Video; First Snow

[vectorsnow]

[Today on the network was a blonde looking a little distracted away from the feed. She was holding the SFC, so it was clear either she had accidentally turned on the device, or it was on purpose. A beat before she turned her attention to look directly at it.]

I arrived here a few days ago and have already caught up with what is happening from those staying in the Laboratory up North. My name is Celes Chere. I’m a formal general of the Empire and a member of the Returners. I have combat skills and I can heal. If anyone would like for assistance, while the city is broken, please let me know.

You may find me in the Lab or by the wreckage of this lighthouse.

[Pausing to place a thumb over the feed. Turning the device around before removing her thumb to show the bits of the lighthouse. She didn't want to make people sick!]

I have read everything in the pamphlet and I am wearing the blue tunic as the note requested. If there is anything else, then please fill me in.

[End of transmission.]

Comments

[jagermeister]

_[Masochist.]

That's just what I was told. Apparently the fairies went up too, but I dunno when.

_{[At least they wouldn't be a pest with that bright light when he'd try sleeping.]}

Y'sure that's a good idea?

[vectorsnow]

[Not like she missed them, but still... they were kind of comforting in their own way. That was another thing she would have to find out about.]

Worried about me? I don't think they would harm anyone who is here to help out their Lamufao.

[jagermeister]

I just got you back--

_{[Nope, he's not going to finish that. He's just going to snarl to himself and kick a bit of sand up.]}

Tch. I still don't trust 'em.

[vectorsnow]

[She is fine taking care of herself against the locals! Seriously. And wait until it's known they are all prisoners of some sort.]

I appreciate it, but I'll be fine. If it bothers you that much, you can stay too.

[There were lots of rooms.]

[jagermeister]

Why would I stay with locals? I didn't have to before and I'm sure as hell not gonna start now.

<sub>[But he might just kind of.

Sneak around it to check up on her. He's not too fond of the thought of losing the one person he actually respected again.]</sub>

[vectorsnow]

You're the one that doesn't trust them.

[She's a light sleeper. Good job slinking around without her noticing.]

I'll be fine. I wasn't made a General for nothing.

[jagermeister]

After the shit they pull, who would?

_{[Maybe he'll have to do it in his release form. Those kitty paws do help for something!]}

Better be.

[vectorsnow]

The only ones who have pulled anything was Alpha and whomever replaced him. The ones in the Labs are just the relatively happy and clueless variety.

[If she sees him, she is going to tease about those little feet.

She isn't going to call him to let him know she's okay each day. she's a soldier, not a child! Gosh.]

[jagermeister]

And if they can screw around and control us, I'd be willing to bet my left arm that they can do it to locals.

_{[He'll just stalk the contact list ´・ω・`]}

[vectorsnow]

[If they kill her, her name will still be on the contact list~]

I guess I will be the first to find out then.

[She isn't worried at all. They should probably change topics because this was just going to go in circles!]

Is there anyone else still around from our time? I saw names I recognized, but there is no telling if they actually remember.

[Since she went through all of that before and really didn't want a repeat.]

[jagermeister]

You really can be a bitch, y'know that?

_{[He glances up at the sky for a moment while he thinks about it. Who else... Oh!]}

D'ya remember that broad two years ago who was flirting with me or some shit? She's still here.

_{[And it really did surprise him--he didn't expect Selphie of all people to still be in Vatheon.]}

[vectorsnow]

[This time, and only this time will she take that as a sort of compliment.]

And you're rather stubborn.

[Giving a curious look.]

Really? [She's running the names through her head that might have been familiar from then.]

Maybe it's fate. [Teasing. She still remembers telling him that it might be his own shot at those kinds of affections.]

You never told me who she was.

[She might have to shake her hand for being brave and tolerant, especially if she still is trying to hit on him.]

[jagermeister]

_{[Best compliment.]}

You like it.

_{[He thinks about it a bit more, then he's just deciding to take a seat in the sand and scratch the back of his head.]}

Selphie or some shit like that--S'a weird name.

_{[Grimmjow you're not really one to talk.]}

Why, you jealous?

[usedrunic]

I'd like it better without the name calling.

[Did he have to think that hard for what it was?

She balked at hearing the name.

Oh gosh now she feels terrible about the things said long ago. She knew Selphie crushed on a number of people if the thought bubble curse was anything to go by. It also meant Selphie was a lot braver than she looked.]

Surprised actually. Selphie, huh? I'm glad to hear she's fine.

[How many people did she lose while here?]

I'll have to visit her when I get the chance.

[jagermeister]

I get that a lot. _{[A beat.]} Celes.

<sub>[See? See? He's getting there!

Maybe she's just into the dangerous type :3 Meow.]</sub>

Last I saw, she was in a hospital bed or some shit without her eyesight. Dunno how she is now, honestly.

_{[But blind or not she still seemed fine to him!]}

[formalgeneral]

[That wasn't so hard, right?

Giving a smile.]

Much better, Grimmjow.

[She doesn't have any kitty treats to give him. And maybe.

OH dear though. Frowning as she heard that bit of news. Maybe a blind spell? Maybe she was injured gravely? Celes will have to find out.]

I see.

[jagermeister]

_{[Shhh, he's not admitting anything.]}

...Y'know, hearing my name outta you isn't that bad.

_{[He might have to find excuses to get her to say it more often.]}

'sides, a little blindness never killed anybody. Believe me, I've had my arm lopped off by a blind man.

[vectorsnow]

I'll consider using it more often if you return the favor.

[And that will get a raised brow.]

You must lead an interesting life.

[She's still worried! She liked Selphie when they spoke in the past.]

[jagermeister]

...It's been two years since we've seen each other. I think I can do that.

_{[Just for a little while, anyway.]}

If you knew the half of it might actually worry you for once.

<sub>[Humans and their friendships, man. It's so...




weird.]</sub>

[vectorsnow]

I don't think I'll ever get used to time jumping like that. Even back in my own world.

[Long story.]

You're still in one piece. How bad can it be?

[Hey. This was still new for her. She had traveling companions who wound up friends, especially Terra, but with how things ended with the thief of the Returners, she isn't even sure how that will go.]

[jagermeister]

Try living in a place where you don't have a very good concept of time due to the lack of seasons.

_{[Campfire stories, aww yis.]}

Layman's terms? You're talking to a damn ghost.

_{[He ate his c: sort of.]}

[vectorsnow]

[But he's used to that!]

What did you world look like?

[She decided to gracefully squat down to be on his level.]

You don't look like any ghost I've seen.

[jagermeister]

...Honestly? Before Aizen showed up it was mostly just desert. White sand, white trees, rocks and all that shit. Bunch of smaller Hollows, too--smaller than what I used to be.

_{[He lightly taps the mask fragments on his cheek.]}

I died fuck only knows how long ago. ...When I was human, anyway. I can't remember shit. Thing is, when someone dies and they ain't bailed out by shinigami? They turn into Hollow 'n go around devouring souls of the living 'n dead. S'what happened to me.

[vectorsnow]

What did it look like after this Aizen?

[It sounded a lot like where Edgar lived, but lacking color.

She thinks she heard of shinigamis when they were here previously. She wasn't sure if they were the same from his whole though. He also devoured souls.]

What would have happened if a shinigami bailed you out?

[jagermeister]

_{[Give him a few seconds to do a crude drawing of Los Noches before and after Aizen in the sand. It... doesn't really last too long though thanks to the waves trying to erase it every time.]}

Basically he turned it into some fortress. I never went too close to it before him, but he took control of it from the old king--how, I have no idea.

_{[Then he scowls slightly.]}

I wouldn't be who I am today, for one. For all I know I could've been reincarnated or some shit. I fought to get where I am now.