1st Ruban - [Voice/English]

[dukealla]

Ah-

[After a few moments, through the sound of stumbling and rustle of fabric, a man's voice can be heard...]

Dearest me. Looks as though I've woken in someone's room...

Rather embarrassing... but I suppose I should- What's this?

...

Oh! This is one of those strange devices, isn't it?

Excuse me. If there happens to be someone who's able to hear me and

Comments

[diverged_fate]

Hey, watch out for those boarding pass guys.

[dukealla]

Oh dear...

What happens to those without a pass?

Is it true they'll send you into the waters? I'm embarrassed to say how terrible of a swimmer I am but I do sink like a rock, unfortunately.

[diverged_fate]

Don't worry about it too much. Just punch them in the face when they show up to toss you overboard.

I have a feeling I'll be using this icon at you all night...

[dukealla]

I-I don't wish to hurt anyone, Sir.

If I simply socked any gent who wished to toss me off a boat, or any other object, I wouldn't be much of a Duke, now would I?

1/3

[diverged_fate]

C'mon, it's fair play. Sock or be socked...

also that's what your mom said last night

[diverged_fate]

......

[Okay wait. What? 'Duke,' huh?]

[diverged_fate]

Depends... some Dukes are like that.

[dukealla]

Ah, yes. Fortunately, I was raised properly.

[diverged_fate]

...

So tell me something about your world.

[You know, to rule out that this guy is from his.]

[dukealla]

I'm afraid that question may take some time to answer... or rather, I'm not sure how to answer it.

Perhaps I could try, if one has the time...? Though, it would be nice to know your name first, sir.

I'm Duke Alla D'Aubergine, Heir to the D'Aubergine Manor.

[diverged_fate]

I'm... [He's just inwardly bristling at that title, give him a minute.]

Keats. My last name isn't something that matters... Don't worry about any long stories, if you'll just answer this one question. There's nothing called 'Lordsmen,' where you come from, right?

[dukealla]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Keats.

There are Lords and Ladies... also, a Ruling Party and... Oh! There are Knights!! ... Oh oh! Also, I was once acquainted with a very charming Duchess but it was so very long ago...

[diverged_fate]

[This guy doesn't seem anything like a Lordsman. Even the dopiest ones aren't anything like that.]

There's... ranks like that where I come from, too. It's probably not that similar.

[Knights huh? Oh boy, he's trying not to get stuck on that.]

Are you always this excited? [Attempt at a relaxed laugh goes here.]

[dukealla]

Excited...? I suppose I am, just a bit. My apologies, Keats. It's been quite some time since I've spoken of my homeland or of the delicious sandwiches that are created there.

[diverged_fate]

Sandwiches huh? ... There's some pretty good ones down at Sergei's. Or at a couple other places.

[dukealla]

This is the best vessel I've ever sailed upon!