Story starts here: {Setting: Sol Dimension, Aedrift Castle} It had took a full hour of effort for Mephiles to pull himself to his feet, and another two hours just to get to the door. He finally let in Marian, who revealed servants weren't allowed into others' quarters except to clean and when otherwise permitted. He let Marian clean up his quills, removing the sticks and leaves from them. Marian: *he looks up from his work at the bed and decides to ask a question* So, Mr. Allister. I beg your pardon, but if I may inquire as to how you got here? Mephiles: You may not. *doesn't look at him* Marian: Understood, sir. *continues his work* I do hope your memory is intact. King Allstar is hoping you can tell us where the emeralds went. Very important- Mephiles: *suddenly perks up* Emeralds? Marian: ! *laughs awkwardly* Oops. Pardon me. I sometimes can't keep my own mouth shut. You'll find out in a bit. Mephiles: Why did princess Ruby address you personally. Your a servant, correct? Marian: Me? Oh, she probably did. A very sweet girl, she is. I'm her personal servant. I helped raise her when her parents were busy. Mephiles: Hm. *he had already lost interest; he easily ruled him off as useless to him* Marian: *moves on to cleaning Mephiles' chest fur, but stops* Sir, if I may, why do you not cast a shadow? Mephiles: It's not a servant's job to meddle in others' business. Marian: Right....sorry, sir. *continues cleaning the chest fur*
Later, At the assigned time for dinner to start... Mephiles, still wobbly, was led by Marian down the steps and into the royal dining room, where he was met by Ruby, who waved. Her mother and father were easily recognizable; clothing that clearly outshined that of Soleanna's, both crowned, both possessing the same crimson jewels on their foreheads, and both staring at him with both intimidation and wonder in mind. He found the entire family very annoying, and wished very hard that he still had access to Iblis. ???(king): Sit down.*Mephiles was helped into a seat by Marian, who then bowed and left the room* Mephiles: *slightly bows his head* Your majesty- ???(King): Don't. Jut tell me why you're here. Mephiles: ? ???(King): In case you're wondering, I've already met some of your friends. How many more of you are there? Mephiles: Friends...? ???(King): Yes. *brows furrows* Strange, ethereal beings appearing out of nowhere with powers almost no one could match. You aren't the first we were able to catch. Mephiles: Excuse me? I came here alone. ???(King): Don't lie to me. you've already been given a mercy by being left alive after you're little stunt in the village. Now, answer me truthfully...*peers in closer* Are you a threat? Mephiles: ... *stares into his eyes. He wasn't intimidated, but somehow felt that the King's eyes were peering into his mind, trying to squeeze between the thick, misty barriers that was his consciousness. Mephiles used his own awareness of this fact to shove whatever that feeling was away* ...My name is Allister, and I'm no threat to any of you. I simply want to return home. ???(Queen): And where is home? Mephiles: Apparently, another world. Ruby: Wait, wait, wait...you're an alien? Mephiles: Not exactly. Do you have any means to travel through space? ???(King): *raises an eyebrow, before looking to his wife* Winona? Winona: I think we had better tell him. He might be able to help us. ???(King): *sighs* Allister, when you arrived it caused a disturbance in a very special set of artifacts. If you find them, as king, I may be able to help you get back home. Mephiles: Wonderful. *the King had peaked his interest now, and he was drawn to these artifacts almost instantly* What must I help you find? ???(King): I, King Egreste, wish for you to find me the Sol Emeralds.
