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[venturesome]

[ Not for the first nor the last time does the network show a newcomer. This one is all leather clothing and a white shirt; a cloak of red velvet covering his shoulders shall hint of royalty. His tone is determined and at the same time warm. He is puzzled but thankfully not panicked. ]

People of Asgard, I hope this finds you well. I have been told of the dangers posed to this realm and I mean to do all in my power to assist you. I have been called upon into this city as you once were and it is my honest wish to work alongside you so that together we may save this city.

[ however...He looks aside; distracted, or perhaps simply about to change the subject. ]

My own realm is also in great peril and I come to you today asking after a woman who might have come here before me. She is my wife, the queen of my realm and I must find her. Her name is Snow, Snow White. She would have asked after me – James.

[ a beat and his tone turns lighter - ]

Charming, if she was in a particularly good mood; though I suspect she was not.

Any information reagrding her whereabouts would be greatly appreciated.

To the goddess Sigyn who has chosen me for her house, I greet you. I shall do everything in my power to see your battle to an end and bring peace upon this realm for the sake of its people.

[ He will smile after that, incline his head and the feed shall close. ]

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[imhome]

[ Snow White? ...Prince Charming? Her stomach twists from a combination of wonder, surprise, and distress from a painful memory. ]

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[imhome]

[ After a thoughtful pause, Nina responds with a video feed. She gives a polite smile. ]

Hello, Your Majesty.

My name's Nina. It's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm very sorry, but I don't think your wife's here. [ Before replying, she searched for Snow White's name among the list of Travelers. ]

Please don't worry, though. It means that she's still in your world. I'm sure you'll see her soon, once all of us return home.

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[venturesome]

[ the news of Snow do not bode well. He wanted her free from the Enchanted woods together with the child she carries. He did not mean to leave them behind and be free himself. This is not how he had planned this. A frown and then he shall speak with careful urgency. ]

Are you certain? Please my realm is in great danger. Snow - she is not safe there on her own. I wanted for her to be free and instead it is I who have arrived here. I cannot leave my wife in such peril.

[imhome]

[ Her brow furrows in concern. Snow White was in danger? How horrible... But would his wife be any safer in Asgard? ]

Ah... [ No, she can't inform him now. There's no reason to overwhelm him further. ]

I'm afraid so... It's all right. I know it seems strange, but when we arrive here, time stops at home. After you leave, you'll return to the same moment and place you were at. [ At least, this is what she's learned from the network. She has not departed yet. ]

Are you at the Sigyn District? I can explain everything in person.

[venturesome]

[ All of our prisons will be time. Time will stop and we will be trapped....no more happy endings.

The words of the prophecy ring through his head, a swell of panic rising inside him. Snow! But this could not be the curse. It had not yet come upon them and these people, they are not of his realm.

He takes a few deep breathes and nods. ]

Please. I would appreciate it. But tell me....just this. Has anyone asked of us? A woman? She would seem regal, her name is Regina though many simply refer to her as the Queen.

[imhome]

[ She grows more worried at James' response. ]

One moment, please. I'll check. [ The video feed ends for a few minutes, as she reviews the list of Travelers again. "Regina" was not an uncommon name, but...

Soon, she reappears. ]

No one has asked of you, from what I've seen on the network. What does she look like?

[venturesome]

[ Many would say beautiful but James would not agree. There is nothing beautiful in one so dark in sinister. Regina's evilness, to him, overshadows her physical appearance. ]

Dark hair, pale. She would be dressed as a royal, a queen. She is a danger not only to us but to anyone she might encounter.

[imhome]

I'll be right back.

[ Again, she ends the feed. After a moment, she returns, shaking her head. ]

I don't think she's here. There are a couple of Travelers named "Regina," but they don't fit that description. They must come from different worlds.

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[deputychief]

A decidedly measured reaction. I suppose it's rather befitting a king. "King Charming", is that correct?

[With a slight, slight tinge of disbelief.]

[video]

[extraordinarymuse]

[Prince Charming... well, Kate's already met King Arthur, so this really shouldn't come as a surprise. Not anymore, at least. Still, she needs a moment before replying to his video.]

I haven't seen her around yet, but it's possible she's here and just hasn't made a post yet. There's a way for you to check your bracelet, it has a list of everyone in Asgard.

Though... it's also possible she isn't here. Which, with everything going on, might not be such a bad thing.

video; /bad touches

[burping]

[A king! Well! She offers him an encouraging smile because this is the scary party, James.]I am afraid I have not seen your queen, however I am still new, there are many here I do not know. [She twists her mouth a moment.]

I am Princess Mithian of Nemeth.

[ ᴠᴏɪᴄᴇ. ]

[refute]

[ Due to being Japanese, her knowledge on fairytale characters was limited as those told in Japan often differed slightly to the more commonly known ones. However, the name of “Charming” was one that she did seem to recognise but had difficulty placing the character to the story.

Prince Charming, Prince Charming... The fairytale was on the tip of her tongue, but it never seemed to move any further than that. Surely if she stopped thinking so hard the story would pop into her mind like magic. With that in mind, she cease and desists her thinking. ]

You’re quite calm about this, aren’t you? [ It was more of a statement than an actual question despite wording it as such. ] Abduction must be quite common in the realm in which you reside in.

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[robb]

It seems this place shares a fondness for kings.

[ this greeting, he thinks reads a bit like his own. james carries himself like a king and he knows what it is to be in that position. to worry over events that you have no control over. ]

If it should ease your thoughts, time does not move in your realm while we are here.

[venturesome]

I thank you; you have set my heart somewhat at ease.

[ he inclines his head again, thinking of how to pose his next question. Regina can change her appearance, he was told; she is a powerful witch, after all. However, he was also told that magic does not work in this city. He feels it too, it doe not feature the feeling of the Enchanted Forest. ]

Please, if I can repay you in any way for the help that you provide me with, I would be glad t do so.

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[venturesome]

[ There is a pause as he twists his face into a good-humored flinch. Prince Charming is one thing, Snow's first nickname to him; given in anger and then used in love and affection. Even when they married, when he was made king, she used Charming or Prince Charming, a reminder of their meeting in the forest. ]

James would do. I have seen much when it comes to magic and curses, nothing quite like this city but it is my understanding that it is our mission to bring it peace. It is my own mission for my realm, which is also in peril because of the threat of dark magic.

[video]

[venturesome]

[ It hurts to think of that. Snow not being here is both painful and frustrating. Each time they find one another they are torn apart once more. But he knows they will see each other again.

He will find her. She will find him. They shall always be in this circle maybe; but it is one he is willing to accept for his love of her. ]

My Lady.

[ the voice of that who has accepted his place, for now. ]

It seems to me that she is still in my own realm. I was told she is safe and that alone sets me at ease.

[ She carries his baby, Emma, be safe. ]

My kingdom is not quite a safe place these days, either. A shadow looms upon us. Yet I was told that when I come back, it shall all be as I left it. Enough time to perhaps device another plan.

[ but he shall not burden her with the troubles of his kingdom. Asgard matters for it is the here and the now ]

Will you tell me what has happened in this city before I was called into it?

video; ohohohoh

[venturesome]

Then now you know one more, it would seem.

[ a smile as he bows his head. She looks the part, all fair skin and dark ringlets. He had seen many princesses in his short time as king. They are all rather beautiful; yet she is kind as well. To James, the goodness of the heart brings much more beauty to one and so she is beautiful. ]

Princess Mithian. I am honored to meet you. I am king James of the Enchanted Forest. I hope the city has treated you well.

video; :3

[burping]

[ She gives a bow of her own head, a gentle smile playing on her lips. ]<.small>

It is good to meet you, your highness. As for the city's treatment of me... this place is quite strange. Full of magic it seems.

[ ᴠᴏɪᴄᴇ. ]

[venturesome]

[ There is a small chuckle at her words. She is correct in every way. He had been abducted by king George's men, the Queen's men, Rumpelstiltskin. He knows injuries, curses, magical potions and dragons. After all of that, perhaps he really is more calm that the other men and women who arrive here. At least no poisoned apples are involved. ]

You might say that. The Enchanted Forest teaches much when one walks through it. Kidnapping, perhaps; but I admit I have never encountered such a friendly one.

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[venturesome]

I have been told so much.

[ Kings, the man says and James thinks, I am not a king, not truly. He is a shepherd at heart, a family man. A man living the life that were not designed for him. Still, the kingdom needed a prince to slay a dragon and then the kingdom needed a king. he rose up and he became one. But what is a king without his kingdom? and the Enchanted Forest is far away under the threat of the curse and he is unable to help them.

He will assure them, he will stop at nothing, never cease battling for good. Good must win and so James must be king to see it done. ]

A blessing and a curse. Time standing still bodes ill for my kingdom but I have gathered such has happened to all realms until we shall see this done.

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[venturesome]

James, please. We are all equal men here with a mission. Time has stopped at my kingdom and I leave my title there with it.

[ His expression turns pensive at her words. Magic, she says but his own realm is built around it from its roots. It is different here. The magic less felt, the people that he had seen are all men and women. No fairies nor dwarfs. Yet he was told he was gifted with the ability to heal, not something he could do at home. There is magic, it would seem; but not the magic the Enchanted forest had designed. ]

I know of the gifts bestowed upon us, I have received that of healing myself. What else of magic? The city seems cursed with its lack of color.

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[burping]

James, then. [She sees the change of expression and she nods a little, unsure what his experience with magic is. She has not experience much herself beyond this place.]

I believe that is more magic than I have ever seen. Is there much of it in your world?

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[venturesome]

Not for nothing is the Enchanted Forest called thus; magic is in everything and is everywhere. I do not understand much of it; but there are those who does. The Blue Fairy is our guidance as far as magic is concerned.

[ but there are others of darker sort. The Queen comes to mind and Rumpelstiltskin just as much with his deals and his lust for power. ]

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[onlyserves]

[The broadcast caught his attention as the other man spoke with an air of wealth, great patience, and formality. Very different to the usual wave of newcomers that arrive disoriented, upset, and etc. It has been a long time since Soushi has encountered a gentle soul like the one on the screen, who hides his true strength. His way in searching for his loved one reminded him greatly the way he was searching for Ririchiyo as well. Except without the rambling.

Sadly, however, he does not recognize the names "Snow White" or "Prince Charming" because he was not entirely up-to-date with Western fairy tales. Yes, he has heard of them, but their names...it didn't ring any known bells. So Soushi will offer the other man a slight, respectful bow in return. Along with a gentle smile of sorts.]

I have not heard of a lady by such a unique name. If you have not found her yet, then you might have better success in checking her name on the contact list. The list can be found within your bracelet.

[ ᴠᴏɪᴄᴇ. ]

[refute]

[ With the way he was speaking, it was becoming easier to tell that he was a character of a fairytale of some kind. However, a small part of her brain was suspicious if this person was a character from a book or just a delusional man who thought he was a certain character; of course, this was just the realist in her trying to voice their thoughts.

The comment on never having encountered a friendly kidnapping merited an indignant huff as it was clear to tell that such words amused her. To think of the way she had been abducted hardly rung true about the “friendly” kidnapping. ]

Are you to say that you view this kidnapping as a friendly one? Hmph. How ridiculously naive of you. Until you speak to the kidnappers themselves, you shall see firsthand how they are the farthest from friendly.