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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

[The feed is at first filled with static and the sounds of the device being knocked around. But eventually, words start to filter through.]

―nteresting. Hou, ――something that he may k―Ah!

[And the person seems to figure it out, so the deep, resonant voice laughs jovially]

Aha, here we go! What an odd little thing indeed... I admit, it's taken me almost a full day to figure out this little bracelet. It seems better for a lady than myself, I have to say.

[He laughs again. Cheerful guy, for just getting dumped somewhere strange.] Well! It seems a new day has risen for us, and it still remains. I suppose that crosses out the possibility of it being a strange dream, eh? So hello, those of you that may hear me! I confess that I do not know to whom I speak, but I suppose it matters little! I am Alexander III of Macedon, though I would prefer to be called Rider for now. I am in the house of Thor and from what I understand, is quite fitting for me!

Ah, but that said, I am curious and pose a question to all of you--I have seen quite a few strange ones wandering around, so what sorts of places do you all hail from? From the looks of you, it seems like quite the variety!

[His voice quiets to...a normal level] Now, how to turn―[There's a crack, then the feed cuts to static]

Comments

[unifying.livejournal.com]

Really? [ That would make him the second person... weird. ] Well - it's a pretty small town, maybe that's why!

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It is possible, I suppose! But I've also been limited to visiting one city... But! With any luck I can visit the rest of your country, and then I may come across it!

[unifying.livejournal.com]

If I ever spot you [ which wouldn't be too much of a feat, he's huge ] I'll be sure to offer you a tour~!

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

I would be grateful for the opportunity! It is always a great thing to learn about a new place. Ah, and it is especially true for your country! It's quite different from Macedon and Persia!

[unifying.livejournal.com]

Were you there visiting friends~?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Not quite! I am there to work and fight!

[unifying.livejournal.com]

...fight?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

I am there as a warrior, girl! I will fight against others like me, and with luck, I will emerge victorious with a great prize for my efforts!

[unifying.livejournal.com]

A warrior... [ And a prize? ] Like. Like some kind of tournament...?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

That's exactly it! My competitors might chose the word "War," but I much prefer tournament!

[unifying.livejournal.com]

War.. sounds a bit drastic, doesn't it?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, it's accurate! It is a battle where we will fall until only one remains! That is war, isn't it?

[unifying.livejournal.com]

It - yes...

[ But then... why... ]

So.

It's just a game for you?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

A serious game, but essentially yes. Thinking of it as a War would make it far too serious! I would have to contain my excitement for meeting such fantastic opponents in favor of devotion to victory. This is not an occasion for that kind of trade.

[unifying.livejournal.com]

So you enjoy fighting, Mr. Rider?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Very much so! I was raised half in the library and the other half in the battlefield. Fighting and war is in my blood!

[unifying.livejournal.com]

--even if people get hurt?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It is not preferred. But casualties in War are unavoidable. We attempt to minimize them, but there is only so much that can be done.

[unifying.livejournal.com]

There's no war here, Rider-san. Y-You don't have to...

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

You're quite right, girl! And I have no intentions to start one! This is a welcome reprieve!

[unifying.livejournal.com]

[ Oh. Well.

In that case. ]

Ah, I'm glad! Do you have any plans~?