[See Denzel. See Denzel standing at the coral with a rather strange device, reading the coral's current power.] Ah ha! It works!
[He didn't seem to have doubts though]

If there's anything I hate about this place is finding parts for inventions.

[Seems to be scribbling down the current read in a notebook]

It's rather bothersome that the coral level is so low... but then again this place almost came to an - END!

[Then seems to notice the camera is on]

If anyone is interested in my [tch] science lessons, let me know. After all, I have plenty of other things to do with my time. FAIRIES!

[Action]
[Bump Denzel at the coral as he does his magic studies?]

[When Mitsuhide turns on the feed, he looks thoughtful. Something has been on his mind for a few days now, and now he wants to mention it. Let it out, so to speak. The samurai twists a lock of his long black hair between the fingers of his free hand as he speaks.]

[This is quite a significant moment for him, though only a few of those who know Mitsuhide are likely to realise why this is.]

The great Darkness that we battled, from which the blessed Goddess Amaterasu saved us... it was not entirely unfamiliar. Before this moment I could not fathom why, but after much thought I realised that something like it, though much lesser in scale and raw power, existed in... in Lord Nobunaga.

[He hesitates for a moment, having found those words difficult. But after a deep breath Mitsuhide smile softly, and continues. There is a determined edge to his voice when he does.]

Perhaps it is best not to dwell overly much on that thought.

Of greater interest, I am sure, is the fact that the blessing I was given in that battle has remained with me, though much weakened. I fear I shall be ineffective with it for quite some time; my attempts at using it have only managed to scorch a patch of floor in my household and ruin a lamp.

[A strange, fuzzy image comes over the SFC. Some may recognize this hazy green glowing dot as Issun! But he's not entirely present, it seems - it looks more like a projected image. His voice is a little distant, but that little guy's got some lungs, so his words come through loud and clear.]

Long time no see, Vatheon. But we don't have time to chit-chat too much, so let's just get right to the point! That thing up there is called Yami, and other big baddies Ammy and I have knocked out call it the "Emperor of Darkness". It's bigger than any myths. Orochi's story was one thing, but this thing's a bit of a bigger scale - what's going on right now is a battle between light and darkness. Not between a god and a demon, but between the forces of nature as it is.

You're all putting up a great fight, but you're missing the crucial element here! You need the sun to come out! Chibi's there, last I heard, but he won't be able to do it, he's too young to fight Yami's darkness. It's Ammy! Ammy needs to snap out of it and get back in there.

But she can't do it alone. She needs the help of everyone here, in Vatheon. I'm sure a lot of you at least know the strange white wolf that roams your city and helps people out - that's the great goddess Amaterasu! In fact, I think it's important you guys see her for what she truly is. Here's the latest thing I whipped up, as her Celestial Envoy!

( Cut for image and more words )

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( Meanwhile on the island... )

[Well, now she knew never to wear white when going into the water. Ever. She was lucky to have a nice local give her a towel. Naminé looked at the communicator before attempting to turn it on. She fiddles with it for moment before giving up and setting it down to wring out the rest of her hair, afterwards she picked it back up again.]

I...guess this thing's on?

[She takes a quick look around.]

Where am I? It looks like this place is in the ocean... Can someone tell me what's going on?

[Roxas normally doesn't have a problem using video on these things, but... Well, for some reason he doesn't feel like broadcasting his face right now.]

Is it weird to feel connected to someone you've got nothing in common with? Personality-wise, I mean. Like maybe you're in a similar situation, but you turned out completely different...

Guess I'm thinking too much lately.

[Filtered to Sora]
This is kind of stupid, but... Have you turned sixteen already?

[The video clicks on to a thoughtful looking Matthew--maybe a little melancholic, but definitely thoughtful. He's got a bottle of milk next to him, and seems to be...sitting on a rooftop.]

Hey.

I know we all get stuck here and wonder about our captors and all, trust me, I wonder too.

But today's a holiday, did you know? I didn't know either, because it's not a holiday in my world.

[A contemplative look at the bottle of milk before he continues.]

...Someone else here taught me about it.

Ever heard of Tanabata? I don't know much about it, but I guess it's worth celebrating.

[And he lifts the bottle of milk in a bit of an ironic toast.]

Have you guys learned anything from the people around you? You might as well not waste the trip.

[Tidus is smiling pretty cheerfully when his SFC turns on.]

So, I've been thinking, and it's come to my attention that we live surrounded by water. Which brings me to a question for everyone:

How many of you can swim?

[He stretches his arms out in front of himself before letting them fall at his sides.]

I've also been thinking of what I'm going to do here, and I'm not sure what. But since I have a lot of spare time now, if anyone wants swimming lessons, I'd be happy to teach you.

Since it seems...kind of important and everything.

[There's a dripping wet man staring at the SFC like it's the most curious thing in the world which, for Charlie, it is.]

this supposed to be some sort of radio or something? A sea-themed cell phone maybe...

Hello? can anyone hear me?

My name is Charlie. Charlie Pace.

[He looks away from the screen to look at the bubble.]

Where the hell am I?

[Contrary to how upset or at least melancholy Sola usually looks on the network, today he's all smiles, practically glowing with happiness and optimism.]

Hi everyone, guess what! Johnny said he'd be my matesprit!

[Sola beams at the screen, his glee palpable.]

I want to tell everybody because I'm really really happy because Johnny's the nicest person and and... [He pokes his fingers together, blushing and a little embarrassed but still entirely pleased.] and I love him a lot.

But, um, I kind of wanted to know what we're supposed to do now? I mean.. I've never done this before and I want to make him happy too but I'm not really ready for, like... bucket stuff yet, so...

[The replica's face goes crimson as he stammers through the rest of his video.]

S-so, um, if anyone... y'know, knows that stuff... aha.. just let me know, okay? Okay!

[Still blushing furiously but smiling just as broadly, Sola waves and pops off the feed.]