[ VIDEO. ] never seen one without the other(s).

[savoy]

[ the feed starts to complete blackness — it resolves itself into a clearer picture of a leather uniform once aramis steps back, though he also just so happens to be upside down. at least aramis has learned enough in his days aboard the tranquility so far that he notices and fixes it a moment later, leaving it lopsided, but the right way around.

he steps back a little further, coming to stand next to porthos. they are both armed, swords strapped to their sides, and not in the ship's jumpsuits but rather in their leather uniforms.

aramis holds a pistol, considering it. his voice is thoughtful. ]

They do say I am quite good with these.

[ porthos, for his part, is still staring suspiciously at the sleek looking square on his end. but he lets up long enough to add - ]

Finest in all of France, I’d wager. The better to serve their Majesties, King Louis XIII and Queen Anne.

[ it’s a spiel they’ve been through before. aramis’ eyes narrow. ] Speaking of their Majesties — if they are here as well, rest assured that we will find them and not look kindly on anyone who has committed treason and harmed them.

[ there’s a gruff hemm of his throat, before porthos adds; ] And if you’ve done likewise with two men who go by Athos and D’Artagnon, it may not be treason, but we’ll be looking just as unkindly.

[ aramis smiles at that, cheerful almost despite the dangerous edge to it. ] To those who are likewise captives, we swear to aid you where we can.

[ and he tips his head. ]



( blue is aramis, black is porthos! musketeers in space, aw yeah!! )

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[wroughtsteel]

[Éowyn takes almost as long to adjust her own camera before she can reply to their video, speaking only once the device is balanced properly on her hands.]

I am glad to learn that you have found a friend here, still it is unfortunate that he is now trapped here just the same as you or I. [She tilts her head politely towards Porthos, whom she has not met yet.]

I would not know if your King or Queen are aboard, or either of your other two friends, as I at least have not heard those names before. But I am sure that if they are here, you shall reunite soon.

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[savoy]

Yes. ( it is a dilemma of sorts — aramis is both glad for porthos' presence and distraught that his friend should be as caught as he himself. )

Thank you for your information. And for the aid, earlier.

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[wroughtsteel]

It was nothing. I was simply giving help as it was given to me before. Though I wished I could have helped more, but I have been here only for a month and there is much I do not yet know about this place.

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[savoy]

Then perhaps we shall learn of it together. It would seem we are all caught here together, are we not?

( the smile is almost instinctive, now. )

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[wroughtsteel]

[It is as instinctive as it is contagious, and she thoughtlessly returns it with one of her own.]

We are indeed. Though some have been here longer than others - longer than me, surely. But I would not oppose to finding out whatever we can about the ship together.

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[savoy]

( there are few things in life that make aramis feel quite so accomplished as making a beautiful woman smile. )

Then that is what we shall do.

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[wroughtsteel]

Your friend is welcome too, of course. Though I shall accept no blame if we find ourselves lost. This ship is quite big and there are no maps.

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[savoy]

Oh, we are never far from one another. Where one goes, the other goes. Athos is usually with us as well, but he seems to have missed the kidnapping.

( trying for humour and mostly managing just fine. )

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[wroughtsteel]

Perhaps he became lost on his way-- though I daresay it is for the best if he did. [She tries to return it, but there is an ounce of truth to her last words.]

Still, it is nice that you have someone dear and close to you on the ship as well. Often times the journey can become very lonely.

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[savoy]

I am glad for Porthos' presence. I would be glad for Athos' as well, but equally it is good that he is in Paris still.

( someone needs to protect the king and queen, after all. )

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[wroughtsteel]

[A slight tilt of her head.] Is that where you are from, Paris?

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[savoy]

It is. Paris, in France. Are you familiar with it?

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[wroughtsteel]

Not at all, my Lord. There is no such place in the world I am from.

[Curiously, she asks.] What is it like?

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[savoy]

Oh, you need not call me that. Just Aramis is fine.

( his tone insinuates that they are fine friends already, aren't they? and so the intimacy is perfectly acceptable. )

It's — quite crowded, and you will find both the richest of people and the poorest there. The very best of humanity, and its worst.

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[meloncholy]

[As if on cue - ]

Porthos du Vallon. And better to be here, mademoiselle, in order to keep him out of trouble. [That's a lie; they're both going to get into trouble.]

[savoy]

To keep me out of trouble?

[meloncholy]

Of course. [Slyly:] Don't much fancy you trying to jump out of this ship's window if you're caught in a pinch.

[savoy]

That was only the one time.

( and that other time. and the one before that. )

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[wroughtsteel]

[She can't help a small smile at the quick exchange between them.]

That is for the better indeed. I have been here for little over a month and it has been uneventful, but I know that is not always the case.

[She tilts her head forward.] You are well met, my Lord Porthos. I am Éowyn, of the kingdom of Rohan.

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[meloncholy]

Ah - just Porthos. [His expression is a little sheepish (and he's of course unaware this might be the way people address one another in Rohan.)] I'm not noble born.

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[wroughtsteel]

Oh, it is a title of respect where I am from, not one reserved to royalty. But I will call you Porthos only, of course, if it may please you.

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[meloncholy]

Oh! [Well, the sheepishness isn't going anywhere, any time soon. The idea of anyone considered honourable being called a Lord is interesting to him.] I, ah. Would be pleased with either, then. Since it wouldn't be impudent on my part.

[Impudence being something he doesn't put too much thought into, except matters of knowing one's place (usually since others will quickly remind him.)]

In the countries close to us they use similar titles to those in France, but in their own language. I have to admit, I never considered anyone using anything else.

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[wroughtsteel]

Not at all. You will find too that many people here are not at all formal, at least compared to what I am used to. Many prefer to be called by name only, and some have even found it rather silly when I used any title for them whatsoever.

[ But such manners are weaved into her character due to her upbringing, and it is difficult to part with them, though she has conceded to one people or two so far. ]

France - it is your country, then? What is such a place like?

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[meloncholy]

[That is a question - one which Porthos momentarily puffs out his cheeks in thought, before answering:] Big - life varies from province to province, from North to South. I grew up in Paris, the capital city, which is the King's main residence.

And Paris - there is no finer city in the whole world. I'm sure of it, even if I haven't seen them all. It's the hub of so much that goes on in the world.

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[wroughtsteel]

It sounds like a lively place. Though I am sure it is much different, the way you speak reminds me of a land where I am from as well.

[ Not that she has visited it beyond stories and books, but it being a capital, and Porthos calling it the center of activity somewhat reminds her of Minas Tirith, or perhaps Osgiliath when it had once been the capital of Gondor. ]