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[The feed shows a nice view of absolutely nothing. There is, however, the sound of someone spitting. Very lovely. He just woke up with a mouthful of dead rotting leaves. His day is off to a great freaking start, that's what.]

Ugh, nasty! Ow--... ow... ow. [Don't let the nonchalance fool you. He's realizing he's alive. Taking in a deep breath, and letting it out.

He's alive.

... And also FREEZING COLD. But wait until he finds a way home! This is impossible, but maybe-- just maybe--]

Hahah... jeez, it's c-c-cold. Am I in K-Keterburg or something?

-- Hey, what's...

[And here's when he brushes the journal off. Hello, there's a half-naked redhead getting up close and personal, and turning it upside down, and then shaking it out a bit. What is this strange and mystifying technology? It sure as hell isn't his journal.]

Weird.

[Feeling something tickle his shoulder, he reaches over to brush it off. And then he notices the wings, red with gold tips just like his hair. He has wings. This is not a drill. Luke drops the journal in favor of screaming like the grown man he isn't.]

W-what the hell is going on!?

[NO LUKE DON'T PULL ON THOSE--] —OW! [Yeah, that hurt more than anything else in his life. Now he's curled up over his knees again, trying not to cry. He almost blacked out there.]

G-guess they're real...

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I'm sure even if you are one of those guys will reach you in no time at all.

[GIVING HIS REASSURANCE!!!

before the question sombers his attitude a notch; it's not very notable if Luke isn't paying attention, though.]

Ah, well, if the theory of us going right back to the exact point we left is correct, no one will even notice I'm gone! [And if not? That's the one situation he'd rather not think about, though he's sure the council could keep a new emperor in order for a while.]

[If only Luke was as perceptive as Peony. Maybe when he's older.]

Whoa. Really?

[That's crazy. But if Peony believes it...]

That's good to hear, though... [He's relieved.] Your people really love you. Oh, and your rappigs, too.

[Well, who wouldn't rush to save their friend from freezing to death? Besides he knows Jade considers Luke like a friend of sorts too. But onto more positive thinking--]

I don't see why not. The lot of you are world heroes. And speaking of my rappigs, my cute Jade is here.

W-what? World heroes? But I...

[We'll just ignore that disturbing nickname.]

I hope it isn't running off again.

[Hm. And Peony'll catch that little scene. Oops. Being from mid-game, he assumes he might have said something that is later in the timeline for Luke. Be more careful, Peony.]

Not at all! Jade is with me right now. But you're certainly welcome to join Gailardia in keeping that from happening on his walks.

[WELP. It's gonna come out eventually.]

... You get him to walk your rappigs here, too?

He just can't say no, huh.

Of course. We may not be on Auldrant, but we all still have our responsibilities. Everyone should still keep their usual routine, I mean.

[In other words, Peony can be persuasive when he needs to be.]

[Guy is pretty easy to persuade though. He's been a servant most of his life!]

... I'm supposed to have a usual routine?

Oh, you don't have one? Just make one up then.

I don't even know what I want to do.

[He didn't plan that far. He expected to die before finishing.]

Well, in that case, I can arrange for Jade to take you on a tour. How's tomorrow sound?

[He's surprised at Peony's enthusiasm, but the more he thinks about it, the more he warms up to the idea.]

A tour would be great. If Jade isn't interested, though, that's fine. I can ask someone.

Hm, if Jade won't, then I will!

[His enthusiasm is in part to keep keep Luke talking so he's sure the red-head's not freezing to death.]

[...]

Y-you really don't have to do that, Your Majesty...

And why not? You have a problem with me all of a sudden?

[Don't worry Luke, he's just putting words in your mouth. It's a joke, but let's see what you do.]

[NOT THE TROLLING ANYTHING BUT THE TROLLING.]

T-that's not it at all! It's just-- you must be busy and... besides, you're the Emperor...

[Seeing him this flustered must be totally worth it.]

And your point?

[It's always worth it, and how he missed it.]

Emperors don't... I mean, usually they don't...

[And he realizes he can't tell an emperor what to do.]

...

Forget it.

Glad you've come to see it my way. I'll inform Jade of it later so he can set up the tour.

Did someone reach you yet?

Um... I think Guy's almost here.

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