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[ready_to_bloom]

[Caspian is sitting on his bed, poking and prodding at his tablet, which, unbeknownst to him, is actually on. He's frowning as he works at it, thoughts of his current surroundings occupying his mind. These accommodations are not what he is used to as a king, and he must admit, he finds them both spare and drab. Still, the shelter is adequate, and the bed seems comfortable enough, which is the most important thing. He understands enough to realize that luxury is at a minimum in this world, and he must not expect any comforts beyond the very basics.

He frowns again at the tablet in his hand. Despite instructions given, he really has no idea how this works, but he's keeping himself very busy trying to figure it out. When the screen flickers, he nearly drops it in surprise.]

Oh! I think... I think this is working now? Hello? I talk into this, and I see and hear people talking back, right?

Like... magic. [That's a disturbing thought. In his world, magic is not always to be trusted, especially magic items from origins unknown. So he'll treat this device with caution.]

I should introduce myself. I am Caspian X, King of Narnia. I must ask first: are there any other Narnians here?

[Caspian's not sure what he hopes to hear in answer to that question: he doesn't want to think of any of his people here, brought to this strange and harsh world, but selfishly, he would like to see a familiar face.]

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[boundbyheart]

A king?

[She'd bow, but that's not her style. Instead, she offers a polite smile, so very different than how she normally talks and looks. He might be of use to her.]

I am Kagura. We had no kings where I was from, excuse me.

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[ready_to_bloom]

[He's trying to fight the urge to bow himself. Instead he settles for a smile.]

Hello, Kagura. I am not king here, so no need for excuse. May I ask where you're from? [He's curious about lands without kings.]

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[boundbyheart]

I don't actually know the name.

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[hyanaimne]

[she's mostly hidden by her hood, but she can't help but peek out of it out of curiosity. Her lands' king hadn't been "king" since long before she was born]

. . . if I may, you look quite young for a king.

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[ready_to_bloom]

[He peers at the screen, intrigued by the glimpse of her.] I am rather young, it's true. It's not always the case in my land for the king to be so young.

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[hyanaimne]

I see . . . but it is good, yes? To be a young king.

[colur]

You must be a just king, then, if your first thought is for your own people.

[ A pause. She will try to be helpful. ]

I've never heard of Narnia.

[ready_to_bloom]

[At this, he does bow his head briefly, although he wonders if this looks odd on the tablet's screen.} Thank you, my lady.

It's a small country, and from what I understand, outside of this world. I hope not to find my people here, but if there are any, I will do what I can for them.

[colur]

[ Oh, what a bother, now she has to curtsy. Which she can do quite well, really, except that doing it properly means she has to drop her hand, and with it the tablet. She recovers with speed and a flash in her eyes, glances at the device with a quiet "hmmmph." Then, she continues much more pleasantly. ]

I will try to keep my own eyes sharp, then. I haven't met anyone who hails from Prydain, or any of the border kingdoms.

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[taijiya]

Another king? [Sango would bow, but that doesn't really work on a tablet, so she just dips her head briefly.] I don't think any of your people are here, unfortunately... or perhaps fortunately, depending on how you view it.

[ready_to_bloom]

[He bobs his head awkwardly in return.]

Are there many kings here?

Probably fortunately; although if they were here, I would welcome the company of a friend.

[taijiya]

Not many, but I met one other a short while back.

No one says you can't make new friends. The Exiles aren't too friendly lately, but many of the other Transports are good people.

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[motherofnemesis]

Less magic, more technology. But you know, whatever you want to call it.

Can't say I've heard of a Narnia.

[ready_to_bloom]

Technology... I am not familiar with that.

[And how interesting! The tablet will send voices, without faces!]

Narnia is... a small kingdom. And from what I understand, few here will have heard of it.

[motherofnemesis]

Ah. [ one of the medieval people. ] Well, what you're holding is technology, and there's a lot around here. You'll run into sooner or later.

Yeah, mostly people come from different worlds. Sometimes there are people from the same place but it's not that often.

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[theboywhodied]

It's not magic, trust me. If it was, I would've grasped it so much more easily.

And I'm afraid I'm not a Narnian, but welcome anyway. I'm Cedric...no king, just a student.

[ready_to_bloom]

Hello, Cedric. It does seem rather tricky to me, I must admit. [He's not even sure he's holding the tablet with the correct end up.]

Are you a student of magic then?

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[subtlecoruscate]

Technology…you'll see a lot of it while you're here.

[ready_to_bloom]

So technology is... more items like the tablet?

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[kilimanjaro]

...I'm not certain if announcing your royalty for everyone to see is a good idea. [Kili looks uncomfortable at that, a little concerned for the newcomer.]

There is much magic here.

[ready_to_bloom]

{He frowns; the possibility of danger hadn't occurred to him.] Thank you for saying so, I hadn't thought of that.

Have you run into dangerous magics?

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[beardedflannel]

Depends on what you might consider to be a Narnian.

[ready_to_bloom]

I would consider people from my world to be Narnians... but why do you say that? Do you know of any?

[Suddenly, a look of hope appears on his face.] Are you, perhaps, from my world?

[ladyofrivendell]

Le suilon, King Caspian. I am the Lady Celebrian of Imladris. I fear that I am not aware of any Narnians though I do not ask such things of others.

[ready_to_bloom]

Well met, Lady Celebrian.

It would not be a common question, I understand.