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poly_chromatic2012-12-14 01:17 pm
brothertragedy) wrote in poly_chromatic2012-12-14 01:17 pm
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[#001 (video)]
[The video feed begins with snowflakes steadily falling against a pale sky, until they're tossed from their path by the chilly breeze.
Viewed from below, a man leans slightly forward over the camera, scrutinizing the device with a frown.
From what can be seen of him, he's dressed in a high-collared outfit with an alternating red and black pattern of lines and a red-rimmed black conductor's hat. He's also sporting impressive sideburns, along with that austere expression.]
Camera check! [He throws his arm out with a great deal of flourish, gesturing animatedly with his left hand, as in engaging in a conversation with someone off-screen.] Call-on signal green! Point and call to signal OK!
[He finally addresses whoever's watching, eyes trained on the camera again.]
Hello. I ask your forgiveness for the delay and thank you for your patience, as I am uncertain of the proper procedure to operate this device. It is not mine, but... the circumstances left me with no choice but to use it. I will return it to its rightful owner if necessary.
I am Nobori of the Raimon City Underground and this is Chandela.
[His harsh stare is broken when he looks up as a second figure floats into view for its introduction; it appears to be a strange cross between a plump purple balloon and a chandelier, its elongated black arms bearing tall purple flames at their tips, dancing in the frosty breeze it rides upon.]
It would appear that my partner and I are hopelessly lost.
[It peers curiously through the screen with its round yellow eyes and sewn-shut smile, before floating away so that the man can resume.]
Where are we? There are strange, famished Koduck everywhere and it's snowing as if it were winter... it was summer, where I was last.
Viewed from below, a man leans slightly forward over the camera, scrutinizing the device with a frown.
From what can be seen of him, he's dressed in a high-collared outfit with an alternating red and black pattern of lines and a red-rimmed black conductor's hat. He's also sporting impressive sideburns, along with that austere expression.]
Camera check! [He throws his arm out with a great deal of flourish, gesturing animatedly with his left hand, as in engaging in a conversation with someone off-screen.] Call-on signal green! Point and call to signal OK!
[He finally addresses whoever's watching, eyes trained on the camera again.]
Hello. I ask your forgiveness for the delay and thank you for your patience, as I am uncertain of the proper procedure to operate this device. It is not mine, but... the circumstances left me with no choice but to use it. I will return it to its rightful owner if necessary.
I am Nobori of the Raimon City Underground and this is Chandela.
[His harsh stare is broken when he looks up as a second figure floats into view for its introduction; it appears to be a strange cross between a plump purple balloon and a chandelier, its elongated black arms bearing tall purple flames at their tips, dancing in the frosty breeze it rides upon.]
It would appear that my partner and I are hopelessly lost.
[It peers curiously through the screen with its round yellow eyes and sewn-shut smile, before floating away so that the man can resume.]
Where are we? There are strange, famished Koduck everywhere and it's snowing as if it were winter... it was summer, where I was last.
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That's some partner. [He's seen some odd things during his time in the City, but nothing quite like that.]
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... then, sir, do you know the location? Are we far from Raimon City?
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[The man does not seem bothered by the comment, smiling fondly at the odd chandelier-balloon.]
Indeed. I find that people shy away from the Hitomoshi line due to the fact that they consume human souls, but they really can make excellent companions.
[... which is a perfectly ordinary thing to say, you know, while smiling at one of these creatures.
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[If Raymond were the type to actually believe in the existence of human souls, he might be alarmed by that. As it is, he just raises an eyebrow.]
Right... Anyway, this is the City. Wherever you were before, you're probably not going to get to go back for a while, so you might as well start getting settled in. Don't worry about the geese, they'll probably be gone by tomorrow.
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What type are they? Normal or Ice? Forgive me for assuming, but they look so at home in this weather, I thought they might be Ice-types!
Perhaps I should catch one, having a Pokemon native to this City will surely aid me in the future...
[Yeaaaah, they got another weird one in here, one who's completely enthralled by the exciting, foreign concept of geese. At least it's got him chatty.]
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[Chandela floats in to bob in place, as if nodding to confirm the stranger's words. Nobori stares in confusion at his companion for a moment, before looking back at the camera.]
Your name, sir?
[Even in the confusion, he can't quite drop the formality. Introductions are in order, before proceeding!]
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[Back to Nobori.] Luke Valentine. And yes, another world. The both of you were collected by the City and brought here.
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Conversely, Nobori's expression is gravely serious.] This meeting would be an absolute pleasure and an honour, Sir Valentine, under better circumstances.
Collected? [He raises his head, offended.] We are not mere playthings to be shunted off wherever one wills. Who is responsible for this disgrace?
[hold up, make this 2/2!]
And how long is "a while," exactly? [Well, this is troubling.]
I have a job to get back to! Surely, they can't expect us to stay here, indefinitely, against our will...!
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[OOC - *d. gray man characters were in Poly. Luke was "Friend of Noah".]
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Thank-you. I'm just a commoner, 'Mr.' or my name alone is fine. [He actually carries a military rank of Officer, but has reason for not publicly waving the title about.].
As for the rest, there's little you can do about it.
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[He continues to frown, eyes narrowing.] Is that so?
Is there... a register, of some sort, of persons moving into and out of this City?
((Awww, I see! ^^))
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[Anyway...] I've been here a little over a year myself. Some have been here much longer than that, and some don't stay nearly as long. Whatever you had to do back home, the people in charge here don't really give a damn.
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[He is completely lost!]
O-over a year...?! [That's horrifying!]
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[That would make things much easier, he thinks!]
So, in order to track incoming and outgoing lines, I must check this device regularly and visit this Hall. If only departures are recorded, I should create a list of all new arrivals to update as needed!
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Newcomer listing would be a first.
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[There's a smile! And he's saluting the camera now.]
Maintaining order and keeping records have always been my forte; you can leave it to me!