguypose]

Very well! I will wait diligently until the very moment you need me! You can count on me! We could also... explore the area together!

[yaydanger]

I'm not going to jump around in trees.

[niceguypose]

Ah... We could explore on foot, if it is more comfortable!

[yaydanger]

Do what you want.

[She walks again. Aren't they just the bestest of friends.]

[niceguypose]

[They're simply the closest.]

Very well! [And he lightly jogs alongside her.] Let us see what this past of Luceti has in store for us!