001: Catch-All [Text | Video | Action | Voice, respectively]

[trainedinsambo]

[It takes a while for the dark-haired man to get his bearings. For him to suddenly be in a new place, disoriented and groggy and with no clue what anything is... it's a little unnerving.]

[But, rather than let himself fall into any sort of confusion or panic, he collects himself. There is a reason he's here, there has to be -- and it is in his best interests to collect as much information as he can. The pamphlet and manilla folder explain some, but not quite enough for him... he might need to work the videophone and ask for advice.]

[Loathe though he is to do so, it is his only choice. Moments later, he sends out a single text.]

Where would military personnel go, in theory, to acquire employment?

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[The moment Tao wakes up from her pod, she's all over the videophone like a cat on a mouse -- puns intended -- and attempts to crack it open to get to what she believes is a delicious center.]

[...This leads, of course, to the video coming on just as the Kaka kitten spits the poor thing out. The folder is off to one side, left thankfully undamaged, but clearly unopened.]

Tao's hungry, meow!! I need to find food.

[She perks up a little bit, her ears twitching about before she calls out:] Good Guy?? Lacking Lady??? Scruffy Guy? Helloooooooo~?

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[For all intents and purposes, she had to have been dead. The last of Harribel's memory had been filled with the sight of rapidly blooming flowers of ice, an otherworldly chill overcoming her before oblivion claimed her senses.]

[As she rises from the silk-lined pod and takes a look at her surroundings, the Espada shuffles the folder and its contents under her arm, then exits the Bay into the city proper.]

[It reminds her of Karakura Town, a little -- certainly more populated than the decoy town had been, of course, but the similarities remain. There's nothing else for her to do, at present, but to wander.]

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[For someone who lives in the 1400s, the concept of a telephone is foreign enough, let alone one that records video. So when Richter finds the device, immediately upon waking up in a strange land—]

—this cursed thing even do?!

[—the vampire hunter's voice comes through, after much fussing over the videophone, with more than a hint of irritation. The sound of splashing water almost drowns out his words.]

[Poor, poor Richter. Seems the poor guy can't grasp technology.]

((OOC: Rather than clutter everyone with separate intros, I've done this! Just mention who you'd like to interact with in the tag subject. <3))

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HUSBAAAAND [video herp]

[alwayskidnapped]

[ Annette stared at the video feed for a long moment; she'd caught a flash of blue and a familiar voice, one she hadn't heard in a very, very long time. Her large jade eyes watered when she realized just who it was. ]

R-Richter! Sweetheart, wh-where are you?!

WIIIIIIFE (also, derp Richter and technology)

[killsvampires]

[The vampire hunter's eyes widened, and an expression of shock passed over his features be he fumbled the videophone.]

[It landed on a dry patch of land near the pod, though Richter's incredulous voice soon drifted over the sound of lapping water.]

Annette! [Moments later, he scrambled over to the device, picking it up and looking at it as though trying to find a doorway.] I'm in... a place with a lot of water. A secluded bay, it seems.

HUBBYYYYYY [ technology fail ]

[alwayskidnapped]

[ She has to hold back her tears -- she can cry later. She knew where he was at least and she nodded her head. ]

Sweetness, stay there... I know where you are. Don't move. I'll be right there!

[ She cuts the feed there. True to her word she's at his location in record time -- she ran the whole way. As soon as she's in range she tackles the poor man, wrapping her arms around him and burying her face into the crook of his neck. ]

It's really you this time...!

[killsvampires]

[Richter barely had time to realize that his wife had darted to him, and nearly went careening downward from the force of her hug.]

[His hand gently stroked her hair, and he planted a single, light kiss atop her head.]

Yes, darling, it's me. Confused above all else, but me nonetheless.

[alwayskidnapped]

[ She reached up and lightly touched his face, before smiling brightly up at him. Wiping at her eyes one last time with the back of her hand, she took a breath to steady herself. ]

This city has pulled many people and creatures from different worlds and times. I have met many people here, and even a few vampires... I've been staying in a small apartment since I arrived a few months ago. Come with me and I'll explain further there.

[killsvampires]

Thank God you've been well.

[His tone is soft and caring, and he gave her another featherlight kiss before his own lips curled into a smile.] Lead on, dear.

[alwayskidnapped]

For the most part.

[ She beamed at him, leaning up to return his affections. Gently, she tugged him down the sidewalk... she still couldn't believe he was actually here, in the flesh. It was so surreal... after nearly an entire YEAR of not seeing him, she was terrified this was some sort of dream and she'd wake up husband-less again.

As they walked, she made chit chat about the various things she'd discovered in the city -- technology for the most part, and promised that she would show him how to properly use the communication device when he was more settled in.

Once they'd arrived at the large building, it was all a matter of making the short jaunt up the stairs to her small living space. Unlocking the door, she pulled him in. She wasn't kidding when she said it was small -- it was tiny, but immaculately clean; it was just enough. With Richter here, though, perhaps they would have to consider finding something a tad bit bigger. ]

Home sweet home, temporary as it may be. Sit down, you must be exhausted -- do you want something to eat or drink?

[killsvampires]

[It was, admittedly, rather hard for Richter to make sense of a lot of what Annette was saying. But he told himself that, in time, he would ask her to explain about this strange land further, so that she could help him get acquainted with it all.]

[Difficult though it was to wrap his mind around this all, the truth was he didn't mind so much, being trapped in this place, especially now that he knew his beloved was safe and sound. As she led him into the small apartment, he looked around with a smile, before finally settling into the nearest chair he could find.]

Some water, dearest, would be wonderful. And if you happen to have something made... I would love that, as well.

[alwayskidnapped]

[ Did she have something made. When didn't she? Smiling at him again, she walked over and pressed a kiss to his temple, before bustling off towards the kitchen to go get the requested items. ]

Of course, sweetheart. I haven't started on dinner, but I did bake a cake this morning...

[ She hums and the sound of running water and dishes clinking against silverware can be heard throughout the tiny apartment. Within a few minutes she emerges again with a big piece of chocolate cake on a plate and two glasses -- one full of milk, the other water -- carefully balanced as well.

Placing all of the items on the table in front of her dearly beloved, she flashes him a grin. ]

I brought milk, too, just in case. Now, then... how about for dinner I go to the market and get some things to make a nice pot roast?