Storybook One; [voice/action for castle]

[redroseprince]

[When you open up this particular video feed, for a minute there's nothing but the sound of shallow, panicked breathing. Though her situation was explained to her and this is by far a better outcome than what she was certain awaited her in the orphanage, this was still a deeply troubling experience for her. She's spent too long waking up in unfamiliar places to feel completely at ease with this sudden change in events. Spending the past few minutes fumbling with her bracelet didn't appear to calm her down from her near-hysterical state.

There's several more deep, steadying breaths, as if gearing herself up to talk. After a moment, the soft voice of a young British woman comes out in a trembling, feminine pitch.]

H-hello? Can...can anyone hear me? [The maid said this was how it worked, but...she's been purposely given faulty directions before. It takes a toll on you after a while.

But never mind that, there are more important matters at hand. Such as-]

I...I'm not certain who can hear this, but...has anyone seen my dog? He answers to Brown and he's really quite friendly, so...I'm sorry if he troubles anyone, but...please, don't hurt him.

I beg of you.

[Waking up in an unfamiliar place? No problem. That's what she's been doing in more hostile environments for....god, it feels like months.

Waking up without her dog anywhere in sight? That's a cause for panic.]

Um...I'm Jennifer, so...if you see him, just...tell me, please. [The poor girl sounds like she's setting herself up for an execution by giving out her name]

I'm sorry for the trouble. And, um...

...Thank you.

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[whatagoodgirl]

Oh, you don't have to apologise! A lot of people are scared when they first get here. It's only natural. I just hoped I could put you at ease a little.

Well, I don't know a lot about dog breeds, but big and brown is a good place to start. Do you know which district you're in right now? I'll work my way there from where I am.

[redroseprince]

[It's odd, having people offer to help her. She's not really certain how to take it anymore.]

Oh, miss, you...you really don't need to go through the trouble.

[whatagoodgirl]

It's Nakama. [With a small smile.] And I don't need to, but I want to. Being separated from any kind of friend is hard.

[redroseprince]

[...

She fidgets.]

Yes, I...I know. If it's really not a bother, then...thank you for your help, Miss Nakama.

[whatagoodgirl]

It's no problem.

[And the sound of footsteps joins her voice as she starts walking.]

Do you know where you are?

[redroseprince]

Um...it's just the castle, I think.

[whatagoodgirl]

Oh, you're still at the castle. Okay, that's easy to find. I can circle the whole city, then. He answers to his name, right?

[redroseprince]

...Yes, he...he's very good about coming if you call for him.