One; video

[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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Re: video

[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.

Re: video

[hyanaimne]

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

[ready_to_bloom]

It is good, yes! I feel like I am always learning something new, and I don't think many older kings have that chance.

[hyanaimne]

[she smiles a little]

I do not think many kings think that way at all, either.

[ready_to_bloom]

[Now he's even more intrigued.] Do you know many kings? Are you, perhaps, a queen? Or a princess?

[hyanaimne]

[the smile grows wider, more amused]

I only know of the kings I read about. And no - I am not royalty. Far from it.

[ready_to_bloom]

[Of course, when he sees her smile, he must smile back, he can't help himself.]

It is a pleasure to meet you, royalty or not. May I ask your name? Or perhaps, what you choose to be called? [He's learned in Narnia that this is a polite question, as there are some beings that do not want tell their names, ever.]

[hyanaimne]

The pleasure is mine, your highness. You may call me Tempest.

[ready_to_bloom]

Hello, Tempest. Have you been here long? Is this your world originally? [Forgive him for so many questions, he's still quite new, and not sure how all this works yet.]

[hyanaimne]

I have only been here a couple of months, and it is not my world, no. I am still learning, I'm afraid.

[ready_to_bloom]

[He frowns at the tablet, not at her] It seems like there is rather a lot to learn.

[hyanaimne]

[she knows that frown]

Yes . . . quite.

[ready_to_bloom]

I admit, all the information they gave me... it's a bit overwhelming.

[hyanaimne]

Mm . . . I know. It is even moreso for those of us not of worlds like this place.

[ready_to_bloom]

It is so very different from my world. I feel like it's difficult to even start.

[hyanaimne]

All the advice I can give you, your highness, is to not fear asking questions.

[a pause]

You will get odd looks for it, of course, but it is all one can do when one does not understand.

[ready_to_bloom]

[He nods slowly.]

Thank you, Tempest. That seems like very sound advice indeed.

[hyanaimne]

It is advice given from experience. This world is foreign to me, and the language that some use is as well. [she shrugs] So I need to ask.

[ready_to_bloom]

I think I will need to as well.

[hyanaimne]

[she nods]

I wish you luck, then.