Minuet ♪ Moving

[sageprincess]

Characters: Zelda and you!
Setting: Floor 3 or 19, Floor 25, Floor 14, and Floor 32
Format: Starting with action - I'll follow you!
Summary: The Princess of Hyrule going about her days while trying not to freeze to death.
Warning: Sexual confusion? None yet.


Floor 3 or 19
[The libraries might as well have become a second home for Zelda with all the time she has spent there recently. Ever since Ruana (and to a lesser extent, Dax) took to the network, she has been pouring over book after book, network post after network post, trying to make sense of the things she said. Of course, any success is limited at best, and for the most part, the only fruit of her labor thus far has been a stack of notes with more questions than answers contained within.

Still, the search gives her focus and drive - things she had been terribly lacking in since... the end of June, really. And perhaps that's the most valuable thing Ruana gave her that day - not information, but a will to do more than merely endure.

In any case, if you're looking for one long-eared princess, you are most likely to find her here, surrounded by her books and notes.]

Floor 25 (For bow_of_the_galadhrim and maybe friends?)
[Of course, that is not to say she does nothing else with her time. Sometime before the chaos of October and everything else, Legolas said the elven swords he was having crafted for her were ready, and they could begin training. Sure, it's cold now and getting colder, but it's peaceful for the moment (well, for some definition of peaceful), and she needs to learn eventually.

So, looking more like a pirate than a princess in Tetra's mother's (her descendant's?) long coat and her hair tied up in a ribbon, she waits on the meadow floor for the Prince of Mirkwood. At least there's no snow on this floor.]

Floor 14
[And sometimes even she needs a break, though loathe she is to admit it. She doesn't frequent the media floor often - even after nearly a year's time in the Tower, most of the technology there is beyond her. But she does know how one piece of electronic machinery works (though don't ask her what it's called), thanks to a girl who's long since vanished from the tower walls. And it's that piece of machinery that's currently serenading her with the sounds of a certain British classic rock band as she curls up on a couch nearby, wrapped in the fluffy comforter she got as a "prize" for participating in Halloween's "game".

Pass by at just the right moment, and she might even appear to be asleep. Even back in Hyrule, music was always there to provide a temporary escape from life's hardships, and it's so easy to get lost in it...]

Floor 32
[And sometimes, given the high levels of stress inherent to the situation, it is necessary to take "taking a break" a little further.

Look up into the trees on the forest floor, and you might see a blur of blue and grey hopping from branch to branch, disturbing and sprinkling the snow that's accumulated there in its wake.

Investigate?]

(Responses for the last prompt will mostly come from sagesurvivor.)

Comments

[Floor 3/19 WHICHEVER]

[faithstaynight]

[Honestly, Jeanne didn't spend much time in the libraries. With how often strange things happened in the tower, any chances she might have had at reading lessons were more or less nixed. Since they were indefinitely on hold for now, that meant there was no reason for her to be spending time on floors that were of no use to her!

But still... the libraries were quiet. And with everything going on lately, she could use a little quiet.

... That probably won't last long, though. Not when, during her slow stroll between the shelves, she spots a familiar face. With a small smile, she approaches.]

You seem quite busy, princess.

[sageprincess]

[And at the familiar voice, she looks up with a smile of her own.]

That would likely be because I am. Trying to make sense of all the recent information we have been afforded is no easy task.

[And yet, there's a certain spark behind her eyes that has been rare at best lately. One might even say she almost looks like she's enjoying having work to do.

Of course, she doesn't know that her words are likely confusing at best to her friend. Whoops...]

[Floor 14]

[wirefu]

[Before Zelda drifts off, another woman will approach her. To Zelda, she may seem vaguely familiar; more often than not she could be seen poking her head into the dormitory room that the Hylian occupied, looking for and sometimes leading away Saber. Maybe she waved once or twice, or offered a quick "hello!", but she's never said more than that.

But that's going to change! If Irisviel is going to be trapped here, she might as well make the best of it. And that meant trying to get along with people she might be interacting with often.

And so she approaches, a look of curiosity crossing her face.]

That's quite an interesting song.

[sageprincess]

[Zelda opens her eyes, blinking once or twice as they adjust to the light before turning her attention to the not-quite-familiar woman. Saber's friend?

Well, she likes Saber, so she'll be friendly. She nods.]

It is, is it not? There is no music quite like it in my world, but I find it rather pleasant, all the same.

[That, and there are more than a few memories wrapped up in these melodies, but she doesn't need to bore this woman with that.]

floor 19

[puppy_lancer]

[Given that he had been through something both frustrating and absolutely humiliating, Lancer needed some way to relax. All of his beer had already been consumed, so he decided on the next best thing--puffing on a cigarette in a nice and secluded place.]

[The library served quite well. Hopefully the other resident won't mind him filling the room with smoke.]

[sageprincess]

[... Um. Yes, after a while, she does mind. It's hard to think when you're coughing, after all, and that's what she's desperately attempting to do.

After trying to deal with it and failing, she eventually begins searching for the source of the smoke, coming across Lancer in short order. Despite their informative talk earlier, she looks unimpressed.]

Forgive me for seeming rude-- [Though not really.] --but is that necessary here? There is an open floor not one flight above this one.

14

[hachitaro]

[Taro grins as he steps into the room and hears the music. He recognizes that music instantly. He walks closer to Zelda, and leans against the back of the couch.]

Queen? Nice choice.

[sageprincess]

[And, in turn, she cranes her neck back, looking at him half-sideways and half-upside down. ... She's comfy, okay. Moving would require losing some of that precious body heat she's got stored under her blanket.]

I am glad you approve. It is not familiar to me, but it is nice to listen to.

Floor 25 obviously

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Legolas carried the swords he'd had made for her, carefully wrapped in the cloak, as he joined her on the meadow floor. His own were put away against his back and he was dressed as casually as possible without feeling too much of the chill. It didn't bother him but better to be prepared.]

Prompt as always, my lady.

[He grinned when he spotted her and set the bundle down, glancing around. Maybe they could make a couple fires to make things more comfortable or once they were done.]

[sageprincess]

It has taken long enough to get to this point, do you not think? Besides, it is improper for a lady to be late.

[... She thinks, anyway. She returns his grin with one of her own, taking a moment to tighten the ribbon in her hair as he looks around.]

Is there anything I can do to help set up?

Floor 19

[temptestament]

*Was there a brown robed figure there a second ago, Zelda? Probably not, but there is now, and the tilt of his mask implies he's looking at one of the books she's collected.*

Trying to do some research?

[sageprincess]

[Goddesses above, man, warn a lady when you do the suddenly appearing act. After regaining her breath, she nods.]

Trying, yes. Though how successful I have been can be debated.

[Stupid cryptic admins.]

[firstofthefallen]

[Lucifer had gone into the media room more or less to just snoop around. Truth be told he held little interest in the media room, and the cold itself didn't bother him thanks to his demonic body. But upon hearing the music....

Music was a weakness to him. And in some ways, he just can't help it. The fact that he doesn't immediately notice the woman curled up on the couch doesn't help either.

Softly, he begins to sing along with the music, and his voice blends in incredibly well. Singing was a talent well honed in him, something he had in fact been made for once upon a time.

So, just looking at the music player, he continues to sing, carried away for the moment by the music.]

[sageprincess]

[Well, now. That's certainly a voice she isn't accustomed to hearing alongside the others. But it's not necessarily unpleasant or unwelcome. It's... quite nice really.

Quietly, she turns her attention to the singer, and perhaps she should interrupt, tell him that she's there and spare him some potential embarrassment... but that can surely wait until the end of the song, right?

So if his attention wavers at all, he might just notice a certain divine descendant watching him, a small smile upon her face.]

Floor 19

[the_white_rider]

[ As Gandalf had made the research Library his second home months ago now, they are meant to cross paths. His own researches were progressing, but he had not paid much attention to Ruana's little session on the network just yet (albeit he had heard of it by now).

Gandalf approaches her when he sees her working hard and studying these matters- He looks notably more smiling than he may have been these last months. ]

Any luck in your researches, princess?

[sageprincess]

[They both have had a lift in energy lately, it would seem. Though, at his question, she can't help a sigh.]

I have a dozen theories and no definite answers. Would you count that as luck?

32!

[scorchedchivalry]

[Since the heat had been turned off, the king had taken to wearing her pimpcloak grandcloak, not because she needed it - Servants were impervious to the elements - but to help those she cared about warm up. With her prana and the cloak, she knew she was effectively a space heater. She would've liked to be with Irisviel all the time, but she couldn't handle being around her lady every hour of every day. Not with how hard it was to keep her emotions regarding the woman under control.

...and she did have a duty to her vassal and friends.

Saber paused, looking up at the trees as snow fell down from her. A tree-born animal? If so, she could hunt it and provide some meat for Kazumi to cook for dinner. Saber refused to eat the nutrition bars - she wasn't required to eat - but some meat would be nice...

Moving quickly and quietly, the knight pursued whatever was in the tree. She would sight it before deciding the best way to capture the creature.]

ohgod

[sagesurvivor]

[As she follows the "animal," she'll probably notice that it doesn't move anything like any sort of bird, and it is far, far too large to be a kind of squirrel or other typical tree climbing woodland creature. And bears are not usually so agile.

Whatever it is, it stills after a while, perhaps hiding out on one of the higher branches, and maybe Saber might be able to glimpse a bright red eye through the snow covered pines...]

Floor 32

[starofpleiades]

[Bundled up, Kazumi is out in the snow hunting what little fruits and mushrooms might still be left under the sudden freeze. It's slight pickings, but with the cafeteria only providing nutrition bars and water, even this much is an improvement.

The fall of snow from a branch above and nearby makes her jump a little though. Since she can't use her magic here, she's very wary... even more so when she can't spot a squirrel, bird or other natural cause for the disturbance.]

Hello...? Is someone there?

[sagesurvivor]

[At the voice calling out, the thing - or rather, person - causing the snow to fall drops down a few branches, settling down on one nearby and within the girl's sight.

They don't seem threatening, at least not yet.]

There is.

[... Kind of hard to tell if that's a man or a woman's voice, though.]

Floor 32

[nightfowl]

[As soon as Haken realizes he's not alone in the wilderness, he readies himself for whatever's out there.]

Yo, Blue Streak!

[Might as well call out to it first though. Might even be friendly.]

[sagesurvivor]

[Blue Streak? Now that's a first. The "streak" stills for a moment after Haken calls out, then bounds back towards him before stopping nearby. The figure leans against the trunk of the tree it's in, looking at him with a slightly curious expression.

You called?]

Floor 32

[reddeadvirtuoso]

[She was just kind of chilling (heheh) in the snow for a while, but then it looked like... there was, a ninja or something hopping around across the branches.

Wha...

OK, two could play at that game! Sort of. Either way, Jade was hoping around up into one of the trees to try and find the flash of whoever was hopping around with a hard gaze from behind her sunglasses.]

[sagesurvivor]

[A follower, hm? The "ninja" seems to notice the girl looking through the branches for it, and it stops just long enough in Jade's sight for her to be able to make out its lithe, blue and grey figure.

But then it's bounding off again, almost as if it's challenging her to follow. Will she?]

Floor 14

[keepscalm]

[England is in a similar school of not frequenting the media floor. In fact, he only stops on his way down this time because of the familiar tune he hears drifting from the floor.

From the staircase, he only sees the bundle of blankets. He can't be sure who it is unless he gets closer.

...still, he never misses a chance to gloat about his music.

So he approaches, and only then does he notice it's Zelda. Oh.

He is just going to fold his arms so that his stub is a bit more well-hidden as he leans on the backrest of the couch.] You have good taste in music, my dear.

[sageprincess]

[She grins when he speaks up, the bright smile certainly a change from recent encounters. Of course, she doesn't notice anything terribly out of the ordinary yet.]

This band is from the same country you are, yes?

[Maybe she just likes British things, idk.]