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[righthandcat]

[ He's kind of rusty on the written form of the Old Tongue, but Ranulf wanted to learn as much as he could as soon as possible. And for now he wanted to test a theory on the international nature of language comprehension here. If they could understand a language which was slowly fading out of use, then that would be better proof than anything. ]


(Translation)

[ There's a thoughtful pause, which causes an ink blotch. He didn't think his experience with new cultures would get as diverse or otherworldly as this. Talk about more than he's bargained for. ]

I think it would be a little much to look for a common-point between us, but I'd still like to know what the places you were from are like. If you don't want to talk about it I understand! I'm sure there are better things to do than chat with a curious cat. Or you know, if you're from here you can say a little more about this place too. If I'm staying a while I might as well get to know this place better.

For me, well... I was born in the forested country of Gallia, on the continent of Tellius. We recently finished a big ol' war, and I don't want to bother you with the details. [ Basically the world as they knew it almost ended but things worked out just fine. ] It looks like the continent's in good hands though, so I'm not too worried. See, I already left home not too long ago, so I'm prepared beforehand to not know what exactly is going on back there. I used to... y'know, do small favors.  [ For the king, but let's not toot our own horn here. Not to mention all the hazards he's had to deal with. ] Met a lot of people. There really is no such thing as an average town! There are odd blokes everywhere if you look hard enough, and I mean that in a good way.

As it was I already am a bit of a traveler, actually. So on my part, I'll just consider this place an unplanned detour! Though I get if some others among you might not be so optimistic.

Comments

[gleam_and_glow]

No, it's not. Back home, they don't insist on calling me someone else's name for starters. I have been looking around, but I keep getting thrown by the crowd's reaction to me. I guess I'm royalty here...even if it doesn't make much sense to me.

[righthandcat]

Is that a fact? Some of the townsfolk really can be strange, I won't deny that.

[ He thinks, for a second. ] It sounds a little cliché, but how about a day out while wearing a disguise? I'll keep the crowds off your tail if it comes down to it. [ It's not too far off from things he's done before. ]