1st Crystal: [Voice]

[cladinthedark]

What is this?

I am not on the moon, my armor is missing, I don't even recognize this place... who is responsible for this?  Show yourself immediately, or I will-

Wait... what are these on my back?

...Wings?  Why do I have... Have I died?

A strange afterlife if I have...

Comments

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Master Golbez...?

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

That voice... Valvalis, is that you?

... Perhaps I'm dead after all.

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Far from it Master Golbez.

This is more like being spared from death, at the cost of being subject to bizarre conditions.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Fascinating. So you were brought here after your battle with Cecil and his allies?

And what are these "bizarre conditions"?

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Stripping people of power, polymorphing, hallucinations, sickness. Nothing positive, but nothing that doesn't last for longer than a week or two.


You did not bring the others with you, did you?

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Strange indeed. And do we know who or what is responsible?

No. I arrived alone. And it appears the force that brought me here has removed my armor.

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Good. It was pleasant being away from them.

I'm certain you could retrieve your wears Master. There is a building where they dump the belongings of those whom they pull here.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

I'm not surprised you feel that way. So then shall I assume the only ones from our world who have been brought here are you and myself?

I'm pleased to hear that. [He feels naked without his armor.] But first things first. How am I communicating with you? I gather there must be a device of some sort nearby. [No, he hasn't found his journal yet.]

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Yes, though there was a week I had to listen to their ghosts. I'll not be surprised if it happens again.

There should be a journal somewhere on your person. It's enchanted to allow verbal communication. I think very few actually write in them.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

It could be worse. At least the other three would be aligned with you.

Hmmm, let's see... [After a brief moment...] Ah, here it is. Remarkable technology... and yet another reminder of how powerful the force that brought us here is.

Which leads to my biggest question. Who or what is responsible?

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

I believe they are some bird-like creature called Malonoso. I pay little mind, as this is a far better option than death.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

A valid point. [You can hear that he's started to walk, now that he's found everything he needed to where he was.] And the other residents?

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

What of them? Seems all types are present. Those worse than you to those like Cecil.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

In other words, these "Malnosso" have no care for the temperment or alignment of those they bring here. Interesting.

... Given the situation, I cannot say I see any point in unnecessary conflict.

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

You'll... not be asking me to destroy these people in your name?

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

I have yet to determine what course of action I will be taking in this world, exactly. However, let us review what we know of the situation.

We are far from our own world, and if the information you've given me is accurate, we are essentially prisoners here. What would we gain from assaulting our fellow captives?

[bigbluehat.livejournal.com]

...master?

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Earth Master...

Ah... He's the one who... created me...

[bigbluehat.livejournal.com]

...I see.

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

I was not expecting to see him... ever.

[bigbluehat.livejournal.com]

Is this a good thing, Lady of the Winds?

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

I cannot say. There is no Giant here, nor any feasible means or creating one.

If he wishes to try to conquer... I'm...

[bigbluehat.livejournal.com]

...

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

I hope he does not...

[bigbluehat.livejournal.com]

For your sake, I hope the same.