An old muse awakens || Voicetest; 1, 2, 3.

[pillarofknighthood]

Mundane, is it? I see. Thanks are in order. I am glad you remember me and still enjoy my company.

Though I question your intentions now. Do you wish to send me to some world away from my own? My sister still needs me. I don't wish to leave her alone. To do so will leave her vulnerable. I suppose I have no choice, however. Perhaps other worlds need someone to help them. Injustices should never be tolerated, no matter the world they inhabit. No one should suffer for the benefit of others and should you send me to a world where this is be occurring; I will do all in my power to stop it.

I suppose that is all I have to speak with you on. Until you decide on a destination for me, I will wait patiently.

Sincerely,

Ramza Lugria

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[berserked]

...do not leave your sister behind.

[Orson's not the type to randomly initiate conversations with strangers, let alone dispense bits of advice, but the topic of sisters -- especially vulnerable ones -- tends to pull on his hearstrings. As thin and hidden as they are...]

[pillarofknighthood]

I do not wish to. She is strong, I know, but I still worry.

...Do you have a sister, sir?

[berserked]

[It's been so long since he spoke of her, even longer than he's thought of her. In the few years after her death, it was almost impossible to think of her and not succumb to Hyuri at the same time. Orson's almost afraid to even answer.]

...

[But he does, after a long pause.]

I did.

[pillarofknighthood]

I am sorry for your loss.

[Ramza runs a hand through the back of his hair.]

My sister would want me to go and help people. That would be her wish above all else. She is safe where she is. Though, I cannot help but feel worry.

[berserked]

[He wants to tell Ramza there's no reason for him to be sorry at all. Orson doesn't have a way with words, however, so he says nothing and nods lowly as he listens, speaking only moments later.]

Be there for her. Always.

[pillarofknighthood]

[Ramza nods.]

I will. She is all the family I have left.

[cloudborne]

Bonds are typically broken daily amongst friends and allies alike, however the bond that siblings share can never be broken despite the distance between them. Therefore, do not allow your worries to add to your sister's suffering.

I'm quite certain you'll be reunited with her soon.

[pillarofknighthood]

I do hope so. She is strong and she is my only remaining sibling. Perhaps I need to have more faith in her.

Thank you for your kind words, sir.

[cloudborne]

A little bit of faith can go a long way, bhadra. I wouldn't choose despair over faith if I were you.

You are most welcomed.

[pillarofknighthood]

Despair brings nothing to anyone. I will have faith in her.

May I ask your name, stranger?

[cloudborne]

Aye, I suppose an introduction is in order. It would be quite foul of me to give such sound counsel without ever stating my name.

[ A small smile graces him as he states his name and title. This revelation might be a bit of a shocker for poor Ramza. ]

I am Marquis Halim Ondore the Fourth, sovereign of the Skycity of Bhujerba.

[pillarofknighthood]

[The blond knight's eyes go wide when he introduces himself and his title. He feels a lump almost develop in his throat but he forces it away.]

You are of noble birth then...

[a beat. He gives a respectful bow to the man before him.]

It is a pleasure to meet you.

[cloudborne]

[ He frowns at the knight's need for formality. Perhaps donning an alias would've been the better idea. ]

Nay, there's no need for you to be so proper. I'm quite far from home, you see. Ivalice is naught else but a fanciful dream to me nowadays. Sometimes I wonder if I truly hail from realm where the Galtean Alliance once stood.

[ Halim sighs. ]

Pay no heed to my words, bhadra. Instead, would you be so kind as to state your name?

[pillarofknighthood]

[Ramza stands and gives the other man a nod.]

Very well.

...

Is the Galtean Alliance so long ago for you? Strange. I never thought if it would one say be forgotten.

[He looks up again when he is asked to give a name.]

Ramza Lugria is my name.