☼ accidental video {FRENCH} ⇉ oo1

[philippe]

[ Good day, residents of Discedo, Spero and Dissimulo! Today you are going to be grace with the image of a rather attractive regal figure wandering down Main street in Dissimulo with some degree of confusion. There's probably between five hundred thousand and a few million euros worth in jewels on him, not to mention the finest silks, a gorgeous hat and a bright feather adorning the side of his hat, not to mention the most ridiculous tights stretched over his legs. ]

[ Ah, yes. It's good to be the king. ]

[ But, maybe not so much in Philippe's opinion. ]

Hello? Is there anyone here? [ Spoken in fluent, albeit it 17th century accented French, it's clear the poor boy is terrified. Not a very kingly way to act indeed. The wandering figure pauses in step, glancing from side to side, then furrows his brows. ]

If there is indeed someone in this village, I would like very much to speak with him. This is the King of France, King Louis of France, and I-- [ Faltering. ] --I...

It... would be appreciated if anyone would be so kind as to speak to me now. [ With a nod, though an unsure one. ] As you should at a king's request. [ Glancing down, mumbling. ] But if you don't wish to, that is fine as well...

[ And with that, the feed cuts out. The poor boy didn't even know it was on, though. ]

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[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

[--but... how do you address a king over the phone?

Oh well.

He breathes and is tempted to pinch his nose to sound similar, but he shakes off the desire.

Also this is video.]

I am sorry to say Your Majesty, the explanation will be a long and unbelievable one.

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[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

GET OUT.

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[noblemen.livejournal.com]

The 'King of France' is here and you expect me to just leave?

Oh, oh no, Francis. Revenge is sweet, and you know how bad my cravings for sweets can get.

[ Tapping his chin. ] Where to start, where to start... I could inform him of what an utter failure you were in the early half of the 20th century, or perhaps I could move forward to your rapidly deteriorating state in the European Union today... oh but then I'd have to explain a lot of boring bollocks, why don't I just start with 1789 and be done with it? He'll probably try to drink poison shortly after anyway.

[ GOD he is so glad he not in a room with you but he is grinning like a madman. ]

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[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

[He dares you.

HE FUCKING DARES YOU.]

I know where you live.

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[noblemen.livejournal.com]

Yes, you would have to be pretty stupid to be incapable of pointing out the United Kingdom on a map, Francis.

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[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

I am not your former colony, Angleterre.

[HE KNOWS YOU KNOW WHAT HE MEANS. Ooh he is watching you, monsieur.]

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[letatcestpasmoi.livejournal.com]

Is that the work of the Devil? Or is it a blessing from God?

[ because in 1660, it can only be or the other really ]

[letatcestpasmoi.livejournal.com]

Charles de Gaulle? [ A hand to his face, and he just looks hopelessly confused at the man before him, swallowing and bowing his head before tilting his head to the side. ]

Am-er-ica. Ámerique? [ Motioning to him. ] Ravis de vous rencontrer, monsieur Ámerique. Ah... [ Yeah ok like he followed anything America was saying. He motions around him. ] Where... is we?

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[letatcestpasmoi.livejournal.com]

[ HOLY FUCK HOW DID YOU GET TRAPPED IN THERE NO WAIT MAYBE THIS IS GOD OH DEAR GOD IS AN ASIAN OH DEAR OH DEAR ]

The king of this place... then... you are God, yes? Why are you punishing me, God? Is it because of what happened, because I was not good enough to save d'Artagnan?

[ SO UPSET SO UPSET ]

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[letatcestpasmoi.livejournal.com]

[ W-why are there two Gods n-no this ruins his view of the world... ]

What... what is this? Is this an illusion? Have I finally gone insane?

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[letatcestpasmoi.livejournal.com]

[ Oh, it's a woman... he freezes as she addresses him, then pauses a moment before very awkwardly walking up to her and smiling, then taking her hand and kissing the back of it before dropping it. ]

Je regret, mademoiselle, mais je ne parle pas Anglais. Je suis le roi du France, et je me suis perdu. [ And quickly, he takes out his little communications device and holds it up. Oh man that text translator thing is gonna come in handy. ] Qu'est-ce que c'est?

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[letatcestpasmoi.livejournal.com]

[ Okay there is no way all of these people can be God. And they can't all be the Devil either, and since there's been three, that would mean there would need to be another person and he just going to accept the fact he is going insane, slowly, and suspend his disbelief for the moment. This is ridiculous. This is all ridiculous. At least this one is speaking mostly perfect French, though sort of softer than he's accustomed to. ]

Please, my citizen, I am prepared to hear all explanations. A king must be duly informed of his current situation, and be prepared to deal appropriately with the situation.

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[letatcestpasmoi.livejournal.com]

[ lala pretending this isn't all in his head ]

If there is a way to offer explanation, sir, I would be in your debt for some time. You sound like a citizen of England: as our countries are not currently at war, I would appreciate any information you have to offer.

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[letatcestpasmoi.livejournal.com]

For the country, yes, I am seeking my country. This looks nothing like my country; I fear I have been taken hostage.

[ Mumbling. ] Or perhaps I have merely gone insane...

[dongsaengoppai.livejournal.com]

Aah, no! I did not marry a bear-woman. I am not a God or a son of one!
I am a King! King of this place, that is me.
You are not, aaahhh, punished. You are here because, aah.
THE JAPANESE.
Ne, if you meet a Japanese, I swear on my ancestor's grave it is their fault for you being here!

I believe you are good, yes. You are good person.

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[noblemen.livejournal.com]

No, no, you're simply stupid by your own right. Excuse me, I have King of France to be conversing with, if you don't mind.

[starspangledhero]

Damn right it is!

[ The sad part is that America is intentionally holding a one-sided conversation because he is a dick. A DICK WHO BELIEVES IN THE VALUE OF ENGLISH!!! ]

Short answer, you're in Dissimulo. Long answer, you're on another world. [ he nods as though any of this makes sense in any language. ]

[dongsaengoppai.livejournal.com]

_{[ pauses argument BECAUSE shiny frenchman is speaking aahh ]}

Ah, yes. He is an illusion. It is best to ignore him and everything he says.

_{[ GONNA BE YOUR FRIEND AND CONFUSE YOU EVEN MORE AW YEAH. ]}

... Aaah, no? Have you?
Are you insane?

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[noblemen.livejournal.com]

[ ALBEIT HORRIBLY ACCENTED FRENCH ]

The explanation is simple, and it is this: You are far away from home. In order to find your way back home, you must cooperate with the community, and stop calling yourself the King of France. No one cares about you being the King of France. Here, we have no kings.

Other than that, welcome to Fortuna.

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[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

If he learns of any history beyond his year it will be from me, his country.

[now he's just being frighteningly, deadly serious.]

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[dreamsonwings]

[There's a slight blush on her cheeks when he kisses her hand but shakes it off when he speaks. Only French...and she hardly understood him until he showed her the communicator. Didn't the text function translate to any language?

She then took out her own and started typing away, showing him her screen.]

Can you understand me now?

Voice. French.

[mercantilistic.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid he isn't here-- ( ( Oh, wait, he means the Kingdom of France not Francis France. ) ) And this isn't your kingdom either, you're right.

( ( Whether or not they've been taken hostage is debatable. Spain is pretty sure they've been kidnapped and are being held for some valuable ransom of soem sort but he won't let Louis know that. ) )

You're far from home, Your Majesty but if you will. . . This device you're holding-- the "communicator"-- if you would hold it up and walk around for a moment. I think I recognize where you are.

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[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

Of course Your Majesty! [He gets a little jolt of excitement out of speaking so formally.

But no really they should get down to business.]

My name is Francis Bonnefoy and to speak with you is a great honor. [It's at this point when he barely remembers many nuances from operating in the court centuries ago.

Well.

It's not like this situation wasn't already horrendously complicated. They'll live.]

The device with which we're communicating now is ah-- Think of it like a...

... How to explain this...

--It isn't witchcraft, I promise. It is machinery. No one would dare present such a thing to His Majesty, oui? Of course not! I am not trapped anywhere and this is certainly no cause of sin. Think of it like eh... His Majesty would send a bird from one place to another carrying a message, non? And that little bird might take hours or days or weeks. These machines do the same, but without a bird and the effect is instantaneous!

But it's allowed by the Church Your Majesty, I promise!

Oh-- And as for where Your Majesty is, that... is slightly less unbelievable. We of course know of astronomers and their study of the heavens! It so happens that we are on another heavenly body than our own Earth. If only I was speaking madness, my King--but I am not.

This world is called Fortuna. It is a very strange and dangerous place and I cannot stand to know His Majesty walks without protection. I have reason to believe His Majesty is in a city seven hours from where I stand. If His Majesty wills it, I will make haste to protect Him.

[He'll give him a little time before he drops the I'M YOUR COUNTRY bomb.

Look at him, so much love pouring out already! Ooh, he can't stand it, he really can't. This one is young and handsome and his voice is gentle and just look at him--

Feel the loyalty Philippe. Feel it.

Or maybe sense something particular about this man. Perhaps it's his beautiful hair or sparkling blue eyes or maybe it's because he's your country.

Oh wait--]

Ah-- If His Majesty happens to speak to any rude English citizens, I humbly request His Majesty pays them little mind. These people, they hate the French and do not have this nation's interests at heart whatsoever. That is my humble request.

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[meilihua.livejournal.com]

...Can I say that it's neither? But if I had to pick I'd say it was something from God. [Of course the word she used was 上帝, which is not exactly the same thing]

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[isolatedpiece.livejournal.com]

[ Ange's French isn't particularly good. Rather, it's non-existent. But she's able to pick up a few words from the broadcast, and those are enough to make her curious. And she should be able to talk through text, so.. ]

Oh, we have a true king in our midst?