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[ledbythewind]

[Anyone who passes by the fountain today might notice something unusual: namely, a certain blond prince slumped in a sitting position against it. Only, well, he's no longer a prince, and he seems to be unconscious, but only the latter part is obvious. There are no visible injuries and he's still breathing, he just doesn't show any signs of waking up anytime soon.

Every now and then his face will contort slightly as if he's in pain or disturbed by some sort of bad dream, or maybe both. It's clear that whatever happened to him while he was gone wasn't good, but he's alive and in one piece and that's what matters the most. Whether there's anything non-physical wrong... that's yet to be seen.]

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[ledbythewind]

They sent me home, then brought me back here again. But I don't know how long I've been gone...

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

Sent you home...? Wow.

I’m afraid I wouldn't know how long you were gone. I've only just arrived myself.

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[ledbythewind]

I was back in my world for weeks, but... I'm not sure how time passes here relative to there.

[He lifts one hand to rub at his temple.]

What month is it?

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

[A pause as he thinks back to the guide.] It's the 4th of September, I believe.

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[ledbythewind]

Then it's only been a few days... I've only been gone for a few days.

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

Oh. Well... That's good then? Or bad?

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[ledbythewind]

It's good. That means everyone I know will still be here.

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

That's good then!

We should probably get you someplace more comfortable though, Mr...?

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[ledbythewind]

[He manages a faint smile, a trace of his noble upbringing shining through.]

Richard. And you are...?

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

My name is Aldo. Nice to meet you, Mr. Richard. [He smiles back, glad the man is ok.]

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[ledbythewind]

Just Richard is fine. It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Aldo.

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

So, is there any place you'd want to go?

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[ledbythewind]

Community Building 4... that's where I live.

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

I think I know where that is. Do you want me to help you get there? [Reaching out and helping him sit up now. Why yes, Aldo has no concept of personal space.]

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[ledbythewind]

I don't want to trouble you...

[But he would be grateful for the help, and he's not going to protest Aldo helping him to sit up like that. Personal space is overrated anyway.]

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

It's fine!

[personal space is very overrated.]

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[ledbythewind]

... thank you.

[But he'll be doing his best to stand up on his own anyway.]

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

[Aldo will continue to support him if he does manage to stand, and will probably only let him go if he asks, because letting him fall on his face would probably hurt.]

So, this way, right? [And he'll start off in the direction of Richard's community building.]

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[ledbythewind]

[Richard is dignified, not stupid, so he'll just keep leaning on Aldo to avoid faceplanting... because really, talk about a way to make a first impression. Kings are not supposed to faceplant in front of people they just met.]

Yes, that's right.

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[loyal-arrows.livejournal.com]

Ok then. [And off they go!]

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[ledbythewind]

[It's slow going; Richard can't walk very fast, even leaning on Aldo, and he has to stop frequently to keep from getting too dizzy.]