001 | everything moves in circles

[shieldyourass]

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[ When the feed turns on, it shows a very tall man, muscular, long hair half-tied back. He's rubbing the back of his head with a wince - maybe he hit his head on the way out of the cocoons?

There's a very large sword strapped across his back, but otherwise, he's dressed quite casually in black.

He smirks into the camera. ]

Interestin reading material you guys've got here. Pretty girl in that fancy projection, too. All in all? Not a bad introduction.

I'll play along for now.

...



... Once you're all done messing around, though, and have figured out a way back?

Let me know.

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[chocobosnap]

[Only the utmost sympathy...]

You're looking kinda old there big guy.

Video 1/?

[shieldyourass]

Says you -

Video 2/?

[shieldyourass]

Wait - you're looking kind of ...

[ Just. Peers at the video ]

Video 3/done

[shieldyourass]

[ What the hell, Prompto. ]

First of all, when did you get here?

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[chocobosnap]

Uh, well two months ago? Maybe three? Iggy just got here and Noct's been here alone for awhile now.

We're living together in Nova City now. He fishes for a job. I'm a photographer. I just started!

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[truesmiles]

That's a nice looking sword there. [A beat.] I've seen bigger though.

[Yep, that is pretty much that one out of the way, moving on to the actual subject at hand.]

I like to mess around as much as the next person, but this is one of those times where... we're really not.

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[shieldyourass]

[ Smirks ]

Sounds like an invitation. Is there some kinda club 'round here, where people can show 'em off?

[ ...

He sobers a bit. ]

Yeah. I figured - a bunch of people get taken somewhere against their will - wouldn't make much sense that they'd just sit around and do nothing about it.

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[younghero]

[A small boy with blond hair, pointed ears, and sword and shield comes skidding up to the man. He's followed by an even smaller, glowing fairy.]

Hello Mister! Can I help?

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[shieldyourass]

[ There's a little kid. A weird looking little kid, followed by a ball of light, but. He'd seen weirder.

Gladiolus is a giant of a guy, but he crouches down, so he doesn't tower over the guy. ]

Nah, just getting my bearings. I'm pretty new here.

The name's Gladiolus - but call me Gladio. Who're you?

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[eeeksorcist]

[Eleanor always makes it a point to pass by the Bay when going almost anywhere these days. And she was on her way back from selling scarves she made herself and buying sewing supplies and food when she again passes by the Bay and sees a new face.]

Hello there. My name is Eleanor. Did... you just "wake up" here?

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[shieldyourass]

Hey there.

[ Relaxes a bit, casual smile. Jokes: ]

I did. Someone should tell whoever keeps this place up - they shouldn't make those beds "one size fits all".

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[thorons]

Rest assured, once any of us know how to get back I'm positive there will be a big uproar about it.

[everyone will be freaking out.] For now, however, many have simply gotten accustomed to the ways of life here. A job, a place to live, and even just mingling and getting along with everyone.

It's rather lax. [at times, at least.]

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[shieldyourass]

Lax is better than everyone freaking out about being taken.

[ He's thinking about how people coped on Eos - ]

Then again. Most folks can adjust to just 'bout anythin, given enough time.

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[clevermind]

I see that many people have already replied back to you.

[Belle smiles at the screen with a pleasant and polite expression.]

Although I don't know a way back, perhaps I can help you with something else? You seem more well adjusted than I had been when I first arrived. [Though she'd just tried to save her father from an Enchanted castle and then showed up in a world with cars. It's hard not to find that situation a little daunting.]

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[shieldyourass]

Yeah, people have really rolled out the welcome wagon.

[ Friendly smile. Assessing her, but not really in an obvious way. ]

I can't say I've ever done this kinda thing before - getting kidnapped into a strange world in a coffin that's way too damn small - but the materials were pretty clear. Putting up a fuss won't fix anythin.

Maybe you've got some general advice for newcomers?

[ A little encouraging, trying to draw her out. ]

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[culinaryvision]

[The feed shows a video as if he can see what he's doing, but it's obvious he's not quite looking into the camera. There's a small, almost relieved smile on the man's newly scarred face, but his tone sounds somewhat concerned.]

I suppose the gang's all here. I've only just arrived recently myself.

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[shieldyourass]

[ He just looks for a minute, taking Ignis in. The injury on his face looks fresh. So. Prompto was right - whenever he was from, it wasn't too long after the Leviathan blinded him.

Something clenched in Gladio's chest, and he made himself speak. Kept his tone casual. ]

Sounds like it. Already met up with Prom. He told me you and Noct were around.

Where're you at, Iggy?

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[moviemagic]

Didn't you know, this is the worlds longest prank. Still ongoing.

[Krista was holding up one hand while the other was holding the device, next to her, her Butterfree was happily eating something. It was hard to tell what exactly it was. She gives a tiny wave before lowering her hand.]

Hi there.

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[shieldyourass]

You don't say.

This one of those ones that's taped for a live audience? Do I get a spin-off deal if the episode starts trending?

[ Grins. That's an interesting looking animal next to her, but he was more interested in the person speaking, frankly. ]

Hey there yourself.

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[liveandforgive]

[nice sword you got there. Cloud's in the library right now when he spots this new video transmission, speaking of looking into ways back home. a newcomer... looks like there was going to be more and more of them, wasn't there? it was just like everyone said before. people came and went without ever knowing how or why...]

Kind of a long story. [he shrugs,] But it gets the job done.

[as for his request?]

I know I'm working on it.

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[shieldyourass]

Guess I'm gonna have plenty of time to hear them.

[ Really? He looks at the man in the video. In a library, looked like. So, someone proactive. The stranger's build wasn't one of a person who just sat around, either.

Interesting. He grinned. ]

Any luck so far?

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[princeliers]

[HELLO BIG GUY! have a rather large shark man grinning right back at you!]

Ahoy there! You are settling in nicely, yes? Splendid! Now that's what I like to hear!

You seem to have a rather relaxed personality. That will be great living in this place. I hear it changes on people all the time, differing... ah, events and such.

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[shieldyourass]

[ Someone bigger than Gladiolus. Don't run into that every day.

He's ... enthusiastic. Lots of teeth. He's not intimidated, though, and smiles right back. ]

No sense freaking out, if there's nothing to fight against. Plus, everyone's been real friendly.

But, I haven't heard about these events. Care to tell me 'bout it?

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[alternas]

( look there aren't many people that would miss guns like those just suddenly showing up on the network. but what's more interesting, and more important than just a regular old hello is... )

You grow your hair out or something?

( because that can't possibly be a loaded question... )

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[shieldyourass]

[ He's really, really glad he had a talk with Prompto first, and was given a head's up about this.

Because, as it was - as prepared as he made himself, steeled himself, told himself it'd be fine, he could do this -

For a brief second, he couldn't help but look at Noctis like he was a ghost.

A ghost of a dead king, as he appeared ten years ago.

But the expression vanished, and Gladiolus smirked, easy, normal. ]

What, you don't like it?

I spent hours on it this morning, too.

[ The smirk flickers a bit, and he allows himself to say: ]

... Good seein you here, Noct.