Shards of Memory--Act I: The Boundless Void

[Rystil Arden]

Zaeryn:
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*Neither Zaeryn nor Valyssa has heard of these Empyreal Shards.*
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[Rystil Arden]

Kirkesh:
[SBLOCK]
*In all of Kirkesh's travels of the Spheres, he has never heard of the Empyreal Shards.*
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[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Female Larakese Martial Artist

Diedrik & Rystil only:[sblock=In Larakese]

"Perhaps I am using the spell for this conversation, it matters not, since Larakese is one of the few languages I speak fluently anyway," he answered, "If you need proof get me to read something in Larakese, as the spell only allows me communication on a verbal level."

"That will not be necessary, Diedrik-san," Yuriko replied, starting to look overwhelmed at everything that was going on on the deck . . . giant Tralgs, people dancing in the air, marriage proposals, a ship making ready for a journey through the stars, people every where. "I was just curious what was real and what wasn't. I appreciate your honesty."

"I tell you for a fact that this mission was organised as a serious effort at exploration and retrieval, from my end at least. I really had to take an interview to get the job," Diedrik said honestly, though slightly frustrated, "But then the couples seem to suck all traces of professionalism from it. I had to prove myself to get onto the ship, my Rowaini colleagues just had to step aboard at the right time. . . . Unless they're willing to hand over their own money to have the people here work for them we have no obligation to them whatsoever, they're not part of the expedition's official crew. I however want no trouble from the D'Etoile family, so it's in my best interest to cooperate on some level, unfortunately," Diedrik said, explaining his stance.

"A lot can happen during a long journey, Diedrik-san," Yuriko offered. "They may prove to be useful before the journey's end. You have been a welcome pleasure to speak with, Diedrik-san, but I must depart . . . below decks to my quarters perhaps. I do not wish to be crushed or floated through the air or proposed to." Yuriko finished with a kind smile and a wink.[/sblock]

 

[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Female Larakese Martial Artist

Rystil Only[sblock]'A nice man, Tao-sama,' Yuriko offered. 'Without a doubt the most pleasant I've met aboard ship as yet. Regarding the . . . marriage proposal . . . do you think that they are disobeying their parents . . . it does not seem to be an arranged marriage.[/sblock]
*Yuriko made certain all of her belongings were with her, bowed from the waist to Deidrik, then looked for somone in authority. She was also looking at doorways and arches as well.*

 

[Rystil Arden]

[SBLOCK=Yuriko]
'Considering the spontaneity of the announcement, and that he apparently asked her for her permission, it would seem highly likely that they were disobeying their parents, perhaps avoiding the arranged marriage she was meant to have...That would explain the shouting and their hasty entrance.'
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[Festy_Dog]

Zaeryn & Valyssa (in Eldish, easily observable):
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"“You say you’ve heard of them in a children’s rhyme though, well that would indicate something old...we’ll have a think on it and see if we can dredge up anything we may have been taught. Maybe there is a scrap of lore floating around somewhere within our combined knowledge of the arcane.”

*Zaeryn and Valyssa step aside a little to confer on Diedrik’s question about the Empyreal Shards in Altanian.*

Edit:
*After several minutes they return Zaeryn with a look of puzzlement on his face.*

“Sorry Diedrik but we can’t be of any help, we’ve never heard of the Empyreal Shards before today.”

[ooc: unleashed, I had figured this conversation took place before Zaeryn and Valyssa started doing their dancing and drinking thing, so feel free to disregard the little statement at the end of the post in case there's further to be said for this conversation.]

*Diedrik is honestly surprised by the response.*

"Hmm, well a lack of information can say a number of things about them. My current concern now being as to where the Archduke would have retrieved the information which led to this expedition," Diedrik says with some concern.[/sblock]

Kirkesh & Vanessa (in Rowaini, easily observable):
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Kirkesh responds "Well, a fine Rowani tune would make a wonderful homage durring a nice cerimony. If you're willing, I know we both would greatly apreciate it."

"I'll see what I can come up with for you then," Diedrik replies, "I imagine I'll have a few I could use given time to organise them."[/sblock]

Yuriko only (in Larakese):
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"A lot can happen during a long journey, Diedrik-san," Yuriko offered. "They may prove to be useful before the journey's end. You have been a welcome pleasure to speak with, Diedrik-san, but I must depart . . . below decks to my quarters perhaps. I do not wish to be crushed or floated through the air or proposed to." Yuriko finished with a kind smile and a wink.

"Well, there's one thing you could have been sent along for. A monk's insight is quite a blessing, my thanks Yotsu-san. On that note, remind me to discuss the expedition with you later" Diedrik responds, "Take care, Yotsu-san, I'll see you later."

*Diedrik gave a moment of thought to the young woman's words. He had only perceived Kirkesh and Vanessa as a nuisance and potential threat thus far, but could there be a way to make their presence useful? It warranted some creative thinking.*

*He couldn't blame Yuriko for wanting to get away from the chaos, it certainly didn't help him while he was seeing to the various things around the deck that needed attention from a spelljammer. He hummed softly as he went, grudgingly trying to determine a good set of Rowaini songs for a wedding.*[/sblock]

*Diedrik smiled and gave a casual bow as Yuriko left to find her quarters. With most of the introductions out of the way he resumed small activities on the deck, making sure everything was running smoothly now that the expedition was underway. He had met a few interesting people thankfully, so the job was not looking to be as potentially boring as originally expected.*

Rystil:
[sblock]*Something niggled at Diedrik's thoughts as he moved about his business, though. What could have his mother known about the Empyreal Shards that Altanians wouldn't? Did he have a personal connection to the shards? Then again though, the Altanians' lack of knowledge could also be used to prove the old memory was just a trick of the mind. If a pair of Altanians didn't know anything at all about the Empyreal Shards, what were the odds of his mother knowing anything?*

Ugh, this job isn't going to be one I easily forget at this rate.[/sblock]

 

[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Female Larakese Martial Artist

[SBLOCK=Rystil Arden Only]

'Considering the spontaneity of the announcement, and that he apparently asked her for her permission, it would seem highly likely that they were disobeying their parents, perhaps avoiding the arranged marriage she was meant to have...That would explain the shouting and their hasty entrance.'

'Now that I think of that as well, I agree completely,' Yuriko replied as she gazed over the others on the deck. 'Potentially dishonorable and not what they appear . . . very interesting. Perhap my monkish talents will come to use while on this journey.'

*Yuriko looked for someone to ask where her room was, or some way to get out of the bustle and below decks . . . where she could explore.*[/sblock]

 

[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Diedrik (In Eldish)
[SBLOCK]“On that I could not say with any certainty, but one would assume the Archduke has Dolathi agents scattered throughout the spheres, and perhaps he picked up the information that way. It may even be someone came to him with the information, maybe the captain of this vessel as there is talk she was just appointed.”

OOC: That was the plan I had...all conversations happened before they went off by themselves. Really there’s no other way to do it with the disjointed post order.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Bront]

Diedrick (in Rowaini, easily observable)
[sblock=Rowaini]Kirkesh replies "That would be much appreciated my friend. I hope we do not put upon you too great a burden."[/sblock]

 

[Festy_Dog]

Zaeryn & Valyssa only (in Eldish):
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“On that I could not say with any certainty, but one would assume the Archduke has Dolathi agents scattered throughout the spheres, and perhaps he picked up the information that way. It may even be someone came to him with the information, maybe the captain of this vessel as there is talk she was just appointed.”

*Diedrik tugged at his goatee for a moment while he thought. Then he nodded.*

"I'll keep that in mind," he said, "I'll see if I can get any information out of the captain. I'll let you know if I do. Anyway, I had best move on, lots more people to meet before I can get back to work. Zaeryn, Valyssa, it was a pleasure meeting you both, I hope we can make the most of working together."

*Diedrik bowed again before taking his leave. Zaeryn and Vanessa struck Diedrik as being a knowledgable pair, and goodness knows Diedrik couldn't manage the entire expedition's need for magic with his own half-ssed repertoire. Having them around definitely had its advantages.*[/sblock]

Kirkesh & Vanessa (in Rowaini, easily observable):
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Kirkesh replies "That would be much appreciated my friend. I hope we do not put upon you too great a burden."

*Diedrik shrugged.*

"Don't worry yourself, Kirkesh. This is your wedding, and I'd have to be a real sour sort to decline a request for such an event. That and I'd have to be mentally deficient to turn down granting a favour to nobility" he said, "Anyway, I'll leave you two in peace. There's a few things that need seeing to so I'd best get to it."

*Diedrik departed from Kirkesh and Vanessa's company to manage the various things on deck that caught his attention while he was socialising. He couldn't help give some though to the wandering Rowaini fellow who had jumped on deck at the last moment while fleeing from agressors of some sort, with a member of nobility of in tow. It worried him.*[/sblock]