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[The Seas were Sinbad’s natural environment – when they were behaving normally. However, due to recent events, they were rolling and bucking like mad, making the two passengers on the ship heading towards Union’s port deeply regret their decision to go seawards – He’s not sure about Morgiana, but he’s almost certain he’s going to be feeling it the next day.

After checking for the Umpteenth time that Morgiana hadn’t been thrown overboard by the last swell he sprang up as the docks go within jumping distance. He waves to anyone that might be out watching the seas as he turns back to the young woman]

Ah! Morgiana, We’re almost there! So that Warp Band you got is gonna work now?

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[Sinbad clears his throat lightly before he starts speaking - he’ll really have to make this first impression count]

People of Union! We’ve come hearing that you are in trouble, and we’ve arrived to render assistance! I am Sinbad - Merchant and Adventurer and I believe some of you already know my companion Morgiana from her previous time here.

[He lets Morgiana take control of her warp band]

...Anyways! We travelled a long ways since we heard that someone was causing unnatural distortions in the region’s weather, and obviously we couldn’t let that happen. Now then - where can we go to see the King of this City -

[At the point Morgiana’s voice can be heard from off screen.]

Union doesn’t have a king. It’s a republic.

[Then Sinbad glances off screen, speaking quietly, but his voice can still be heard by those with good hearing]

It is? Really? Not many city-states are...

[She shifts the view around so it shows her face instead of Sinbad’s.]

It is as he says. I heard rumors that things were going wrong here, so I talked him into heading back north with me to see if we could help.

Sinbad is…mostly trustworthy, I’d say.

Mostly?

[He can be heard off-Camera]

My sincere apologies for my false assumption on how this city functions, but as I had said before, I am more than happy to help wherever I can, and I do have other business I would like to conduct once all is well.

((OOC: Joint post with

flying_chains, specific if you want to chat with Sinbad, Morgiana or both))

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Fanalis.

Who are the Dalish?

Ah...my...girlfriend's people.

[A sad smile.]

Didn't figure you were one, you don't have the tattoos, but I thought I'd ask. Similar history, though.

I see. I have no tattoos.

The Fanalis were a tribe of hunters. We are much stronger than ordinary humans, but there were never very many of us. When the rest of the world found us, they hired us away from home, and enslaved those who remained behind. Most of us are slaves or servitors now, scattered and alone across the world. I found a few others, and helped them as I could, but they didn't know any more about their heritage than I do.

So that's where I've been for the last few months. I hope things go better for the Dalish.

Well. There...may be records of them in Union. There've been a few odd stories about the Dalish that Merrill's found. There may be something on the Fanalis as well. Or the Seekers may know something.

[Another soft look, this time away.]

And I'm sorry. It's horrible, hearing about things like that.

I am okay with it. It was disappointing, but I have friends here who I now realize mean more to me than kin I have never met.

Well, having a place you consider home is definitely more important than some idealized vision. Unless you're interested in history, at least.

When did you depart?

About six months ago.

Right around when I was getting started, I guess.

[A shrug.]

I'm Yuuna, by the way.

Ah...

[Here she is sharing her whole life story and not even asking someone's name. She bows in apology.]

Forgive me, Yuuna. I am Morgiana. It is an honor to meet you.

Edited 2015-02-07 07:07 (UTC)

[Laughing softly, she waves off the apology.]

Don't sweat it. You can make it up by telling me something you saw on your trip that you haven't seen around here.

I...saw some amazing coral reefs. They popped above the water during low tide, and had every color in the rainbow. Also I am pretty sure some of the coral would move around when you weren't looking.

Edited 2015-02-08 08:14 (UTC)

Oh? Like...Corsola?

[She knows of the Pokemon vaguely, remembering seeing one or two down in the ruins on the coast.]

I...don't know that one. Maybe?

You don't?

[A pause...derp.]

Oh, well, they're down on the coast. A recent discovery, I guess.

Most pokemon do not like me very much.

Ho? Why do you say that?

Apparently they think I smell weird. Most tend to try and bite me.

That's...unfortunate. Do you not have any traveling with you at all?

One. A pancham.

But because of that I don't...have a lot of hands on experience with pokemon.

No? Well, panchams are pretty swell. My...uh...sidekick...has one. Honestly though, I can't say I'd have gotten anywhere without mine.

I'm...not Enlightened. Just a trainer, with a martial arts background anyway, but still no powers.

There is nothing wrong with relying on your friends.

I definitely didn't mean to imply that I felt that way.

[She's smiling though. Not being able to use supernatural powers hasn't stopped her from being a capable leader, medic, duelist, tracker, and even strategist. But it is nice, to have that recognized.]

It's just different. Working with and fighting with my team has done us all a world of good. Maybe once you get settled, I can help you get that experience. It's something rangers are supposed to do.

Thank you, but I suspect I will be plenty busy already, and there are more ways to be useful than being the best trainer.

Yes, there are. But the offer stands all the same.