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[magnanimity]

What?! Where is this? Jazz? Serenade? [ There is the rustling of fabric as someone finally gets to their feet. Fallen leaves crackle as they presumably look at their surroundings. If you're in the same vicinity you'll find a confused man wearing new feather clothing. ]

Serenade? Serenade?! [ This wasn't good, this wasn't good at all. The tone of

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[hakoiri]

"Element of surprise" is a phrase for it. You might say Luceti's notorious for its frequent surprises.

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[magnanimity]

Luceti...hm. [ He pauses for a moment. Talking book aside he's still confused about his bearings. ]

I've never heard of such a kingdom. I am to assume you are a long time inhabitant here, correct?

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[hakoiri]

I wouldn't be so sure of Luceti being a kingdom. All we have access to are the village and its close perimeters.

[ There's a pause as he considers how "long" he's been here. ]

Not very long, actually. Three months hardly make me a long time inhabitant . . .

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[magnanimity]

Not a kingdom...that would explain the unfamiliarity of this place then.

[ He will frown on his end. ]

Three months is hardly considered a short time either. But I do understand your meaning. As for the village you mentioned I'm guessing it's nearby the forest I awoke in?

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[hakoiri]

I take it you're from one, then.

[ Hm, he has a point. Three months isn't too short. ]

Yes, the forest surrounds the bulk of the village. Has anyone given you directions or offered to take you there . . . ?

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[magnanimity]

Yes. Baroque. It is my homeland and kingdom to which I was protecting in light of my father taking ill. [ Was being the keyword and he might sound a bit dour at the mentioning of it. ]

I've been told to ask the animals from another man, Yuan. [ Though it still seems crazy to him but it actually worked. ] And since then I've managed to find a few buildings thanks to their help. I'm probably not far then from the village, hm.

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[hakoiri]

[ Something about that hits home, and Alf sounds pretty intrigued. More so than necessary for a simple explanation, anyway. ] Your kingdom for your father, you say . . . He must be the ruler, is he not?

The animals are strangely helpful. [ He nods along with this, even if Crescendo can't exactly see it. ] You're probably very close. That's good to hear.

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[magnanimity]

That is correct, my father is the current king of Baroque.

Yes they...seem to be. I've never thought of talking to them however, it's certainly not common where I'm from. [ There's some more silence and only the sound of movement. ] Ah! I believe I just found the town you spoke of.

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[hakoiri]

Making you the prince . . . interesting!

[ There's a small chuckle. ] It's unheard of in my world as well. [ Oh, oh -- ] Excellent!

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[magnanimity]

Is it? I never thought so. [ He will chuckle a little on his end. ]

Perhaps when I acquire some proper attire we might be able to speak in person. Speaking through theses...books is a bit odd. I much prefer face to face conversation you see. [ Also it's not as...weird. But considering how mostly everything today has been he'll just have to go along with it. ]

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[hakoiri]

That just might change, here. There are several of royal blood in Luceti, all hailing from different kingdoms.

[ Oh, that's an opportunity he wouldn't pass up. ] Certainly! It does take a while to get used to the idea of speaking through a book; speaking face to face will probably be easier.

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[magnanimity]

I can only imagine. I would love learn more about them as time goes on. [ He sighs. ] Is there no way...out of this place?

I would be most pleased to then.

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[hakoiri]

Rest assured, I am confident you'll meet a handful in time. [ His voice takes on a less enthusiastic tone. ] Not that I'm aware of, unfortunately.

It is my pleasure. May we meet soon.