dear_mun | Gamehunting. ATP's really far away, suggestions welcome!

You know, usually people complain. Kinda nice to hear that someone's pretty happy to be "picked up."

I do not think it a chore. If anything, I am grateful to her for giving me consideration. Most grateful, in fact. Perhaps we should even see each other in a game some day. I would like that, very much.

Forgive me, it seems I have got ahead of myself. It is an honour to meet you. I realize this might sound strange, but I have heard of you from this headspace. If I could ask you about your adventures between worlds, I would be appreciative. Your past seems so interesting.

Ah ha... Ha ha. [ no, seriously. awkward laughing. ]

Yeah, sure. That's cool with me.

[Oh. Awkward. Eeep. There's a small pause before the prince simply laughs in turn.]

...It did sound odd. I apologize, not having Jagen around - my tactical advisor and lifelong friend - perchance has resulted in me not minding my tongue. If you are offended by my knowing, I ask your forgiveness.

[Though!]

The compassion you hold for your friends is most wonderful.

Nah, it's alright. I was just surprised, that's all. Guess I really shouldn't be, all things considering, you know?

Just feels weird 'cause I know next to nothing about you.

If I might - The directness a place like this usually affords was ill-suited for a first meeting. Thank you for your forgiveness. Shall we start over?

[Enjoy, Sora.]

Hello. It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Marth. I am prince of a nation far away - on another world in fact - Altea. May I ask yours?

[Yes, he's quite content to pretend he hasn't observed a single thing while his mundane's been bawwwing at KH games!]

[ just fixing you a look, man. and maybe laughing. HOW RIDICULOUS. but oh well. he can play along, a little, right? ]

Prince, huh? Does that mean I should say Your Highness all the time? M'Sora, by the way.

[Of course it's ridiculous! It's also a very good icebreaker. A playful smile darts across his lips at the look especially -- and he listens.]

If you would be so kind, I would prefer if you did not. For... [Well. This point of canon? He's kiiiind of exiled. But working on that!] ...For my name is enough. Do you not think so?

I'm very happy to meet you, Sora. Would you tell me more of yourself?

I probably wouldn't remember to keep it up anyway. So it'd have to be good enough.

But, uh... Just ask what you want. I'm kinda dense some times, so it's better to just be upfront with me about what you want to know.

[A laugh! That works perfectly.]

Thank you, Sora.

...Ah. Are we no longer pretending? I would have liked to ask you about the bonds you have formed, but that would require knowledge, would it not?

It's all right. Might make things easier on you not pretending. I'll just have to ask you as many questions, 'kay?

We are agreed.

Your answer?

Remind me what the question what...

Who does your writer want you to meet?

[She pauses. Oh, wait!]

Actually, I think I might know someone that knows you, or did a very long time ago.

She wished me to meet a youth that at my age, had helped a number of people in a number of worlds. It is truly inspiring.

[A very polite bow!]

Greetings, my lady. May I know who I am speaking with? And that sounds wonderful. Whom do you speak of?

Oh, we might be thinking of the same person! Was her name Tiki?

[My, so proper. She beams a bit.]

My name's Rydia. And yours?

I am Marth, of Altea. It is a pleasure, Rydia.

[Tiki! His eyes widen, but he doesn't look upset. In fact, he looks happy. As the saying goes, any friend of hers...]

You know Tiki? Thank you for being with her. Is she well?

Then you do know her!

She's fine, although she sleeps a lot now; my writer says that wasn't the case when you were around. She and I have been traveling together for a long time, and she's been a very dear friend to me.

If I might ask...

[Yes, he might suddenly be frowning and looking rather pensive. Why? Well. Her nightmares.]

This... perhaps seems improper, but I would ask you if she sleeps well.

[Rydia lowers her gaze slightly.]

I'm... not sure. My writer tells me that the Tiki I know is different from the one that you know, but... I know that she holds a lot of guilt for what happened to the two of us, as well as to the rest of our village. I've tried my best to tell her that it wasn't her fault, but I'm not sure that she fully accepts that, even if she does put on a cheery face. I just wish I could do something for her, since she's done so much for me, and my mother.

[Poor Tiki.]

...What happened?

...My village was destroyed, and people taken in the night. Very few of us made it out alive.

Gods...

[Yyyyyyep, he actually looks just as saddened as if the loss was personal.]

I am so, so sorry for the loss of your village, Rydia. The perpetrators... have they been routed?

[She shakes her head.]

...
Then I would ask that you allow me to assist you in this task. Be it brigands, an enemy force, or something [even Tiki could not stand against.] ...else, it does not change the fact things cannot stand as they are - the captives need to be recovered.

[She looks genuinely surprised by his reaction. Could she...

He was a friend of Tiki's, after all.]

I couldn't ask that of you, Marth. But...

[But he was trying to help. Stop being so stubborn, woman.]

But if that's what you want to do, then I won't stop you. I know it would make Tiki happy. Me, too, really.

[ooc; because the title form isn't big enough! What game is this?]

[He's going to shake his head at that. Of course, if he can do anything, helping Tiki is part of that. But even without her guilt being involved... he can't choose to not help when things like that happen. He just can't.]

Please, do not think anything of it. I cannot turn away from something like that- we will see the slaughtered avenged and the captives freed, together.

...Though... I cannot come with an army. I have long been separated from them, but even were it so, It is too much to ask the Akaneian forces to risk their lives for a cause other than the one they believe in. Though... If what paltry help I can offer will suffice, I freely offer my blade in your service. And I thank you, Rydia, for allowing me to help in whatever way I can.

[[OOC: Of course! The game is

bravenewworld. We are an AU game, so if that's not your thing, don't feel bad saying so. That said, if you have any questions, my plurk is

sheepyton]]

[She's not sure how to react to that. It's been a long time, and yet it was still so fresh. She clears her throat to hide any kind of overwhelming emotion.]

No, I should be thanking you! Even if it's just one person, knowing that someone cares and is willing enough to fight, even if it isn't their battle...

You don't need to use with such fine language like that, it's okay. I'm about as simple a person as they come. Besides, we're friends now, right?

[ooc: Ack, AU! It's really not my thing, but he's insisting. If you're prepared to deal with an AU first timer, I'm down.]

...A-ah. My language... Yes, of course. I shall try to speak more plainly. [Though he's probably not going to succeed, upbringing and all. But he'll try! Hard! So, he offers Rydia a warm smile.] Yes. It is an honour to be your friend. Thank you, Rydi-

[Failure at speaking plainly number one! He's just going to laugh.]

[[OOC: Not at all! I love constructing AUs, so I'd be more than happy to help.]]

[She tries not to laugh.]

We'll work on that.

[ooc: yay! Marth's inclusion is okay with her? I try and ask potential castmates if they're okay with an addition before I app at places.]

[Not even attempting to stop.]

Yes...
I will see you there.

[[OOC: Yep, no problem! A few of us have some stuff worked out, so we can obviously discuss that. Feel free to hit me up on Plurk or, if you don't have one, PMing this journal is fine too.]]

I'm looking forward to it.

Mar-Mar...?

[Words seem to fail her for a bit as she does nothing more than stare.]

Oh -- Forgive me. I can scarcely believe... It has been many long years since I've seen your face...

[That voice. That nickname. Marth keeps a respectful distance from the manakete princess as he's stared at, but can't exactly stop the smile creeping across his face. A familiar face!]

There is nothing to forgive, Tiki. I am so pleased to see you again.

[....Wait, years? Yep, somber.]

...Please forgive me.

((Eheh, I'm the Tiki mentioned above! It is really exciting to see that you're interested!! =D There's a lot of things going on in our AU but I'd love to see you here if you're interested and we'd definitely be glad to help you out any way you need!))

You...

Please, don't apologize. It is more than I could have asked... to see you once again, however fleetingly it may be. The memories I carry of the time spent with you and all of our precious friends have sustained me all these years.

[ooc; yay! I'm about 98% sure I'm going to app. Thanks so much for the offer of support, I'll likely take you both up on it! Oh, also. shadow dragon canon only is ok with you, right? ~~That's all I can find on old saved Marth apps but I can update him if need be.~~ Saying that, the AU thing sort of messes canon stuff up anyway... :a]

[Their journey was just that. Their friends, just as she says. Precious. But the humble side of him is deeply flattered that to someone like Tiki, the people on the journey meant that much. She has eternity, after all.]

However fleeting, we can create new ones with the time we are both in that world. Perhaps our friends will join us some day, though finding new ones would be equally wonderful.

((Huzzah! =D And that is totally fine with me! Since it's AU anyway, what's more important is personality stuff, yeah.))

Yes, of course...

It is these bonds that make an eternity worth living, after all. The city we have come to now, Rydia and I... The people seem kind. I hope very much to forge such bonds once again.

[Having been friends with a Marth (... what an odd thing to say) for a few years now, he's a little startled to see another on d_m. Or, well, the actual Hero King Marth and not his descendant.

Especially in recent years.

... YEAH SO HOW ABOUT THAT NINTENDO TIMELINE MY SMASH BRETHREN?]

Congratulations on finding a game.

[WHY NOT.

Marth regards Link with a serious expression. Gameface? Gameface.]

Thank you, Link.

It will likely be difficult to adapt, but I cannot turn from somewhere I could possibly stand a chance of helping. Any possibility of helping bring the brigands that burned that village to the sword is worth taking. But, if I may...

[Srs expression gone! And a pleasant smile.]

How fare you?

[AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT ASSUMING PREVIOUS CR Link doesn't mind ;v; ]

[there's an understanding nod. He was but a farmhand who got roped into the role of Hero but defending the kingdom(?) was Marth's job. So yes, fight the good fight!]

I've been well. No games on the horizon, but I don't mind the break.

I have no doubt your respite will result in you becoming even more skilled with your sword.

[Farmhand or no, Marth's more than aware of Link's honour and valour. It's been proved over and over. He'd do the same if he were in his position.]

Would it be I had a fraction of your skill at swordplay, or someone half as talented on side, the captured could be freed much sooner.

[A small pause.]

Ah, please forgive me.

[he tilts his head and looks a little... unsure about that. Link may have had Rusl as a teacher, but he is still essentially self-taught]

[he shakes his head. It's all right]

I'm not... well suited to fighting in a group.

That is unfortunate, but I understand.

[Perhaps a subject change is warranted. It's certainly not his intention to make Link feel uncomfortable, after all.]

Will you tell me of your homeland? I'll admit, I have always been curious.

[there's an apologetic smile. He appreciates the confidence Marth has in him, really!]

[blink] Ordon itself is but a small farming province on the edge of the kingdom.

Or did you want to know about Hyrule itself? [he pulls his ear a little self-consciously] I wouldn't want to distract your mun from your application. [he saw how excite everyone was upthread. He's not about to get in the way of a friend going to a game]

Which makes you happiest to talk about? Perchance you think the turn of conversation odd. If you would feel more comfortable, I would forgo sating curiosity if you wish.

[The application's almost finished, actually! And really, friends are friends, and casual conversation (for a change!) with friends is one of the very best things ever. Regardless of whatever canon they're officially from!]

[he shakes his head. He hadn't expected it but it was nice to talk about home. Especially having been here for years]

I didn't have much opportunity to visit Hyrule until recently... I've only known Ordon and the edge of Faron Woods throughout my childhood. It's a beautiful place; lush and perfect for growing vegetables and raising livestock. The Woods are more dangerous, but few villagers wandered past the borders of the province.

It's peaceful. [congrats! And it's always nice to chat without the fate of the world looming over everyone's heads]

Gamehunting. ATP's really far away, suggestions welcome!

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oh mai. hearts

all of 'em.

feel like there should be a pun there or something

add it to your gigantic evilnotevil heartmoon idk it's yours

....WHY

because heartless are cute that's why! and then I can steal yours. kekekeke.

SOME heartless are cute

I'M a cute heartless. Gimme yer heart. Nom.

wierdo

always oh look another heart ♥

eat that heart

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Well, I did note you were looking for a game, I would be beyond excited if you came to ours :O

I am! I'll cobble a few old apps together and do so. He's decided for me!

Oh gosh you don't know how happy that'd make me and the Tiki player!

♥

♥ (Also our Tiki player is flipping out right now fyi)

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askldjg i'm so sorry I didn't get this notif

remember when notifs were reliable? (laughtrack) Don't worry about it.

i don't understand my inbox sometimes, weep. but thanks for being chill ;^;

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wow, thanks html/computer lag orz