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[dynast_queen]

I demand an explanation for this. I will not be treated in such a manner. I demand to be brought directly to the leader of this place immediately. I know not the manner of magick that brought me here, but rest assured that I shall not relent until I am back in my rightful place.

Dalmasca remembers kindness and cruelty both.

Comments

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[bitchin_beanie]

Thaaaat's me! Boss, leader, head honcho, all that shit. What can I do for ya?!

[dynast_queen]

[Ashe jumps about a mile high. She hadn't expected voices out of this thing.]

I can see a castle from here and you have not the sound of royalty. Who are you really, and who is the true ruler of this city?

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[bitchin_beanie]

Yeah? How the fuck d'you know what the sound of royalty is around here, huh? You ain't exactly in Kansas anymore!

[dynast_queen]

[Ashe sighs deeply, shaking her head. He has a point. She thinks. Disregarding that last part.]

I like not the tone of your voice. You will calm down and speak with respect or not at all. Now, if you would, I would appreciate answers to my questions.

[dynast_queen]

Ca

Judge Gabranth! A very welcome surprise. Yes, I do believe I am at the docks. I had thought to gather as much information as possible before setting out on my own but, as you see, my efforts ended in failure.

I await your arrival. There are things of which I would speak with you, apart from the obvious.

[dynast_queen]

Ashe hesitates before writing her reply. She knew Gabranth was here--they were on the same ship, and as far as she figured, they were both aware of each others' presences. She had been about to explain this to Basch, and elaborate on how ecstatic she really was not about that, but after Basch says something like that...]

Truly? We are indeed fortunate; one such as him will surely be of value.

[Unfortunately, that's as much praise as she can heap on the Judge. She's still trying to get her head around the not dead part.]

Valentine? I shall remember that name. He is under your command, I assume?

Well in body I am, though the soundness of my mind could be called into question fairly enough. 'Twas quite the harrowing journey.

[danceofrapture]

...Princess?

[danceofrapture]

It wouldn't be the first time someone I've buried comes back here. Welcome back, Princess.

[dynast_queen]

Buried? This bears further discussion, I think. Let it lie for now, Penelo. We shall talk about that later.

[danceofrapture]

It is a rather messy subject...

[dynast_queen]

I am calm.

[She's really not.]

And your name is?

[dynast_queen]

I need to know where I am, how I got here and how I may be returned. This is too demanding, in your opinion?

Queen Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca.

[geasszero]

I'm afraid the ruler of this place rarely grants audience, and even if he did, he was not the cause of it; he is only its current steward.

If you would be so kind as to phrase your queries more specifically, I may be able to offer sufficient explanation, though I doubt you will be pleased.

[dynast_queen]

[Finally, someone reasonable.]

I would first like to know how it was I was snatched away from my home.

[geasszero]

In the simplest terms, magic that manipulates time-space

[dynast_queen]

Beings calling themselves gods?

[Nothing grinds Ashe's gears more.]

I cannot afford to leave it to chance. These 'gods' can wait. Who rules Rivelata, directly?