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maskormenacelogs2017-05-03 08:11 pm
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CLOSED | EXPLORING OPTIONS
WHO: Nike Lemercier (pluviae) & Lord Miles Vorkosigan (dendarii)
WHERE: The Vorkosigan household over at outskirts of De Chima.
WHEN: Today
WHAT: Nike decided to check out the area after contacting Miles
WARNINGS: None
[They promise to hash out the remaining details by checking out the property until they met once the situation improved. It's been almost two weeks since the end of the sleeping coma mystery has passed with the city slowly returning to normal. Nike figured that the ambassador's workload should have decrease a bit or increase. Whichever it may be. But all the same, she decided it may be a good time as any to contact him over the matter. It may even serve as good distraction for them. Hopefully.
Once it was decided when their schedules were open to meet, Nike will be heading to the destination by using the bus system. She wanted to get an idea of the type of neighborhood it was located on by walking the rest of the way. What did the outskirts of a city look like in this timeline? It was curious to notice all the changes between her world with the one she was now in. Following closely behind her will be a white fox pup who was determine to continue playing the hot-and-cold game with her. On the bus, he lay peacefully on her lap, but once off the moving vehicle it became distant once more. Nike has no idea if it understands the reason she was heading in the direction she was, but decided it couldn't hurt to allow her decision be swayed by its reaction too.
Standing in front of the building she was directed to go to, Nike will look at it with interest before looking around for the owner. Sending him a message indicating that she just arrive whenever he was ready to begin the grand tour.]
pluviae) & Lord Miles Vorkosigan (dendarii)WHERE: The Vorkosigan household over at outskirts of De Chima.
WHEN: Today
WHAT: Nike decided to check out the area after contacting Miles
WARNINGS: None
[They promise to hash out the remaining details by checking out the property until they met once the situation improved. It's been almost two weeks since the end of the sleeping coma mystery has passed with the city slowly returning to normal. Nike figured that the ambassador's workload should have decrease a bit or increase. Whichever it may be. But all the same, she decided it may be a good time as any to contact him over the matter. It may even serve as good distraction for them. Hopefully.
Once it was decided when their schedules were open to meet, Nike will be heading to the destination by using the bus system. She wanted to get an idea of the type of neighborhood it was located on by walking the rest of the way. What did the outskirts of a city look like in this timeline? It was curious to notice all the changes between her world with the one she was now in. Following closely behind her will be a white fox pup who was determine to continue playing the hot-and-cold game with her. On the bus, he lay peacefully on her lap, but once off the moving vehicle it became distant once more. Nike has no idea if it understands the reason she was heading in the direction she was, but decided it couldn't hurt to allow her decision be swayed by its reaction too.
Standing in front of the building she was directed to go to, Nike will look at it with interest before looking around for the owner. Sending him a message indicating that she just arrive whenever he was ready to begin the grand tour.]
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As promised, there are enclosed grounds and a guardhouse that the size of a cottage. And then the house itself, which is huge. Fifteen bedrooms in total, some with interlocking rooms or suites. A large kitchen and dining area with a ramp connecting the two of them. A basement laboratory space with plenty of storage and a good wine cellar, though that's not obvious from the front door. It's huge. It's palatial, even. The architecture has an old fashioned, nearly gothic sort of design... though some of the angles seem just a bit impossible to build. It looked like someone summoned the house out of thin air, which is very nearly the truth.
But ... even in the short month since his parents' departure, Miles hasn't had much time for the place. The gardens are severely overrun, having had no work done at all yet for the season. Weeds run amok in nearly every corner, threatening to choke the cobblestone pathway leading up to the Residence. The place needs some love and care, for sure.
Miles is sitting on one of the stone statues in the driveway when he spots her coming up. He brightens instantly, clambering down and waving an arm in her direction. He is (perhaps surprisingly) a tiny man. 4'9" if he's standing up straight, with a squashed, hunchbacked sort of look to him. Clear gray eyes, and a gaunt look in his face that tells of many, many medical woes growing up.
His own method of transportation is solemnly chewing on a patch of weeds nearby. Penumbra, a beautiful black mare with a silver mane. ]
Ah, you came. Welcome to the Imperial Residence.
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The only issue may be the complaints she was receiving over her area wanting to be given the attention it highly deserves. In which Nike agrees. Any grand area should be given special consideration.
But for now, her attention will be on the ambassador, who seem shorter than she expected. Even so, she was glad to get the chance to meet him since he made a good impression on her when they first spoke. Ryuuka, the pup, will explore its new area while remaining in line of sight as it didn't want to leave Nike alone with someone it did not know while there was another larger creature in the area. It'll get low to the ground in attempts to watch it.]
Thank you. The welcome is very much appreciated as is taking the time to show me around on your busy schedule. It's a pleasure to finally meet you, ambassador. [All said as regally as she can, keeping her etiquette lesson in mind from her world.] Have you been well? I really hope you were able to rest a bit. You seem really tired the last time I saw you.
[Just as she was curious about her host, she was curious about the "Imperial Residence".]
This place definitely lives up to its name. It must have been a rare find! Who would have thought an estate this beautiful could be found here?
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Miles, meanwhile, grins a bit and bows. ]
Not at all. I am glad to have someone interested in this place. I'll rest easier with you in charge.
[ By which he means having someone take care of it. Selling - or giving away - his home would be easy enough. Having it maintained ... That's a whole different scenario. ]
Ah, we had it built, actually. In a day, if you can believe that. Alchemists make the most incredible builders.
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[And there goes her formal way of speaking as she has grown a little too comfortable after hearing his feelings over the matter. It proves the amount of confidence he had in her which in turn shows they would work well together in whatever they needed to help look after the area.
But his next revelation will catch her entirely off guard.]
Really? This all took a day to build!? I would never have guessed to be the case, but...no wonder this place feels different to the houses the government assign us. [Then she wonders.] Are you one of those incredible builders by chance?
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Just so. We provided a pile of materials, and they transmuted them into a house, basically. My father designed the floor plans.
[ His father the admiral, regent ... and latent architect. God, he misses the man fiercely. ]
Alas, I'm nothing special. But you may have luck with Alphonse Elric - he should be able to do this sort of thing.
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[Now she was curious to learn more about the house a family man was able to create with raw materials but created with magic.]
Alphonse Elric? I may have to. His powers sound really interesting! He can literally build a palace in a single day!? [She's just forever amaze by the mere thought of such amazing powers existing at all. But just as she is amaze by it all, she'll return her attention to her host.] Don't sell yourself short neither. You were voted to become a representative for imPorts. I think that's just as amazing to be so well-regarded by our community.
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Fifteen bedrooms, some with suites, most with their own bathroom. Two floors with an attic and a basement laboratory. Kitchen, dining room, library, strategy room, workshop, a few miscellaneous ones we just kind of put there for later...
[ So, palatial, essentially. And he hasn't even mentioned the guardhouse. ]
I think I'd rather have powers than the votes, myself.
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So many rooms! No wonder your brother wanted to transform this place into an inn.
[Really. They could make a lot of money in renting rooms and offering all types of touristic activities all done by imPorts. It may be a good idea, but in the end of the day she wanted to know what was their plans than assuming.]
Did you guys make a decision on what you'll do with this place? Other than searching for someone to look after it?
[Then his next statement will catch her attention. She couldn't help feel a little curious.]
...do you come from a world without any?
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[ Now ... now it's all empty. Only Miles, and he's moving out. If nothing else, turning it into an inn will bring light and joy back into its halls again. That's how it should be, right? It's a lovely place - and Nike has the right idea with tourist activities. The countryside is utterly gorgeous as well. ]
I think an inn would be lovely, if you're up to the task. But - to be honest, I don't mind what you do with the place, as long as you take care of it.
[ That will be best, he thinks. Let someone else take the reigns. Maybe stop in and sleep in his own room every now and then...
He blinks a bit at her question. ]
No, none whatsoever. With only one real exception. I take it they're a bit more common for you?
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[She can understand the idea of losing family or being so far away from them when you're so accustomed to their almost constant presence. It made her a little sad to watch the property become so quiet. The idea of turning it into an inn especially after being given permission will be more than enough motivation to give it a try.]
Okay, I understand. You have my word that I'll take very good care of it. It's a really beautiful place. Do you have any requests or set of rules you want me to follow?
[She wants to heal the garden first and foremost as a good starting point, inspect the house for any repairs it may need or maintenance to keep in mind, and learn more about the area before making any important decisions.]
Our worlds are actually similar regarding that. Just like you, I come from a powerless world with one real exception too. [With a sheepish smile.] I'm one of the exceptions though. As far as I know, anyway. I'm still holding onto hope about there being more like us back home.
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Mark is gone too. [ He ducks his head to keep his pained expression from showing. ] He disappeared a few days ago. So it's just me now.
[ All the more reason to leave this place behind. As much as he loved it - loves it - it's all gone now. Those happy, joyful times live in memory only.
It's part of why he has very few requirements for her about the house. ]
Please, just keep it from falling into disrepair. That's all I ask.
[ Everything else is in her hands. He'll ask about her powers in a moment, but rght this second ... He swipes a bit at his face, temporarily overwhelmed. ]
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How to comfort him? Even for a little bit?
Her attention will be on her surroundings. Trying to allow their whispers to give her an idea. After some debilitation, Nike will take a deep breath and begin to sing a melody with as much feeling as she can muster, trying to evoke the feelings of understanding for the loss of family as best as she can. A preview of her powers will form as she begins to summon rain clouds above them. Moving in a speed that was appropriate to the song -- slow and steady. Once the clouds were over them, it will begin to produce a light drizzle of rain in the beginning before it began to produce more of the water droplets as she wished for the rain to cover his tears.
She'll continue to sing (along with the helpful chorus of Ryuuka) until colors will appear over in the distance which will be a sign for her to stop. Maybe it won't be enough to comfort him, but it may help distract him for a tiny bit. She figures he would appreciate it more than having her comfort him with words.]
1000 YEARS LATER I'm so sorry
God he's tired. Tired of losing people. Tired of everything. He tilts his head up at the sky, watching the play of colors in the clouds. It's nice to just let go for a moment. ]
... Magic of yours?
it's totally okay! my time limit is 2000 years normally, welcome back. :)
[The rain song she learned to master after many failed attempts after failing the original ritual when she was a little girl. There was many painful memories concerning it, but there was many joyful ones too.
This could possibly be one. Maybe.
She'll keep a close eye observant eye, wondering if she should do more with her magic, but decided to keep it on the down low unless he asked for more.]
...did you like it? The rain, I mean. It isn't bad for you to get wet or anything, right?
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I did like it. Very much, actually. It's strangely soothing.
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[It was a little more complex, but it was the gist of it.]
Rain is a rare thing back home. It's very symbolic. My family and I use it primarily to bring hope as well as protection. [Her smile will weaken as she admits.] Some people dislike the song when they first hear it as...it kinda does make you face whatever is in your heart before it can be returned to the sky.
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[ He certainly feels as though he's done that. But ... he feels better afterwards too, for all that it had hurt. Maybe that's how he needs to continue to. Facing the hurt when he can ... ]
Is rain so rare in your world?