Voice Testing - Likely to Imperial Saga

[ofbloodandbone]

You wish to send me to the field of battle? Mm, I should not leave my country. The borders must be watched. I suppose the General and Ranulf could take my place for now... Very well! Let us show them the strength of Gallia!

...Beorc-mun, use fewer words. How could the war with Begnion never have happened? How could I go there and be younger, and 'not me'?

I do not understand her. Alternate universe? Someone explain to me what this means!

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[strawberry_science]

[ Fewer words? She can do that. ]

If we are talking about the many-worlds, then we are speaking of quantum mechanics, and the theory exists that that all possible alternative histories and futures are real, each representing an actual "world" or "universe" all their own.

Basically, every possible outcome of every event defines or exists in its own "history" or "world", thus providing us with a near-infinite number of universes. Everything that could possibly have happened in our past, but did not, has occurred in the past of some other universe or universes.

[ No one said "simpler words". Also, Yumemi is munching on a bag of baby carrots which is totally relevant to this explanation. ]

/o/

[ofbloodandbone]

Kwan-tem... what?

I still do not understand. What has happened has happened. It is that simple! How could it happen elsewhere?

[strawberry_science]

[ Yumemi pauses in chewing. ] How? [ She never learned not to eat and talk science at the same time.

Out comes the blackboard and chalk.

Were doing this man

WERE MAKING THIS HAPPEN ]

Let's start at the beginning. What's your name and where were you born? [ Here begins the timeline. ]

[ofbloodandbone]

[That is something he totally understands. So far. Although where did this thing come from]

I am Skrimir, the new king of Gallia!

[strawberry_science]

[ It's science magic unimportant. ]

Alright, Skrimir — [ She jots down a scribble that is a reasonable (if incorrect) approximation of his name. ] Think back to the first time you ever got hurt as a child. The details aren't important... maybe you fell and skinned you knee, maybe you sprained your ankle falling off a bike, maybe someone tried to play baseball with your skull.

Kids play rough. [ She sharply draws a line up from some point along the first one. ] What happened? You picked yourself up, got better, and got right back to playing, or something else?

[ofbloodandbone]

[He probably can't read her scribbles anyway.]

Hah! I stood up again. There is little in this world that can strike me down.

[strawberry_science]

What if it had? [ She draws a second line. ] This is what would have happened in that case. In one timeline, you get up, go about your life, maybe make a few less stupid and reckless decisions because of what you learned.

The other? You grow up with a crippling fear of sidewalks, never leave the house again, grow up a shut-in, and contribute nothing to society until the day you grow old and die or end your own life. [ She draws two lines at the end of the second one. ] Those are also options.

[ofbloodandbone]

[His brow draws together.]

What is a sidewalk, and why would it fear it? A Laguz does not know fear easily!

[strawberry_science]

A "laguz"? [ That gets noted somewhere. ] I said details for the example were not important, and it doesn't matter what you think, because you already made that choice!

pretend that first 'it' was I

[ofbloodandbone]

Then what is the point of this? I am not so much of a coward as to take my own life! That would humiliate my Uncle, my family, and my people. It is unheard of! [His brow scrunches further. He's so confused.] Why are we discussing things that would never happen?

I didn't even notice >.>

[strawberry_science]

Because the point is that every action you talk could change the course of your life and, as the theory goes, this does happen and right now there is a world out there — [ Pointing with the chalk. ] — where exactly that happened, or will happen.

Or maybe not exactly that. [ Yumemi picks a carrot up from the bag and chomps on it. ] You get the point I hope.

[ofbloodandbone]

Theory—isn't that the beorc word meaning that it is just talk?

I will humor you. If there is another world, with another me, then where is it? How can I go there, and see for myself?

[strawberry_science]

From context, I'm assuming you mean "human" word? You could put it that way, but theories are more solid than simple conjecture and guesswork. There's a lot of work put into a theory.

[ She shrugs and puts down the chalk, wiping off her fingers before getting back to her carrots. ] How should I know? I'm a trans-dimensional traveler, but even I won't mess with the flow of time. That's insane! [ The irony is thick with this one. ]

[grand_theft_moe]

You are still you. You've simply come from...different circumstances. [A little girl is lecturing you on dimensional differences.]

[ofbloodandbone]

Beorc is the correct word for "human."

[Oh inter-dimensional lingual misunderstandings.]

Bah. Time? More useless speak about things that cannot be changed. The beorc-mun must be talking nonsense.

[The irony is wasted on Skrimir. Rhetoric was never his strong point.]

[ofbloodandbone]

[He's used to tiny non-Laguz knowing things he doesn't.] So I am told, but I do not see how this could be.

So this beorc-mun is robbing me of not only my people, but my history, as well?

[grand_theft_moe]

You will still know those things here. Just not there.

I am not going to tell you not to be angry. But your mun can't alter who you really are.

[ofbloodandbone]

Hah! I couldn't agree more, tiny beorc! No matter where she may send me, or where I come from, I will always have my pride!

[grand_theft_moe]

See? Even if your circumstances were different, she can't take your pride from you.

[ofbloodandbone]

What is your name, small beorc?

[grand_theft_moe]

I am Chizuko Mikamo...apparently of Sawa kingdom now.

[ofbloodandbone]

And I am Skrimir, King of Gallia; I am unsure of what she will do with me. No matter. Perhaps I will see you there, Chizuko of Sawa.

[canhazcookie]

[Oh look a kitty!

...a much much smaller kitty.]

I understand the idea of other worlds, general, though I don't think they are what the beorc means.

[ofbloodandbone]

Mn... The beorc is not clear. An 'alternate world'... This sounds much different than participating in a simple war. I fear I may be absent from Gallia much longer than I thought.

[canhazcookie]

As I will be, though at least I'm still in a forest--just not the forest.

[grand_theft_moe]

I hope such a thing comes to pass.

[ofbloodandbone]

It will pale in comparison to our home.

Hmm. I wonder if Gallia will follow us?

[ofbloodandbone]

I would not be against it.

[Except he probably will be. Silly AU's.]

[canhazcookie]

In name, at least; I do not know more yet.

[ofbloodandbone]

Name is enough. We can bring to this new Gallia whatever it lacks from our homeland. Gallia will be great again!

[catoutofwater]

Well, well! I never thought I'd see the day that you'd hesitate to go to battle! Looks like you're settling into your new role quite nicely, King Skrimir.

I, ah... think it's better I let other people tackle that 'alternate universe' thing, though. I've heard plenty of explanations now, and I still don't get it.

[ofbloodandbone]

I do itch for combat. It's been a while. I grow bored. But—[He pauses slightly, brow furrowing.]

I cannot leave Gallia. What if my people need me? What will they think of their king if he is not there to protect them?

[Never mind that Tellius is entering a golden age of peace.]

[catoutofwater]

Well, like you said, there are people who can look after things in your absence. You know I'd have it covered, if I wasn't, ah, stuck on something called a 'spaceship' at the moment. [He grins a little sheepishly.] But General Giffca's there, and don't forget about your uncle!

And it's not like it can be helped, you know? Once these muns get a crazy idea in their heads, seems like there's no use fighting it. It'll happen no matter how much you kick and roar. But your people know you wouldn't leave them willingly, Skrimir, and they'll keep Gallia safe and strong while they await your return.

[ofbloodandbone]

You are trapped on a boat somewhere? How unfortunate.

Mm. Yes, Gallia is strong. Surely my uncle would understand if I... [Oh how he hates this word.] relied on him a little. At least until I return. I will end this war swiftly!

[catoutofwater]

Sort of. I guess it's something like a boat, but among the stars instead of on an ocean. It doesn't make one bit of sense, but... well, here I am. I'll do what I can to make my stay here a quick one, though.

Heh, I don't doubt you will. You'll probably be back in Gallia before you've even been missed! There aren't too many armies out there that can stand against the King of Beasts, after all!

Just... try not to do anything I wouldn't do, okay?

[ofbloodandbone]

Hah. I thought my goal was to end the battle as quickly as I could, Ranulf.

[heartofahawk]

It's really not a difficult concept to grasp, if you quiet down and think about it for a moment.

[catoutofwater]

Yeah, but without getting yourself killed. You know me, I can't help but worry when I'm not there to talk you out of doing something reckless!

[ofbloodandbone]

How could I be victorious if I am dead? You worry needlessly. Our last campaign against the beorc and the goddess has taught me much.

[catoutofwater]

[He chuckles lightly.] Okay, okay, you're right. I'm probably getting my tail in a twist for nothing.

But take care of yourself out there anyway, all right? And I'll see you once we're both back in Gallia, safe and sound.

[ofbloodandbone]

I have thought about it, and it still makes no sense. I am beginning to believe it brings pointless conversations.

[ofbloodandbone]

I'm sure I'll hear your nagging in my ear for years to come, even if you are not there.

Mm. Watch yourself, in turn. Later, I want to hear more about this 'space-ship.' You must have an interesting story to tell. Perhaps over food.