Video | un; vonriegan

[kingofunification]

Name: Claude von Riegan
Date: 7/3
Format: Video

[At first, nothing appears in the video aside from the expanse of sky and the hint of a stone wall at the edge of the image—-soon enough however, something large and white encompasses the screen, a muted snuffing noise filling the audio.

Soon after, a gloved hand appears in the frame as well, pushing what appears to be a scaled snout out of the picture with some indistinguishable words before the face of a tan man appears in the frame, hair mussed from what appears to be a large reptile nuzzling its snout against the back of his head.]

Sorry about that, I’m still working out the kinks of how this thing works. [A hand gestures to the screen.] I’m in a bit of a bind though, and I figured this would be the quickest way to get answers.

[The white creature shoves it’s head under his arm, resulting it a bit of a scuffle before Claude settles for scratching its chin.] See, my girl here is getting kind of antsy, and I was wondering if there were any good places to let her go flying, as well as hunt for food. Of course I could buy her meat at the shopping district, but-- [he’s temporarily shoved out of frame before pushing the scaly head away] --stop for just a second would you--but I think some exercise would do us both good. Does anyone more familiar with this place know somewhere to stretch out your wings?

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[boarddyd]

[Dimitri's screen flicks to life at that terrible straight white boy angle - from his lap.]

Some discipline would do her well too, I think.

[Dimitri falls so easily into the friendly banter they'd exchanged in their school days - for him, it wasn't so long ago. Claude's affect hasn't changed much, and while Dimitri suspects that's by design, he's grateful for it.

He'd always enjoyed his company.]

If you had good control over her, I think there would be many places willing to let her hunt.

[kingofunification]

[Claude puts on a look of mock hurt, holding a hand dramatically to his chest.]

Are you implying that my girl isn't well behaved? [He says as the girl in question nearly has her whole snout in his shirt.] Frankly, I'm a little offended--she's one of the most clever and even-tempered wyverns out there! I never remember you being so callous as to call out a man on his parenting methods, your Princeliness.

video; un: gautier

[crestfallenfor]

Oh, hey, you're back!

[Whether that's for better or worse is yet to be seen, but, well... start with the simple statement of fact, and ignore any problems from there. No big deal.

Anyway. His expression started out surprised, but settled into something pleasant but... thoughtful, as he tries to figure something out for the wyvern's sake.]

You could probably go flying out in the wilde, but... I wouldn't let her hunt anything out there.

[kingofunification]

Seems that this place couldn't get enough of me, eh?

[He basically has the wyvern in a semi-headlock, rubbing behind her horns as he hums over Sylvain's words.]

I'm not really keen on risking her or my life on something I don't know much about, though I'll keep that in mind.

what a perfect way for them to meet: video, un: khaleesi

[freeing]

[ It would be odd for Dany not to leap upon this incoming message. At most, she ignores the use of technology but... of course, something catches her attention.

It was quick for her to turn her device on – behind her a small shed and the glimpse of dark black scales of... hm, something. Not quite in frame enough, but Claude at least would be able to see the mother of dragons herself. ]

I'm sorry – is that... a dragon?

[ Dany's dragon-detection is going nutso. ]

truly meant to meet this way

[kingofunification]

A wyvern, yes. [Dragons were a whole different mess of divine entity where he was from. ] This world was kind enough to let her embark on this journey with me.

[There's more of a snuffling at the screen from the wyvern before Claude takes a step away so the entire creature is mostly in frame.]

I see you have a friend of your own? [There's a smile on his lips as he nods to the camera, eye catching the glint of scales.]

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[bergamotrose]

[Lorenz rarely used the video function. It made him uncomfortable on a viceral level-- but, this? This...

This required answer.

Popping up a touch too quickly is the face of one (1) Alliance noble... appropriately crowned in a pair of antlers that were bedecked with delicate pink impatiens.]

First of all how are you even managing your wyvern in the city? She's too large to comfortably be inside these walls.

Second of all, where were you hiding and when did you even get here?

[kingofunification]

Well, there's not many other places for a poor man like me to keep her is there? [He has the audacity to chuckle, scratching the wyvern under the chin.] The cottage I found at least has a decently sized green area for her to stretch out in until I can work out something better.

And for your second question-- [His smile only grows wider] --I've become more familiar with this place than you may realize.

Text; un: berniebear

[bravelyathome]

shes so cute

I'll make her food! Lots of food!

...o but be careful because the outside is scary

Text; un: vonriegan

[kingofunification]

I'm sure she would be thrilled to eat something you made--though she can be a bit of a glutton, this one.

I've heard a lot of the dangers of the outside, but I also loathe to keep her completely cooped up in the city without anyplace to roam. I'm trying to find the safest option for us both.

[finesseblade]

...Claude?

[ He shouldn't be surprised, at this point. Every time this happens, someone he's met inevitably makes an appearance. ]

Do not take that beast out to the Wilde to hunt if you value keeping it alive for long.

[kingofunification]

And a hello/long time no see to you too. I assume you must be Felix?

[Who else would know him by name and also be so blunt?]

It's not my goal to get us both killed, which is why I'm asking people more familiar with this place if there are any options.

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[marmoron]

[ He sincerely has every intention of answering the question being asked, but he also has questions and those take priority. Obviously. ]

what is she?

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[kingofunification]

A wyvern. Not common where you're from?

[Obviously so, but there's no harm in opening up an outlet for this new face to offer a little more information.]

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[foundfamilies]

[The hand Leslie used to turn on the video joins its fellow in covering her giggles at his wyvern’s antics.]

She’s very friendly, isn’t she?

[Once her laughter fades, she drops her hands, revealing both a smile and the Black Eagles badge on her clothes. This might not come as a surprise to Claude, though: the former from the giggling and the latter because Leslie’s username on the watch network is not especially creative. It seems that Edelgard managed to pick up a child with very similar hair and eye colour (and height issues), though that’s more or less where the physical resemblances end.]

May I ask her name?

[kingofunification]

[His eyes drop to the Eagle for a moment, but if he has a thought about it, he doesn't speak it. Instead he just grins, pushing the creature's head back to access more of the scales on her neck.]

Setareh, my spoiled girl. [The wyvern huffs, as if she knows she's been spoken about--or perhaps it's just the scratches she's receiving.] She's a little rambunctious with me, but not too bad with other people. [By wyvern standards, at least.]

video; un: petra

[islandhuntress]

Claude! You... [She shakes her head, confused.] Have you been here all the time? Since we were last speaking in the market?

[She could've sworn that he'd disappeared.]

[kingofunification]

[Claude smiles, nodding his head toward the screen--as his hands are still busy with wyvern.]

I'm not sure, actually. [His eyes aren't on Petra, humming as he thinks.] I would feel like I would remember getting a chance to go home, but my mind is fuzzy on the details. I remember being at the market...but this time when I woke, my little star was with me as well.

[He coos at the wyvern, who pushes its snout into his hair in return.]

Video | UN; Meteor

[starswink]

[Damn that is one shaky camera (so to speak, with these being magic and all.) Yoosung was kind of creeped out by the video having nothing but animal breathing, as though the owner of the mirror might be in some kind of danger. The payoff more than makes up for it though. Have a fascinated guy.]

Sorry, I have no idea, but wow! She's so cooool!

[kingofunification]

[Claude smiles, rubbing the creature's chin as her head rises higher and higher at the attention.]

Hear that? You've already got some fans here, you spoiled thing.

[He eyes the camera again, offering a shrug.] Shame, I haven't had the most luck finding people who take to the skies often here.

un:ma voice

[stopfen]

[It's a steady and dry voice, laced with suspious. She was probably never going to use the video function...]

Is that definitely an animal and not someone just pretending to freeload?

[TRUST NO ONE.]

[kingofunification]

[Claude laughs, holding the creature's chin as he stares into one big, yellow eye.]

Have you been freeloading off my generosity even more than I realized, my little star? [The creature huffs and Claude laughs again, shaking his head.] But as for your question, stranger--unless I have been duped all the way back when I first watched this one hatch from an egg, I'm fairly certain she is just a wyvern.

text, username: Hresvelg

[unyieldingmarch]

I see you've returned. And been gifted with quite the companion.

I would recommend against straying too far from the city, Claude. A wyvern becoming a Shade would be a true nightmare, and she deserves better than that.

You might try flying over the farmland just outside the city, and asking the Wilders if there are safer patches.

[kingofunification]

That's the general consensus that I've heard--not many places safe to roam around here.

But perhaps I'll have to make myself useful to the farmers and Wilders around here so we can stretch our wings somewhere with less buildings around.

video | un: andal

[heartsbane]

[ oh, well. that's a familiar sight. not one of this world, but one of home. there's certainly some differences to confirm that the owner/friend/partner of the beast is not of his world, but he can't shake it.

he wouldn't normally feel inclined to invite someone without prior discussion with Daenerys, but hey, his heart is in the right place. at least she's already kind of jumped the gun herself. ]

I have been here almost a year and I still struggle with these. Do not worry, friend.

[ a bit of a smile forms on Jorah's face in his attempt at being social. ]

It just may be your lucky day. So long as your lovely lady friend plays well with others similar to her, I may have a place in mind. It is a farm, plenty of open land for the both of you.

[kingofunification]

[Claude's eyes widen, a wide grin pulling at his cheeks. He can't help but be visibly pleased--he had been a bit worried about keeping his wyvern so cramped in the city that a solid lead has him laughing.]

Well, luckily for both of us, my little star here is the perfect portrait of manners. [He smiles up at the creature before looking back at the man in the camera.] We would both appreciate the offer at a place to stretch our wings if you would be so generous at pointing us in the right direction, friend.