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Nerō Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus ([personal profile] demenscantrix) wrote in [community profile] bravenewworld2016-02-12 12:14 am

First Decree: Making a Splash [Video/Action]

Video



[When the Warp Band pops on today, it’s heavily obscured by a thick layer of fog, the camera coated with moisture of some sort. The only sound is humming, and the gentle dripping sounds of water, along with a splash of little feet. Something looms out of the mist, a disc-shaped ridge in the water growing ever larger until at last a Lotad’s beady eyes stare down into the camera. It burbles something as it makes landfall, hauling itself out of a steamy pool. The sound draws motion in the distance and the placid scene is broken by a loud, human sounding sigh and a woman’s voice.]

Agrippa, what have I told you about joining me out here? You’re not allowed to stray too far. It’s not becoming of you to forget a direct request like that, and who knows what dangers lurk nearby.

[Hands reach out through the parting mist, picking up the creature and scooping it back into the water, and a human face enters view. Light hair and eyes peer at the device, a thoroughly amused smirk twisting the woman’s lips.]

Ah. So it does work. I had thought to properly introduce myself after cleaning, but this is as good a time as any, I suppose. My name is Nero Claudius, though some have called me The Red Saber.

[She's definitely in the hot springs. And definitely not clothed, though she's low enough in the water that the mist obscures anything particularly inappropriate. Except her smirk, that's positively criminal. ]

I am new to your fair city, people of Union, and I am most appreciative of the hospitality you've offered even despite your recent hardships. These devices are marvelous, like nothing I've ever seen before. [Because she can only remember a little bit anyway.] I must also commend the quality of your hot springs. They are of a most excellent pedigree. [She props herself up on her arms at the edge of the pool, lazily twirling a finger in the air...completely unselfconscious. It's almost like she doesn't care even a little bit that she's undressed.]

So, I have decided to stay and make a home here. There's little point in meandering around in the wilderness when such a fine place exists, and I have the strength and willingness to lend my aid should more difficulties arise from the east as well as to the rebuilding efforts. I assure you that you'll find my talents as a warrior and an artist more than adequate. Let us work well together, to bring proper beauty back to this world.

[Quite the speech, really. But anyone that remembers that name will definitely remember some pretty awful concerts.]



Action, Union:


[In the early evening, Nero and Agrippa wander back into town, dressed in a weirdly flowing red outfit that belies her short stature. She's barely five feet tall, though her unruly ahoge adds a good six inches if that counts. Confidence oozes from every step, and the sword at her waist probably has seen some action in recent months, but the most eye catching thing about her is probably the sparkles. She practically glows, her outfit and skin seeming to refract the waning light, and her manner more that of a gallant young man than any maiden.

She moves into the city without any real sense of purpose, seeking shelter where she might find it, but the act of navigating seems to confuse her a little bit. The network of unfamiliar streets, coupled with the construction and wreckage make it difficult on a stranger...but she's a little too proud to directly ask for help. Instead of that, she might simply mumble loudly near anyone who seems to have a clue about what's going on:]


Umu...there's all this work being done that way. How troublesome.

[While Agrippa the Lotad just looks up at you, eyes pleading. Help...please...]
wise_maiden: (always looking out)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-18 08:21 am (UTC)(link)
[That explained the accent. And some other connotations, though she wasn't in a rush to confirm those suspicions, even if it was a tendril of uncertainty in her stomach. She had seen this woman before.]

... I see. [She managed to keep the surprise from her voice. It was Union and Union was neutral territory, even if she felt... wary... due to the recent circumstances.] Union is certainly quite a change.
wise_maiden: (build a casket for my tears)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-18 01:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I wasn't certain at first, but...

[Well, she had been trying to be tactful about it, letting the other woman do most of the fishing while she pieced the clues together.] It's been a little over two years since Nero Claudius vanished from her position.
wise_maiden: (can you tell me where i am)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-19 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
It... was said that you had been killed outside the city.

[A reason for the uncertainty.] The details of what happened were never made clear, since your body wasn't recovered. The most that anyone would say was that there had been a regrettable skirmish with the Resistance, and that alone had repercussions.
wise_maiden: (the feeling of what i'm leaving)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-19 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
... I see...

[It's a lot to take in. Even with her stature, she was still a commanding figure.]

... In light of everything we know now, that does make more sense than what we were told. A lot went downhill in a short span of time after that. To think that it was all part of a ... coup? A ploy? I ... can't imagine what that must have been like for you.
Edited 2016-02-19 03:15 (UTC)
wise_maiden: (the sky is a hazy shade of winter)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-19 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
... I can't say that you're wrong.

[As much as she doesn't particularly like to join in the Sanctuary badmouthing, it does have a reputation for a reason.

It's true that she doesn't need to hear about the details, though she's already passively seen the results for herself, with some trepidation. The ex-Commander is clearly no longer just an ordinary human, not with that typing, let alone the unease of her Absol, which may have been unrelated, but all the same.]


We weren't certain what became of him after his rule, though it's likely he's returned to Gigas.
wise_maiden: (can you tell me where i am)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-21 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Those reforms you attempted to pass... didn't. It was more than a step backwards. He wanted to enforce total control over the population. More activities became prohibited. People were afraid to leave their towers for fear of being dragged off or accused of being with the Resistance...
wise_maiden: (it feels as if i can't stop)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-21 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
That's correct. It was a little more than a half year ago now, as strange as that is to think of.
wise_maiden: (and others i have broken)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-21 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[She still has to hand her back the notebook with the directions, though she's slightly surprised by the introduction request. It was probably only fair, given she knew the other woman's identity.]

Ah... it's Sage. Raine Sage. [Recognizable as one of the older family names, if anything.] And it's no trouble. I'll just finish up these directions for you.
wise_maiden: (we should talk more about this)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-21 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[It takes a few more moments, but finally she's satisfied with what she's written, handing the pad back to the ex-commander.]

There you go. I hope it helps. And... how would you prefer to be addressed?
wise_maiden: (that just can't look forward)

[personal profile] wise_maiden 2016-02-22 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
... Understood. [In a way that was a relief? But no less awkward.]