[She turns fully to face him. Natalia is perhaps not as skeptical as she should be - she's had little reason thus far not to trust people. However, being "practically kidnapped" by these higher beings is problematic. She knows she must somehow sort her priorities and discover the whereabouts of the rest of the ambassadorial party; there's only so much she can do on her own.]
My, that was forward of them. I'm not sure what they were hoping to accomplish, but I'm afraid I simply can't remain kidnapped. If you'd be so kind as to tell me the name of the city we're in, I'd be most grateful.
I'm searching for my companions, and if I'm unable to find them soon, I suspect it will cause quite a commotion.
[Natalia pauses, looking left and right, and even turning on her heel to glance behind, but there doesn't seem to be anyone addressing her. Very peculiar, as she's sure she heard someone.]
[That response isn't too surprising, even if it still drives home that Natalia's new to everything again. Rita waves as she speaks to try and get her attention.]
Here--look down at the device you're holding. It's for communication.
[With the way the device is being handled and by her apparent worry, Estelle can tell she's new to this place. It's best to explain the situation then, right?]
Are you asking for the deities to return you to your world? I'm afraid it's not as simple as that. Sometimes people go home, but it's never because it's their will, but rather the will of the City, possibly even these said deities.
[She pauses, realizing that what she said is most likely very confusing, and instead tries to give the girl a reassuring smile.]
My name is Estellise, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I will answer them to the best of my knowledge.
[Natalia's finally beginning to understand that these voices are coming from the strange fon machine she found earlier. She brings the device back out, peering at it closely and readjusting her grip so that the pink-haired girl is no longer standing on her head.]
[Confusing is certainly an understatement at the moment.]
I appreciate your offer, Estellise, and I hope you won't mind if I accept.
My name is Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear. While I've only recently become aware that I had any business with these so-called "deities", I'm afraid remaining here simply isn't an option. As it happens, I'm trying to find my companions. We were together a few moments ago, but we seem to have gotten separated from one another.
Would you happen to know if any others have arrived recently?
I do hope that you are able to find your companions here. Some people arrive knowing absolutely no one, and some people already have many friends that are here!
[She realizes that sounds insanely confusing, and would only make sense to someone who has been here for a decent amount of time. So backpedaling, she explains further.]
Your friends may already be here, is what I am trying to say. I understand that perhaps you may have recently saw them in your world, however they could have already been brought here.
[Nope, still confusing. She sighs, realizing that there may not be any proper way to explain this at all and instead smiles, deciding to simply summarize all that confusion she just said.]What I am trying to say is that your companions may already be here and if they are, don’t be terribly surprised by it. As for staying here, unfortunately, no one has really found a way out of here as of yet. Some people have left, even returned here after they have left, however it’s not intentional
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[Natalia halts where she is. Of course she can hear him, and she recognizes that voice at once. A mixture of emotions wells up inside her chest, the predominant one being relief. Thank goodness he's all right, that he wasn't severely wounded while clashing swords with that Oracle Knight, that she won't have to abandon her duties in Akzeriuth.]
[That he didn't break his promise and leave her behind.]
[It's funny - Tear did the same thing when first trying to work the device. But at the moment, there's nothing humorous, only curious and then surprised when she recognizes the gloves and the regal bearing.]
[This strange device is certainly proving to be useful. Perhaps even more so than her natural stubborn tendencies and a spur-of-the-moment rescue attempt. She's feeling just a little foolish by now. Why is it that castle life and the real world are so different from one another?]
I see... [Natalia considers what the others have told her - that her companions might have somehow been existing in the City for a while despite her only just leaving them. She draws herself up a little.]
Three quarters of an hour, would be my guess. Fifty minutes at the very most. But why do you ask? Has something happened?
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But I'm gonna go ahead and guess you don't think that.
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"Gods"? Perhaps you are referring to the six God-Generals?
[But that part about "other worlds" still doesn't make a great deal of sense.]
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Not exactly- I'm talking higher beings with a lot of power. Didn't think they existed until now, to be honest.
[Though he realizes how crazy that sounds to someone who literally just arrived.]
You're in the City. It's... different here than what you're probably used to back in your world.
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My, that was forward of them. I'm not sure what they were hoping to accomplish, but I'm afraid I simply can't remain kidnapped. If you'd be so kind as to tell me the name of the city we're in, I'd be most grateful.
I'm searching for my companions, and if I'm unable to find them soon, I suspect it will cause quite a commotion.
[Plus she's worried about them.]
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Hey! N-
[-and cuts herself off as she realizes the princess doesn't know where she is. She doesn't remember being in the City.]
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You've gotten stuck here. This isn't your world anymore.
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[With a hint of wariness:] Who's there?
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Here--look down at the device you're holding. It's for communication.
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Are you asking for the deities to return you to your world? I'm afraid it's not as simple as that. Sometimes people go home, but it's never because it's their will, but rather the will of the City, possibly even these said deities.
[She pauses, realizing that what she said is most likely very confusing, and instead tries to give the girl a reassuring smile.]
My name is Estellise, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I will answer them to the best of my knowledge.
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[Confusing is certainly an understatement at the moment.]
I appreciate your offer, Estellise, and I hope you won't mind if I accept.
My name is Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear. While I've only recently become aware that I had any business with these so-called "deities", I'm afraid remaining here simply isn't an option. As it happens, I'm trying to find my companions. We were together a few moments ago, but we seem to have gotten separated from one another.
Would you happen to know if any others have arrived recently?
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[She realizes that sounds insanely confusing, and would only make sense to someone who has been here for a decent amount of time. So backpedaling, she explains further.]
Your friends may already be here, is what I am trying to say. I understand that perhaps you may have recently saw them in your world, however they could have already been brought here.
[Nope, still confusing. She sighs, realizing that there may not be any proper way to explain this at all and instead smiles, deciding to simply summarize all that confusion she just said.]What I am trying to say is that your companions may already be here and if they are, don’t be terribly surprised by it. As for staying here, unfortunately, no one has really found a way out of here as of yet. Some people have left, even returned here after they have left, however it’s not intentional ( ... )
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What you're trying to say, then, is that my companions may or may not already be dwelling within the city?
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No way.
No. Way.
He fumbles the communicator--]
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[Oh. There we go. Luke's face appears on the screen, perhaps so close that she can't tell his hair is cut, but it's him. And he's right side up.]
Natalia! Can you hear me?
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[That he didn't break his promise and leave her behind.]
...Luke?
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Princess Natalia?
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Tear...? So you've been captured as well.
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[A pause. Luke said that Natalia had been here before..] What do you remember?
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Three quarters of an hour, would be my guess. Fifty minutes at the very most. But why do you ask? Has something happened?
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