First Henshin

[somewhatpointy]

[Not that he really wanted to, but Ryo supposed he should introduce himself. Maybe he'd find someone sane there...or maybe he'd get lucky and find one of the other Riders bumming around the area. He might not have been the only one that got roped into this. So he'll bite. He'll try the orb thing.

The picture on the orb shows a rather displeased-looking man in dark green light leather armor with a battleaxe strapped to his back. He's holding the reins of a horse that's wearing a rather odd set of armor that is somewhat reminiscent of his motorcycle.]

Consider this an introduction, I suppose. I'm Ryo Ashihara. I just got here, although the old guy that was there when I woke up wasn't much good at explaining what's going on.

[He glances back at the horse.]

And I have no idea what to do with this.

[Motorcycle maintenance, he can handle. Horse maintenance? That is another thing entirely.]

Comments

[for_that_i_run]

Hello, Ryo. I am Eagle Vision. The old man you mentioned must have tried to explain that you were here to save this world? Everyone who arrives receives the same kind of explanation. If there are any questions that I can answer I would be happy to do so?

[Eagle eyes the horse standing just behind Ryo. ]

But, I am afraid you are on your own with the horse. I don't know a thing about them either.

[somewhatpointy]

[Ryo nods at the introduction.]

So they give everyone a strange set of clothes and send them on their way? Like they think we already know what to do?

[Well, if they want him to fight monsters, then, yeah, he already knows how to do that. He glances back towards the horse, which has started nosing at his shoulder.]

They just sort of handed it over to me when I left. Like they thought I knew how to handle one.

[for_that_i_run]

Pretty much, yes. They seem to believe just mentioning the thorns or monsters will make us run off and take care of everything for them. Speaking to the King or any of his followers doesn't really give any more information either.

[It is a very frustrating situation though Eagle chooses not to say so out loud. ]

You are a Knight then? I think Knights are the ones they give horses to. Maybe some other 'class' receives them as well...

[somewhatpointy]

Monsters, I can handle. I'm not sure I can deal with idiots thinking they can control everyone's lives like this.

[He shakes his head when asked if he's a Knight.]

I don't think so...they called me a Berserker when I got here...

[And now Ryo looks a little insulted by that, although he's got a pretty good feeling as to why they might slap him with that label. Gills has that sort of effect on people. They're lucky he didn't freak out and transform right when he got there.]

...I actually think the horse used to be my motorcycle. The armor sort of has a resemblance.

[Which, really, somehow manages to make suddenly being responsible for a horse even worse.]

[for_that_i_run]

I can't help but feel that way a bit myself. Monsters are easy enough to defeat but a crowd of people all telling you to 'behave like a Prince' is a bit too pushy.

[Especially given what they think Princes should be doing. ]

A Berserker? Strange, I don't think we have had anyone else here called that.

[Eagle gives the horse a second look. Could an animal like that really have been a piece of technology? ]

The magic in this place is very unusual. I suppose it could have done something like that.
All this time I was missing my mecha but now I am kind of glad the FTO didn't show up with me. If it would have turned into a horse I really wouldn't have known what to do with it.

I think there is a stable near the castle. Maybe one of the stable-hands will be able to help you with your horse.

[goldeneyeball]

Yeah, nobody native to this place is ever any help. It's kind of a thing.

[somewhatpointy]

I'm starting to figure that out myself. Have they even done anything useful?

[goldeneyeball]

Not once! Unless you count this near-impossible-to-read book they gave me.

[somewhatpointy]

Doesn't sound like it would, unless they expect you to throw it at someone in self-defense.

[goldeneyeball]

Y'know that's actually not a terrible idea!

[greatsquirrelhunter]

That is horse. [See? Faolan is helpful.] Ride on horse.

[somewhatpointy]

[So helpful. Ryo just kind of stares at the kid.]

I ride motorcycles, not horses. I don't know how to take care of a horse.

[There. Clarification.]

[greatsquirrelhunter]

Oh. Find stable. Stable takes care of horse.

[somewhatpointy]

[Okay, that was actually helpful.]

Yeah, I think I'm going to have to do that. Do you know where it is?

[greatsquirrelhunter]

There is stable in the castle, and in the market, and near the gates! Lots of stables. Have food for horses and places to sleep. You can't stay there, though. Maybe should use castle stable. Won't ask for address.

[brosif]

...what?

[Who didn't know how to ride a horse? Had he never had to venture further than a day's walk?]

[somewhatpointy]

You heard me. I've never had to deal with a horse before.

[He scowls back at it. The horse seems impervious to the scowl.]

I ride motorcycles, not horses.

[brosif]

We have no motored cycles here.

You will have to learn how to ride a horse.

[somewhatpointy]

[Ah, wonderful. Clearly, he is just so happy about that. He shoots a skeptical look back at the horse.]

Well, I suppose it can't be too hard.

[brosif]

My people all learn as children. I have never seen an adult try to learn.

[It would be like teaching a fully grown man how to lace up his own boots. Hm.]

I can teach you, if you like.

[shorterinperson]

What in the world is that thing?

[somewhatpointy]

Armored horse. They gave it to me when I got here.

[He frowns.]

It might be my motorcycle. The armor sure looks like it.

[shorterinperson]

I've never seen armor like that on a horse.

What is a motorcycle?

[somewhatpointy]

How can you not know what a...

[He trails off in a sigh. This place is weird.]

It's like a bicycle, but with a motor attached. You know, two wheels, metal body...motor's right over there...and then there's a seat and handlebars so you can steer.

[Ryo's sort of talking with his hands, demonstrating where the parts would be located in relation to one another.]

As for the armor, well, the motorcycle's...special.

[shorterinperson]

Like... half a chariot made of metal? [ We're going back to medieval times here. ]

What a bizarre contraption.