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[oikoumene]

[Today's feed is greeted not with an image of a person, but instead, of a video game with rather cheerful commentary.]

Comments

[unenlightening]

What's that?

video

[oikoumene]

This? Ha! [He laughs heartily] Why, this is a game of strategy and war tactics, girl! This is Admirable War Tactics! They released a "video game," so I could not help myself but to try my luck.

video

[unenlightening]

...So what's a video game?

[MODERN TECHNOLOGY YOU CONFUSE THE FAIRY :(]

[oikoumene]

A video game! It is a... [He pauses, his cheer fading just slightly. He's not really sure either, now that he thinks about it.] Well, it is a game accompanied with moving pictures! I have only recently learned of them myself, so I am afraid I cannot offer much insight.

[unenlightening]

So it's like a game in the telly?

[THIS SOUNDS SO EXCITING...]

[oikoumene]

Exactly! It's a curious thing, but without a lengthy explanation, it is still impressive, eh? Girl, would you like to try it yourself? It seems you are just as new to the concept as I!

[unenlightening]

Sure! It looks really fun.

[Oh Lycoris you have no idea what you're getting yourself into.]

[oikoumene]

Most excellent! Then I shall meet you at the arena! [and he gives directions, since I have no idea, haha]

[unenlightening]

[And Lycoris will be making her way over!]

[oikoumene]

[As she gets closer to the room, it'll be pretty obvious which one it is, since Rider is a pretty vocal when he plays. But all of his noise is pretty happy! He's having fun okay.]

[unenlightening]

[That makes it easier, and she opens the door without bothering to knock. What are manners.]

Hi!

[oikoumene]

[optional, duh!]

[He turns back with a great smile, pausing the game and standing to welcome her. Of course, it's quite the sight, since Rider is just shy of seven feet tall...]

Ah, welcome, welcome! I realized after I invited you that I was quite rude to do so, since I had not even introduced myself. I am Alexander III of Macedon, girl-But please, call me Rider!

[He offers his hand to shake]

[unenlightening]

[Lycoris pretty much has to look up to talk to Rider, since she's only around four feet tall herself. She reaches up to shake his hand.]

I'm Lycoris! And you're really tall.

[oikoumene]

[He laughs pleasantly, though despite his stature, his grip is quite gentle]

It is an honor, Lycoris! I hope that my height does not bother you! The people of this modern era, they're quite a bit shorter than the people I am used to. Would you believe that I was considered a short man in my lifetime?

[unenlightening]

Waaah, really? I'm pretty big for a fairy, but everyone still says I'm short...

[...That's because you are, Lycoris.]

[oikoumene]

A fairy? [He rubs his beard, though he looks quite interested] Ahh, I have heard that fairies are quite small creatures, yes! Though admittedly, I have never met one. It is doubly an honor!