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A ⦿ Soaking in Your Arrival

KERPLUNK, SPLASH!

Regardless of what you were in the middle of, you and your familiar have been magically pulled into the world of Avalon just above the Bay's chilly waters. After a brief plunge into the Bay, the rush of water filling your ears and soaking up into every creak and crevice of your body, you may need to cough to clear your airways when you rise above the surface. It's paralyzingly cold for a few seconds before you're approached by the Lady of the Lake beneath the water's surface. She puts a vial of a vibrant, glowing red Everwarm* potion to your character's lips. The icy water doesn't feel so icy once consumed and you'll be able to move your limbs enough to swim to shore on your own. She can't stick around to explain, she's got to get this to all the new arrivals! Many of which you'll see plopping in around you.

If you can't swim, a handful of helpful ice turtles will scoop you up from beneath and drop you off at the shore. When not helping people, the turtles are going around and hitting the ice that keeps forming on the surface with their shells to keep the surface open for the falling arrivals or pushing personal items to the beach near the new arrivals they smell like (belong to). If anyone tries to ask the Lady of the Lake for directions, she will direct you to Archimedes at the Rent-a-Ride. If anyone with Animal Magic asks the turtles, they will give the full spiel, but very slowly, and they like to get off topic and gossip about other turtles you've never heard of. The shores themselves are littered with new arrivals complaining their way up a staircase carved into the walls of the White Cliffs. There is no railing, so be careful, but if you do fall, be prepared for a mysterious sand hand to reach out of the side of the cliffs to catch you. The hand will pat you atop the head twice before retreating back into the wall. This is the Cliff Beast; despite the name, he is quite friendly.

B ⦿ The Caravan to Camelot

Once everyone is wrangled up to the top of the White Cliffs, the handsome owner of the Rent-a-Ride, Archimedes, will distribute smart phones, a pair of earbuds, and a winter cloak** to everyone before getting them settled in groups into modernized carriages pulled by horses and give them a basic explanation of why and how they've been brought to Avalon: The rest of the universe is frozen in time and your character has been brought here by a familiar that was able to bond with them. They'll have to learn magic to help save their own world from destruction, but first they've got to get them to Camelot. It is here that you have the first opportunity to decide who they will be in their new home. You'll have about an hour to wander around here, meet and greet, and pet the horses before it's time to go.

These carriages use fae technology that combats weight, so your character will be able to get in regardless of whether they're light as a feather or weigh two tons. The carts have air conditioning when it's hot, heating when it's cold, and a mystical shield to protect from bugs. There is also a mini-bar that pops out of the console with nip bottles. Characters can use their smartphones to connect to Camelot's internet service,

avalononline (AOL), to chat with other characters, watch dumb videos, learn about the world, contact Camelot Support (they'll answer any questions they can for you, from how to use a smart phone to where to find quests and resources to learn more about your magic). Be careful if you decide to use your phones while in the caravan-- if you don't use those earbuds and start forcing everyone to listen to your nonsense, Archimedes may make you walk.

C ⦿ The Red Spring

The journey from the White Cliffs to the City of Camelot is a long one, and the first evening you arrive you'll end up spending at the Red Spring, a booming resort town. Because of the volume of new arrivals and vacationers, inn rooms are assigned two-to-a-room. The rooms have two twin beds, a bathroom, a mini-fridge and microwave, and a TV equipped with a couple of entertaining video games and a few free movies.

If you don't want to relax in the room, try taking a dip in the spring for another chance to meet your fellow travelers. The waters have restorative properties that help horses and travelers recover quickly when drunk. It is known to relieve stress, improve energy levels, and mildly accelerate healing. It may be a little chilly when you get out though, so make sure you don't slip rushing back indoors when you get out!

The springs are also home to a large training grounds just outside town limits, where there are teachers who will teach basic magic safety and help you discover what kind of magic you have together with other new arrivals. Try target practice, obstacle courses, meditation circles, and other ways to try to figure out just what you can do... if you didn't already have an accidental discovery on the ride there.

Everyone needs a little fun from time to time; the locals have put together the annual Snow Games. As with all things Avalonians plan, magic plays a part in the competition. There will be three separate tiers for characters to enter. Each Tier will have its predetermined track or ring, set up and ready to go.

A ⦿ Foot Races

three-legged race

B ⦿ Sled Races

magically driven sleds

C ⦿ Snow Chicken

Snow Chicken, Magic Vs Yeti Style... This competition will differ from the previous two; it is not a race to the finish line but instead a competition to be the last team standing! Participants will pair off and one person will climb on the shoulders of the other and try to wrestle their opponents off without getting knocked off themselves. The field is full of snow, with more coming from the sky. Your opponents will be Yeti. Try to stay on, Yeti are no slouches so teams will have to work together using their magic not only to stay put but to knock your big-footed opponents to the ground.

Just... be wary, these friendly yeti are surprisingly big on hugging as a form of congratulations. It's much more challenging to escape from a yeti's embrace than it is to knock one over.

Trumpets hail an announcement by the town crier in front of the castle. More than a few people pull out their phones to record it and post it to the AOL network for all to see.

"Hear ye, hear ye! Our noblest of lords, King Arthur of Camelot, will host a tournament on this January the 20th on castle grounds. All are welcome to participate in competitions to determine those most skilled in both the physical and magical arts. In preparation for the upcoming tournament, we are sending envoys to Celliwig. In Celliwig lies the Magic Mirror of the South, gifted to Camelot by the Fae, and a means to communicate with their royal court at will. It is a vastly important task in your journey to become magicians and to show your good will toward the fairies. Parts of the mirror's frame have been damaged. We will need those brave of soul and pure of heart to retrieve the crystals needed to repair the mirror. Those interested, the party leaves at dawn."

A ⦿ Brave of Soul

The first stop on the trip to restore Celliwig's Mirror is to a cave just north of Albion's White Cliffs. No longer a part of the cliffs themselves, this outcropping goes underground and to a dank, dark cave. It is the only place which a special prismatic crystal grows. The crystal itself is hidden deep in the cave, which can only be passed by passing into a zone in which magic cannot be used. Characters will enter the cave and must face an illusion of one of their greatest fears. Those frozen in fear will pass out and wake up outside of the cave with no crystal. Those who run will find themselves turned out of the cave as well. Only those who recognize and face that fear deep in their soul will find the path forward. The fear will turn into a small light spirit, which will smile and reveal to them the crystals they seek.

B ⦿ Pure of Heart

The second stop is past a shanty town and at the bridge north of it. The bridge itself is broken, only the ends in existence. The water itself is impassible, white rapids sweeping away anything that steps into it. Silver crystals are on the other side of the bridge, visible in an outcropping from where they are, but it appears there is no way around as magic does not work on the bridge. The only clue as to how to get across is a plaque in the dirt before the bridge.

"The pure of heart will form the bridge with a leap of faith."

Since everyone has gone as a group, it will be possible to see others walking over the water once one person figures it out. Though the clue may seem challenging, it is quite straight-forward. Characters who are pure of heart will find that if they believe in themselves, they will be able to step off the bridge and hardlight will form beneath their feet to allow them to step over the water. Those with ill intentions or those who are willing to harm others to get their way will slip into the rapid waters and may need to be saved by other characters. At least you're off the bridge, so magic will work to that end.

C ⦿ Celliwig, the Splendored Court

As the travelers leave the bridge, they turn toward the shanty town-- wood shacks and failing farms. Not a place anyone would want to visit. Those who try to run ahead will find that it disappears as if an illusion, and they will find nothing. Those who stick with the party will wait a fair distance away until the sun sets. Once the sun begins to fall beyond the horizon, the small town will begin to shimmer brilliant whites and colors-- a glamour hiding its true glory, a city made solely of crystals and glass: Celliwig, the Splendored Court. Though smaller than Camelot, every part of the city is beautiful and glistening. The population is small and it's very quiet and serene for a city. The people of the city don't seem keen on speaking to outsiders, and will typically scatter before anyone can really engage them. They seem humanoid in nature, but not entirely human. Even the animals around the city seem to be ethereal in nature, gliding more than walking.

The party is led to a hall at the center of the city-- the hall of mirrors. Those who have succeeded in obtaining crystals need to bring them and set them on a table placed before a mirror at the end of the hall, which appears to have a number of empty settings. It's unclear what happened to the mirror previously, but now it's necessary to restore it to garner the favor of the fae.

Once crystals have been delivered, people will be free to explore the quiet city, but it seems most of the city is closing shop while the visitors are around. There is a restaurant that will serve visitors food, though all of the dishes are of the molecular gastronomy variety. Alcoholic drinks seem to come in vapor form and flashes of light if ordered, but seem effective nonetheless. The local general store seems to be willing to sell supplies to weary travelers as well, but that's about it.

...That said the inn doesn't seem particularly keen on allowing visitors in strangely, so you're either going to be sleeping on the iridescent streets or camping just outside the city if you prefer the soft grass and the darkness of night. Just be aware, if you leave, you won't be able to get back into this mysterious city so easily.

MOD NOTES:
• All test drive prompts are open to anyone in the game at any time to create your own logs with, but this post should have top-levels by potential new characters only. Current characters may reply to any threads, but should not top-level comment on this post.
• If your application is accepted, you may accept TDM threads as game canon as long as both players consent. Characters may begin threading as soon as their journal is accepted to the communities.
• If nothing here tickles your fancy, try one of this month's Quests for your TDM prompt.
• Note that the third prompt in this TDM will have consequences on the game's progression. After the application round, a poll will be put up to see how many characters who are in the game, both new and old, are able to obtain the crystals from the Brave of Soul and Pure of Heart prompts.
• The first "Arrival" prompts are present on every TDM, but may contain seasonal tweaks for flavor. All other prompts will change monthly.
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*This Everwarm does not count toward your potion collection for those who wish to take up potion brewing. You must obtain Everwarm from the Elphame Trader's to count.
**Jackets come in a variety of neutral colors, enchanted with a fit-adjustment spell that will adjust to your character's size.

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(( Please let me know if you want to avoid 5.4 spoilers! I am considering a small Forgiven Reticence as her familiar, so feel free to play off that if you want! ))

I. Arrival

(( Possible 5.4 spoilers ))

A. (Soaking) [ The cold water is a shock when Ryne lands in it. She would’ve thought she was dreaming if it didn’t chill her down to her bones. She manages to swim to the surface, coughing loudly and disoriented. The Lady frightens her at first, but she doesn’t resist since she doesn’t really have the strength too. Thankfully she’s here to help, and Ryne’s on her way after that encounter.

She’s swimming to the shore when one of the turtles scoop her up onto its back. It spooks her, but it only takes a moment to realize it’s here to help. Ryne holds on tight, and if she weren’t so disoriented and cold, it might actually be fun. But alas, she really can’t enjoy herself like this.

Her eyes dart around as she tries to take in the scene around her, and they land on someone nearby in the water. She tries to get the turtle to slow down to help them, holding out her hands toward you. ]

Take my hands!

[ Or perhaps you meet her on the shore. Thanks to the turtle, Ryne makes it to safety, feet on solid ground at last. The cold has already exhausted her, so she makes sure to thank the creature for the lift. She rubs her arms as she looks around, and naturally she’s drawn to the staircase. She’d gawk in awe if her lips weren’t trembling so much. ]

Wh-What is this place…?

[ She takes in a deep breath before taking a step forward toward the cliffs. Maybe you could join her? ]

B. (Caravan) [ Ryne’s feeling a lot better once she’s warmed up with a coat and on her way with the carriage, but she’s almost just as confused as before. How did she end up in this mysterious world? Where is Gaia? She was so focused on making sure she was safe before that she didn’t consider these things until now. But even still, she doesn’t have all the answers she needs even with the short explanation they were given.

She’s been given a helpful resource though: the smartphone. She’s never had one, but they remind her of the tomestones from back home for the look alone. But also it doesn’t take her long to learn as she’s always been a quick learner.

So soon enough, Ryne sends out a message: ]

Hello? My name is Ryne and I just arrived here. I apologize for the stiffness of this message, but I’ve never done anything like this before. I was wondering if anyone could tell me more about this place. It’s my first time traveling to another world, and I’m not sure what to think. I feel like I should be home instead...

III. Mirror, Mirror (Brave Soul)

(( Eden 5.4 spoilers ))

[ It’s hard for her to ignore a call to action, so Ryne heads out when she receives the message. She decides to explore the caverns, daggers ready on her hips. It doesn’t take long until the illusion starts to form. She readies herself, about to draw her weapons, but then what she sees makes her stop. Her eyes grow wide in horror as a familiar figure stands before her and blocks her path ahead. ]

N-No… not again... [ But she takes a deep breath to calm herself and draws her blades. ] You won’t stand in my way!

[ It may be hard to take on her own, though, so maybe lend a hand…? ]

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(( If these prompts aren’t working for you, feel free to make your own! Or plot with me at sekoshi! ))

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[ Emet-Selch is unusually quiet and subdued on his way back out of the cave. Who knew that an ancient being such as himself could still fear something? Still, he has the crystal, and thus he has passed the first test. If test it can be called.

Partway through the cave, he comes across a familiar young woman facing off against a-- well, his first instinct is to name it as the girl's adopted guardian, but the figure is draped in her first, older guardian's partner beast. That odd combination alone gives him pause and he watches her face off against it.

He hasn't hidden himself. Ryne will likely spot him eventually when her focus isn't on her conjured fear. But if aught starts to go awry, he'll step in himself or raise his voice in warning. ]

[ Ryne dashes forward, ready to attack right away. The eerie illusion blocks her attack with its gunblade and pushes her back. But that doesn't deter her; she charges again but shifts quickly to a different direction. This allows her to land a blow on the imagined being, though it doesn't have much of a reaction.

She leaps back and readies to attack again... but then she sees someone from the corner of her eye. Ryne turns quickly to see Emet-Selch, thinking he's another illusion sent here to haunt her. ]

You-!?

[ The distraction is enough for the illusion to get the get the better of her, and it send her flying. She slams into the cave wall, letting out a painful gasp as she then falls to the ground. She's quick to try and get herself up as the illusion doesn't seem interested in the other figure in the cavern. It just seems determined on stopping her. ]

[ He sighs, shaking his head. It seems that if the illusion does not belong to them then it will thoroughly ignore others.

Pursing his lips, he whistles for his familiar. The gwiber materialises with a low growl, ready to act upon his cue. He points at the Oracle and the gwiber barks and charges forward. It leaps for the illusion and bites hard upon the 'scarf' it wears, trying to distract it or pull it off-balance. ]

Didn't your guardian teach you to focus on the enemy in front of you? [ he snaps irritably. ]

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You're fine!!

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[ The sight of a young girl, one who seems terribly familiar from her memories that she's carried with her from Lunatia isn't all that causes Megumi to rush over to assist her. She's been going back to the place she herself arrived in, just so that she could meet and assist anyone that had only just shown up. It was an unsettling experience, after all! ]

Easy there, lass! You poor thing... here, use this.

[ She'll give her a towel from the bag she's wearing, fanning it out so that she can help cover her shoulders and so that she can dry off. She's still trying to rack her brain for where she's seen her... ]

You alright, love? Bit chilly out here, isn't it? [ She gives her a little ear wiggle, and a warm, motherly smile. ] Where did you drop in from, then?

[ Ah a Mystel! That's a familiar creature to her... and a friendly one at that. Ryne gladly accepts the towel and wraps herself in it. ]

Th-thank you so much. [ She takes a moment to pat herself down before responding again; mostly to stop her teeth from chattering. ] I'll be alright I think. Was not expecting to be thrown into freezing waters today.

[ She glances back to the lake for a moment. How did she end up here? She had been so disoriented and desperate to get out that she hadn't even thought about how she got here in the first place. ]

Ah... I'm from the Crystarium, but I was in Mord Souq right before this.

[ As a mother and a matriarch of a tribe herself, seeing a younger person around immediately triggers her own protective urges. She gives her a wry smile, drawing her hands back so that she can work on drying off- no need to smother her.

Her words, however... she looks surprised at them, lips parting in shock just slightly. ]

The Crystarium... you're from Norvrandt! No wonder you seem familiar—

[ Wait. Perhaps she should explain... ]

Let's go find a seat for a moment and dry you off first, lass. Think I've seen you- though not in mine own memories, aye? But you were in those of the Warrior of L... Darkness.

[ Hopefully, that explains a little? ]

... and Thancred's. Looks like there's going to be a bit to explain, but- I'm Megumi, Matriarch of the Utakata Tribe. I'm not from where you are, to begin with.

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wow I lost this tag... I'm so sorry ;-;

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[...surely there can't be too many 'Rynes' about... G'raha contemplates the message for a short time, before deciding to just go ahead and reply.]

Welcome, Ryne.

Do please forgive me for making such an assumption if I am mistaken as to your identity, and disregard my message save for my welcome. If I am wrong, I would still be glad to meet and offer you my assistance where I can. However, should you perchance be visiting us from the Crystarium, you needn't worry overmuch. You have friends here, though I must forewarn you that some might not be in the guise you are accustomed to.

Would I be correct in thinking you have yet to make your way to the city? I look forward to seeing you, so I should like to make arrangements to meet.

G'raha Tia

[ Ah this is someone from the Crystarium? Wait a moment... G'raha Tia? Though she doesn't refer to him as such, Ryne knows who this is! ]

Exarch!? You're here too? How is that possible?

[ Well, that should confirm that is the Ryne he knows anyway! She almost instantly regrets being so hasty with her shocked reply though, so she sends a much calmer one: ]

Perhaps it's a little selfish of me, but I'm a little relieved to hear from a familiar face. Though I didn't expect to hear from you personally again after you left our world. Hopefully you've been well, Exarch.

I'm on my way, yes. Could we meet in person? I have so many questions... like what do you mean by "the guise" I'm accustomed to?

[If he tells Ryne much about the other land he's visited, he's quite sure Thancred would actually literally murder him. Let us not tell Ryne about Duplicity...]

You are more than welcome to use my name. It feels strange to be called by a title I no longer hold, except for by certain individuals you will meet here.

[He is not going to tell Emet-Selch to call him by name. The formality and distance is very much appreciated.]

I am quite well, I assure you, but I have much to ask of you! Of you, your ventures into the Empty, and of the Crystarium. That is, however, perhaps a conversation best had in person, as is that of our shared friend's unique situation. Still, I trust you and your new friend are well looked after?

If you can tell me what time you are likely to reach the city, I will gladly meet with you when the carriage arrives.

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Hello, Ryne. I'm Sokka. Don't worry,
this is probably a first time for many people.

As for this place, it doesn't seem too bad so far. If you don't count the fact we're saving the world, it's pretty peaceful. Even the magic stuff can be kind of interesting.

I heard that home is frozen in time though, so don't worry about that either.

It's nice to meet you Sokka. Thank you for reaching out.

[ There have been a lot of friendly, helpful people so far. She's really glad for that. ]

If you don't mind me asking... what exactly are we saving this world from?
And who asked us to do so?
I feel like the more details I know, the better I'll understand.

We're not only saving this world but ours, as well. Something messed with the worlds that threatens to end everything. I'm sure we'll get more details as we go.

Probably King Arthur, the leader of Camelot.

[Having faced down his own illusion by now and obtained the crystal that goes along with it, Baldr recognizes how this entire thing works by this point. He's relatively certain that these illusions can't cause actual serious harm, but the courage with which this young girl stares down her formidable-looking illusionary opponent is nothing short of impressive, and he can't help but want to encourage her to confront whatever this thing that frightens her so is.

And so, Ryne will find a man wielding a katana standing by her side, glancing over at her with a smile.]

Nor mine, if you'll allow it.

[But he won't make any move to attack until she gives him the go-ahead. This is her fight, after all-- he's just here to provide support.]

[ Ryne glances up at the man who joins her side. Someone else doing the quest? Must be the case. She nods back at him with a small smile in response before glaring ahead again at their foe. ]

The support is appreciated!

[ It'd be foolish for her to go alone if she's being offered help. She dashes forward, trying to run around the illusion. The fake guardian follows her, trying to strike her with his gunblade but misses.

She's keeps running and dodging, trying to serve a distraction. ]

[She recognizes that voice.

Y'shtola - who one could be forgiven for mistaking for a damp heap of rags brooded over by a vaguely canine beast of horns and spines until she lifts her head - swivels and twists in Ryne's direction.]

So this isn't Norvrandt, then? Or at least not any familiar part of it.

[That isn't quite disappointment in her voice, but it's close kin to it. Much as she has no desire to be ripped away from the Source again so soon after returning to it, the First would at least be familiar ground, somewhere she knows the people and the culture and the dangers, somewhere she has allies.

This place is Coerthan-cold and alien, and she can't grasp the aethercurrents to find the shape of it, which is several steps beyond disconcerting. Someone is going to have some explaining to do.]

[ Ryne gasps quietly as she recognizes the Sorceress's voice as well. ]

Y-Y'shtola?

[ This is one of the last people she expected to see again! She can't help but be a little happy to see her despite the circumstances. But Y'shtola is as calm and cool as ever, so Ryne tries to mimic that energy. It's not a good time to get worked up after all. ]

It's not, I'm afraid. At least then it'd be easier to gather our bearings. And it's not the Source either, correct?

[ It would be nice to visit their home one day. But today does not seem like that day... ]

No part of it I've ever known. Which suggests we've both been plucked up and whisked away to somwhere entirely new.

[Again. Her eyes narrow slightly in thought, tail twitching as she takes stock of herself, apparently whole and blessedly clothed, none the worse the wear save for the soaking and the rather more disturbing inability to sense any aether whatsoever.]

Tell me, did you experience anything unusual prior to finding yourself here?

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I would actually assume that MOST people feel like they should be home.

That's why it's called. Oh I don't know... HOME? MAYBE?

[ Oh... how rude... ]

I understand that but... I guess we were brought here for a reason?
I'm just trying to understand why.
Apparently our homes are frozen in time, so we can be here after all.

[ Yeah because he wants to go right back to a point of time where he is bleeding out. Yupp. Sounds swell. ]

Cool story. Still technically kidnapping and holding people hostage.
It doesn't matter what the reason is or how they try to justify it. Maybe ASKING would have been better than TAKING.

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[Luckily Venti is the type to get out of a cold and wet situation as fast as he can. So he is on the shore and is drying out his clothing as fast as he can when he sees the poor shivering girl. Thin white dresses were really a big mistake...]

It seems we've all been whisked away to a brave new world! Rather exciting, wouldn't you say? Eheh...

[He squeezes out his hat with a small frown...]

I could do without the freezing water baths, though...

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[ Ryne's wringing out her hair the best she can when he approaches her. Her head tilts a bit before she stands up straight. ]

I suppose it is a little. B-But I'm worried about why we may be here. And how we were brought here.

[ She just hopes her body and soul aren't separated like the Scions were when they were pulled to the First. ]

Ah... I'm Ryne be the way. And you are...?

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oh no he's a brat LMAO

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he is i'm sorry!!

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( I figured given that they both had experiences of their own in the TDM, it would be smart to let them meet up on their own externally of those experiences!! )

[ Only much, much later does Gaia work out how to scroll her way through older messages sent out onto the network, quickly coming across a message that makes her heart leap into her throat.

It's not a common name, she thinks. In fact, there's only one person she's ever known to have it. And the way the person on the other end writes...

Gaia considers the message in anxious silence for a moment or two. If it is Ryne, then she should reply as soon as possible. But if it is someone else, and this is a mistake... She doesn't want to reveal herself quite so easily to a stranger, either. Her fingers flutter over the keys, her lips pursed in indecision.

Eventually, she writes: ]

You said your name is Ryne.
When you talk of "home", is it possible you mean Norvrandt?

[ The message she receives back makes her heart skip a beat. Ryne nearly drops the phone but somehow manages to hold on, and she's quick as she can be with a reply: ]

Ah yes! That's exactly where I'm from!
This must be someone I know then...?

[ Yeah she's kind of famous back home, but this has to be someone she knows. Ryne can feel it... she's hopeful... ]

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Ryne | FFXIV | Light magic, undecided familiar

I. Arrival

III. Mirror, Mirror (Brave Soul)

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3. mirror mirror (DAUGHTER!!!)

Grandpa!!!

I'M STUPID I FORGOT MAGIC WAS NULLIFIED

arrival / soaking

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Kind of a wildcard...?

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