[video]

[fallen_stage]

A video from a new source comes to life: the view is framed by ledgers within a tastefully appointed study; the subject, a seated young androgynous person turned in mid-conversation toward a mild man.

" - the payments are accounted for? I'd like to know now while I'm doing the finances."

The man gave a bow, obviously a subordinate. "Yes. The first shipment has been set out for testing, last I heard. We have received Her Majesty's first payment in full."

"Excellent. You may go." With a casual wave of their hand, they turned back to their open ledger as the man left.

For a minute or two more, they attended to the ledger, checking columns and occasionally making a mark on the pages. Soon, however, they noticed they were being watched, nudging aside books to grasp the camera. The view shifts, clearly being set on the desk before them, as they fiddle with the device, blue eyes flicking as they read. Soon enough they notice the camera and, with a gasp, turn the video off.

When the video returns, the person is front and center, not a stray hair out of place, their makeup refreshed. With a sweet smile and hands demurely folded, they make their introduction.

"Greetings, community. I hope to become well acquainted, and you may call me Kuja." A deep nod, like a noble addressing their peers, "A most intriguing discovery, for while on the outside this appears to be a common pocket notebook, within is a technology of the like not to be seen on this planet! I hope you may be my gracious hosts as I make my discoveries through this most magnificent book, and that this be a fortuitous start of a long career!"

With that flowery speech, the video ends.

Comments

[refinedvillian]

Then it would be nice to give it a try, sometime.

Then you are of nobility?

[fallen_stage]

I could give you some instruction, if you like. Best to start with white magic since you're a novice. Imagine: any bruise or scrape, gone in a word!

When my adoption is declared, I will be the official heir to the King estate, yes.

[refinedvillian]

I would be very interested in trying. You have my thanks.

The King? [He can't decide it that's family name or the title.]

[fallen_stage]

I've heard of "world hops", and if I can arrange something, I can send you a Rod. It should convey knowledge of a few basic spells, and once you memorize them, they'll be yours forever, without the staff.

The King family, yes, but I hope to have both meanings soon.

[refinedvillian]

I do have one available. [Someone who has one, rather.] So I'd very much like to arrange a meeting.

Becoming a king is quiet the ambition.

[fallen_stage]

Wonderful! I'd love to see a little more of your world firsthand. To think such travel would be possible..! Ooh, I can hardly wait.

[Kuja calms down, smile broadening.]

Well, my lord, I am a very ambitious person.

[refinedvillian]

Then we can arrrange for a trade. After showing me around your world, I'll gladly host you for a day. There's little magic in my own but I'm sure I can entertain you with some other sights.

[fallen_stage]

Sounds lovely! Fortunately my schedule isn't overfull at the moment, so I could steal away for a visit. This city of Treno is rule by extremes, but I could give you the more pleasant tour. I may not be officially a peer yet, but I have friends and wealth enough to entertain in style.

[refinedvillian]

Then I truly look forward to seeing your world. I believe I have some time for a visit tomorrow, if you're free.

[fallen_stage]

Hmm...

[Kuja goes offscreen a momemnt, the rustle of pages following. They mutter to themselves for a moment, then reappear]

Yes, that should be fine. I look forward to seeing you.

((should i make a journal post?))

[refinedvillian]

And I you. Until then.

[ooc: please! also, greed will be with edgar at the beginning, as he's his worldhop]

[fallen_stage]

Farewell~

((Sorry for the delay... i'll make it after i clear out the inbox ^^; ))