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| [The scene opens on a dark, open field. The headlights of a hastily parked van are the only light source. A man with long blond hair and lying flat on the ground just behind the van. Three figures emerge from the van with flashlights. Jane, the lighter haired woman, calls for a first aid kit as she hurries to the man's side.]( dream on ) |
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| [Anyone that wanders into the princess's dream would surprisingly still find themselves in Vatheon. It isn't exactly the Vatheon that everyone lives in now, though - it's just a bit different. The coral now towers all the way up to the top of the bubble, looking a great deal like a massive tree. It gives off a soft golden glow. Thalassino can be seen nearby walking around openly, and Carol isn't too far off either. The locals that typically wander the city looking just a bit like they're in a fog have a sort of clarity to them that they usually don't possess.
Zelda herself can be found at the base of the coral, pressing a hand to the mark beneath her collarbone and opening up a portal. The fields of Hyrule are visible on the other side, accessible whenever she wants to go. It's then that she notices she has company, and she turns with a smile.]
Hello, there. |
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| [It's not very obvious from his tone of voice, but Mitsuhide has gone backwards in time to the age of eighteen and is thus experiencing the shock of Vatheon all over again. For five days he had been stuck within the forest, with no knowledge of what lay beyond; a chance discovery of his SFC, combined with a local stumbling across Mitsuhide and Motochika's hut in the wood, has finally brought him and his companion to the main area of the underwater city.]
[It's overwhelming, to say the least.]
[The young man sounds rather awkward and unsure of what he's doing. The device he holds in his hands is far beyond any technology he is familiar with.]
I assume this is working... I am using it in the manner I was told.
[There is a pause as he checks the SFC over.]
If that is so, greetings to my fellow captives. I am Akechi Mitsuhide, a samurai bound in service to the Saitō clan of the Minō province of Japan. Most of you likely experienced the same shock as I did when I arrived, so I shall go no further into that.
[Alright, perhaps not exactly the same. Mitsuhide is starting to blush a little as he talks, but, of course, that is not visible. One might pick up on the embarrassment in his voice, however.]
Right now I have secured a home in the forest with Lord Motochika... or I suppose I should say that I arrived in that place, and it suits us fine for now. The local people of this place have been very generous in assisting us, so I shall offer my deepest thanks for that.
[There is a longer pause now, as Mitsuhide wills himself to get to the point of the post. There is one major reason he has come to talk to the network.]
I wish to ask a question.... would someone be willing to tell me the best places to obtain more of the wondrous dessert known as 'chocolate?' |
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| So I'm confused... What exactly is going on right now? I'm not even here a month and something strange is going on. Apparently no one is their right age or something... |
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| It seems as if the arrival cycle is over now. Allow me to extend a belated welcome to everyone who was pulled into Vatheon this past cycle. My name is Zelda, and I work with the Welcoming Committee here. Please drop by if you have any questions about our current situation as foreigners in the city. You are also free to ask me here, though there are some topics I would prefer to not discuss over the network.
I would also like to encourage new arrivals that are capable of fighting to look into joining the Defense Force. While things are generally peaceful here, there are some dangerous situations from time to time. Death is not permanent in this place, but it is still rather traumatic and we should do our best to avoid having it happen. If you are interested, please get in touch with Serph or Ky Kiske. |
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| [A shot of the plaza is seen. At least it would normally be one except for the fact that a reddish tinged pale hand was in the shot. A soft groan is heard nearby – probably from the hand's owner as it slowly moves. There are a few coughs and a shaky breath or two, as well as a sneeze. A familiar but hoarse voice to some comes over the speakers.]
W-What... What happened? W-where am I? W-Why am I so cold... and wet?
[Panic seems to set in as breathing quickens and a fleck of ash blonde hair is seen on the screen, as well as more reddened skin – were those a couple of heat blisters?]
T-Tsuzuki! W-where is he?! Where's Tsuzuki?! Please, oh please, let him be safe! Anywhere away from Muraki... Tatsumi? Watari? Anyone please!
[Before the video cuts out, the picture moves, sliding away from the source of the voice as the person seems to come more into view, a pink sweater and a pair of nice looking slacks seen. A button-up shirt's collar poked out from under the sweater and the face of the person seemed to show through. His face was covered in red heat sploches, soot, and even a place or two of heat blisters. Ash blonde fell over shockingly emerald green eyes.
It appeared as though the boy was in pain. However it didn't seem as though the pain was just physical.]
T-too much heat... Too much pain...
[The video cuts out.] |
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| [So after landing ungracefully in a fountain, finding a place to dry off and freshen up, Grell finds herself wandering about Vatheon, immersed in her SFC. It's a strange device, and she can't seem to understand it. She pauses and gives it a good whack, turning on the feed. Some may catch a red blur as Grell shakes it for a while.
It seems as if she gives up as the video feed becomes still, and a perplexed Grell scratches her head in confusion. She still doesn't realize that the video is rolling.]
How in the world is anyone supposed to work this contraption?! [With a sigh, she just pockets it and continues to walk off. Eventually, the feed turns itself off after disuse.] |
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| [Hello, Vatheon. Been a while, hasn't it? Well, Dash here looks...perplexed. Very much so.]
Okay, so, I think "Sandy Claws" made a wrong turn somewhere 'cause...I don't think I can use this, except as, like, some sort of paperweight.
[She points the SFC at an ocarina for a few seconds before returning it to her.]
I mean, I'm totally not an instrument player. ...At least, I think it's an instrument. Anyway, is anybody looking for this thing? Or was expecting one? |
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| ...Oh, there we go!
[Technology is confusing. :|]
I just wanted to say hello, I guess. I'm Rapunzel, and... I'll be honest, coming here was really inconvenient. Although I'm sure that's true for most people...
I guess next I should find a place to stay...
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| [The video feed starts with an angry yeow from an orange cat trying to climb onto Hijiri's head.]
Hisoka!! Stop this!
[Hijiri tries grab hold of his cat with one head and the camera shows them completely surrounded by sheep.]
They're just sheep. They would hurt you! Can someone help us? We're being overrun by sheep!
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