[ 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!! )

Comments

[savoy]

[ they fit u well ]

They're not at all what I am used to.

[unbalancer]

Believe it or not, this isn't my first time talking to someone from another time. [ Then again, that was in her dream and Emily hadn't ... really been that receptive. Then, she'd possessed her. ]

[savoy]

In this place, it certainly seems possible.

[ he's trying to wrap his mind around that. ]

[unbalancer]

You don't know the half of it. And, if I offend you or say the wrong thing, please let me know. There's a learning curve to ... this. Time differences.

[savoy]

If you promise to do the same.

[ this seems like a very good deal. ]

[unbalancer]

I promise. [ and she gives him a warm, friendly smile. ]

[savoy]

Then we are agreed.

[ she can be his guide to a more modern age, how about it. ]

[unbalancer]

We are. [ she smiles and looks back up at the sun then the gardens themselves. ]