Characters: Doctor Cid, Vayne, Garnet (open to Steiner and Beatrix)
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: Vayne comes a callin' on the queen, and brings a friend along for introductions.
Location: Alexandria
Date: January 1804
Warnings: Vayne? Cid? idek
Vayne stood at the gates of Alexandria Castle, this time as a returning visitor, rather than the full stranger he
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Watching at just how politely his lord addressed the young queen, Cidolfus opted to allow his madness to quell for now. Ever since he was tainted by Venat's venomous whispers, the good doctor had some difficulties keeping such madness under lock and key but this didn't mean he did not possess basic common sense.
"Tis truly an honor to make your acquaintance, Your Majesty." He quickly said with a deep bow. Upon standing straight again, it was then that the doctor noticed the beautiful gem that lied upon Garnet's chest. Making a quick mental note to speak of this gem later to Vayne, Cidolfus only smiled sweetly at Queen Alexandros before glancing towards his lord.
This was going to be an very interesting trip.
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But to his private request, she sobered a bit. "I'm sure something can be arranged." she replied just as quietly before turning her attention fully to the one Vayne introduced as Dr. Cidolfus.
"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Doctor," she greeted, with a small tilt of her head, "I apologize, had I known you were coming, I'd have had a room prepared. I hope you don't mind the delay."
Stepping back from the men, her chin held high, every inch the Perfect Hostess, she beckoned them towards the palace. "But please, come inside, it's too cold to loiter out here."
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The doctor would have followed that compliment with a quick mention of the pendant Queen Alexandros wears but he chose not to since they weren't alone. Her guards would have surely overheard such a comment and Cid didn't wish to ruin Lord Vayne's chance in getting to know his future bride.
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Taking Cid's observation as the man's approval, Vayne settled in to escort Garnet within, all the while feeling quite satisfied with his progress on all fronts. "I do apologize for the sudden guest list, Garnet. I will suffer whatever punishment you choose to mete out for impinging on your estate," he told her with the faintest hints of amusement. Not that he was not sincere, but there was an air of playfulness that seldom exhibited itself in more politically charged situations.
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"And might I add, any friend of yours is a friend of mine."
"Your majesty, shall I send for some tea?" came the voice of one chamber maid as they entered the palace proper.
Garnet turned, dark hair trailing behind her. "Yes, please, and have it sent up to the sitting room in the west wing."
With a bow to the queen and her guests, the maid retreated, and Garnet turned her attention back to the two men. "I hope your trip was pleasant. Are things going well in Wutai?"
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He glanced to Cid, by way of referencing him to Garnet. "With the great fortune of my dear Cid's arrival, I believe it to be only a matter of time before we have eradicated their threat fully and permanently. He is the creator of that brilliant stone I gave you. Should he be able to find adequate materials, he believes that he might continue producing them here, both to use defensively, and possibly as a power source."
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Dr. Cidolfus noted the playful bantering between the young queen and his lord as he lingered within the background to allow the two some time to talk amongst themselves. He was quite charmed by the sight before him since a genial Vayne Carudas Solidor is truly a feat to behold. If the doctor wasn't so sure about Vayne's plot to use this queen to gain a political footing in this world, Cid would have assumed that the Solidor heir truly did carry a torch for the beautiful Queen Alexandros.
However, such thoughts would be pushed to the wayside once Vayne's gaze returned to rest upon him. "Ah, you offer me far too much praise." He replied with a slightly humored tone, even though he agrees fully with his lord's sentiments and praise. "To create manufactured nethicite within this realm shall be a daunting task but if possible, it will be more helpful as a defensive tool against all those who wish to do Wutai and it's populace harm."
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"You mean, it's something you can actually make? Forgive my ignorance... I had thought it naturally occurring," she replied. "And how can something that functions to absorb magic, be used as a power supply?"
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He clapped a hand down on Cid's shoulder, before telling Garnet in a conspiring tone, "Although do not feel too ill at ease if you too find yourself stunned with the explanation. I find it easier to simply use the technology." Another touch of the playful air which reigned thus far.
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"If I am to explain what nethicite is, then I might as well speak about it's natural form which is magicite, as well." He quickly said before choosing the right words to explain this magical phenomenon.
"You see, magicite are stones containing magical powers or rather are stones that are physical manifestation of the powerful Mists that lurks within the Four Yagds. Magicite can be created and used in various ways, such as Spellstones used for the preparation and workings of magicks, Skytones that are used for giving flight to airships and Memstones that can record sounds and visions seen by their owners. Though their color, shape and size may differ, these factors have no bearing upon the quality of the stone." Frowning a little since he realized how long-winded this explanation is, the doctor decided to get straight to the point before Vayne shoots him a mildly annoyed glance.
"In short, manufactured nethicite is very similar to magicite for it gains his power from the Mist. However, without a suitable power source to feed their hunger, these stones are utterly useless." He let out a distressed sigh. "I can try my best to utilize the stones I possess but I desperately seek a worthy power source. Nethicite drains the energy from the magical properties nearby it. With the magics absorption, it can actually fuel ships with the energy that radiates from it."
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