un: mitternacht; video

[mitternachtprinzessin]

( The video focuses on a slender girl dressed in purple and black, bangs over one eye covered with an eyepatch and a purple raven alongside her that doesn't seem quite corporeal. He is, in fact, the most leal servant of the Prinzessin der Verurteilung and is able to speak on her behalf when mundane subjects elude her.

Now, however, this new place shall see the Prinzessin in all her glory and know her purpose. )

Greetings, fair citizens! I come to you from the most grand city of Mondstadt, a place that is worthy enough to be my residence before I reclaim my true home in Immernachtreich. It is my sincere hope that all of you will be my servants in this glorious matter and ---

( It is now that the raven at her side begins to speak with both lower and more logical voice. )

Prinzessin, it would be best if you simply learned this new land before recruiting those among you to help you seek your homeland. We have a purpose here to serve others, not serve ourselves.

( Fischl cocks her head, considering it, then nods rapidly before giving everyone a broad smile. )

My name is Fischl and I will help liberate this land through my touch!




[Fischl basically LARPs 24/7. Go with it lol.]

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[icepatch]

Ah, my lady Fischl hath arrived! [Of course he is going to play along, pretending is what he does best, after all.] I had wondered if our dear Prinzessin would be among the arrivals from Mondstadt.

[mitternachtprinzessin]

My lord captain Kaeya, always a faithful friend and loyal member of my retinue! How do you fare here and where have you been given accommodations to stay? I have been given a place to live in Stormreach which suits my needs quite fine. I will miss the beauty of Mondstadt even though it only be my temporary home.

( Fischl is genuinely happy to see him. Kaeya is one of the people who always treats her with respect and doesn't think she's silly for being a princess or for her eternal quest to return to her homeland. She intends to make him Calvary Captain in Immernachtreich. )

[icepatch]

[Fischl was one of his favorite people, if he were honest. She was also a very capable adventurer and he always had respect for those no matter their age, but kids always did get special treatment from him.]

I am well! I am staying in Sunwaning as my horse arrived with me and it is an area that uses horses and their primary mode of transport. Are you sure you would not be too cold in Stormreach? I would hate for my dear Prinzessin to freeze!

video; un: ragnvindr

[phoenixblessed]

The Prinzessin der Verurteilung of the outer realm Immernachtreich herself. We truly are honoured.

[With his deadpan delivery it's hard to tell if he's mocking her or not. At least, if you don't know that Diluc is not prone to mocking anyone who is not Kaeya or Venti. Fischl's tendency to immerse herself so completely into a fantasy world is not unknown to Diluc, and he will not poke fun at her for it.]

Are you well?

[mitternachtprinzessin]

I am quite well, Master of Dawn Winery and vintner of all that is potable to drink in fair Mondstadt! I am pleased to see you, Master Diluc, and know that I will not be so alone.

( Master Diluc may not be one of the Knights of Favonius but he always has a kind word for her even if he is somewhat reserved most of the time. She appreciates such things. )

Where have you been staying?

[phoenixblessed]

[He chuckles a little at her greeting - not much, just a soft hum of amusement in the back of his throat - but there's just something about it that is so specifically a taste of home that he can't help it.]

I'm staying in Sunwaning, for the moment. Time will tell if I grow too restless to remain there.

[Or if having Kaeya that close by turns out to be a bit too much, too soon.]

And what of yourself?

[glidinglight]

[ Wow! Fischl and Oz are here too? At this rate, is anyone going to be left to protect Mond?

Give her a moment, she's just trying to adjust her way of talking to match. ]

Fair greetings, Prizessin and her honorary emissary, Oz. Long has it been since last we spoke. How fair you at this odd hour?

[mitternachtprinzessin]

Lumine! I am blessed by your presence and grateful to see a leal subject before my eyes. I am quite well, even if I am cold. My new home is Stormreach, for now, and I just came from Windblume!

( Windblume is actually Fischl's favorite time of year, followed closely by Ludi Harpastrum. Everyone in Mondstadt is so festive during Windblume and there is a romantic spirit in the air. )

All of Mondstadt was abloom when I arrived here. What of you? Where have you come from? Surely you've still been traveling, yes?

[glidinglight]

[ Most people she would be willing to answer with more honesty, but it feels like it would be very, very wrong to burden someone like Fischl with the truth. Especially when she's just come from Windblume, apparently, and is in such an ecstatic mood. ]

Yup, traveling! Nowhere particular, just... wandering, like you do!

video; un: cecilias

[outofoffice]

[ @ Power Holders stop KIDNAPPING HIS FUCKING KIDS! 🔪🔪🔪🔪

Beams! At the camera! ]

Aha! With Mondstadt's best adventurer here, there's no trial we cannot overcome!

[mitternachtprinzessin]

Behold! The finest bard in all of Mondstadt has come here and surely we will have a song to carry us through our duty!

( Fischl might believe she's from a fantasy land but she knows, too, that she's from Mondstadt and no Mondstadter will turn down a drink and a song. )

How fare you, Bard of Mondstadt? Does the wind carry your song to this strange world, too?

video; un: alear

[divino]

Forgive the dumb question, but what exactly am I helping you liberate this world from? The person who greeted us when we woke up here –Olwen– wasn't really specific about the dangers outside the city.

[ Please tell him the Corrupted didn't follow him all the way here. ]

[mitternachtprinzessin]

Oh! I was only told that the weather could be mercurial and dangerous. One should be careful when encountering those things lest you be caught unaware.

( Fischl exchanges a glance with her raven construct, Oz, and he begins to speak instead. )

The Prinzessin means that this place is unusual to her and clearly must need saving if it summoned someone as important as her here. There has been no confirmation of danger.

video; un: taroumaru

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ Pinged in his Mondstadt soul, Thoma is leaning into his camera with a very eager look. ]

Oh, you're from Mondstadt, recently? Would you mind telling me about how it's been? It's been a long time since I was there.

[mitternachtprinzessin]

Mondstadt fares well! We are celebrating the glorious festival of Windblume just now and every flower is abloom. Have you been to Mondstadt before? I recognize you not.

( Fischl prides herself on knowing nearly everyone in her fair city but there are always one or two that have escaped the prinzessin's notice. )

un: exsoldierboy; video

[sultanofsquat]

[ Phew. Okay then, Cloud's back in his apartment, he's got his bag of rice and a couple other groceries after another day of venturing Nightwake. Time to check and see what's happening on the Network, setting video and voice submissions on autoplay in case he hears from anybody back home and—

"Greetings, fair citizens!"

Aaand it's a very theatric sounding girl. Listening as he sets his bag of rice in the corner of his countertop, he stops the moment he hears the name Mondstadt. ]

Another one...? [ He voices quietly to himself as he turns his head back to his phone on the counter, deciding to have a listen in and watch Fischl and her...is that a big purple raven? ] ...

[ He listens to the end, before deciding to pick up his device. ]

Still trying to figure out why it's touch that's keeping us grounded.

[ Not that it's a problem for him. But...can he just...pass someone like Fischl on the street and give her a crisp high five? ]

[mitternachtprinzessin]

I seek the answers to why we need to touch as well! While I fear not touching another person, I should like to know why it aids this place and heals the problems of it.

( It occurs to her that this man has said "another one" and she cocks her head. )

You have met others from Mondstadt here?

Video; un: Tsukuyomi

[blackabyss]

[There is a girl, speaking in a very dramatic tone over the video feed. But she is dressed in purple and black, with an eyepatch and what looks to be a spectral raven as her familiar. As someone who is interested in the occult, fantastic, and gothic, he's actually intrigued. It's what makes him reply in the first place.]

Is Prinzessin a title you bear from your world?

[mitternachtprinzessin]

My full title is Prinzessin der Verurteilung and this is my loyal retainer, Oz. You may call me Fischl, though, because we have now made acquaintance with one another.

( Fischl is looking at him keenly, interested in this raven who is talking to her through video. She has never seen a talking one other than Oz. )

voice; un: nenonen

[essenceborn]

Talking bird! Dunk. Where can I get one of those?

[mitternachtprinzessin]

( It is Oz who answers, not Fischl himself, and he seems a little ruffled at being called a "talking bird" even though that is precisely what he is. )

I am an Electro construct and loyal servant of the Prinzessin. There is no other like me in the known world.

Video; un: tirofinale

[musketea]

[Mami is totally onboard with playing along. This is the nerd who calls her attacks in battle, after all.]

Haha, well, I would be honoured to fight at the side of one so worthy. Let us protect the citizens of this world and our own as best we can~

[mitternachtprinzessin]

It is my greatest pleasure to accept you as a member of my court and count you among those I name allies and friends. When I find the homeland I seek, I will give you a high position in court to reflect your aid.

( So many here are willing to help her! Fischl doesn't think she's ever had so many people offer to help her seek her homeland and this place is better, in some ways, than fair Mondstadt. )

video; un: ryuukin

[niwabi]

Ah, Mondstadt! So you must be from Teyvat as well.

[ Yoimiya is taking this as a sign that she needs to brush up on her knowledge of the other nations. Has a person of royalty always existed in Mondstadt? There are definitely some questions stirring in the back of her mind but she's just gonna roll with it! This girl's theatrics is pretty endearing to watch. ]

It's an honor to meet you, Prinzessin. We're gonna be in good hands with someone of your esteem status aiding us.

[mitternachtprinzessin]

Yes, my home is currently in Teyvat even though I will forever seek my true home. It is only that Mondstadt needs me to investigate things for the Knights of Favonius and the Adventurer's Guild so my egress has been delayed. I only ever wish to help.

( Fischl smiles, glad for the compliment. Everyone in this place seems glad to see her and there are so many from Teyvat. )

Where in Teyvat do you hail from?