leveilleur: (❧A moment of thought if you will)
Alphinaud Leveilleur ([personal profile] leveilleur) wrote in [community profile] prismatica2020-01-30 11:42 pm

❧ Of Gods & Magic [video]

[ It takes a moment for Alphinaud to set up everything just right but once he does, the video feed goes live revealing the faces of elven twins solemnly gazing into the camera. Alphinaud Leveilleur towards the right dressed in blues and whites with his sister Alisaie, dressed in red and khaki, towards the left. They look identical in every way but there are subtle differences that only a keen eye would notice. Nevertheless, Alphinaud takes a moment to clear his throat before finally introducing himself. ]

Greetings & Salutations to All,

I am Alphinaud Leveilleur and this ---[ He gestures to the girl standing at his left. ]-- is my sister Alisaie.

[ Alisaie raises a hand in greeting. She seems to be regarding the device with some skepticism, and so she's a bit more subdued than normal. ]

Greetings to you all.

[ The boy doesn't feel the need to address that they're identical twins since he's certain the audience has eyes. However, if anyone makes any rude comments about their appearance, they'll be promptly blocked. Alphinaud doesn't have much patience for those who make fun of his allegedly girlish looks. ]

We hail from the realm of Hydaelyn, a wondrous world plagued by both strife and great unrest. We are members of a faction known as the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, peacekeepers if you will, who strive in earnest to bring an end to the bloodshed that plagues our world.

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Due to great circumstances, we've been summoned to Prismatica along with all of you, by unknown powers. It has come to my attention that this fantastical realm is chock full of wonders, many of which we Moonblessed fail to comprehend. With that said, I wish to hold a forum regarding these wonders in hopes that we can further understand more about this world.

[ Alisaie leans in a bit more, cutting off Alphinaud from view for the moment. ]

-- We're interested in talking about where the Moonblessings supposedly come from. These beast gods, Sanguis, Iris, and Cordis. It's not the first time we've heard of such things.

[ She glances knowingly over to her brother.]

Not the first time-- [He states looking somewhat remorseful now.] Nor will it be the last, I fear.

[ Alphinaud comes into view again looking rather grim now. This not a light topic meant for the faint of heart. ]

In the region of Eorzea and even beyond her, false deities called “primals” offer succor in the form of blind fanatical servitude promising the moon and stars to all who worship them. Their promises are nothing more than lies told to bewitch their followers into supplying them endless aether in the form of great sacrifice.

The payment---one’s own life.

[ His gaze narrows some as he ponders about the deities of this realm. The more he thinks about these foreign gods, the more they truly sound lime “primals” to him. ]

We know naught if this payment would be the same in regards to the deities here within Prismatica but servitude certainly seems to be one of them.

[ Alisaie speaks up now. ]

Think about it. We are 'blessed' by these gods and they ask that we generate energy in return. Sound similar? The energy itself is benign so far, but then they twist and change our bodies and call it a gift.

[ She shakes her head. ]

I realize the people of this star depend on Chroma, and that it changed their way of life. I also know this life is better for some of you. But we deserve to know why we have been brought here and changed, not just be given some blind venerated explanation.

[ Her voice gets more earnest as she speaks, ending with her slamming her fist down on the surface the video device is propped on. She has to right it after it tilts, and then stills, taking a deep breath. Alphinaud takes over. ]

This is all we ask.

[ He chimes in after a moment of thought. It seems there’s something else on his mind but the boy hesitates to state it. Instead, he directs this introduction to a swift end. ]

We ask to know and understand the meaning behind our arrival here so that in turn, we could perhaps undo what has been done.

[ Alphinaud takes a breath. This is quite the intro and it will surely gain them some scorn. Nevertheless, he’s content. ]

I open up the forum for others to speak.
tayoru: (68yEp9q)

[personal profile] tayoru 2020-02-05 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
I hope that you are not under the assumption to expect re-compensation for your "services".
profanation: (pic#13148145)

[personal profile] profanation 2020-02-05 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ Don't you talk to him Ignis. This is not fair. Who just jumps into someone's conversation?! The rudeness. Unreal. ]

Mr Scientia, I do not give to get! [ He gave a laugh, as if he had been very slightly offended but was being gracious about it. It was all done with that same jovial insincerity. ]]

What kind of terrible example would that be for our dear Noct?
tayoru: (ffxv199)

[personal profile] tayoru 2020-02-05 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ You're not his king fool you can't tell him what to do. ]

Might I say, sir, that you are in no position to be any degree of an example to anyone.

[ Example of a living disaster, maybe. ]
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[personal profile] profanation 2020-02-05 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, you offend me!

[ Of course he didn't. ]

But I suppose you've little reason not to. I shan't hold it against you, nor Noctis. Can't have him needing, can we?
tayoru: (MBXfL43)

[personal profile] tayoru 2020-02-05 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
Which is precisely why he is under adequate enough care. Mine.

If by chance you seek amends to this, then please, feel more than welcome to bring this suggestion to me personally.
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[personal profile] profanation 2020-02-05 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, my. I don't plan to step on your toes, Ignis.

[ Who's Mr Scientia? I don't know him. ]

My intentions for Noctis are not nearly so stifling as yours. Rest easy on that front, if no other.

[ Some of the humour left his voice, but was it from actual dislike, or from something a bit darker than that? ]

Now, shall we stop having a polite brawl where these industrious young godslayers are seeking information? My inbox is ever open if you wish to metaphorically spray your stench over the prince.
tayoru: (4)

[personal profile] tayoru 2020-02-05 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sometimes Ardyn's existence can be tolerable. Other times he really wishes he was dead.

Right now would be a good time for the later. ]


...good day to you then, sir.
profanation: (pic#12240861)

no your first response was the best one tbh

[personal profile] profanation 2020-02-05 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Good day, Ignis!

[ He even gave a bow from his seated position before closing out. What a polite chap! ]