31st Frontier [audio // common]
I am looking for information on the British people during the time period of World War Two. Having been informed that using the library books may require sacrificing other memories, among other unpleasant effects, I would prefer to avoid them if possible.
[That's not to say that he won't resort to reading if he can find no other alternative.]That ( Read more... )
[That's not to say that he won't resort to reading if he can find no other alternative.]That ( Read more... )
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[Anna had said she was from the year 2065 and that the war happened roughly one hundred to one hundred twenty years before.]
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Ah. Then this war has not happened for you yet.
Still, you would at least be familiar with certain basic information, since you are from that part of your world. Would you mind speaking with me at length?
My name is Phoenix, by the way. May I have the pleasure of knowing your name?
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What sort of basic information? I assure you I likely have more than basic, one tends to gather things up as one goes along, especially upon sudden falls through dark rabbit holes that are littered with watches, clocks, and other various time pieces.
[She pauses.]
Alice. Alice Kingsleigh.
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He smiles.]
You have a lovely name, Miss Kingsleigh.
[Odd, but lovely.]
For instance, what is the name of your country? Is it an island or a continent? What form of government do you have in place? Monarchy? Democracy? Oligarchy? Or something else entirely? What is the name of your currency? What form of transportation do people typically use when traveling by land, by sea, or by air?
[Granted, the answer to that last question would no doubt change somewhat in the years between her time and this second world war, but it would still be good to know for reference.]
Feel free to add any other information you feel a British man should know.
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[The bombardment of question confuses Alice, and she has to settle her head before actually taking time to respond. Good heavens this man was interested in Great Britain.]
You’re most certainly a curious sort, aren’t you? I admit I’ve never been so thoroughly questioned about the place of my origin, but I suppose that there is a first time for everything. Currently, it’s called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and it is indeed an island. Queen Victoria is still currently reigning, God save her.
Our currency is Pounds, Shillings and Pence, and there are 20 shillings to the pound.
Coaches are generally used for land travel - longer distances are more comfortably spent in those, you know. For the day to day travel we use a Brougham. And by water…well, I should think you know what a ship or a boat is.
[She pauses, curious.]
Air…well! I heard there was a man in France ( ... )
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I have reasons for my curiosity, but I won't go into them over the open comm.
[An island nation. Perfect. His own background will apply quite well, since Aeropa is a nation made of islands.]
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland... Is that what people would commonly call it?
And for reference, could you give me an example of what one pound would buy?
[Travel by balloon... Precursors, their air technology is more primitive than even the time of Mar.]
Fun. Yes, I suppose that might be an... interesting experience.
[That's a diplomatic response at best. In his opinion, traveling by balloon would be akin to sitting dead in the air.]
What exactly is a Brougham?
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Great Britian is easier to say, I'd think. Very recognizable, and everyone knows it includes principalities and things of that sort. No need to add it onto the name, though it does create a sense of importance, don't you think? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Scotland and Wales...why, if you listed them all I would think that we could sound very important indeed!
[She wrinkles her nose in thought.]
One pound would buy quite a bit, I should think...it does of course, depend on the market and the merchant you are purchasing from. We prefer to chat with old Mr. Fronsworth who is more than happy to sell us several loaves for less than the standard rate. With ( ... )
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True, but if taken to that great an extent, it may sound as though you are trying too hard to sound important to others.
[He nods to himself at the explanation of her currency. Not exactly a precise explanation, but it gives him a rough idea of how much a pound is worth.]
Is there anything in particular I should know when addressing others from Great Britain?
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Very good point! We wouldn't want to sound pompous, now would we?
Besides 'Sir', 'Miss', 'Lord', and 'Lady'? I should think not, unless you are speaking to royalty, and then you refer to them properly as 'Your Highness', or 'Your Majesty', especially if you want to keep your head.
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[Indeed, he already tends to speak like that.]
I'm told I already sound as though I might be from your country. I am not, however. Tell me, Miss Kingsleigh, in speaking with him, have you noticed anything that marked me specifically as foreign?
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Besides the ignorance of the Mother Kingdom? [She gives the tiniest tinkle of a laugh.]
Not particularly, no. Your accent is quite similar. Are you from somewhere near London, then?
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Is London an important city?
[He knows it was bombed, and that's about it.]
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Aeropa? Well, that's certainly something new and entirely different than what I've ever heard of. What's it like?
[It not being part of her world does not faze Alice. She's been there, done that, and gotten the armor.]
There must be rabbit holes everywhere!
...Oh, ah, yes. It's the capitol of Great Britain.
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[He blinks and tilts his head.]
What do kangarabbits have to do with anything?
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