• just testing a suave vagabond •

[luckyscarf]

[ That is one ridiculously mismatched scarf he's sporting right here on campus. Clashed with brown leathers and metal gauntlet and everything. Just look at it.

But seriously, where the heck did he wind up this time? Time to go snooping around. Hide yo impressionable kids, hide yo sexy wives.

Feel free to talk to him. He's got some questions for you actually, but feels inclined to find the answers on his own first. ]

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[thewrightidea]

[A mismatched scarf indeed. Wow. But Phoenix doesn't particularly care. He just sees a new person on campus snooping around, and his eye is caught.]

Oh-- hello. I haven't seen you around here before.

[Said somewhat nervously, but with politeness.]

[luckyscarf]

Uh? [ The Prince will just slow his stride to look over and— Wow, mister. You're dressed all nice and... stuff. Not that he's judging either! But if you're an authoritative figure in this place which you kind of look like, okay then he'll want to keep a little clear of you. No offense, of course. ]

Yeah... And where exactly is here? Guess it's not... entirely Persian territory anymore, huh...? [ A real Holmes, this one. ]

[thewrightidea]

Huh?

[Persia? Really? They're not anywhere near Persia.]

This is.... Smash Academy. It's a school.

[He looks a bit thrown off, but regardless he'll try to be nice.]

[luckyscarf]

...school?

[ Well. It was nice meeting everyone. The Prince is going to up and take his leave before the going gets boring. I mean, sure, he has his taste for literature and sciences; He can quote some thoughtful things and has a general concept that alchemy turns lead into gold.

But that's the thing. His interest lies with currency and fine women. Not fine-tuned knowledge. He's got plenty of street-smarts for everything he needs. ]

Uh-huh. Well, unless there's a gig that pays well, I think I'll have to pass.

Which way back to Persia...? You got a map anywhere?

[thewrightidea]

Well-- I mean, there are some positions open on the faculty but--

[Phoenix pretty much gets the feeling that this guy wants nothing to do with that. Besides, he also gets the feeling that this guy would make a terrible teacher.

So he sighs.]

Persia? Well--

Uh... That's... not even close.

[luckyscarf]

[ The Prince knows that look. He puffs up his chest with a bit of pride oozing from his ego, but doesn't keep on the subject. The guy didn't mention anything about the pay, so it's water under the bridge in the Prince's book. For now, at least. ]

Yeah, I figured out that part. I think you missed that second question though — You got a map around here?

[thewrightidea]

[Phoenix didn't miss the second part. It was more that Persia was not just a dandy little walk away from here. Then again, Phoenix didn't even know where on the map this school was itself.]

Er-- I guess there's a map somewhere in the library.

[Still completely confused as to how to deal with this man.]

[birdlady]

[Melia knows all about ridiculous mismatched clothes she is a JRPG character after all so she's not one to judge. Instead, she smiles politely.]

Hello! You seem lost. Perhaps I can be of assistance?