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[heavensdragon]

{He is fastidious about his appearance, brushing off imagined pieces of dust and grime with delicate hands. Runyu is not a tall man nor does he look particularly strong, yet jumping to conclusions about his abilities would be a mistake. Before you stands the Emperor of Heaven, though he earned the title through underhanded means.}

I am not practiced at welcome speeches. However I will do my best. {He clears his throat and stands with all the pride he can scrape together in this moment.} I am Runyu, son of Emperor Tai Wei and Princess Su Li. You need not fear me if you have done nothing wrong.

{His gaze sharpens as if he can detect wrongdoers through the device.}

Yet if you have committed this crime against me, I will not be merciful. You have removed the Emperor of Heaven from his duties and now hold him prisoner. Kidnap on this scale can only result in your death.

{Those are big words for someone who doesn't have an army to back him up, but Runyu is, perhaps understandably, mad. Furious, actually.}

Furthermore, if you have harmed my wife... {A chill climbs his spine. Soon, she could be his wife. He must return to her!} I will kill you myself.

{His hands curl into white fists as if he imagines snapping necks with his bare fingers. He could.}

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[starguy]

[ For someone who just watched a guy send death threats from his necklace, Peter looks super chill. ]

Woah, you're like a prince? Or an uh, Emperor? Didn't know Heaven had those...

[ He places a hand on his chin, pondering. Then shrugs, back to being cheery. Must be a different Heaven. ]

Nice to meet you, dude! I'm uh. [ He clears his throat, lowering his voice to sound "regal." ] Peter Jason Quill, son of Meredith Quill and Emperor J'son of Spartax. [ That seriousness in his tone drops instantly. ] Hey, think we could be prince buddies?

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[heavensdragon]

{Peter, are you listening? Runyu makes himself breathe and relax a notch.}

The Emperor of Heaven.

{No one is above him anymore. No one can abuse him or take what is rightfully his.}

You are mortal? {He has never befriended a true mortal. Keeping Jin Mi company on Earth had been specifically for her and no one else.}

[starguy]

[ Peter is definitely listening, and ignoring most of that... I'm sorry. ]

Right, right... Which Heaven though?

[ He has 0 reverence, I'm afraid. ]

And I sure am! Are you telling me you're immortal? Like a god? Or an Asgardian? Or... Whatever the Collector is, I think?

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[wishupona]

[How many times does Rinoa watch this video before responding? Yes. What number exactly? That's her own business. Thanks.]

[In her video, Rinoa is... quite shameless in her response, eyes bright and hands clasped together. Practically glowing.]

Sorry, I know this is probably weird but... That was so romantic!

[She doesn't know this man or his wife, but that doesn't mean she can't appreciate the romance when she sees it. This is True Love like right out of the stories isn't it?! So Romantic!]

I'm sorry, I don't know who your wife is, but if you tell me about her I can at least help you look?

[Because clearly they should Be Together. So naturally if Rinoa can help, she will. Only one thing. The sincere appreciation melts into a sheepish look before she manages a curtsey.]

My apologies, your Imperial Majesty. My name is Rinoa Heartilly, daughter of Julia. My mother was a singer.

[And her father isn't going to be mentioned, because... he's not.]

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[heavensdragon]

{Is his rage captivating? Inspiring? Infuriating? Rinoa, you look much too happy. Runyu flinches before righting himself.}

About my wife? {Maybe it is. He would do anything for her. They have been engaged since before Jin Mi was born.} I can do better than that.

{He holds up a drawing of her. Made with charcoal on a piece of parchment.}

Art is important. My mother is dear to me too.

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[wishupona]

[Yes. All of those things exactly! She's not exactly used to expressive men. And the ones who are expressive aren't expressive in any way that's worth anything.

Plus? She's stuck in a strange world where she seemingly knows no one and she has no idea what her future holds. Her options are be depressed or live it up. Rinoa likes blue, but not when it describes her mood.]

Yes sir! You're looking for her, aren't you?

[When the drawing is held up, she leans in a little. Really taking it in. Wanting to make sure she doesn't forget it later.]

Sorry, I can't say I've seen anyone like that. I'll keep a lookout! What's her name?

[A pause.]

Wait, did you draw that yourself?

[Because if he did? Wow. Makes really romantic declarations and he's good at art? Swoon. Only he's taken so... maybe not swoon exactly. But still. Color her impressed. It would seem...her standards aren't exactly high.]

And you're right. Art is important. I'm just... not very good at it.

[Not at drawing or anything like that anyway. Her handicraft skills are pretty bad in general. She doesn't typically have the patience for them.]

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[grappler]

Ooh, scary.

[she doesn't look at all scared. more like sarcastic.]

I think all of us have a thing or two to say to whatever bastards brought us here.

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[heavensdragon]

I am the one who should pass the judgement. {He just needs to determine how and when.} Stay behind me.

[grappler]

Why you? Why can't we all get a punch or two in?

[she rolls her eyes.]

I don't stay behind anyone, thanks.

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[faeshim]

[that is an awful lot of death threats and daeshim's ears aren't used to hearing such talk. he frowns - though he's always sorta frowning.]

I do not think you are eating enough vegetables.

[hmm... or maybe he's not drinking enough water. that could also be the case.]

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[heavensdragon]

{He is perplexed and it shows, his brow furrowing.}

What I eat does not determine my choices. We have been imprisoned.

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[faeshim]

This much is true. And by something that is likely powerful in its own right, Emperor of Heaven. I fear there will be more frustrations to come.

[which brings him back to your diet.]

You should eat more fiber to balance out your anger. You will surely constipate yourself at this rate.

[touchofcashmere]

Well! Nice to meet you. I'm Stede Bonnet, Gentleman Pirate. I suppose you could call me lord of my own domain. A prince of the sea perhaps. [on second thought he's not too sure of the phrasing. Well some things just need to be tested out]

[heavensdragon]

{A human. Runyu smiles faintly and nods.} I will do everything in my power to return you to your sea.

[touchofcashmere]

Well, thank you! That's very kind of you.

[a slight breath]

Do we have any kind of ETA on that? Just...you know, don't like to leave the crew alone for long.

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[crybabyhero]

[Takemichi's hologram is disheveled in appearance and hunched in a decidedly nonregal way. It's a stark contrast with the emperor on the other end of his charm. Despite this obvious status difference, he speaks with all the reverence of a high school kid addressing their substitute teacher.]

Uh... Isn't the whole deal here that we're the ones who, um, did a crime?

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[heavensdragon]

{Oh boy, he should get accustomed to this. It's a real blow to his pride, but if it brings him back to Jin Mi, he doesn't care.}

I committed no crime. {Especially not two.} They have no right to hold me.

[twelfthsong]

[ The Doctor doesn't seem particularly moved after Runyu has said his piece, but he at least understands where the rage is coming from. ]

As much as I commend the impassioned speech, I don't get the impression that whoever whisked us away here care very much or they wouldn't have done it in the first place.

They seem more concerned for the weight and/or state of our souls.

[ A beat. ]

Also, you're allegedly a prince and don't have practice with welcome speeches? That doesn't seem right.

[heavensdragon]

Foolish decisions are made rashly every day. {But a power that can pluck the Emperor of Heaven from his throne? That confuses and frightens Runyu.}

Mine is heavy. Too heavy for their liking. {He hopes. If they were expecting souls as light as feathers.}

I am an Emperor and I came to the throne in a time of upheaval and crisis. What I dole out most are punishments; not welcomes.

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[mercedis]

I think we've all done something wrong, if we're here.

Is your wife in this place? I can keep an eye out. I'm used to finding missing things.

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[heavensdragon]

According to whom?

I don't know. I fear she might be and I want to find her. Her name is Jin Mi and I have drawn a portrait of her.

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[inemeraldfaith]

[He has a very fancy name and title. To think there are multiple people here who somehow think someone as plain as Aerith is a princess or something like it. It just sounds funny when Runyu definitely looks like he carries that kind of background more.]

I didn't consider addressing them so openly. I guess I didn't take into thought that they might actually answer.

[That said.]

I think a lot of us understand where you're coming from. Being in a place you don't belong, separated from people you love. It wouldn't be right to tell you not to feel the way you do. I just... wonder if there's another way to approach things.

[Because somehow she has to wonder what the likelihood is of one person doing something that might be brash and the rest of them getting pulled into some kind of trouble as a result.]

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[heavensdragon]

{Aerith, you're much too pretty to be a common lady. Don't blame them for jumping to conclusions! Even Runyu, the ever so grumpy Heavenly dragon, is moved by her sudden appearance. He has a soft spot for cute faces.}

If they refuse to answer here, I will keep trying elsewhere.

{He actually considers what she says and eventually, reluctantly, nods. He had let his temper get away from him.}

Did I frighten you? I didn't mean to.

[invinciblemikey]

(a blonde kid, long hair tied in a half-ponytail, and he appears rolling his eyes.

take a chill pill, would you?)

... Are you a method actor?

(teens.)

[heavensdragon]

{No.}

I do not know what that is.