1 - action/voice

[ofnobleheart]

[ action/voice ; at All Passions ]

[ After defeating the last person standing in their way before reaching Van this was not what Natalia was expecting. One moment she just gets finished getting scolded (and slapped) by Jade and the next moment? ]

Where am I?

[ She's in between some clothes on the rack at All Passions. She shifts around trying to get up and feels the journal beside her. Unknowingly to her the same fall that caused her to end up the racks also cause the journal to start recording. So she simply picks it up and examines it not knowing that people can hear her. ]

This doesn't look like any journal I've seen. It's certainly not Luke's...

[ She takes a look around again and frowns. ]

Whoever's idea this is certainly does not understand how urgent our situation is. But who could have done this...

[ How strange. She can't think of anyone who could have done this. Everyone on Van's side is well... dead. And even though the ability to transport them somewhere?

But not only that-- ]

Ah-- These are not the clothes I was wearing before.
Whoever has done this better be ready to explain when I find out who they are.

[ She manages to get out of the clothes rack and ends up shutting off the journal in the process of doing so. She takes a look around the store for anything tha could help her understand where she is. This includes stopping and looking at some plushies are in the store because wow they're cute. ]


[ action ; around the village ]
[ You can find Natalia wandering around Luceti. She's not in her normal clothes but she will be in clothes she got from All Passion. Feel free to bump into her in anyway you wish. ]

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[Action]

[yourfononsarewhack]

[He hears the message over the journal and does not respond. He analyzes. Natalia. The sounds of clothes hangers shifting, however, slight, means that she's either in a closet or one of the clothing shops. He'll take a walk around to check both, making sure that his footsteps are enunciated in a way that his boots should sound distinctive if she could not see him directly. He'd rather conduct this meeting in person.

And as he looks, he quietly takes in her words to figure out the details of her arrival.

"It's certainly not Luke's..."

That gives him one clue. If she had been from the same time as him, he knows she would have let her emotions slip from her voice.

She must be from a time when Luke is still clearly alive.]

[Action]

[ofnobleheart]

[ Natalia hears those distinctive footsteps just moments after she exists the clothing store and looks around. She knows those steps very well after traveling with them for so long.

Once her eye catches the owner of the footsteps she walks right over to him and with crossed arms: ]

Jade! There you are! I wish to hear from you about where I am and what this all is about.

[ Because while she might have heard some things already she wants to hear it from someone she knows. And that would happen to be Jade it seems. ]

[action]

[sewdamncute]

[Kanji is in the back when the sound of something rattling the racks out on the sales floor catches his attention. He didn't think it was Rhyme or that Hikaru kid, since they'd both left for the day.

He stops when he sees smooth, pale legs and arms slightly emerging from the clothes rack.

That's...not supposed to be happening.

And then he hears a girl's voice before she steps out.

Cute. Blonde. And in that damn New Feather dress.

The first two are enough to have the tall boy blushing furiously.]

Uh....do you...do you need some help?

[action]

[ofnobleheart]

[ When Natalia steps out of the rack she did not expect to see someone there. Although it does make sense due to the fact that this is a store. Someone has to be in here running it, right?

She just barely manages to keep her composure as she addresses his question with an answer because damn that was just a bit embarrassing for a Princess. ]

I don't suppose you could tell me where I am? Perhaps even how I arrived here?

[ Since this guy asked if she needed assistance it couldn't mean that he was the one that caused this. That wouldn't make sense; it wouldn't have been in too nature to have jumped to that conclusion. ]

action; 1/3

[wildsaber]

[Luke is looking kinda out of it. It's cold and he's forgotten to button up his new coat, but there's so much NEW STUFF and he's super excited to see everything. Who cares about waiting for tours? He can go and see it all himself.

He isn't expecting to run into Natalia though. Literally. Thankfully, he's quick, and he reaches out to steady whoever it was and keep them from falling down.]

Ah, sorry, I didn't...

2/3

[wildsaber]

[He looks from his fingers to the honey-blonde hair, the curve of her shoulders beneath the unfamiliar clothes. A little breath slips out, and he hovers uncertainly.]

N-- Natalia?!

3/3

[wildsaber]

[He hasn't seen her since he...

Does she remember? Is she mad? There's so much he doesn't understand about this place still, but someone he cares about is right in front of him. She's here. She's safe. That's what's important.

His shock melts, turns into a tender smile.]

Natalia.

[He gets to see her again.]

[action] oh snap I'm late

[dissonates]

[Heyyyy, you know who else is wandering down the path through the village? A dead redhead. You know who he's not expecting to see as he's on his way to Good Spirits? Yeah. With Luke's arrival still fresh at the forefront of his concerns, he's probably not ready to see anyone else from Auldrant who knows he's dead, but by the time he spots her, it's likely that she could've spotted him as well.

In other words, it's too late, so he just goes still and waits to see what happens.]

[action] shhh asch is never late

[ofnobleheart]

[ There was no way Natalia was not going to spot that red hair of yours, Asch. He might not have been directly in front of her but she catches it from the corner of her eyes and turned to see who it could have been to have that shade of red.

Her heart stopped when she saw that it was none other than Asch as the owner.

She knew that this couldn't have all been a dream. But at the same time just what could she make of it? She hears that Asch is dead, fight Sync, get scolded by Jade and then before reaching Van finds herself here where she is now standing in front of the man she was just told had died. ]

A... Asch? Is that you?

[ This wasn't some sort of sick joke was it? ]

[rashness]

Hey, hey.... ugh, watch out!

[ A boy with a tail shouts this as he ends up sliding down the street while wearing what seems to be a pair of ill-conceived snow-shoes. Actually, they appear to be some sort of snow-ski, but short for it. And his arms are flailing as he's out of control and running towards a collision ]

[ofnobleheart]

[ Natalia looks up and notices the boy coming right at her when she hears his shout. ]

Aaah!

[ She just manages to dive out of the way to avoid collision. Once she knew she was safe she looks around to see where the boy ended up and if he had crashed. ]

[Action]

[distressedude]

[With the arrival of Luke signalling the start of New Feather season, Ion couldn't help but add an extra walk around the village to his usual routine, keeping an eye out for any new arrivals who might be looking a bit lost... and perhaps checking for any familiar faces while he's at it. He was about to turn and head back indoors now, until he spots such a familiar face walking out of the clothing shop. He turns quickly on his heel and almost calls out to her, but hesitates. It was shocking enough to arrive in Luceti, but what about seeing the dead return to life? If Luke came from a time past that point, then perhaps Natalia has as well?]

[But regardless, he's hardly going to just ignore her. With a short, bracing breath, he steps towards her, though his voice remains soft. It's a bit deeper than she might remember, and he's gotten taller, but that shouldn't be enough to keep his identity a mystery.]

Natalia?

[Action]

[ofnobleheart]

[ Once Natalia walked out of the clothing store she took a look around the area. This place is certainly not any place she has been before. But despite her glancing around she didn't catch that Ion was there until she heard her name.

She turns and sees him and almost felt her heart skip a beat. She expected Luke, Jade, Tear, and the others here. But.. ]

Ion?

[ To be fair Florian could have also been a possibility. But she sense of familiarity told her otherwise. ]

[action]

[ofwesternwinds]

[Well. Rudy really isn't one to stop by All Passions often in all honesty. But he happens to pass it and one sight just so manages to stop him in his tracks. Through the side of his eye, he catches a glimpse through the storefront window: a woman in what looked to be a New Feather dress. But more than that, her appearance is what makes him do a double take. Short blonde hair, cut in a very reminiscent style. ... Could it be?

He can't see too much from outside, and before he knows it Rudy finds himself walking in, scanning around for that familiar face. Soon, he spots her, and he can't help but take a few steps closer. Of course, he can't tell much from where he's standing being behind her and all.

Still, was it really her? Or were his eyes were just seeing what they wanted to see? He wants to call her out, opening his mouth, but then closing it soon after. His voice is too locked up in his throat. Still, he'll muster up the courage to try and reach out towards her. To Rudy, it'd be so great to see his friend again after so long... if it's really her.

To anyone else? He's probably looking like a massive idiot standing there with his hand out.]

[action]

[ofnobleheart]

[ Natalia for a moment was busy with other things that were happening in the store to take notice of the person outside the window. It wasn't until she started to look for new clothing that she spots him standing there with... his hand out.

That's kind of weird. Wonder if he's trying to get someone's attention? How long as he been standing there?

It possible that he's asking for help? She doesn't know this place so she doesn't know how much help she can be but she steps over to front door of the shop and opens it enough poke her head out. ]

Is there something you need?

[Action]

[niceguypose]

[Bumping into in any way? Well what if Rock Lee happens to be dashing into the store at this moment for one reason or another, and he happens to bowl over the clothing rack behind her before he comes to a stop.]

[Action]

[ofnobleheart]

[ Natalia stops what she was doing right then and there and turns to see the commotion ]

What was-- oh!

[ Where did this boy come from? ]

[Action]

[faithfulflame]

[Rei's out and about looking for some supplies for her job at the shrine when she happens to head into the item shop to look for a plushie or two for a friend.

She's about to reach out to pick one up when she sees Natalia looking at them.]

Oh, excuse me. Did you want this one?

[Action]

[ofnobleheart]

[ Natalia was so intrigued by the plushies that she didn't even notice that someone was beside her until they spoke. She's even still in the New Feather dress. ]

Oh!

[ She turns to her and shakes her head ]

Oh no, it's quite all right. I was only looking.

[action]

[seleniahymn]

[Tear is silent when she first hears Natalia's voice, not answering any of the questions. Instead, she listens carefully and looks to the background in the image provided, taking note of the clothes as well as trying to draw whatever conclusions she could from her words.

Once done she closes the journal and sets out with Colonel the dog alongside her to seek out her friend, peering carefully in search of the familiar blond hair and voice.]

[action]

[ofnobleheart]

[ Natalia is inside the store looking at the clothing on the racks. She's busy trying to figure out what it is she should wear (because she would rather not go out in the New Feather dress) and doesn't even realize that someone had peered in. ]

Perhaps I should wear this...

[ She's unsure though. These clothes are strange and there are some things she doesn't know such as the weather. ]

[Action]

[secretmiracle]

[Cute is right, Erica can't help but be drawn to the plushies. She was meant to be finding some warm clothes to wear, and as such has three scarves around her neck at the moment, but there's always time to look at something cute.

Erica takes one of the plushies and turns to Natalia with a big smile on her face.]

Isn't he adorable? He looks like a noble, all dressed up like this.

[Action]

[ofnobleheart]

[ Natalia looks over at the plush that Erica was looking at. ]

Oh!

[ She smiles a little. It's not wearing anything a noble would wear back home but it is adorable. ]

He certainly does. I believe he looks like he's dressed for a formal event.

action;

[dedicatednoless]

[Though many may not have guessed it, every once in a while Peony does take his adorable little Jade out for a walk. Somewhere between the school and open square just so happens to be where this walk is taking place.

BUT BEWARE! Cute Jade has picked up one princess' scent and pulled free from Peony's grip to start charging it's way toward her. In a couple of seconds her highness may be greeted by the one rappig sniffing and poking its nose at her ankles. (Peony will be no where in sight, but coming along shortly in chase.)]

action;

[ofnobleheart]

[ One moment she was walking and the next moment she finds a Rappig at her ankles. ]

Oh!

[ How cute--

Wait.

A Rappig? She bends down to take a closer look. ]

You look very familiar. [ Like she's seen one just like you not too long ago. ]

[action]

[forgetfulchime]

[Rhyme had been in the back, looking through some of her materials to decide what to use for her next project, so she isn't there to see Natalia wake up amidst the clothes. But she does hear distant talking, unsure of who it is, and after a moment, she decides on a few spools and walks out to greet the customer that's now looking around.]

Oh, hey there! Welcome to All Passions. Sorry I didn't hear you come in, I was in the back. [A light and sheepish smile] Is there anything I can help you with?

[action]

[ofnobleheart]

[ Oh. There's someone here. She turns and sees Rhyme. She's upset about being here and just wants to let out her frustration she restraints it. She can't possibly to do to someone like Rhyme. ]

Ah, yes. I've just arrived here. I don't recall changing into the clothes I'm currently wearing and I most certainly wasn't in a store either. Could you perhaps explain what caused this?