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[illtakehisplace]

*The video flickers on, a few times, as the one operating the communicator is having a bit of difficulty. But, a face does flicker into view*

Blasted thing. I think I have it now. *Proteus leans back in his seat and smooths out the creases in his shirt, clearing his throat*Greetings students and staff. I am Proteus, your new Swordsmanship teacher

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[voice] /late to the party WHERE YOU TALK ABOUT ME

[blamemeforit]

[He doesn't click the feed on, no, he's much too amused for that.]

Welcome to the Academy, Proteus was it? If I were a student I'd sign right up for that class. Hell, I could even help you with advertising if you're that interested.

And this Sinbad fellow, he sounds rather interesting...very, charming and charismatic, if you will.

[voice] GAWD YOU'RE /ALWAYS/ LATE, SINBAD.

[illtakehisplace]

*He just stares at his communicator. Proteus doesn't even have to SEE to know who that is.*

Hello to you too, Sinbad.

[video] I LIKE THE ATTENTION

[blamemeforit]

[He clicks it on with a smile, suddenly a little uneasy about it. It's been how many years now? Right, ten. He could do this, what was the sense of being childish.]

How's it been, Proteus?

Re: [video] I LIKE THE ATTENTION

[illtakehisplace]

*He crosses his arms over his chest and raises one eyebrow*

Oh you know. The usual. Maintaining a kingdom and all--

*Oh screw it.*

Where on earth have you been all this time, Sinbad?!

[blamemeforit]

[Yeah. He knew that was coming.]

I told you, didn't I? The ocean was my calling so I...took a boat and went to it.

For a while.

Ten years to be exact.

Never did get to see Fiji, though...

[illtakehisplace]

*Yes. Ten. Years.*

I'm so glad you had fun on your ten year excursion. But did you ever think to contact me at all, let alone, say 'goodbye'?

[blamemeforit]

[Alright, he slumps in his seat a little. Yes, Proteus, he said ten years, didn't he?]

I did, actually. And let us be realistic, my way was easier. Just...a quick cut.

I could have never excelled the way you do with your given lifestyle, Proteus. As close as we were, we were different. So different that I couldn't force myself to live the way you so and so different I wouldn't expect you to come with me.

It was just better. Better and simpler, surely you can see that.

[Yeah, that had almost nothing to do with why he couldn't say goodbye...]

[illtakehisplace]

*The prince narrows his eyes at his communicator*

For all I knew, you could have been dead. I had no idea where you were... I couldn't help but wonder what had happened to you! ...A simple goodbye would have sufficed.

*He;ll sigh heavily, having gotten that out of his system*

However, I am glad to see you alive and well.

[blamemeforit]

And that's all that matters. That right now, I'm here alive and well.

And you've stumbled upon me to learn this.

[illtakehisplace]

Although I am curious.

Have you been causing any trouble at the Academy since you've been here? You haven't been stealing from faculty and or students.... have you?

[blamemeforit]

Me? Stealing? Why Proteus, I'm offended you'd think so lowly of me.

[pause]

Would you like to meet my dog?

[illtakehisplace]

You have a dog--

*DGSJHDG NO. He shakes his head.*

Don't start changing subjects on me!

[blamemeforit]

Subjects? Who's changing subjects?

Spike's a magnificent companion. Come meet him? I'm sure he'd love it, he is one for attention.

Hoover Hall. Room 606.

[illtakehisplace]

*GROAN*

Fine, I'll humor you just this once.

*And the feed clicks off. About ten minutes later, there's a knock on your door, Sinbad.*

[blamemeforit]

[It'll be more than once, just sayin'.]

[He will answer the door and hold both arms out, chuckling a bit. Oh, and don't mind the boxer jumping up to slobber on your face. He's a people dog, really.]

Proteus!

[illtakehisplace]

*HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF BETSY, he stumbles back a few steps, but keeps his ground, sputtering as he tries to push the canine off him and UGH THE SLOBBER. It's everywhereeee.*

C-Call him off! Call him off!