Video Post - 01

[eclipse_of_time]

[If nothing else, this sort of broadcasting and storage and communication device isn't entirely unfamiliar to Ming. But everything else certainly is. First and foremost her own body. Where's the pulsing thrum of her magical energy? Even the mark on her chest is dull and decorative. It's a frightening thing to see. She can feel the passage of time, something only once felt briefly. And terrifyingly. The seconds are moving by her, taking her with them.]

[She realizes she can't feel any any magical energy. Not in the atmosphere, not in the earth, not in the large creature that follows her. It's an unfamiliar beast, but one that looks as though it would be right at home on the paradisaical beaches of her island kingdom.]

[If this is a kidnapping, it's a frightfully strange one. She's nowhere near Numara. This place isn't familiar at all! But she's not restrained. Quite the opposite. She's made it to a bench in the little village she awoke in, and then that overwhelming feeling that threatens to steal her consciousness slips upon her and she sits, shaking and confused, to fiddle with the portable teleson.]

What...what is this place?

[There's a high note of fear and confusion in Ming's lightly accented voice.]

Something's wrong...something's terribly wrong...what's been done to me?

What's going to happen to me?

[Without her magical energy, what is she? Her magic is her soul, her consciousness, her very being! She's never felt so tied to this human shaped shell in all of her existence. She's certain she can feel the decay and dying of mortal cells. Is this mortal death?]

Please...if someone can help me...

[It doesn't occur to her to explain further - there's not a single sentient thing in her world that doesn't know her face and who she is. What she is.]

[Surely someone can aide her!]

Comments

[envy_the_sinners]

[ A skeptical expression finally leaks through on Scar's face. ]

We do not have that kind of authority, and the details as to who is in charge are vague. I would be more likely to assume it is a Pokémon than a human, though.

[eclipse_of_time]

But...surely whoever rules this land can respect and acknowledge the authority of other countries? I don't mean to boast, but I would approach as a fellow leader of a civilized country.

[envy_the_sinners]

[ ... ]

Even if they were interested in speaking with you, they would have no reason to believe you.

[ That seems... kind of obvious, to Scar. ]

I have never even heard of an authority figure other than the police.

[eclipse_of_time]

But I have proof.

[That is likely not valid here at all, but that doesn't occur to Ming yet.]

How can any kingdom exist without some sort of governing authority? Someone has to make laws and legislature and maintain the public works...

[envy_the_sinners]

How could you possibly prove it?

This is not a kingdom. We are part of a large area with regular access to only two regions. The utopian appearance confused me, as well, but this is how it has been for years.

[eclipse_of_time]

Well I have my crest...

Oh, I'm no stranger to utopia, but even paradise needs someone to ensure it stays paradise.

[envy_the_sinners]

[ It takes a great deal of effort for Scar to not stare at Ming like she's completely crazy. This seems like common sense... ]

A crest will mean nothing to a person who cannot recognize it.

[eclipse_of_time]

Oh...yes...I...I suppose you're right...

[envy_the_sinners]

[ Does this woman think about anything at all? ]

You will need to look after yourself. Whatever authority you had, it does not matter.

[eclipse_of_time]

No, I suppose it doesn't.

[What an odd thought!]

Goodness. Well. This will certainly be a learning experience, now won't it?

[envy_the_sinners]

The supplies given to you should last you to the next town, if you are conservative. There should be others who have just arrived, as well. If you are truly stuck, you could ask for help.