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ah, si je pouvais vivre dans l'eau
WHERE: Labyrinth / Libra App.
WHEN: Eve of November 20th.
WHAT: The Spirit Realm spits out another person for wet France.
WARNINGS: None at the moment, will update if needed.
LABYRINTH.
[ it had been raining when furina finally placed her head on her pillow. not heavy, mind you, but just enough to make it difficult for her to fall asleep. to allow herself to relax into her bed, to put thoughts of waters rising from her head. truly she had no idea how long she had laid there, anxiety crawling through her limbs, but eventually - eventually - she drifted off to sleep.
a mistake, the most dreadful of mistakes, as the sound of rain seeps into her dreams.
she wakes with a start, a yell caught in her throat, jumping as mismatched eyes scan the room and quickly realize this isn't her apartment. no, no, no, this is her former room in the palais mermonia. panic claws its way up her throat, her mind racing as her feet move independently from the rest of her body.
why? why did she wake up in the palais? why is it so quiet? why isn't there anyone in the halls? her footsteps, slow at first, echo off the walls as she walks through the empty halls. water drips from the ceiling, seeps from the carpets underfoot, and furina's footsteps get faster, more frantic. ]
No, no, no!! It's ─ It can't be! It can't! [ she all but sprints through the palais mermonia, pushing open the large heavy doors and stumbles outside where she suddenly stops. fontaine isn't underwater, it looks as it did right after the waters receded. but where there were people she sees only trinkets; a badge here, a hairpin there, a teddy bear, a camera, and so on. as far as she can see there are only objects of life, of the people who had once been there.
furina walks towards the teddy bear and reaches down, fingers curling around the soggy form, and stands up straight holding the bear to her chest. ] This... this is a joke, right? Just a bad dream brought on by the rain. I'll... I'll wake up any minute now!! Yes, exactly, this is nothing but a bad dream. Wake up, Furina, wake up...
[ as her voice trails off she falls to her knees, shoulders shaking with uncontrollable sobs. ]
─
[ or maybe you've stumbled upon furina after she's found her way out of the labyrinth; which has decided the best place to deposit her is right next to a lake. thankfully she wasn't thrown directly into the lake, but it's close enough to have her scrambling away from it with a panicked yelp ─ utterly unaware of the phone beside her feet. ]
W─what was that?!
► APP, un: regina.
[ it is much later, and with some coaching from wriothesley, that furina even dares to investigate the app. which results in the video feed flicking on with an upside down shot of furina herself, she tilts her head, mismatched eyes widening with sheer delight. ]
─Oh!! Hehe, it is like a Kamera! But it's so much smaller! Wonderful! [ she claps excitedly, looking off screen at another before turning her attention towards the phone once again. she should introduce herself, right? the book did mention that others can see and communicate with her through this, didn't it? well, now that she has gotten it working it would be rude not to introduce herself.
she shifts slightly and clears her throat, putting on her best smile. ]
Hello, people of Kaisou! Stand up and rejoice, for Fontaine's most beloved star, Furina, has graced your lovely city with her presence! [ a laugh and her expression drops slightly, her voice taking on a more somber tone. ] Although I am still uncertain as to how exactly I ended up here, or for what reason I was brought, it is... a welcomed change of scenery.
So, um, one might need to get a proper lay of the land if I am to be here for some time. [ something in the back of her mind feels as though she might just be. ] Thus I implore you, my good fellows, to help me do just that!
[ she'd love some cake right about now. ]
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[ is she so easy to read? well, she cannot deny she is searching for familiarity in this strange city. something solid she can turn to when the ground beneath her feet starts to crack and crumble. it should not be a job wriothesley ought to shoulder all on his own. ]
Oh! I'm glad to hear that the theatre itself is okay, even with the loss of your bar and lobby. [ some of that energy drains from her then, her gaze flicking off to the side almost sheepishly. ] I was an actor, I used to perform on a large stage but some things happened recently that forced me to retire. [ that is one way to put it... ] Someday soon perhaps I will return to the stage again, but for now, I am using my extensive knowledge and experince to help others as a consultant.
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Me too! I was seriously worried about it for a while there. So, y'know, a bad time but not as bad as it could have been. [Hm, he catches that, his head canting to one side- brow furrowing a little.] Sorry to hear that, Babe. I've been there before. Good thing about the stage is that it's always there ready for you when you wanna go back to it. But hey! Helping other people shine is noooothing to sniff at, either.
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Yes, others have told me as much. [ there is undeniable fondness to her words. ] Before I arrived here I was determined to never take on another role ever again, but after helping a troupe on the verge of collapse I realized that I was not as adverse to it as I first thought.
[ a beat and she clears her throat. ]
Ah, it occurs to me that being all but trapped here... I may be in need of a source of income. [ she can't just live on nuevillette's income, right? that wouldn't be fair... ] So, should you ever are in need of services from one like myself I would be more than happy to provide them.
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Hah, right? I once told myself absolutely not, never again, and now here I am with my very own, very fabulous theatre that definitely doesn't let career-ruining jackasses in.
[He went off and made his OWN theatre with...well not blackjack and hookers, but at least more glitter and consideration for other people.]
Natch! You wouldn't be the first person on the app I hired and you sure wouldn't be the last. You ever feel a need, just let me know.
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It gladdens my heart to hear that.
[ there is hope for her yet. ]
I do! I feel the need! [ her response is perhaps a little too fast, a little too loud, a little too sudden. red dusts her cheeks and she has to look away, embarrassed by her outburst. ] I-I cannot stay cooped up forever, nor can I completely rely on another's funds for however long I'm stuck here. So I should make money myself, yes?
[ please hire her zulius........ ]
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Glad to hear it!
[He is gonna adopt the shit out of her.]
Exactly! You gotta get that green for yourself, Babe! Self-sufficiency and all that! There's always a place for you at the Vogue. I won't turn anyone away who needs a job. You can come join the fam anytime.
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Then, Zulius, I would like to formally ask you to hire me! [ not that she has thought much past that. ] My expertise is in performances and the like, but I am more than capable of branching out when needed! A-And if you require aid in the repairs Mademoiselle Crabaletta can help!
[ with a hand motion a large shimmering blue crab materalizes beside her. ]
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Then I can formally accept! Welcome to the family, Honey! And that's great! You can try out anything you like, see where you find your feet.
[He lets out a gasp because that sure is a big shiny blue crab friend!]
Oh my goose, look at HER!!! She's adorbs!!!! Look how FANCY you both are! I'd super prece' any help she can give.
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Thank you, Zulius! I appreciate it truly!
[ she places a hand on the creature, her smile widening. ]
She is one of the members of Salon Solitaire! Normally Gentilhomme Usher and Surintendante Chevalmarin appear alongside her, but they are weirdly absent. I believe someone told me it has to do with the Spirit Realm affecting my abilities. Whatever it is I am sure it will pass and you will be able to meet the others soon enough!
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Oh boy, you have a whole little ensemble!! That's THE cutest thing I have ever heard. And yeah, that happens! Sometimes you just get items or pets or abilities or...well, anything really just when the Spirit Realm decides. It's like a fun surprise. So they might show up sometime! Can't WAIT to meet them.
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I do! They are truly wonderful! I have not had them long but I cannot imagine life without them. [ for a split second a sadness flits across her expression, a hand reaching up to gently rest upon the crab. ] Once they return to me you will be the first I show!
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Awww that's sweet! Hope you get them back sooner rather than later! You SHOULD have your little buddies with you so you got your whole chorus line. Got my fingers crossed for you!