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[stonebird]

(To say she is shaken is putting it mildly - and kindly. Alayne isn't sure she can stand on her own two feet when she lands - yes lands. It seems falling through the rift originally is not the only fright she will be receiving from this...adventure.

She is sick to death of adventures - or, no, perhaps Alayne isn't. She did visit the East and she chose to travel across the sea to see her father.

But this is...not the same. A sea doesn't have any magical or mystical properties. A sea cannot, in the blink of an eye, carry you from one place to another.

Though she is shaking in fear, she decides to reach out for answers - for hope - for guidance. She must be strong.)

My name is Alayne Stone. I am the daughter of Petyr Baelish and I hail from the Eyrie.

(There, beginnings are proper. She cannot be too panicked to forget her courtesies!)

What am I to do...? I thought it was strange to be hired for such a mission, but it has only gotten stranger. I feel I am dreaming.

(She must have hit her head. Yes, that is a comforting theory, however her dreams have never been so...surreal.)

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un: pearl | text

[beyourrock]

[Oh this poor individual. Pearl's heart goes out to them. To be whisked away from home to be put smack dab in the middle of a mission. ALASTAIR has no mercy it seems. None the less, the Gem reaches out.]

It's alright. You're among others who can assist you through this.

I know this is a lot to take in at once.

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[stonebird]

(She is accustomed to living without mercy. Her world and many others most likely do not abide by its principles and that is disheartening. The mere fact that there are other worlds is enough to leave her dizzy. But she must overcome; she must live. It is possible she is the last of her family and under her guise as Alayne Stone, she can move about freely...

...only to discover new foes and new nightmares.)

I thank you in advance for your kindness. I am accustomed to formal letters; I am not certain how to make the most use out of this...

What would you call it - if you do not mind me asking?

[beyourrock]

[You know, that's a good question which Pearl digests for a moment. It didn't really have an official name, as far as Pearl knew. And she's used to pen and paper? Hm.]

It's a device used for communication purposes, mainly to communicate with fellow ALASTAIR recruits who aren't in close proximity to you.

It also has a voice-only option and video option. Like moving pictures.

text | un: lavellan

[strikingtwice]

[It's a little strange to think of words and have them appear as writing faster than he could manage even if he still had his dominant hand, but Meallan supposes it's easier than trying to write otherwise. In a way he'd prefer to use the video feed that he'd taken something of a shine to, but it seems more polite to match what the other person, Alayne, is using, particularly since she's clearly new and arrived at a rather... volatile time.]

It's an honour to meet you, Lady Stone. I'm afraid that you're not dreaming at all, although I understand it can be a lot to adjust to. If you like, I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.

- Meallan Lavellan

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[stonebird]

(To show her face - to show her fear and her somewhat messy appearances will not do. If she had no other choice, she would make do, of course, but this, as disconcerting as it is, is easier.)

I feel time is short. If you could pick up where the ALASTAIR left off, I would be most grateful.

What were those caves? What of the creatures that live within them?

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[strikingtwice]

Creatures? Are you speaking of the deer-like people here? They're native to this world, the people we're supposed to be helping. In theory.

[Because it really seems like there's a few people here who care more about just killing things instead of helping anyone...]

text | un: drdeath

[kikoku]

You'll find your lineage and homeland don't mean much, for starters. People get dragged in here from all corners of existence.

If you don't have any useful skills, just stay put so you don't get in the way.
[If these words seem blunt and unsympathetic it's because they absolutely are.]

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[stonebird]

I thought it polite to be informative nonetheless. Chances must be taken if one wishes to move forward.

(She is not relying on Littlefinger. Rather, she is testing the waters.)

I am not physically gifted, but I do possess other skills.

[kikoku]

[Well fine, if she won't raise a fuss, then maybe Law will hold back some of his inherent disdain for upper class society. Some.]

Skills such as what?

VIDEO - un: p. parker

[webdesigned]

( he doesn't think to switch to text in return. Peter would always rather use video, he gets sore tired of texting, really quickly. )

Alayne. That's pretty. ( stone is a weird last name, he thinks, but he moves on from that quickly. ) Uh, I know it's pretty jarring, to be tossed into all this without warning. I'm pretty new too. Don't worry, you're not alone, we'll help you figure stuff out.

( theoretically, anyway, but he's not going to say that to a newbie. she'll figure it out on her own soon enough. )

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[stonebird]

(She gasps at the change in transmission, her face paler than usual thanks to her dark hair.)

Thank you, ser. (Telling knights from the general populace - or lords for that matter - is easier in Westeros. Here, she must be polite and hope it fits.) I think it jarring to be tossed at all. I was in a very strange place and then I found myself on this island.

[webdesigned]

( at least he looks guilty to have surprised her. he constantly forgets that not every recruit has the understanding of technology he does... If the jewelry could ever be called that. )

Hey. Hi. Sorry to surprise you. The typing slows me down, ahh... But I can do that too. If you want.

( pretty girl alert. He didn't think this through. )

And you can call me Peter. I'm not old enough to be a sir yet. ( since he's still very new himself, at least he knows what she's talking about. ) yeah, I remember. It was a pretty quick orientation in Oska before getting thrown in the fray... You should have a dossier you can access, using your jewelry. It talks about the mission, a little.

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[dishearten]

I think most of us are at a loss for what to do at the moment.

( there's an overabundance of opinions and expectations, with how to deal with the goddesses and wrap up their deployment here. it seems to him a poor time to send in new recruits, but at this point he could not dislike ALASTAIR any more. )

if you have any knowledge of skills you could teach the natives... sewing, farming, building, book skills, anything not sourced from magic, that is what they need most now.
they stand to lose the abilities that they believed to make them strong. it is up to us to teach them that they can be just as strong without.

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[stonebird]

Is that meant as a comfort or a warning?

(It seems like both to her. Answers are precious things - even if they are ugly. She cannot be afraid to search.)

I would be happy to teach them sewing and how to read. I learned those skills at a young age.

[dishearten]

it's both, unfortunately. the path we have ahead of us isn't easy, and I'm not sure which route we will take. there's much argument on the matter and it's hard to say it's the right one.

( he isn't happy with the need to kill the gods to revive the land, but he doesn't see another option. the goddesses are cruel, and blinded by power. Nalawi might be better off without. )

I have been teaching them a few things myself. I could find a group that would like to learn to sew with a certainty, and direct them to you.

voice ; un: man of still

[figureitout]

[ Stiles thinks it best to start with voice, instead of jumping straight to a video; if she is who she says she is, is from where she says... great, more people from worlds that he previously thought to be nothing but fiction.

Then again, he spoke to Daenerys upon arrival -- this shouldn't be anything stranger than that. She already proved her world exists, well and beyond any doubt. ]

Um, hey, Alayne. Is it okay if I call you Alayne? I mean, should it be Lady Alayne? My lady?

[ Oh god this is already going so well. Stiles pauses, draws breath and tries again. ]

I mean... sorry to tell you, but this isn't a dream. I wish it was, but no such luck. This is probably really weird for you, but it's like that for all of us. I haven't been here for too long, but, uh, if you need help with- anything, actually... I can help.

[ A pause. ] I'm Stiles, by the way. Stiles Stilinski.

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[stonebird]

(Alayne will make it abundantly clear that she is not a work of fiction should they meet in person. The possibility hasn't even occurred to her, though she knows a story or two herself.)

Lady Alayne or Lady Stone would be more appropriate, but considering the circumstances, I am content to simply hear my name.

(I am content not to hear my name, she means.)

I thought not. My dreams have never included such visions. (A polite pause.) I wish we were meeting under better circumstances. What do you prefer to be called?

un: daria

[conqueress]

[ Stone. A bastard name. But who is Petyr Baelish? The Arryns have long held the Vale; Dany recalls that much from Viserys' history lessons. ]

You are far from the Eyrie, as others have said.

This is another world. Another time, perhaps, where the people rely upon magic to bake their bread and gather their salt. [ Bread and salt. If this girl is truly of Westeros, perhaps she will catch the reference. ] Teach them your lady's sewing, and it shall be one less skill forgotten.

[ Lady's sewing, though this girl is a bastard and speaks so prettily. She must have been treated well in the Vale. ]

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[stonebird]

(Yes, a name befitting the Vale, which might make one wonder considering Alayne was supposedly born to an Eastern noblewoman. She must love her father very much.)

A fact that is painfully clear. I cannot help but acknowledge it.

(Bread and salt, hm?)

You are aware of Northern customs. Do you hail from Westeros?

text | un: beloved

[dailydouble]

Do what you will. If you have nothing to add to the discussion about god-killing, I would suggest attempting to aid the people here. They know little of how to survive without magic.

[ This was not, perhaps, the best time to arrive. Ahad doesn't pity her, but the timing could have been better. ]

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[stonebird]

Forgive me for not being informed on the gods. (She is irritated that such might be expected of her. How does one kill a god anyway? Is it possible?

Is it right?) I am happy to aid them. Ignorance cannot be maintained when one's world is changing.

un: sakurakinomoto | text

[keystaff]

Alayne is a pretty name! Hello Alayne-san. I'm Sakura! Sakura Kinomoto. I'm not sure where this Eyrie is, or if I've heard of your father. But you wouldn't be the only one here without your family. I'm sure you'll make friends here too, just like I have.

I know it's scary. And dangerous, but everyone helps in different ways, on these missions. If you don't know how to fight, you can help some other way. Are you okay? I can try help if you have any questions.

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[stonebird]

You are very kind, but why do you call me "Alayne-san"? (It is dangerously close to Alayne-Sansa and that isn't something she wants even strangers to consider.)

I think I can help the natives. I can cook, sew, read and write. I also know how to keep a household organized. Surely that will be of use to them as they gain their independence.

But could you tell me about this goddess? I have heard very little about her.

video | un; sieglindesullivan

[grunehexe]

Hail, Alayne Stone of the Eyrie.

[Titles and rank might mean little in this place, but Sieglinde was raised to respect them, and had expected others to respect hers, so. She could provide that much, at least.]

I am Sieglinde Sullivan, lord of Wolfsschlucht, and the Green Witch.

[And, if the video serves, a child of perhaps eleven or twelve, primly dressed and kept as much as their island circumstances provided for.]

Though it may appear to be a dream our fates are sadly as real as anything in this life- and if you've questions, I would answer what I may. It is a disorienting time to be newly inducted.

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[stonebird]

(Now here is one who knows her etiquette! She reminds Sansa a bit of herself at that age and she finds herself warming to Sieglinde even before she responds.)

...lord? (Ah, an oddity.) Forgive me, you are a lady, are you not? (And a witch too!)

Unless my eyes deceive me. (That is mostly added for cover. This girl could be from a world where the sexes are swapped!)

I fear I should focus on surviving first. My head aches from trying to make sense of who, what, when, where and why.