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[video] log 1

[A flurry of blurred images whip across the screen as the SFC's camera whirls around in a slender pair of hands, finally settling on the worn face of a young man, about 25 in appearance. His eyes are scanning something above the edge of the phone as he surveys his surroundings, his wet clothes giving off an attractive squelch as he moves. He brushes his dripping bangs off his forehead before turning his attention to the communicator.]

Video log one. Date... [Shinra lifts up his wrist and sighs at his now-useless waterlogged watch. That was a gift from Celty, too. He'd have to find a replacement once he got out of this place...if he got out of this place.] Let's go with day one.

I'm trapped in some kind of static bathysphere with no connection to the surface world. While my phone was damaged beyond repair at some point between being in Ikebukuro and...wherever this is, I found this star-shaped cell phone in my pocket that has some kind of connectivity to the rest of this place. I also still have my scalpel, which was nice of whoever landed me here. [He pulls the slim surgical tool out of his pocket and smiles fondly at it.]

If there's anyone out there who knows anything at all about the Black Rider, please contact me as soon as possible. It's of the utmost importance that I find out if she's okay or not.

...Additionally, if anyone knows where I am, [He turns the communicator and rotates in a slow circle, panning across several buildings and the shadowy outline of the Great Lamufao.] I'd appreciate the intel.

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[Huh. And she had just been talking with Shizuo about people from home showing up. Of course, the way that he described it Ikebukuro was a big place, but she had to ask anyway...]

I don't suppose you know a Shizuo or an Izaya?

[She planned on answering his questions regardless, but it would be nice to be able tell him that he wasn't alone (if that were indeed the case).]

[His face brightens into an ecstatic grin as he hears the familiar names. Thank heavens someone had found him.]

Yeah, I do! Do you know them? Are they here somewhere? These buildings look too pristine for them to be nearby...

That's certainly true, isn't it! Yes, they're here. You're in the plaza, correct? I'll be down there in a minute. You can read this over while I'm on the way, alright? It's a little outdated, but you can get the general idea.

[She sends him a link to the Welcoming Committee's brochure, pausing only to pick up a couple towels before heading out.]

If this is the plaza, that's where I am! Thanks a ton, I really owe you one.

[He grins at this unexpected turn of events as a link appears on his communicator. He fumbles with the controls before opening the brochure and skimming its contents as he waits.] So this place is called Vatheon, huh...

[Zelda keeps close to the plaza around this time of the month, so she's there within ten minutes, holding a towel out to him.]

It's good to meet you in person. My name is Zelda.

The pleasure's all mine! You can call me Shinra.

[He nods his head in thanks as he accepts the towel and runs it through his dripping hair, leaving him with a spiky mess on top of his head. There's something interesting about this Zelda's features, something he can't quite put his finger on. Maybe it's the hair?]

So I take it you're a part of this...welcoming committee?

[It's probably the ears, Shinra. The ears.]

Shinra. Alright, then. I'm not part of the welcoming committee officially, no. The person who started it is no longer in the city. I'm not sure they really do too much now, but the brochure is helpful.

That it was!

[Shinra's brow furrows with interest as he notices the pointed tips of her ears as she turns her head. This seems like a strange place to indulge in cosmetic surgery...]

'No longer in the city'? So it is possible to leave, then?

[She doesn't actually notice that he looked at her ears, she just flattens them against the side of her head instinctively.]

Not voluntarily, I'm afraid. It's at the whim of whatever controls this place. I would assume that if it sends someone back, it currently has no use for them.

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[action] pinging Shizuo~

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Okay, finished getting around for tomorrow so I have a bit more time =D;;

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Gonna have to bed soon due to work, but I'm home by the afternoon tomorrow <3

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No worries!

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See you tomorrow! (:

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Sorry this took a minute!

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Wowee late tag is late

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It's alright, I was out like a light all day anyway!

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I'm going to go ahead and post to leave you two alone~

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THAT'S RIGHT. gimme yo crib for some shinra lovin' :I

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BOW CHICKA WOW WOW~ /shot

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:U /detective feei on the case... succumbs to laziness

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A for effort! xD

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This voucher can be exchanged for one punch to Zay's gut for taking so long to tag back.

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[ Hey dude with a scalpel. Meet another dude with a scalpel. Well, not at the moment, no, but admittedly, it's yours that piqued his interest. So here's a feed from the clinic. It's a nice place. All sterile and white... much like the guy who's talking to you now. ]

Ikebukuro. I haven't been there myself but I might when we return. As for now, I can only tell you this place is called Vatheon. It's a city underwater which has so happened to pull us in though no one can really tell us why or how.

[ A pause as he presses his fingers together. ]

Would I be wrong to judge that you at least know how to use that scalpel?

Oh, so you've heard of good old Ikebukuro? And you know about this place too? What a lucky coincidence!

[Excellent, a colleague. A bright grin spreads across the screen as Shinra displaces several drops of water from the tip of his chin with a chuckle.]

You would not only be right, but also a bit understated. I'm not normally one to boast, but I can do just about anything with this little guy.

[He twirls his scalpel through his fingers with an extravagant flourish before leaning closer to the camera.]

Judging by your polished appearance and those white-washed walls behind you, I'd be willing to take a gamble and say you're not too shabby with a surgical kit yourself, eh?

I was living in Kyoto myself. Of course, before I was pulled here.

[ He can't help but offer a smirk in return for that grin. Not only a colleague but a rather talented one despite the fact he uses his scalpel as a we-- oh, who was he kidding? That was a handy skill to have after all. ]

Your guess isn't too far from the truth. I am Kazutaka Muraki, one of the doctors in residence here. And who, may I ask, do I have the honor of speaking to...?

Ah, you don't say? Kyoto sure would be nice this time of year...

[He looks around his entirely foreign, albeit quite well-maintained, surroundings and sighs. While the circumstances still aren't looking too great for him in this strange bubble, Kazutaka does seem like quite the valuable acquaintance.]

Kishitani Shinra's the name, unlicensed doctoring's the game! I lucked out, bumping into another doctor in a place like this. And from Japan, no less!

Perhaps I'll make it a point to visit Ikebukuro as it seems I've gone and acquainted myself with two from it.

I don't suppose you'd be acquainted with a certain Orihara-san, would you?

[ Fingers steepling together now. ]

Unlicensed, you say, Shinra-san? I think I can consider myself equally fortunate with this meeting. Though you've just arrived, may I be so bold as to ask for your help in the clinic? You dictate your own hours, of course. We're just severely understaffed at the moment.

[The doctor's eyebrows rise into his damp bangs.]

So Izaya's here, too? This all just keeps getting stranger and stranger!
He's an old friend of mine, I hope he had the good sense not to make an enemy out of you.

[He straightens upon hearing the offer, a cordial smile spreading across the screen.]

Well, I might have a few...minor issues to take care of before I can devote my greatest attention to it,
but I'd love to lend a hand! You have yourself a deal, Muraki-san.

On the contrary, he's an... acquaintance of mine. You can say I've been commissioned to tend to his injuries. Birds of a feather and all that. If he's a friend of yours, I suppose I am right to assume we'll be getting along.

[ There's a nod and a smile from that though. ]

No rush. Most of us in employ here are doing so on a volunteer basis. You dictate your own hours and come in when you wish. After all, none of us can promise payment. It's simply a way to pass the time.

So you've been looking after my regulars for me here -- I guess I owe you a thanks for that.

[A bright chuckle and a nod in agreement.]

That sounds great to me! I don't know what I'd do with myself if I ever got rusty with a scalpel.

[A sudden thought peaks his interest and he drops his voice, leaning closer to his camera.]

...Say, what kind of cases do you usually get?

video; sorry if I took so long!

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[video] no, you're fine! (:

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video Yay~ /o/

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[video] ouo

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video; SO LATE.

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[video] TIS NO PROBLEM AT ALL. :D

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video; ;w; you're the best.

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[video] n-no, you! ;/////;

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video; daaaaaaaw so cute~ <3333 Come into my arms.

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[video] Awkward hugs all around! ;w;

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video; All the awkward hugs! <3

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[action] <3 <3 <3

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action; ...how old is Shinra...?

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[action] 24, I do believe. Pourquoi?

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video; ...muraki has new kouhai. 8D

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[video] OSUP MURAKI SEMPAI. xD

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video; 8D He can teach the fine art of creeping~

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[action] Because Shinra's /so/ lacking in the creeper department. Cx

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video; we can fine tune the creeping~

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[video] creepy doctor tag team forever! <3

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You've arrived in Vatheon now. Even if your cell phone hadn't been damaged on the way here, it wouldn't function - it's been replaced with the communicators we're speaking on now.

[But that much was obvious.]

I can't say I know anything about the Black Rider, either.

[What an interesting eye color...is that a rare natural pigmentation, or an artificial change? Could a place like this really have a cosmetic surgeon?
Ah wait, he's saying something important! Focus!]

So this funny little starfish device is all I've got now, huh? Ah, well, thanks for letting me know. I'm Kishitani Shinra.

[He offers a friendly grin.]

[Technically, they're artificially changed right now to his normal "natural" color. Take out the color contacts and Shinra would see his Geass, while interesting to him maybe, would probably not be something Lelouch would want him to see.]

Yes, that's all you have now. I'm Lelouch - it's a pleasure to meet you.

[He pauses.]

There should be towels nearby for you to use to dry off.

[Lelouch...was that European? Hmm. An interesting name for an interesting-looking guy.]

Right back atcha! I'm so relieved somebody picked up my emergency video dispatch.

[He laughs sheepishly at his sodden appearance, shaking a few stray water droplets off his sleeve.]

Quite a nice welcome, wouldn't you say?

There are quite a few people who would probably be very inclined to help.

[A nod.]

There's also a few things Vatheon needs to work on. A more proper welcome, for starters. Still, at least you can find your way around to dry clothes.

Hah, you can say that again.

[The video shakes slightly as Shinra walks about in search of his promised towels.]

I take it you've been here for a while, since you know all this stuff?

I've been here a month. Not as long as some, but long enough to know the basics. The rest is a little more challenging to find.

Hmm, I don't find that hard to believe at all.

[A dry chuckle.]

So where'd you come from, Lelouch?

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