Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-28718853-20200820153125/@comment-37028137-20200829222226

(Greetings All,

Here's my reply late as it may be. I wrote it in the style of my novel, since I'm comfortable with that so I hope it doesn't pose an issue.)

'' Vellantha’s Perspective. ''

Stepping out onto the grass I take Nick’s offered hand as the TARDIS doors click closed behind me. Moving along a stone walkway I squeeze my friend’s hand reassuringly. He seemed far away and he blinked startled at the action. “…Hmm sorry Vels what were you saying?” A smile formed on my lips and I shook my head, amused at the spacey thoughts filling Nick’s mind. “I didn’t say anything; you had a long night didn’t you?” Grimacing he nodded. “Unfortunately, but that’s alright I’m used to it…Great we’ve entered another dimension haven’t we? The whole place smells of the telltale scent of dimensional transference, cloying, miasmic, blueberries! So two questions where are we? And more importantly why are we here?” Wow Nick really had tuned out on the way here. Pulling out an embroidered silver envelope I display the formal piece of paper emblazoned with a crimson seal. Snatching the paper away Nick groggily scrutinized the paper. “Ah a mysterious summons asking us to attend a meeting at Castle Nylund with a set of dimensional coordinates provided. Hmm sounds interesting and quite suspect. I take it you don’t know anyone here?”

Nick glanced at me his cobalt blue eyes shimmering in concern. I smiled back and nodded. “No I don’t, but the letter said this was an emergency meeting of special importance to form alliances between countries. That sounds like people need help so I want to investigate this just in case. Plus we might be in another universe but Rathengalia could always use more allies. Maybe we can make some friends from this!” Nick smiled at me, his eyes changing to a twinkling curiosity. “I love you optimism Vellantha. I suppose you’re right in any case, what’s the expression...‘What goes around comes around’. I trust you so we’ll do this your way.” Taking back the letter I tuck it into one of my many pockets on my uniform and grin in excitement. “At least it seems cool and I think we need a break from routine. Who knows we might get lucky and find a piece we need for the Nanite Formula.” Nick smirked and grinned in thought as we strolled through tress and shrubs. Elongated towers of a grey stone castle appeared as we continued down the path until the whole structure was completely visible under a bright sun. If Nick had been half asleep before it wore off rapidly as the architecture stood out against the sky drawing his excited wonder.

The castle was a combination of carved stone blocks and clockwork machines. Huge cannons were mounted along several watchtowers, and a large spire stretched up from the middle of the courtyard. Nick tugged on my hand pulling me forward towards the building as his eyes roamed over the design. Laughing at the sheer joy on my bestie’s face I ran alongside him until we reached the entrance to the fortress. Nick had already begun to take scans with his Sonic as he toured the outside of the long grey wall. “Marvelous design, quite an elegant hybridization of forms. Reminds me of some of Kevin Jeter’s stuff, poor sod.”  Two guards a Minotaur and an Ogre stood near the entrance scrutinizing us while dressed in silver armour, and shifting anxiously. Nick always seemed happier when he found something new to puzzle over and today was no exception, as his earlier grouchiness fell away. Waving him over Nick pocketed his device and sighed. “Sorry tad excitable, I know not the time or place.” I reached over and hugged Nick. “It’s not a problem, I’m glad you’re feeling better.” Releasing Nick from my embrace I turn and give an enormous smile to the guards. “Hi there! I’m Vellantha, and this is Nick. We got an invitation for your meeting. Pulling out the letter I hand it off to the Ogre who looks it over several times.

(Well I hope this works

Cheers,

The Weary TimeLord.)