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[thefatedpath]

[ Video ]

Hello, everyone.

My name is Alisaie Leveilleur. It seems a greeting may have preceded me given my brother's usual timely introduction.

I'll not waste your time with superfluous details of my arrival. I'm certain you've had your fill of tales from newcomers of faraway lands. However, I would particularly like to speak with whoever is in charge guard in Havenwell. Perhaps I could offer some manner of assistance with what skills I have to offer.

Even so, if you're a civilian or otherwise I would be interested in meeting you. I hear there is quite an eclectic assortment of people here.

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[unnecessaryflourishes]

Would that interest extend to everyone currently present?

[thefatedpath]

[ Their appearance is not beyond her notice. So she carefully ventures: ] Indeed. Better to know possible friends and possible foes alike, if that be the case.

[unnecessaryflourishes]

Well-said, indeed.

[He is, after all, not about to pretend to be anything that he is not, and he knows full well that the Empire and her servants are more likely to be foe than friend, in this case.]

In which case, I should be glad to meet in person, should you wish it.

[thefatedpath]

Of course.

However, I would be most interested to know who I am meeting.

[unnecessaryflourishes]

As would anyone, no doubt.

[It's offered neutrally - a statement of fact, rather than judgment. And more importantly, while there is a brief pause before he speaks again (meant as much for dramatic emphasis as anything else.)]

You may call me Emet-Selch.

[shroudedsecrets]

[ Indeed, her brother had made his own greeting, but that did not make hers insignificant. ]

Greetings. I am afraid all I have to offer is the opportunity for a meal and to meet some of our cats at our cafe.

[thefatedpath]

"That's all"? [ She scoffs. Downplaying such an offer! ] That seems like a fine offer to me. I would be happy to accept.

[shroudedsecrets]

[ Downplaying tends to be a way of life for her, if it allows others to shine brighter. ]

Then if it pleases you, you are certainly welcome to visit us. It is called the Affurgato.

[thefatedpath]

Could you provide me a location? A map or the sort? I'm afraid I'm not accustomed to the terrain quite yet.

And perhaps a name?

[shroudedsecrets]

My name is Honerva.

[ Ask and one shall receive. ]

We are located in the southwest entertainment district; I have now sent the coordinates to your device, which should do the rest for you.

[video]

[scourgingstars]

Ah, hello there- [Ardyn smiled, quickly brushing long hair out of his face.] You must be Alphinaud's sister, then? It's always a pleasure to meet one of Era's friends and associates.

[thefatedpath]

Alphinaud's sister, yes. We may even bear a passing resemblance if you look closely. [ She says jokingly. ]

To whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?

[scourgingstars]

Hm...I don't know, I can't say I see it.

[let it never be said he hasn't tried to refine his sense of humor.]

Ardyn, if you please. Ardyn Lucis Caelum is my full name, but there's no reason anyone should need to be so formal towards me.

[thefatedpath]

[ A breathy laugh. Oh, you. ]

Ardyn, then. A pleasure to meet you... So to speak.

[scourgingstars]

Oh, the pleasure is all mine. Have you been settling in well?

[video]

[nyakama]

[An eclectic assortment of people and… one talking cat. Hummy raises her paw up high in greeting.]

Hello Alisaie! My name is Hummy! Nice to meet you, nya~

I don’t know who is in charge of the guard but Mina patrols the city as part of her hero duty! Maybe you could talk with her?

[thefatedpath]

[ Oh my...! ]

Hello, Hummy. It's a pleasure.

That sounds like an excellent starting point. I'll speak to Mina when and whence I am able to find her. How would I know this Mina other than by name? Do you have a description?

[nyakama]

Ah! [An attentive nod.] You'll be able to find her really easily, nya! She has fluffy pink hair and pink skin and a big smile!

She's very nice and friendly! I go with her sometimes when she patrols!

[thefatedpath]

[ Is her tone getting lighter than usual? Yes it is. ]

Do you now?

Then would you happen to know the route that she takes?

[nyakama]

Uh-huh! I can take you there if you'd like! Or maybe we could go to her house and then all go on patrol together, nya!

[walking and talking was a great way to get to know someone, after all!]

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[carbungle]

Hey. Era mentioned you'd gotten here too. I'm Noctis, welcome to town. Don't know about the official guard or anything, but a lot of us have stepped up to defend the place when it's needed, if that counts.

[thefatedpath]

A pleasure to meet you, Noctis. So to speak.

I was expecting an entire city would be more formally organized, but that's just as well. Something is more than nothing.

[carbungle]

Oh, there's an actual police or security group in town, that's organized plenty, far as I can tell. This network's mostly used by us visitors... offworlders, whatever they wanna call us. You can hit up the city council or ask around if you want a more formal security detail.

[A pause, and then,]

Or maybe wait a bit, and ask later. People are kinda tense right now, so asking about it might make them more antsy.

[thefatedpath]

Hm? Did something happen?

[carbungle]

Uhh. [Oh geez.] A group from off-world just robbed the research towers. Everybody's kind of on edge, so someone showing up asking a lot of questions about security is probably gonna look suspect as hell, or at the very least tactless.