defyingfrigidity | Fifth Flake [video/action for Goldenrod/4th Wall]

[When Elsa woke up today, she had known something was... different. There was a feeling inside of her that she hasn't felt in months now, a feeling she thought she'd never miss as badly as she did; the familiar him of magic was buzzing under her skin for the first time since she arrived in this land, and instead of dreading that feeling... Elsa smiles. Gathering her things, and without waiting up for Anna, she leaves the Pokemon Center, heading to the north end of Goldenrod, where she knew a small park was, not far from the gates of the city.]

Alright... time to wake up, everyone. I've got something to show you!

[With a quick toss, Elsa releases her team - Snowball, Skadi, Freya, Frigga, Idunn, and Surtr. All of them look curious and eager at Elsa's words, and while Elsa sets her bag down and looks around to make sure that there's nobody in the immediate vicinity, Surtr grabs her pokegear and pokes at it until it turns on.]

Okay... ready?

[After a chorus of agreements from her pokemon, Elsa grins, takes a deep breath, and raises her arms.

For those watching in person, they might notice the weather dropping, even more from its already chilly state. And when snow suddenly appears surrounding Elsa and her little group, it might not seem like too much... except none of her ice-types are moving. In fact, they all look quite surprised.

With a flick of her wrists, Elsa commands the snow to swirl around her in a light flurry. Her smile brightens as another twist of her wrist sends the flurry outward, the flakes multiplying until the ground surrounding Elsa is covered in several inches of snow.

Elsa is grinning like a child now. Just one more test to see if she really does have control after this long... it takes a bit of focus, but she wills the snow to move and shape itself, to breathe, and before the eyes of her pokemon (and human) onlookers, an icy replica of a Charizard - not just a Charizard, but the strange new form Nova had taken in the battle against Archie - spreads its wings and lets out a roar as clear as the real thing..]

Even after all this time, after being so out of practice... I can still control it.

[She looks absolutely overjoyed. Like nothing in the world can bring down her good mood. And her pokemon sure seem to share her enthusiasm, judging by how most of them immediately leap into the little snow drifts surrounding them.]

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[Well she's in a good mood so Cole isn't drawn to her at the moment. However random people in the town..... he's appearing in front of and then vanishing after saying something to them. They look confused but seem to forgot he was there, however he stops when he notices the magic and....monsters?. Have a pale boy in a big hat appear nearby.]

Are you a mage? ....Can you see me?

[Because as nice as this is, he has people to help back with the Inquisition.]

[Elsa visibly jumps when he speaks up. WHOA HEY THERE KID YOU SURE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE.]

A-A mage? [Huh... she never really thought to label herself like that... Well. There were times that she'd so harshly call herself a monster, but that was different.] I... suppose I am.

And of course I can see you. Why wouldn't I?

[He feels old hurts radiate from her as he stands there and he needs to help.]

You're not a monster. Don't forget that.

[However he also needs his own help. But the small glimpse into her mind worries him.]

I need to get back to the Inquisition, Skyhold. Do you know where I am?

Wha.. h-how did you... [She looks understandably startled at his words. Did he just read her mind...?

No, that. That's something she doesn't really want to focus on. So she'll just focus on his questions.]

I'm sorry, I don't know where this "Skyhold" is. You're in a land called Johto. Specifically, you're in a city called Goldenrod City.

[She looks startled and he wants to make her forget and try again but he can't because he needs to know.]

Johto? No. No. It should be Thedas.

[He's lost and confused and so he does the only thing he can think of. He tries to read more of her mind. Searching for answers. This could be a trick right? A Tevinter mage trying to trick him? He holds up his hand slightly. It's harder here for some reason.]

Johto, lost, Arendelle...Anna. old hurts healing....no. ....Taken. Trapped. Stuck.

[He seems to fall back at this. Physically and mentally. He sounds frustrated and scared.]

No. I need to help them. I promised. They'll think I left.

[Oh god, he is reading her mind, isn't he? That's... wait. But he's not... he doesn't seem to be malicious. Not yet at least. He just seems so confused, to the point where even though Elsa certainly feels nervous, she still wants to help him.]

Hey, hey... [She tries to keep her voice calm, and low. Like how she'd seen the stablemasters talk when trying to calm skittish horses.] It's okay. I promise. I know it may not make much sense, but you won't really be... gone, from this "Thedas". Everything is okay back home.

My... my sister. Anna? [She assumes he knows who she is now, having mentioned her just before...] She was here for months before I arrived. But for me, back in Arendelle, it was only a few minutes between when I saw her last and when I woke up here.

[She's telling the truth and hes's not sure if that's worse. It explains the absence of the fade though. But he shouldn't be able to do anything if the fade isn't here..shouldn't exist....he needs Solas or the Inquisitor. They would know what was going on.

He raises a hand to make her forget but then falters and brings it down. Instead he tries to still himself and stares at the ground, hands rubbing together. If he leaves now it will be even more confusing.]

I'm sorry for scaring you. My name is Cole.

It's quite all right. [She gives him a reassuring smile.] I panicked a bit too when I first arrived here.

It's very nice to meet you, COle. If you were able to see the things you mentioned about me before, then you probably already know my name, but even so... [She bows a little to him.] You can call me Elsa.

[He nods. Still nervous and shoulders scrunched.]

I shouldn't be here. I can't feel the fade but I can still feel peoples minds.

[He awkwardly touches a talisman attached to his shirt.]

You think you're trapped here. Are...are you sure? Are there other mages here? Is someone in charge?

I am, yes. When I first arrived, I asked many people if there was some way to return home, but they all said no. Even so, this land doesn't seem like a prison. It's... nice, actually.

[Way nicer than she hoped it could be..]

As for your question about mages; yes, there are others. [Elsa nearly grins at that.] It's amaziing, really.

There's hurt here....

[He can feel it even now.]

I ...can help until I get back....

Is there a head mage? Maybe they know how to get back?

Fifth Flake [video/action for Goldenrod/4th Wall]

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