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[A new woman's face make an appearance on the communicator. She is sitting at a cafe in Traverse Town's first district with it propped up against something on the table. She seems fairly comfortable with using it. Her dark hair falls over her shoulders and she brushes it back without thought. A cup of tea can be seen sitting in front of her and she sits before it with an elegant grace about her. She is in fashionable civilian clothes and she offers the broadcast a warm, if small, smile.]

Hello. My name is Setsuna Meioh. I've been filled in on what I believe are the basics of this place and what has been going on. Or at least that this is a very elaborate dream world. I'm afraid the Moogle could not give me much information on who was here or who would be a good person to speak with about the current problems that result in people being pulled into dreams that are not there own. Or why they are being attacked in them for that matter.

[She sighs, letting it turn into an action that cools her tea. She raises the cup to her lips, sips, and then sets it back down, she looks down at the tea with a pensive expression.]

I thought I was done worrying about being attacked in my dreams. I suppose my prediction that the peace would not last was accurate.

[She looks up. Trying to appear cool, calm, and collected. It's fairly successful except for the tiny bit of worry in her eyes.]

I'll be at this outdoors cafe if you would like to meet in person. I do prefer speaking that way over communication devices like this...but I can understand if you are shy to meet me. I only wish to have more information.

[The feed will end there. If persons are in the First District of Traverse Town feel free to sit and join her. The bag the moogle gave her rests on the table and obviously she hasn't made her Dream Eater yet. Perhaps you would like to give her some advice]

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I have a fondness for history as a matter of fact...and do a lot of reading in my spare time.

[The fact that she might have read Descartes in her spare time as opposed to just for a class might say something about Setsuna's hobbies. Of course, she's also spent centuries guarding a portal through time itself. It gives you access to a number of authors and philosophers. But she won't get into that for the moment.]

So, yes, I am familiar with Descartes and the other rationalists.

[She continues, glad to have something in common, if only from different times.]

And I am from Earth, though the current year is several decades in the future from your perspective, 1997. So it would seem that this dream realm can take people from different times as well as worlds then, correct?

[Jeeves' opinion of the young lady is currently on the rise.]

Spinoza is one of my favored authors, miss, though Descartes must, of course be given credit as the first. [He nods to his own Descartes, his first Spirit.] It grieves me sorely that my library did not accompany me to this place. But one must content oneself with the available amenities. The world of Ponyville is equipped with a local library that contains many interesting volumes, though I have yet to come across anything that might be fall into the category of philosophical treatises.

That to one side, you are correct, miss. I have observed in my review of the communicator archives that persons who have arrived from various iterations of Earth are from time periods beyond my own. [There is the slightest downturn of his lips before he smooths out his expression.] The opportunity to learn is most enjoyable, but it is vexing to find myself out of place as well as out of time.

[She inclines her head. She could understand missing one's own items and comforts of home. It was probably why she'd gone for a cafe. A cup of tea was her comfort for the moment.]

Ponyville? Is this one of the other worlds the moogle mentioned could be traveled to?

[She'd only seen Traverse Town so far of course. Having just arrived she felt it would be prudent to get a handle on the situation itself before trying to explore beyond the realm she was currently in.]

It would seem I have quite a bit of information to look into to fully grasp the situation here. You seem to be well adjusted to the strange events here though, that is quite admirable.

[Jeeves inclines his head demurely, though he's pleased by the compliment.] One does one's best, miss. An Englishman must carry on regardless of the trials placed before him. You appear to be handling your arrival here with considerably aplomb, as well.

Ponyville is one of the other worlds here, the native realm of Her Royal Highness, Princess Luna, Her Royal Highness, Princess Celestia, Ms. Pinkie Pie, and Ms. Rarity. [Listing off sure a ridiculous assortment of names is embarrassing, but so it went.] It may be accessed through the various portals about this town. I must caution that that particular realm has some transformative magic associated with it. You will find yourself in an equine or draconic form upon your arrival there.

Well I try to keep a level head. My companions often need that.

[That and she's been involved in enough strange elements being a guardian of time and space and a moon princess.

Of course, she does have her limits, as can be seen when a thin eyebrow is raised at the mention of transformation magic and equine form.]

I have been speaking with Princess Luna on the communication device. You mean to say that this world in particular requires that you take a form similar to hers? How strange.

[She gestures around them.]

But that's not the case with all of the worlds, obviously.

Indeed not, miss. [Jeeves agrees.] It would seem a- [problem] -quality unique to Ponyville at this time. In reviewing the communicator archives, though, I have come across mentions of natives to these kinds of realities - connected worlds - transforming on a variety of worlds.

[He hopes the next to open isn't one of them.]

The other three worlds presently available, Traverse Town- [He gestures to the night around them.] - Twilight Town, and the Mother of Invention all allow one to keep their human form. The next great battle seems likely to occur in Ponyville, however. I was encouraged to 'find my hooves' by a number of individuals upon my arrival here that I might more readily assist in any conflicts that might arise.

I suppose I must extend the same advice should you wish to become involved. That is, of course, unnecessary should you desire to remain out of the fray.

[She nods, making a mental note of the worlds that she will eventually make her way around to. Setsuna is not one to sit about idly. She will investigate this matter to the best of her ability.]

Oh? And what makes these individuals certain that the next great battle will occur there? I take it these battles are more than just the normal Nightmares?

[It's probably obvious from her questioning that she will involve herself in this coming battle.]

I may not look it, but I have seen my fair share of conflict.

Several signs that have hailed previous battles similar to its like, miss. Recurring dreams - it may seem odd, but sleep is still required in this realm and dreams and nightmares occur whilst in Morpheus' grasp. Dreams within dreams, if you will. They seem to focus on keys and the battle between light and dark. Some claim that these dreams are... troubling. Her Royal Highness, Princess Luna, is a natural guardian of dreams and has the ability to visit persons and dispel these nightmares, I'm given to understand. If you should ever desire her assistance. Should you not... it may be prudent to make a personal request to the effect that she leave you out of her nightly rounds. She is a most proactive mare when it comes to watching over the dreams of those within her reach.

[She's a busybody is what he's really saying.]

In any case, apart from the dreams, there have been odd occurrences within Ponyville: a day and night cycle began, which had not been present when the world first opened. Changes in the environment also seem to hail battles in the worlds.

And I am sorry to hear that you have been embroiled in conflicts in your native realm Ms. Meioh. That is most unfortunate for any young person.

[Once again Setsuna is silent as she lets this all sink in and considers the possibilities here. It certainly is different from any previous experiences she has had involving dreams or her enemies for that matter.]

I see. It does seem to always come back to light and dark. Well thank you for preparing me for these aspects. I might speak with Princess Luna then.

[She looks down at her drink before lifting it and taking a sip. She can't let it get cold after all. She sets it down again and responds.]

I appreciate your sentiment. But it was something I was born into. I'm used to it by now.

[She could go into detail. About how this is something that has followed her through lifetimes and caused her a rather lonely existence at the gates of time. But she's never had to explain it before she she's not sure if this is the right opportunity for it.]

[Jeeves cocked his head.]

You were born into battle, miss? Are there no others in your family more suitable to take up whatever hardships might plague you?

[Her father would seem to be very remiss in Jeeves' estimation.]

It was a duty placed on me a long time ago and, yes, I suppose you could say I was born into it. [It was her destiny after all and a duty given to her by the Queen herself. She can tell he doesn't approve however and shakes her head.]

I lost my family a long time ago as well and I am the only one capable of the special duty tasked to me. [She pauses and then smiles slightly.] But times have changed since the original assignment. I have a new family now and I do not have to be quite so alone any more. We work together now to face any threats and we all share the common goal of protecting our princess and the Earth from harm.

[She realized it must sound vague, but again she wasn't sure how to explain all of the details as her role as guardian of the doors to time and space. Not to mention the life of a sailor soldier who guards a special moon princess from the outer rim of the galaxy. To most people it would likely sound like a fairy tale.]

[Jeeves is beginning to worry that there is more truth in fairy tales than he could ever have imagined after just a few weeks in this place.]

The whole of the Earth is a very large place to protect, Ms. Meioh. I am glad you find yourself in better company than when you first started your mission. It is bracing to find oneself surrounded by comrades-in-arms.

[Sometimes the only thing one could take solace in during the Great War was the friendships forged in the trenches and under fire.]

I still would not wish it on a young lady or any other person. There is opportunity to relax in some capacity here, at least. The Nightmares are problematic, but they can be avoided, should you so choose, and the great battles are not frequent occurrences.

Might I inquire further, if it is not too bold, what this original assignment you took up was, though? Was it the defense of our planet by yourself? You must have some great power to manage such a feat.

[And he's very curious what that power might be.]

It is...and yet in the grand scheme of the universe it is such a tiny planet.

[And yet such an important one in her opinion, mostly for the people that inhabit it. She has a feeling her princess would say something similar. Setsuna hesitates at his request. It is not that she has a secret identity to worry about as some might think, unlike Usagi and the others she does not have much in the way of family to worry about her safety as a soldier.

However, even she is aware of how strange her situation may sound to others. Girls given magical powers to protect the Sol System and Earth from invaders of another world? Her logical mind knows it sounds silly even though she lives it every day.

Still, the man is currently residing in a dream world and there is a giant floating bat named after a French philosopher hanging nearby. He's probably heard quite a lot of strange stories.]

It isn't too bold. I suppose I've been dancing around the subject because I am simply not used to talking about it so frankly. Or, at least, that the people I usually talk to on a regular basis are already involved in what I do.

[She pauses, brushing her long hair back again as a strand seems to keep falling past her ear as she moves.]

Originally I was posted by Queen Serenity at the Space-Time Door. There I was to stand watch and ensure that no one abused the laws of time travel and that no one would attempt to access it. This is a task I still perform, although it is no longer forbidden that I leave my post. I may also live out my normal life alongside the other senshi in the 21st century.

And, no, protecting the planet is not a task I bear alone. There are three other senshi who are posted on the outer rims to protect the planet from outside invaders, then there are the four inner guardians and the Princess and Prince themselves who also help in defense of earth. In a past existence the outer guard was kept separate from the Princess and her guardian soldiers...but that has all changed recently, in part because of the Princess and her ability to unite us all with her power.

[Jeeves' eyes dart up and down what he can see of Setsuna. The implication of her words is that she is far older than she would appear to be. It would be rude to ask just how much older that might be.]

You are a guardian of time, then, miss? That is a most fantastic task. [He means it in several senses of that word.] You must have seen many lifetimes pass at such a post. To not abuse access to this door in your world would indicate a great strength of character on your own part.

[He doesn't mind granting the compliment. He has little reason to think she's lying at the moment and if she is, then so be it. He's flattered a sly woman who has some power and art.]

Your princess now must be a truly extraordinary young woman to be able to allow you leave from your post, though. Are you the only woman among the ranks of these soldiers?

I suppose that is one word you can use to describe it, yes. [She's aware there might be multiple meanings implied there, though regardless she would probably not use that particular word to describe it.] And I do not know about that...there can be dire consequences for those that break the taboos of time travel....especially for me.

[She thinks of the three taboos of time travel. In the end she had broken all three of them, but at the same time she was still allowed to be reborn and resume her role as the guardian. Besides, she did not regret her actions in the least and it had helped things in the end.

She changes her expression into a small smile, nodding at his assessment of the princess.]

I am not actually. The other soldiers I mentioned are all women. I am not sure if requirement is the right word, but it's the best I can come up with to describe why we are all female. It is just how it has always been.

[While all-female battalions are not something unheard of in Jeeves' time - the Navy Wrens come to mind from the Great War - ones expected to enter combat are unusual. He's only aware of the Russian's attempted Battalion of Death.]

That is most fascinating, Ms. Meioh. Perhaps it is some product of the unique traits of young women that make them ideal for the particular threats you might face? [Jeeves isn't certain what threats young women would be more inherently suited for beyond a shortage of persons to rear children or tend to the sick, but there would seem to something there if all soldiers are female.]

What are the consequences for one who breaks these taboos of time, though? I can imagine unintentionally altering the destinies of persons who are important to the continued survival of the planet and happiness of its inhabitants might be one.

I wish I could provide you with a more satisfactory explanation. [Because honestly, Setsuna doesn't have one for you either Jeeves.]

I did not interfere as often as you might think. Most of the taboos are simply to prevent chaos from happening and I am the one that is supposed to guard against it. However, there is one taboo that can result in death...and that is stopping time.

[That does seem a harsh punishment, but compensation where taboos are involved typically is.]

Might I inquire, Ms. Meioh, if you are the guardian of time, then who would enforce this sentence on you were you to break such a rule?

The power to stop time is too much for any person. I would die shortly after using it, the energy necessary is just too great. Time would resume it's natural flow after I perish...if that were to happen.

[So far she's only done it once under dire circumstances and that was enough.]

[The way she says that...]

How did you come by this knowledge, Ms. Meioh? Is it something your queen informed you of? Or something you inherently know as the Guardian Time?

The queen gave me warnings and laid it all out for me when I was still very young.

[She'd rather NOT say that some of it was later reinforced by experience. It wouldn't make for very polite conversation.]

It is most fortunate she knew to give warning. [Jeeves leaves it at that. He has the good sense to back off his virtual interrogation of the young woman. She is being most gracious in answering, but he doesn't want to be impolite, nor her to be suspicious.]

If you will permit me a somewhat less dire topic, though: How is your tea? I have yet to enjoy a cup from the cafe here. There is a tea shop in the Fourth District that provides a wide variety of blends at favorable prices.

[Setsuna is relieved to be moving on to a new topic, even one as mundane as tea.]

The tea is nice, though I do generally prefer to brew my own. I suppose a man such as yourself would know how to brew a good cup though.

[She smiles.]

I heard about that from a lovely young lady. She apparently helps there. I suppose I will have to check that cafe out next.

[Jeeves isn't one to let himself be entirely caught up in flattery, but he does appreciate her mention of his brewing talents without having seen them. He inclines his own head with a brief, smug smile.]

And I will have to turn my attention the beverage selection here at some point. Their food is acceptable, as well. Though, in truth, miss, I would prefer my own cooking if I had access to a regular kitchen. I prepared a great number of my employer's meals along with my own. It is a soothing exercise.

[And a familiar one that he misses in all the novelty of this place.]

Hmm. I know I just arrived, but surely you can find some place to cook?

[This places has kitchens right? Perhaps it's trouble finding ingredients or someone to loan him a kitchen to use.]

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