01 Video: Une Introduction

[triompheduhimbo]

Type: Video!
Sender ID: triompheduhimbo | Napoleon Bonaparte
To: Public
Subject: Napoleon's been here long enough, time to introduce himself!
Warnings: LOUD. French. Possible talking about war and Fate Series magic bullshit

BONJOUR, TOUTE LE MONDE!!

[Sorry if you were scrolling your phones and suddenly had a loud, baritone voice coming from your shellphone speakers, the voice able to carry through the door and out the window--

If you had gotten over the surprise/shock/fear response, the video feed would show a tall man in what looks like a miliaty outfit (--was it ill fitting? that vest/shirt didn't cover his chest well--), a wide grin on his face and a cheerful look in his eye. Don't mind the odd chocolate coloured cat with huge ears and green cross eyes that was circling around his legs, it's fine.]

Now that I've gotten your attention!

[Offering the camera a wave--]

The names Napoleon Bonaparte--First Emperor of France, Servant of Chaldea, Archer Class Heroic Spirt-- I've recently shown up here and after a bit of exploring, figured I should introduce myself! So far most people don't know who I am--

[He'd tilt his head to one side, a more serious (pouty?) expression on his face while closing his eyes--]

Which is still weird as hell, I gotta say, but they're not from the world I'm from, so I won't hold it against them, haha!

[Opening his eyes again, that more relaxed expression would come back--]

I do wanna see, though, if anyone from Earth is here-- and if anyone from Chaldea, be it other Servants or the staff are around? I don't feel Maître anywhere, despite our contract still being intact so I don't think they're here, but hey, I've definitely been wrong before!

[A brief military salute, with that same smile, as the chocolate brown cat started making a honking meow--]

A bientôt!

Comments

video; un: paradisea

[empyrean_mirror]

[Mehrak had been helpfully going through Kaveh's feed today. Which means it is mehrak that blared out Napoleon's message at full volume.

She has taken Kaveh's subsequent yelp and nearly chopping his own finger off as a video reply. Give him a minute he's stuck the poor nicked finger under the faucet and might be quietly cussing a blue streak.]

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[triompheduhimbo]

[--whoops.

Guess he was a liiiiittle too loud.]

You uh, alright there buddy?

[Atleast he was showing clear concern for the guy? leaning as bit into the camera as if he could lean over the guy's shoulder to check on the wound.]

Got any antiseptic for that or something?

action (sort of video?? i guess???)

[indispensable]

[Well if the SUDDEN LOUD VOICE wasn't enough to get Alhaitham's attention from where he'd been elsewhere in the house, then Kaveh's yelp is more than enough reason for him to come over.]

Kaveh? [He calls out (which audible over the video feed too) as he steps into the kitchen, a concerned frown quickly coming onto his face when he sees the other at the sink, and the way he's currently sticking his finger into running water gives him a fairly good idea of what's going on.]

oh this will be chaos

[empyrean_mirror]

I'm fine, just--nicked me, I've done worse.

[He really has. His hands are just covered in scars from slipped chisels and knives. He does manage to smile it off, though.]

I just don't really want to, uh...make a core in the kitchen sink...

let the games begin

[empyrean_mirror]

I wasn't cutting meat, it should be fine--ah?

[Wait. Squint.] Mehrak why are you recording?

[triompheduhimbo]

Well, that's good--

[Huh?]

Who's Mehrak?

[Was this like when Mademoiselle Osakabehime talked to her tablet to order things online...?

And then this silver haired guy showed up. Hmm hmm. Looked... Kinda like that Watanabe-no-Tsuna guy, or maybe Monsieur Sieg? While the other was, admittedly on first impression reminded him a bit of the Argonaut's Jason... especially with that squawk.]

Text; un: Pers

[scooba]

[....Oh. Father wasn't kidding when he said he was loud.]

It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Napoleon. My name is Freminet and Father has spoke of you before.

[bearhowling]

[Chaldea? Archer? French?]

OH HELL YEAH THIS IS SO DANG GOLDEN!

[Have just as bright and LOUD and Golden of an answer!]

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[triompheduhimbo]

-!

[ Of course he knew that voice, catch phrase and shock of blond hair...! That made Napoleon break out into a wide smile with a laugh.]

Monsieur Kintoki! Well damn, glad to see a familiar face! How long have you been hiding out here?!

[bearhowling]

Hiding? Ha, I don't hide dude. I've been out in the open doing Golden this whole time. When did you get here?

[triompheduhimbo]

Guess that's on me for being preoccupied by that big Abyss we all got to explore. [And you know, a lovely lady, but he only was half sure Kintoki could relate to that. The guy was...charmingly naive? Yeah, we'll go with that.]

I got here mid last month. Found a ship in a bottle while walking through the halls in Chaldea, figured it was Madame Medea's but uncorked it because I was worried something had gotten in there, or it was booby trapped. [You know how things can go in Chaldea, better he took the brunt of weird stuff than it affect Maitre--]

And then suddenly, I was out to sea on the Paladin's ship. You're the first other Chaldean I've found here-- is there anyone else around, or even Rogue Heroic Spirits?

video; you knew this was coming

[menaceunleashed]

Emperor?

[This face. This face is so Sus of you.]

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[spectacleofphantasmagoria]

[Lyney had met the man in person, but he was still very surprised any time he heard just how loud the man got. For once Lyney is not at Arlecchino’s, out and about running errands for them instead. But he sure jumped at the reply, before looking at his phone.]

You certainly know how to announce your presence, Monsieur.

video: un:triompheduhimbo

[triompheduhimbo]

Haha, merci beaucoup, mon grand!

I'm sure I could say the same to you, considering your skills at preforming, non?

[But, he smile would turn apologetic.]

Apologies for spooking you. How's the errand running?

[spectacleofphantasmagoria]

But of course! A magician must know how to command a crowd when he needs, isn't that right?

[Despite himself, he finds himself smiling back at the older man.]

It's quite alright. I'm doing alright, all things considered. Though, I'm not exactly having much luck finding this store that Father sent me to find...

text | un: astudyinviolet

[astudyinviolet]

[ Really, another man calming himself to be Napoleon? How many are there? 2? 3? ...6? Is this a more common occurrence than Sherlock ever could have thought? ]

I am from Earth, but I am unfamiliar with Chaldea.

1/2

[triompheduhimbo]

[--Huh. 'A Study in Violet'. From Earth too.

...due to... circumstances, recently, Napoleon thought it fair to brush up on that particular story series, and A Study in Scarlett was of course the first of that list. So... it stuck out a bit like a sore thumb, but, probably just his mind over tuned about it, right? If it was their guy, he'd let Napoleon know somehow, or hell, would've found him to talk (or, circumstances being what they are) fight by now...]

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[triompheduhimbo]

[So time to play dumb!]

Oh yeah? When and where about?

Chaldea wasn't really formed until-- about 2018? And was pretty secretive, but if I'm here, there's a high chance others like me got pulled here too.

[astudyinviolet]

If that is the case, I would not know of it. I am from 1882.

Text, UN: 🖕nunya🖕

[telepathicignorance]

I'm from Earth. Or at least an Earth. You're the guy who took over France twice, right?

(He's a lot less ugly than the dude in the history books.)

text | un: triompheduhimbo

[triompheduhimbo]

[--oh neat. He didn't know you could get emotes in your user name. How'd that guy manage it...? he didn't even get a choice, He just got this right from the start--]

Yep, that's me. Second time was just a hundred days or so, heh.

Though, I'm not quite the historical Napoleon Bonaparte. Hense the whole height difference, Oh là là! --Amoung other things.

[Oh good, he could figure out italics on this thing, at least...]

[telepathicignorance]

(They had to buy their name change. Considering their old name was an info leak, it was necessary.)

A hundred days is still impressive considering you didn't even have to war for it.

(People just rallied behind him, apparently.)

Let me guess: you have his memories?

(Or he's a construct built to be Napoleon, they suppose. Either is entirely possible.)

Video | yuezun

[yuezun]

[Emperor was a familiar term, but he couldn't put a finger on where he'd heard it last. He did know it was a leadership position among mortals, however. But beyond that...]

Is being First Emperor of France an accomplishment worth boasting about?

[The question could easily come off as sarcastic, if not for the fact that the voice that asked it was coldly neutral and nearly emotionless and the face that accompanied the question tilted curiously.]

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[triompheduhimbo]

[ --Huh. Talk about Shi Huang Di vibes. Was it the androgynous face? The guy was pretty as hell. He'd give the Prince of Langling a run for his money, and that's saying something. ]

Considering I came from only a baaarely noble family that wasn't even from mainland France, and took over from a 900 year Monarchy that had fallen into disarray, tyranny and a paralyzed attempt at a democratic government, and went on to take over moooost of the continent of Europe...

[ He waggled his hand back and forth. ]

It's at least notable?

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[yuezun]

[The bored expression did not shift much as he took that in, but he was clearly not familiar with... pretty much all the quick history Napoleon had just summarized.]

The title is not 'First Emperor' and another is not your second in the hierarchy. It is 'Emperor' and you are the first to claim the title. Is this correct?

[He tone also remained mostly cold and neutral, almost bored, but there was a shift to it that indicated interest. And there was interest. He was currently assuming the man he was speaking with was a mortal - because of the mortal title of Emperor - who had apparently conquered 'most of the continent of Europe' (whatever continent that was) and had done so by taking the position of another monarchry that had ruled for over 900 years... which if the man was a mortal, was a very long time for his perception.]