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{The man that appears on the Plane is no ordinary man. The first thing that you would likely notice is just how big of a person he is--seven feet tall, at least, and muscular from head to toe. The second thing would be his clothing. It's unmistakably Greek ancient armor and clothing.

But enough about that.

Because this very large person has just been pulled from one battle into what he thinks is another. But, surprisingly, he crosses his arms with a hearty laugh}

Ha! I wouldn't expect you to be so quick, Caster! But this is more to my liking! You decided not to bring Saber or Archer, or even my Master, so we can have a true battle, face to face!

{And he waits...but no Caster. So instead he looks around }

The setting could use some work, though. So, with a realm like this, who are you really, Caster? Aurvandil, perhaps? I could respect a Norse warrior, but this battle is already won!

{...and still nothing. So Rider uncrosses his arms to scratch his head}

Hm, perhaps this is a more unique Noble Phantasm than I thought. I don't even feel any prana here. Well, then! Come out, any who may be here! Certainly there are those who lay wait in this odd darkness!

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Ha! Then if you are not an enemy, who are you?

I am Mu, a servant of Athena. [Given how this guy's dressed, that hopefully rings a few bells.]

Of Athena herself! I doubt that she's pleased with me, but it's a pleasure despite. I am servant to no one but myself, but I am Alexander the third of Macedon.

Alexander the Great?

One of my many names! Quite an honor to bestowed the title of "great", and I certainly won't complain for it.

History smiles upon you.

It is a pleasure to meet you as well.

Then what is this odd place? I thought I had been summoned to fight another hero, yet it seems I've been disappointed by no more than a...I think he called it a "reality marble"? Though this appears harmless!

This is the Astral Plane. It is a place that exists outside of reality as we know it, and ties to the realities of hundreds of others. This place is, in and of itself harmless enough, but those who supervise it use us as the unwilling pawns in a grand experiment.

And has no one contested these supervisors?

I know of at least one attempt that ultimately failed.

Then they simply did not try hard enough. As it is, I must return, and I will not so simply lay wait in the hands of an idle captor!

Edited 2009-07-04 16:40 (UTC)

It's possible, but discouraging.

A thought will bring you home, should you wish to return.

But a thought? That's so sim--

{And he's gone! But he quickly returns with a hearty laugh, clapping Mu on the shoulder. Of course, that clap might buckle Mu's knees}

What an odd place indeed! It's fine, though, quite fine! I should still like to speak with those captors, but this is quite fair enough.

[Mu's BFF is about the same size and build as Rider. He doesn't even flinch, let alone drop his smile]

I rather enjoy my time here, more often than not.

Because of good company, or is there entertainment provided as well?

The company, mostly. I also appreciate the fact that time does not pass while I come here.

Indeed! I find that property may be quite useful...And we are free to come and go as we please?

It comes in handy.

We are. Only once has my access to and from this place been restricted, and even then, it was hardly the most pressing issue at hand.

Then perhaps a useful enchantment this is yet! Fighting a war, a reprieve like this is quite welcome!

Sentiments I share wholeheartedly.

Are you fighting a war as well? How surprising! I hope it's not to conquer anything. Then we may be at odds!

Our war is a defensive one. Hades seeks to conquer Earth, and we seek to defend it.

I would not have thought that Hades had the interest in the Earth. But good, good! It would not do for a God to take the Earth. Earth belongs in the hands of humans.

He seeks to conquer, so that he may no longer be limited to simply his own realm. Athena appears before such attempts, so that she may lead her Saints to victory against Him.

I can think of a few who'd disagree. Then again, they are gods themselves.

Edited 2009-07-04 23:18 (UTC)

Then I shall wish you a swift and sound victory. Good luck to you all!

{Merrily} Then perhaps I should rephrase to say that Earth belongs in my hands. That is my intention, after all!

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