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[graciousness]

[ the voice that can be heard is full of nervousness and skepticism ]

Alright, then. I know this is working, it worked for everyone else, no reason it wouldn't for me - aside for the matter that I do not know what I seem to be doing at all -

[ but then, video! at first you might see only freckles and then she'll step back and you'll see a young woman with dark curls, a purple, flowery dress and one bottom lip that seems to be busied between her teeth. ]

-- Greetings to both courts, I have heard there are two. I hope there are not more and if there are -

[ she might be offending someone. oh no. she'll take a quick yet graceful curtsy ]

to those who can hear - see! me. My name is Gunievere - Gwen, really. of Camelot! I - the fairies -

[ the fairies. this is so unsettling ]

I was told I was brought here to help. I will do all that I can but I - I am but a maidservant. I do not know what I can do, truly but whatever you might need of me, I am in your service.

-- They will send us home when our duties are through, will they not? I have other.

[ erm ]

duties! at home. I am already in the service of a Lady and she might be unsettled with me being gone.

[ and morgana being unsettled is bad news to all ]

--- It's nice to meet you all, I'm certain. Whatever I can do, truly.

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[rube]

It don't matter who you are or where you came from, not to these people.

[his tone isn't sympathizing, just informative. he didn't see this woman at the feast, so he's just relaying some of the facts he knows will be helpful. or sort of helpful.]

Been here almost a year and I been home once. Time don't work like usual when you're here-- everythin' stops.

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[graciousness]

I - suppose that's fair.

[ said carefully because if he were a king, he might not have said it but then again it probably means he's not a king - !! ]

I- if people must be taken like this from their homes, at the very least they all get the same chances at this new land. Not that I want to! have. new chances. I was quite happy with my old ones, really. not me but for other people - I suppose that is fair.

[ ...oh gosh she's babbling. ]

I - stop? do you mean, with.

[ deep breath, gwen; you can say the word, uther isn't here. ]

magic?

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[that's ...a lot at once, and the way she speaks has him trying to catch up with her. he runs his hand over his face, wondering why he thought she would be any different from the rest of the new arrivals. at least she seems smart.]

If it ain't magic, it's somethin'. Everybody got the same kinda stories, far as I know.

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[scinlae]

[ Unsettled? That is a kind way to say it. Morgana is more than a little unsettled, so much so she does not think to turn her locket to voice only when she sees this. She sits dressed in fine purples with her long hair braided over her shoulder.

Guinevere.

Everything stops and goes silent, the sound of her own heartbeat coming thunderous in her ears. Why her? It was bad enough that she stole Morgana's throne─

She inhales sharply, the state of Gwen's dress piercing through the veil of fury that blankets her eyes. Gwen's dress. Her words. 'I am but a maidservant.' 'I am already in the service of a Lady and she might be unsettled with me being gone.' How can that be? Gwen is supposed to be queen, wearing a crown that is not hers.

She is not queen, not yet, by some magic of the monarch her former servant has not ascended to her throne. How utterly fantastic!

Morgana laughs, soft yet keenly unsettling. She laughs and her raven caws, wings flapping. In between laughs she manages a "Gwaine, please" and the bird silences. When she regards the locket it is with a smile on her face, but not the sort her dear friend will remember. This smile is splintered in places, no longer fitting right. ]

Gwen.

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[graciousness]

Morgana?

[ she looks like morgana and she sounds like morgana - gwen has kept herself hidden in the feast but she would have seen morgana, would have known her anywhere so how can it - ]

Morgana - my Lady! where are you? are you alright? I haven't seen you, how could I -

[ the other court! ]

I will find you. Do not worry, I promise. I'll ask them for a horse and I will find you. I promise I won't leave you alone - you look -

[ different. ]

very beautiful, my Lady.

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[scinlae]

No.

[ She all but yells, the force of which amplified by her magic and her raven so near, it shakes the room. The very walls of her castle itself. She could kill Solais for this, yet thank her at the same time. If she lost her shard would she not be able to return to Camelot? Her problems could be solved before they even have a chance to begin. ]

No. The ride is too long and you do not even know where you are going. I am well, as you can see, no need to worry yourself.

[ It would be easy, she could pretend as she did those years ago ─ only it is not easy, she struggles against itself against every desire she has to scream and yell and curse her. I hate you! ]

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[burping]

Camelot? [ another person from camelot. although perhaps not the same camelot as she.] I was taken on the road from Camelot.

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[graciousness]

You were? I was too!

[ she smiles because someone who might understand. ]

-- Not from the road from Camelot, from Camelot itself. The halls of the castle, as it happens. Not that it matters since we were both taken from the same kingdom though I fear I do not remember you.

[ .... ]

--- My Lady. Forgive me, are you well?

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[burping]

That's because we weren't acquainted as far as I know. [ her smile is kind as she returns the one this girl gives her.] I'm Princess Mithian of Nemeth. I'm quite well as the circumstances allow, thank you for asking.

Hopefully you are well?

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[scorchedchivalry]

[At first, Saber was not overly concerned when she turned to her locket to see what was going on in Drabwurld. She wasn't even paying much attention to this message until that name was heard. THAT NAME.

Guinevere of Camelot.

Saber didn't mean to activate her locket and turn the video on when that name grabbed her full attention.

The king was dressed in her hunting clothing, which meant she looked far more like a young man than she did a woman, with her hair tied back in a low tail, the ends of enchanted black ribbons draping over her shoulder. Her eyes were wide with an unbelieving expression.

In short, Saber was shocked.]

My dear wife... Not you too...

[Her words were heavy with regret. So very heavy. She knew this was not actually her wife, that this was the Guinevere from the other Camelot. She looked different than Saber's wife did, but Second Magic was cruel. Very cruel.

She did not want her wife - any version of her wife - here.]

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[graciousness]

I'm - sorry?

[ it is a soft question, a confused frown making its way onto her face. she looks at her for a moment before offering a small smile. ]

are you alright? you seem troubled. Your...wife, you said? is she hurt? I can help, perhaps?

[ if only by listening. she can try. gwen might be only a servant but she does believe in trying. ]

I'm Gwen.

[ ... ]

I've said that already, haven't I? You are?

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[cinnamoned]

It's working. And I'm sure you'll find there are plenty of others around here who also have...pressing matters back home. But all we can do now is make the best of things as they are here.

[A slight tilt of the head, an almost sympathetic smile.]

Everyone needs their support. Maids, friends. I'm sure you will find you can do more than you think to help, Guinevere. Or, is Gwen your preferred name? I'm Snow, I just got here myself more or less.

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[graciousness]

It's a pleasure, Snow.

[ she curtsies, her smile brighter now, more confident. she is right, gwen realizes. she cannot hope to go back home without helping so she must find a way to help and keep her chin up. ]

Gwen would do. You can call me Guinevere, of course, I don't dislike it - not dislike I just -

[ oh boy. ]

Gwen! Gwen is fine.

[ laughing a bit. ]

You are right. I will do all that I can to help those who might need it.

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[brainiest]

Camelot.

[ Hermione's voice is soft when she speaks and she can't bite back her smile. ]

Are you a friend of Lancelot, and Merlin?

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[graciousness]

Yes - I am.

[ she brightens and looks at the locket, trying to see if this young lady is any way familiar, if she knows Merlin and Lancelot then maybe -

but no. she has met them, probably, only in this world.

...but then it means that they are here and gwen hurries to ask: ]

Are they both here? they are close friends of mine.

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[choreographics]

[The word "Camelot" tips him off a bit, as does her name. But he's not going to mention that just yet because poor Gwen looks sort of completely out of her element. So instead he just waves as the picture settles in.]

Loud and clear, Gwen of Camelot. [A smile follows that.] I've noticed that they're not really that picky about who they bring in to help out around here. And anyway I'm sure you have some skills that can be put to use. Everyone has something that they figure out eventually.

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[graciousness]

Just Gwen is alright.

[ she smiles a bit because well, it's sort of endearing that he is so friendly. she's the same, of course but she knows not everyone are and in a strange realm, a smile goes a long way. ]

I - can help clean the castle.

[ which isn't helpful perhaps but! ]

I can mend armor and work with steel. My father was a blacksmith.

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[knightscode]

Guinevere. Where are you?


[ HE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE TELL HIM WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT THIS SECOND. ]

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[graciousness]

Lancelot?

[ excuse her while her eyes widen because gods, hadn't it been a long time? the last time she had seen him he saved her life and since then - ]

You're here? You're - of course you are here. You are - are you alright?

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[plantboy]

Whenever someone says they're just something there's always something more about them.

[ His tone is light as he waves a hand, the corner of his lip turning up a bit. ]

At least, they seem to think so. Bags don't care about what you have going on, only that they get what they want out of you. Doubt we'll be going anywhere anytime soon.

[ He's going to try, though. ]

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[graciousness]

Oh no, I hadn't said it because of that. not because of that, it was not my intention it is simply -

[ she clears her throat, looks around herself with obvious nervousness. ]

I am but a maidservant. I have never fought wars.

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[bolincredible]

Well hey, welcome to... the world, Gwen. You know, just. Just to get that out of the way. [ He kinda likes keeping it at a general "the world" for newer people. Because frankly, he was confused enough when he first rolled in. ]

I'm Bolin. And it's nice to meet you, too! I guess there are some other courts out there somewhere, since it's a pretty big place. Buuut I don't think they're really up and up with the magical jewelry yet? We're all kinda just supposed to be here for the big Seelie-Unseelie setup anyway, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

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[graciousness]

[ she smiles a bit at 'welcome to the world' because honestly, it sounds sort of oddly funny to her. ]

Bolin. You have my thanks.

[ a curtsy, the smile is still there for a moment. ]

Seelie and unseelie, the two courts. But you know that, of course, I am simply wondering - are we to fight each other? I have a friend at the other court and....I would never fight her, not for the world. Why are we to fight one another?

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[tacticalturtleneck]

Are you talking about the whole round table and crap? Holy shit! Who do I bang to sign up?

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[graciousness]

Round - table?

[ obvious confusion is a go ]

Forgive me, I do not think I understand.