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[ she be out here just wandering near the outskirts of the forest. in her weird space suit get-up because this place still refuses to let them have nice new clothing, dang it.
she does actually have some biscuits with her because we might as well feed the deer while we're at it. and i mean that semi literally, she is actually trying to tempt over some woodland critters with shortbread cookies (no chocolate chips).
it's going about as well as you'd except a woman in a bright orange "space-suit" trying to win the trust of the forest with cookies would go. ]
she does actually have some biscuits with her because we might as well feed the deer while we're at it. and i mean that semi literally, she is actually trying to tempt over some woodland critters with shortbread cookies (no chocolate chips).
it's going about as well as you'd except a woman in a bright orange "space-suit" trying to win the trust of the forest with cookies would go. ]
(He sees her out by the forest trying to lure out some adorable woodland creatures. There's an adorable doe munching away at some brush and she doesn't really appear too interested in the cookies at the moment when she has this fresh LEAF.
He's a noble and he's gone on his fair share of hunts before, especially as an archer. He knows how to creep up on an animal without being heard... and the last thing he wants to do is catch Alex off guard and scare off the deer when she's been waiting so patiently! And yet, here he is, just creeeeeeeeeping quietly to her side and crouching down to watch.
The deer really isn't noticing them one bit and he goes out on a limb and clicks his tongue against his teeth which causes the deer to look up suddenly, very alert. Eyes zoom right towards the biscuits and it regards them both cautiously. )
Just wait.
(He speaks quietly to Alex,)
Let her come to you.
He's a noble and he's gone on his fair share of hunts before, especially as an archer. He knows how to creep up on an animal without being heard... and the last thing he wants to do is catch Alex off guard and scare off the deer when she's been waiting so patiently! And yet, here he is, just creeeeeeeeeping quietly to her side and crouching down to watch.
The deer really isn't noticing them one bit and he goes out on a limb and clicks his tongue against his teeth which causes the deer to look up suddenly, very alert. Eyes zoom right towards the biscuits and it regards them both cautiously. )
Just wait.
(He speaks quietly to Alex,)
Let her come to you.
[ claude's lucky she manages not to shriek out loud when he suddenly appears, seemingly out of thin air, next to her. she tenses up very hard, but just about manages to keep her balance and not topple over in the process. ]
...
Make some noise next time, please??
[ it's mouthed more than spoken, but she's aware that the deer has now sensed there is food to be be had and after crouching awkwardly here as long as she has, she really wants this to work out. ]
...
Make some noise next time, please??
[ it's mouthed more than spoken, but she's aware that the deer has now sensed there is food to be be had and after crouching awkwardly here as long as she has, she really wants this to work out. ]
(He doesn't say anything but he cracks an apologetic smile. Sorry, sorry, he'll try next time.
But while they wait for another moment or two, the doe takes one wary step forward and then another. It's slow but progress! And finally, after what feels like forever, it comes close enough to sniff at the biscuit with a wet nose and... chomps. And chomps... and chomps.
It's decided it likes the biscuits!! And would probably stick around for another few.)
But while they wait for another moment or two, the doe takes one wary step forward and then another. It's slow but progress! And finally, after what feels like forever, it comes close enough to sniff at the biscuit with a wet nose and... chomps. And chomps... and chomps.
It's decided it likes the biscuits!! And would probably stick around for another few.)
[ there's a very serious look on her face as the deer sniffs at the biscuit; a look that morphs into delight when the deer gently c h o m p s.
she's quick to dig around for another biscuit, holding it out on the flat of her palm so the deer can consume at its leisure. ]
I was worried it would just .... run away or something. It feels like the animals here are kinda unsure about us. [ fair, considering three people have died. ]
she's quick to dig around for another biscuit, holding it out on the flat of her palm so the deer can consume at its leisure. ]
I was worried it would just .... run away or something. It feels like the animals here are kinda unsure about us. [ fair, considering three people have died. ]
I think most animals are pretty unsure around people. I can't say I blame them. If you think about it, what reason do we really give them to like us?
(Humans hunt and eat them. They tear down their lands. Humans are menaces.)
I've always liked nature, though. And I like to think if you treat it with regard and respect, it'll understand you.
(A beat,)
Or maybe I just have an affinity for deer.
(He says while slowly holding out a hand to the deer. He doesn't have any food! But it doesnt stop it from burying its nose into his hand until it realizes and returning to monch on one more biscuit.)
(Humans hunt and eat them. They tear down their lands. Humans are menaces.)
I've always liked nature, though. And I like to think if you treat it with regard and respect, it'll understand you.
(A beat,)
Or maybe I just have an affinity for deer.
(He says while slowly holding out a hand to the deer. He doesn't have any food! But it doesnt stop it from burying its nose into his hand until it realizes and returning to monch on one more biscuit.)
Like other people? [ respect them, and be kind and people will like you more than if you're cruel to them. ]
There's something to be said for treating everything with respect. Or at least not being surprised if you treat something badly and it turns around and bites you.
[ alex chuckles as claude attempts to win the deer's affection but fails without the proper offering of snack for the snack gods. her free hand digs through her biscuit pack and hands him one. ]
There's something to be said for treating everything with respect. Or at least not being surprised if you treat something badly and it turns around and bites you.
[ alex chuckles as claude attempts to win the deer's affection but fails without the proper offering of snack for the snack gods. her free hand digs through her biscuit pack and hands him one. ]
We're all living things. Isn't it natural to want a good life? I think that's something we can all agree on.
(He accepts the biscuit and
Takes a bite of it himself. Now she's feeding two deer.)
I agree. (With what she said about respecting other things,) Maybe that's why I like animals.
Unlike people, I don't think they really care about certain things like where you're from or how you were born.
(He accepts the biscuit and
Takes a bite of it himself. Now she's feeding two deer.)
I agree. (With what she said about respecting other things,) Maybe that's why I like animals.
Unlike people, I don't think they really care about certain things like where you're from or how you were born.
No one wants a bad life.
[ claude....
her biscuit!!! ]
People like to put stupid... hurdles, and gates in the way of stupid things and decide who gets to live well and who doesn't. So... maybe animals do have it better.
Or they're just more civil than we are.
[ claude....
her biscuit!!! ]
People like to put stupid... hurdles, and gates in the way of stupid things and decide who gets to live well and who doesn't. So... maybe animals do have it better.
Or they're just more civil than we are.
(She is!! Feeding deer!!)
We could learn a lot from nature.
(Finishing up his biscuit. Ah, delicious.)
Nature is a blessing that knows nothing of borders. It's all over the world, stretching beyond walls and washing away whatever lines we make in the sand. It gives life and sustains us, letting us grow and thrive.
And a lot of people have forgotten that.
We could learn a lot from nature.
(Finishing up his biscuit. Ah, delicious.)
Nature is a blessing that knows nothing of borders. It's all over the world, stretching beyond walls and washing away whatever lines we make in the sand. It gives life and sustains us, letting us grow and thrive.
And a lot of people have forgotten that.
There isn't a lot of it where I live.
I'm not sure I'd want to subject a poor deer like this to my home, actually. Maybe it's better off here.
I'm not sure I'd want to subject a poor deer like this to my home, actually. Maybe it's better off here.
No, I live in a city.
It's just... there's a lot of violence that happens there. It'd probably get hurt.
It's just... there's a lot of violence that happens there. It'd probably get hurt.
Ah, I see.
(A very developed, urban area. He can see what she means. It's kind of like how these nation capitals don't have as many trees or anything beyond ones for decoration,)
Hmm... yeah, deer aren't exactly able to defend themselves in dangerous situations. They're pretty peaceful... it's kind of unfair to go after them.
(A very developed, urban area. He can see what she means. It's kind of like how these nation capitals don't have as many trees or anything beyond ones for decoration,)
Hmm... yeah, deer aren't exactly able to defend themselves in dangerous situations. They're pretty peaceful... it's kind of unfair to go after them.
People do that though. Go after things that won't fight back.
[ she's holding out her hand now, to see if the deer will sniff it. it stills seems more interested in the food though. ]
Whether they're deer, or something else.
[ she's holding out her hand now, to see if the deer will sniff it. it stills seems more interested in the food though. ]
Whether they're deer, or something else.
[ how's it going captain claude. alex is down by the port, just enjoying the sea air a bit. if he gets close enough, the whole feelings thing...
isn't too much of an issue. she seems pretty calm. how nice! ]
isn't too much of an issue. she seems pretty calm. how nice! ]
(Claude is also checking out the port! Really, he's kind of living for this whole location. It isn't the same as Derdriu by far (Derdriu is much nicer) but it's enough to remind him of a home he's missing.
Alex will probably sense him before anything else and what she'll feel from him is confidence-- just someone brimming with determination. What do you know? His whole character isn't just an act. He's pretty genuine on this front!! )
Have you ever been to a place like this before?
Alex will probably sense him before anything else and what she'll feel from him is confidence-- just someone brimming with determination. What do you know? His whole character isn't just an act. He's pretty genuine on this front!! )
Have you ever been to a place like this before?
No... I don't know if I've ever seen the sea before.
[ wow. ]
[ still, that confidence is infectious. she walks over to him, stopping to look out at the water. ]
Have you?
[ wow. ]
[ still, that confidence is infectious. she walks over to him, stopping to look out at the water. ]
Have you?
Really? Well, this one isn't bad.
(He's seen better!)
Yeah, Derdriu's a city on the water. That's where my house is. (And he can't help but hold his head a little higher at that. He's proud to be where he's from,) Some say it's one of the most beautiful places in Fodlan.
(He's seen better!)
Yeah, Derdriu's a city on the water. That's where my house is. (And he can't help but hold his head a little higher at that. He's proud to be where he's from,) Some say it's one of the most beautiful places in Fodlan.
[ well. she can feel that pride. ]
Derdriu? [ hm. ] ... Describe it for me?
Ergastulum's just ... well. I don't know if it's landlocked or not, but there's no ocean, just city.
The breeze is nice. [ she... likes this a lot more than the space station, she's nod even going to pretend ]
Derdriu? [ hm. ] ... Describe it for me?
Ergastulum's just ... well. I don't know if it's landlocked or not, but there's no ocean, just city.
The breeze is nice. [ she... likes this a lot more than the space station, she's nod even going to pretend ]
(Maybe it's Alex's own calming aura that has him humming to himself now. It's nice. Everything feels nice.)
Hmm... Derdriu is a port city. As the capital of the Alliance, it naturally has a lot of resources. The buildings are beautiful, the streets seem to float on the water, and the atmosphere is lively. It's a popular vacation spot and an active port so you can often meet people from all over Fodlan... and sometimes people from other places, too.
I remember the first time I saw it, I thought how lucky I was to call a place like that my home.
(Implying he isn't actually from Derdriu.)
Hmm... Derdriu is a port city. As the capital of the Alliance, it naturally has a lot of resources. The buildings are beautiful, the streets seem to float on the water, and the atmosphere is lively. It's a popular vacation spot and an active port so you can often meet people from all over Fodlan... and sometimes people from other places, too.
I remember the first time I saw it, I thought how lucky I was to call a place like that my home.
(Implying he isn't actually from Derdriu.)
[ well there's a lot in there that makes zero sense contextually, but he paints enough of a picture for her.
and yeah, she's pickin' up what he's dropping. ]
You're not from there originally then? It must be nice to love the place you moved to as much as where you came from. Or more?
and yeah, she's pickin' up what he's dropping. ]
You're not from there originally then? It must be nice to love the place you moved to as much as where you came from. Or more?
No, I only arrived a couple of years ago. I was raised... somewhere else for most of my life. I moved to help my grandfather.
(... And it looks like that might be it!! But actually, he continues, almost wistfully,)
Where I'm from, you can see the sea but you have to travel far. Where I stayed, it was mostly grasslands and dessert. If you rode for a day or so, you could come to the forests and mountains but you really had to travel to get to the sea.
(And in case she thinks he's complaining,)
It's still beautiful and I'd like to return some day.
(... And it looks like that might be it!! But actually, he continues, almost wistfully,)
Where I'm from, you can see the sea but you have to travel far. Where I stayed, it was mostly grasslands and dessert. If you rode for a day or so, you could come to the forests and mountains but you really had to travel to get to the sea.
(And in case she thinks he's complaining,)
It's still beautiful and I'd like to return some day.
I hope you get to go back there, then. It sounds lovely either way -- forests, mountains, oceans...
[ she'd like to see those too. they've got the forest in the town, and now the ocean as well... maybe next week it'll be mountains and she'll get to see all three. ]
Leaving what you know behind is kinda daunting though, isn't it?
[ she'd like to see those too. they've got the forest in the town, and now the ocean as well... maybe next week it'll be mountains and she'll get to see all three. ]
Leaving what you know behind is kinda daunting though, isn't it?
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