001 - Accidental Video / Action

[lifeandpride]

[This... was not where he expected to be. That's apparent by the look on his face, which is both confused and cautious. He makes a grab for the hilt of his sword, but does not draw it - yet.

He looks suspiciously at his surroundings and whispers to no one in particular.]

...Has he managed to fool us once again?

[Finding no answer or immediate danger in his surroundings or the nearby carousel, he looks at the device that suddenly appeared on his person, searching for clues. Accidentally activating the video. Those watching might be treated to a close up of Ukitake's nose hair. ]

What is this?

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video;

[virginwings]

Who has? --Oh, you must be new, right!?

[lifeandpride]

[He almost drops the device as it makes noise, trying to hold it up to his ear as if it were a cell phone.]

Pardon? What was that?

[virginwings]

[ummm, how does one explain.]

You must be new! What you're holding is a video picture device that lets you see and talk to people! You don't need it against your ear. ...um, this is the City and the Gods brought you here, I think.

[lifeandpride]

[Give him a moment as he fiddles with the device until he's finally got it at least kind of correct. He holds it out in front of him, after glancing at the picture on the screen.]

The City? Gods? I don't understand... I'm not supposed to be here.

[child_radical]

That would be your network device.

[lifeandpride]

[He looks around to see who is speaking.]

...My what?

video/private

[worldofourown]

I implore you, good sir. Treat us to a finer view.

[OMGWTF?! NOSEHAIRS!]

[child_radical]

The object you picked up.

action, yeah?

[lifeandpride]

[He finds the source of the voice, finally and looks down since he was shorter than eye level.]

It's a ...network device, you called it?

[He gives another look around before focusing his attention on the device, trying to figure it out.]

[lifeandpride]

Hello?

[Is an ear canal any better?]

1/2

[worldofourown]

...

[worldofourown]

[Have some yelling. Very LOUD loud yelling.]

HOLD. THE DEVICE. TOWARD. YOUR FACE!

...lol i love him already.

[lifeandpride]

[YESSIR. He scrambles to comply, holding the thing out awkwardly like someone trying to take a photo of themselves.]

Er... hello? What is this?

<3333 ukitake! kyaaaa! ^_^

[worldofourown]

Much better.

[Karl exhales.]

It's called a 'network device'. It's a hellish little box used by the 'Dieties' to spy on us. So they can punish us when we're wicked.

[You may have trouble discerning whether he's serious or not :|]

action, it could happen seeing as Ukitake's a giant.

[child_radical]

[The teen just crosses his arms.]

Yeah, it allows you to remain in contact with the multitude of people stuck here.

aww :3

[lifeandpride]

[He looks confused, raising an eyebrow.]

I'm sorry? ...Ah...I mean... Is it a transmitter of some kind?

[His picture is a little wobbly, since he's trying to both keep the focus on his face and examine it at the same time.]

kk :3

[lifeandpride]

Stuck here? What do you mean?

[He rests his left hand on the hilt of his sword again, it wasn't his sword hand, but the feel of it steadied him, knowing it was there.]

xD

[worldofourown]

It's a transmitter, yes. And a recorder. And your primary means of humiliation during curses.

[He sounds remarkably grumpy about all three. Well, if you were in his shoes, you'd be too.]

Welcome to the City, dear sir. I'd suggest getting down on your knees, and praying your stay will be mercifully brief.

[child_radical]

You're stuck in a place called The City, pretty much a prison which intersects any and all timelines and dimensions.

congrats, you're the first to get the 'i dissaprove' face.

[lifeandpride]

[Okay, now this guy was sounding ridiculous. Have a sigh.]

What are you talking about? Curses, like as in fairytale magic?

Karl is deeply honored xD

[worldofourown]

To all appearances, yes. This is a strange realm controlled by sadistic monsters calling themselves 'Dieties'. To alleviate their boredom, they inflict torture on lesser beings such as ourselves.

~And by torture, I mean curses.

[lifeandpride]

[Yeah that's a tough bit to swallow. He looks like he's thinking about believing you, but not quite yet.]

...And who are you?

[lifeandpride]

[IF that was true, it really didn't sit well with Ukitake. He'll take it at face value for now.]

...I see. How does one get here?

[worldofourown]

Kidnapping. Illusions. Resurrection.

[The latter is said with profound bitterness. It was how he ended up here, anyway.]

So many ways to be whisked here. But none to escape.

[lifeandpride]

You mean no one has ever left?

[He's looking around his surroundings now, trying to see if he could find any clues as to how he got here...or how to return.]