The red boots blazed against the carpet, shaking them with every step. Gold plating across them reflected the confused, tiny face of the young man who'd been "isekai'd" in. Blake craned his minuscule neck up high, to see the swaying, ornate fabric of a cape; light armor with traditional symbols; and the teal colour of hair. A Lord, or rather Lady, who carried herself with dignity. And yet, there was a sense of familiarity and perhaps fatigue to her that he could see only at his unique size.

 

Seeing the glimmer of a rapier, the boy instantly shrunk back. "P-please! I didn't come here on purpose, E-Eiri--"

 

Eirika, the Restoration Lady sheathed her blade - which made a clanging sound against the holder. Slowly, the maiden bowed down, a hand to her chestplate. It was close enough that Blake could practically hear the beating of her heart behind.

 

"Forgive me," she started. "I have just returned from a mission. My brother is still out, I worry for him..." But after that, she gave a brief smile, eyes opening wide before him. "But, how do you know my name, small thing?"

 

Blake felt cornered, even with the wide space around. How could he explain this all to the woman before him? "Uhm, the way dimensions connect here... My world, it... It has... legends about what you've done."

 

"Oh, I would not have considered it that remarkable..." She laughed. Her demeanor put Blake at ease, making him sigh in relief... Before he felt the massive princess' fingerless gloves scooping him up. He shook, as the palm lifted him, slowly, towards eye level. "I'm much more interested by you. These strange clothes, this way with words... and is everyone in your dimension this small?"

 

"No, I'm - pretty much the smallest guy there... Blake." He rubbed the back of his black hair, offering a hand out in introduction. "And really, the only one who knows magic."

 

Eirika shook it with another finger. "You have magic skills? That may come in handy, then."

 

He blinked. "Huh?"

 

"Oh, I was simply thinking. I can help you around. But we all try and put in our weight here... even if you weigh very little. I may have to ask a favor of you..." She looked around. "Especially with the two of us alone for now."

 

Blake swallowed in excitement. What could this request be?

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November 17, 2023
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