Fourth Flake [video/action for Goldenrod]

[defyingfrigidity]

[For once, when the 'gear flickers on, it doesn't show a hopelessly confused or concerned Elsa. This is good!! Very good.

Instead, there's a great look of excitement on the former queen's face. On her shoulder, a Kirlia clings to her shirt, eyes wide in the slats between its little helmet, mirroring its trainer's expression perfectly. Behind them, the massive buildings and skyscrapers of Goldenrod City can be seen, windows glinting in the afternoon sun.]

This is amazing! Don't you think so, Frigga?

[For someone who normally tries to stay as reserved as she possibly can while communicating over these devices, the sound of such unbridled wonder in her voice may be a bit of a change to hear.]

I didn't know buildings could get this tall... I've read about great castles and palaces in books and such, but I've never heard of anything as tall as this. [She smiles, turning to Frigga.] It sure is something, isn't it?

[Frigga smiles and nods, making a happy noise. Elsa then turns back to the gear.]

Are a lot of cities in this land this... big? Violet and Azalea were both decent enough, but they're nowhere near as extravagant as this city!

[There's a pause, then Elsa looks somewhat sheepish as she realizes just how excited she was just acting. O-Oh dear, and so many people saw...]

I'm sorry if I sound rather.... eager. But things like this... buildings and architecture and such... I've always had a fascination with them. And structures like this never got this big in Arendelle...

Are there more cities like this? Ones with interesting or unique architecture? [Boy, she sure does seem pretty darn eager...] Even if they're not anything like this... I'd like to know what cities to look forward to visiting!

[Oh Elsa, your inner nerd is shining through so beautifully...]

Comments

[majorcrotchgrab]

Learning how this place works was far worse though. I'm still trying to figure things out and I've been here for over half a year.

That's good that you're enjoying yourself though.

[defyingfrigidity]

If they have loved ones, and they miss them greatly... it's not really my place to say no, is it? It would be cruel to say "no, you're not allowed to see this person you care about and have missed for a long time."

[After all, she was told for most of her life that she can't see one of the people she cared about the most... nobody should suffer through that kind of pain.]

Oh, really? [She lets out a small laugh.] I can't imagine how different it would be, being the younger sibling...

[loveisanopendoor]

Well, that is true! I mean, you were pretty amazing out there, after all...

...But the cape totally helped!

[defyingfrigidity]

... Oh dear. That doesn't sound very good...

[B-BEST NOT THINK ABOUT THAT NOW...]

And what about you? Strange futuristic technology aside, have you been enjoying yourself here?

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa sighs, shaking her head. Gosh Anna, you're just so weird sometimes...]

Fine, fine... if you really believe that, I'll try not to rain on your parade.

[majorcrotchgrab]

Yeah. I have been.

[His expression darkens a bit.]

...Anything's better than my world at this point.

[defyingfrigidity]

[Oh no, this isn't like what happened with Royce, is it...?]

... Is your world gone too?

[majorcrotchgrab]

No. Just... on the brink of another war.

[defyingfrigidity]

[...Oh...]

... I'm very sorry to hear that.

[War... she never liked the thought of war. Even in the stories she read, of the fantastic battles that took place during Ragnarok... those kinds of things have always scared her.]

[majorcrotchgrab]

[Gonna pretend this doesn't upset him as much as it is currently.]

Eh. There's nothing left there for me anyways. Better to start anew here.

[stitchedupbodyguard]

Yes, it would. [She nodded.] I miss looking at the stars when I travel, but I mostly just used them for navigating anyways.

[me_first]

Exactly. There are... a lot of opportunities, even if the place isn't... quite what I'm used to.

[The fact that the sky doesn't change color bothers him a lot.]

[islandshore]

Just be careful. Most people who make it to Goldenrod never really leave. That place is like a vortex. You set one foot in, and you're trapped. Forever.

[There's some vaguely suspicious laughter there.]

But seriously, take all the time you want. It's not like there's a shortage of stuff to do there.

[red_roses]

That sounds delicious!

[artificialrose]

Ah... It is. They hosted a party back during the spring for people to attend, so... the sudden infestation of supervillainy was a bit... Well, out of the ordinary.

[struck_out]

[He's hella persistent in this regard, unfortunately.]

You've got your sister with you?

[Two for the price of one!]

Yeah well, if you both need help for anything, give me a call! Settling in a new city can be a little tough, especially if you're not used to living in one. Oh, and the name's Leon Kuwata by the way!

[a_sin_for_him]

One might argue that truly cruel people deserve cruelty visited back on them.

[Lust can never resist an opportunity for amiable philosophical debate.]

I suppose it's much different, being the one that was looked after rather than the one doing the looking.

[loveisanopendoor]

Making more friends, Elsa?

[It looks like Anna finally managed to find the Center! And gosh, was it a trip...but hey, she's seen this semi-creepy yet decisively tragic individual somewhere before!]

[cawsforalarm]

[When he hears Elsa's name called, Henry turns his head to look at the newcomer, and-- that girl... looks familiar...]

Hey! You're... do I know you?

[defyingfrigidity]

Oh!

[Great timing, Anna. Things were just starting to get super awkward...]

Henry, this is my sister, Anna. [She smiles, turning from him to her sister.] Anna, this is Henry. A friend.

[loveisanopendoor]

You were the guy who seemed really excited over the creepy game! It's nice to finally meet you, though. Any friend of Elsa's is a friend of mine, after all!

[She smiles right back!]

[cawsforalarm]

Um...

[Give him a moment.]

Oh. Oh! Okay, got it.

I wouldn't peg mew two as sisters, though! I had no idea!

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa laughs at that.]

We are very different, aren't we? I don't blame you for not realizing it right away...

[loveisanopendoor]

We're similar enough where it counts, I think! I mean, I'd like to think that, anyway...

[She giggles along with Elsa..]

Have you been here in Goldenrod for long, Henry?

[defyingfrigidity]

[W-What....]

... What are you talking about?