Video: UN - Maresh

[unbreakable_king]

Good Afternoon all. My name is Rhy Maresh. And I'm starting to wonder just what is going on in this place. If I might be quite honest, I do not remember being here before this. Yes, I've been told what happened, yet I do not know that it makes sense. I have been kidnapped before, but nothing as elaborate as this.

[Deja Vu? Hasn't Rhy already done an announcement and arrival video? And yet... There he is, looking far more confident and a touch less... confidently sauve. A very different sort of royal.]

When I call to the water beyond the glass here it feels so... expansive. Oppressive. Like touching the ocean, but no man can move the ocean, no matter their spell. So I find myself intrigued. Clearly this is more than merely magical working to make this place. So science, then. That thing that Gray Worlders discuss. I cannot see why they would be so eager to copy the magic of my world when such wonders can be created as this place.

Ah, but I find myself distracted, do I not?

My question is this. I have seen some people in the streets so far, and they greet me with familiarity. Which would imply they are aware of my appearance. I have even been called out to by name. This is most definitely not Arnes, so that does not seem logical.

So I fear I must ask: Have I lost memories?

[Oh dear, this Rhy from another universe is just... well, perhaps he is a touch smarter than his younger self?]

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[minus1twin]

Hello Rhy. I'm Wanda Maximoff.

Things like this happen here from time to time. It's awkward at best and you've most likely lost memories but this could be another version of you all together. I have met many versions of people during my time here.

I do know you, just so you know. You're a bit of a flirt.

[unbreakable_king]

The pleasure is mine, Lady Maximoff.

[He does give a sigh at the suggestion that the younger him is a flirt. Which was no doubt accurate.]

Allow me to extend my apologies for his behaviors. As beautiful as you are, it would be untoward to act in such a manner toward you without invitation. Perhaps I can make his behavior up to you? Such as...

[He considers and looks around, and goes to a closet in his dorm. He takes a metal hanger out and holds it between his hands and the metal starts to reshape and twist under his careful gaze until what was once a hanger instead is a complex metal pendant in one hand of twisted wire, far thinner than the hanger had been, and then a twisting, coiling sort of armlet.]

Perhaps a gift such as this? I'm sorry, I have no gems or beads at hand to set upon them.

[minus1twin]

[Wanda blinks, a little surprised.]

That looks lovely but you have nothing to apologize floor. Every young woman enjoys a little flirting, it's usually harmless. [She doesn't want him to worry about it.]

Do you mind if I ask how you did that? I knew you could use magic but I've never seen it for myself.

My powers are very different.

[unbreakable_king]

I worked the metal. I may not be as strong with metal magic as my father, but between my fires and the other elements, I can do enough for this.

[minus1twin]

It's lovely. I'd love to see it up close.

[She pauses and then asks.]

Do you mind if we meet?

[unbreakable_king]

By all means, my lady I cannot control where you go and where you do not. I can provide incentive to visit, though.

[minus1twin]

You are an incentive all your own.

I don't know if you are aware of all the areas here but can we meet at the park? [She thinks that'll be the easiest place to find.]

[unbreakable_king]

[He chuckles and nods. What a woman. He can see why his younger self may have flirted with her.]

I will seek it out of course. Post-haste. I wish to speak with you, as you clearly know much of what is going on here.

[minus1twin]

I will tell you what I can.

[She knows a fair amount but she probably doesn't have all of the answers to Rhy's questions.]

I am heading there now. I'll see you soon.

[Wanda hangs up, gathers her things and heads to the park.]

[unbreakable_king]

[Fun. Rhy chuckles and nods, and when the video ends he grabs a cloak from the other Rhy's dresser and heads out. It takes a LOT of fumbling for him to find the park, so it takes an hour, but he gets there, and casts his eyes about to try and find someone who seems to be waiting.]

[minus1twin]

[Wanda is standing and looking around for Rhy. She's there before him and as the time turns to an hour she begins to get worried. So worried that she lightly stretches her awareness to catch his position a few minutes before he spots her.]

Rhy.

[She calls out to him and lifts up a hand to call him over.]

[unbreakable_king]

[Oh, how interesting. He moves to join Wanda when he sees her wave, and offers a brief bow.]

M'lady. Forgive my tardiness.

[minus1twin]

[She smiles and shakes her head.]

No need to apologize. I should have offered more directions.

[It's not like he knows this place... anymore.]

[unbreakable_king]

No, I should have asked for more information. That is just the sort of person I am. I like to believe I am capable of finding things I do not have prior knowledge of.

[minus1twin]

That's alright. It's a charm quality, as is admitting needing help.

[A beat.]

Even if it's after the fact.

There is a nice place to sit and eat close by. Let's head there. [She nods her head towards a small stand with tables and chairs positioned outside. There are drinks and snacks available. It's a good place to sit and talk.] What questions would you like to start with?

[unbreakable_king]

[Food is good. Very good. And he settles down and smiles, producing the metal amulet for her from his pocket.]

Well, let me begin with the promised gift. Then perhaps I can ask you about your experiences here. How likely this place is to send me back to my people.

[minus1twin]

[Delicate long fingers lightly take the offered gift as a warm smile touched her lips.]

Thank you. It really is lovely. [Her inspection is cut short as she pulls some money from her pocket and let's Rhy order before ordering herself. She is sure that he has money but she doesn't want him to worry about it right now. He has enough to worry about it.]

It is random, from what I can tell. Some people are here for a short time and others for a while. It's been at least half a year for me, if not longer. I do believe that time in your world pauses until you return.

[unbreakable_king]

Pauses? How would that even be possible? I know many spells, but nothing that compares with that.

[Nothing by a long shot. He's definitely seen preservation spells, but those work differently than just stopping time.]

[minus1twin]

I suppose to say that the sphere, whatever it is that brings us here, takes us home at the exact time we left.

[She hopes that makes more sense.]

[unbreakable_king]

Ah, now that makes a lot more sense.

[He chuckles. That he can strangely believe. Perhaps they are the ones that exist outside of time.]

[minus1twin]

I hope so. It's a little confusing but your time here is yours and it shouldn't negatively affect you when you return home.

[unbreakable_king]

Ah, so then I should indulge a bit.

[In a way he hasn't been for a while.]

[minus1twin]

Yes.

[She chuckles softly.]

I think you should do what makes you happy. Whatever that is.

[unbreakable_king]

[The king chuckles and shakes his head. There is much that he can do, but happiness doesn't matter.]

I'm a king. My happiness is secondary. But here I might enjoy it.

[minus1twin]

Well, [Her head tilts to the side.] You don't have to be a king here.

You can be happy. I think it's good if we all have time to think of ourselves.