Wandering *Open*

[Navarre]

Navarre was walking in this strange place called Allorum. Andy left him to go find his girl Yasmin or Jamaican, or something like that, and he got separated in this twilight place. Walking until he could find someone that could explain to him what was going on. He saw someone in the distance, and then shouted, "HEY! HELLO!?"

[Rutger]

- [Ships and Homes]

The sky was cloudless; it was very sunny, but the temperature was not overbearingly warm, which was typical weather for the region. A swordsman dressed in red robes could be seen walking through the grassy countryside. His hair was brown and unkept, and he looked as though he'd been traveling for some time. As armed warriors were fairly uncommon in the pseudo-pacifistic Santo-Luce, the swordsman seemed slightly out of place in the area.



"..."

The swordsman had noticed Navarre earlier but had decided not to initiate any sort of contact with him. However, when Navarre yelled out in his direction, the swordsman decided it would be best to acknowledge his presence.



"...What do you want?"

The swordsman stopped walking and turned to face Navarre. Though the swordsman did not appear hostile, he didn't seem to be a particularly warm personality, either...

[Navarre]

Navarre started to walk towards him, then an idea hit him; what if this person didn't know Earth? He then decided to act normal, and asked where the next town is. "Uhh, yes. Do you know where the nearest town is?" He asked, with an Australasian accent.

[Rutger]

The swordsman stared at Navarre for a moment without saying anything. Something about this newcomer seemed very unusual to him.



"..."

The swordsman stood still watched Navarre approach. Ultimately, he decided to respond to Navarre's question with a question of his own.



"...Who are you?"

The swordsman crossed his arms. Given the circumstances of their encounter, it seemed to be an appropriate inquiry.

[Navarre]

"I am Navarre." He said, then he looked at his sword. He got slightly nervous, and then asked, ", now if you would be so kind to return the favor, what's your name? "

[Rutger]

The swordsman kept his arms crossed. This new man seemed quite unusual. The swordsman saw the man take notice of his armaments, but he did not pay it any mind.



"...Navarre, huh."

He stood up straight and turned to face Navarre directly. The swordsman did not say anything, but simply stood there quietly for a moment.



"..."



Judging from the silent response, it seemed clear that the swordsman did not plan to introduce himself just yet. He did not acknowledge Navarre's question and instead spoke frankly.



"...You ask a lot of questions. You must not be from around this area, I assume."

The swordsman cocked his head to one side and stared at Navarre inquisitively.

[Navarre]

Crap, I can't let him think I am not from here, he may kill me! Come on, Navarre, what's that one kingdom with the Fire... Oh yea. He looked at Rutger, and said, "You are right, I am not from here. I am from a far away kingdom, called Santo-Luce!"

[Rutger]

While the swordsman was not a master of the local geography, he knew enough to know that something was very, very wrong with Navarre's statement.



"...Oh, really..."

The swordsman got the sense that the man was lying to him. Either that, or the man was lacking a proper intellect.



"..."

He took a moment to collect his thoughts. The swordsman stared at Navarre.



"...Well, then. To answer one of your earlier questions... I believe that we are currently in the country of Santo-Luce."

He crossed his arms and waited for Navarre to realize the contradiction of the facts.

[Navarre]

"Eh?" He said, realizing now that he is going screwed now. "Ok, I... have no idea where I am. I am lost, and I don't know how I got here."

[Rutger]

For some reason, the swordsman wasn't surprised by Navarre's revelation.



"...I thought as much."

He kept his arms crossed. The swordsman was skeptical of the man; after all, this could be a trick. Still, if Navarre was telling the truth, then the swordsman could understand why Navarre might lie about being in unknown territory. Being lost isn't the sort of thing a person usually want to broadcast to strangers, especially in a foreign land.



"...Are you trying to get somewhere in particular?"

The swordsman glanced around for a moment. He then tilted his head to one side and continued to watch Navarre.

[Navarre]

"I have no idea where I am, I was going to find a town so I could maybe get a map or something so I could find my friend." Navarre said to him, "But I am afraid it s going to get dark soon."

[Rutger]

The swordsman shaded his eyes for a moment and looked up at the sky, trying to determine the time by the position of the sun. He then lowered his head again.



"...Well, from what I understand, this area enjoys a great deal of sunlight... so there should still be some time yet before nightfall."

The swordsman fixed his gaze back on Navarre.



"So... you are looking for someone in particular. Who this 'friend' you are seeking?"

Navarre seemed to be replying very vaguely; the swordsman thought it would be prudent to get more information from him.

[Navarre]

"Just a man with a lion tattoo." Navarre said as he looked at him. He didn't want to reveal too much about Andy, since his life could be in jeopardy. "Oh, really?" He looked up to the sky, then back to him.

[Rutger]

The swordsman thought this new information over a bit.



"...A lion tattoo, huh. Not much to go by..."

He looked at Navarre again.



"Don't suppose you know his name?"

The swordsman didn't feel like he was getting very far with this man. He wouldn't be able to give Navarre any sort of direction if he kept being so evasive... not to mention, it was a little suspicious.

[Navarre]

"... I can't tell his name, unless I know yours." Navarre said, as he crossed his arms, "How do I know you won't hurt him or anything?"