1st Despair // Video/action

[despairunending]

Video

[The feed opens to a shot of the Bay area, hologram fading having delivered its message with the racks of maps and literature clearly visible. It then tracks as the person broadcasting gives up on the Bay area and heads out into Genessia proper, and soon enough a young woman's voice provides the soundtrack alongside the general sounds of the city.]

Congratulations, Genessia. I can honestly, one hundred percent, truly say that I did not see this one coming. Denying me my own death, that takes some pretty incredible skills and I'd just love to know exactly who I have to thank for that.

[It's here that the woman stops in her stride, shop window in front of her - and thus is reflected the face of one Junko Enoshima, indistinct for the way the light hits but she either doesn't notice or doesn't care.]

And don't worry. I promise I won't waste this second chance I've been given. That really would be a waste, right?

Action

[Junko's found her way to one of Genessia's parks, and now stretches out on a bench that lets her watch the goings-on around her. Nothing like learning the people to learn a city, after all, and in a place where she doesn't know anyone it's all the more important that she figure out who might be useful to her sooner rather than later.

Of course, she can't just sit and watch, that would be boring. So occasionally, when people are walking past while seemingly not paying attention, Junko will stretch and extend her leg to try to trip them, curious to see if they'll notice in time or pay the price for their lack of attention. Or if she spots someone with a pet that has the energy, Junko will find a stick or something nearby to throw to see how pet and owner will react.

And should anyone just happen to notice the young woman sitting by herself and come over to talk, regardless of intentions? She'll lean forward, deliberately tugging down her shirt to best display her cleavage while simultaneously putting on the most innocent face and tone she can muster.]

Well, I am new around here. Did you notice and come to see if I needed help?

[All the while, the way she moves implies they came over for less savoury reasons, regardless of who they are.]

Comments

1/?

[gamerrep]

[Chiaki was taking the day to stay at home and play some video games she had been meaning to catch up on. She also needed to practice some games for an upcoming tournament she was going to. One of her usual daily rituals was looking at the device and seeing what was going on.

However, today was probably not the best day to check. She soon found herself staring at the face of someone she recognized all too well.]

2/3?

[gamerrep]

[Well... this was certainly unexpected. This was the last person she had wanted here of all things. The person who seemed to be watching and enjoying what had been happening to her before her death. It was enough to cause Chiaki to be unmoving from her spot, her hands shaking as it slowly spread to the rest of her body. Eyes wide open in disbelief. her mind going back to that time, the words being said. That voice.

Why?

Why?

Why did she have to be here? This was Chiaki's home now, she had nothing left back in the other world. So just... why did this world decide to bring someone she figured would try and destroy what she had built here.]

3/3 private video;

[gamerrep]

[It took a good while for the young girl to shake her head slightly. No, in her mind she wouldn't let her win this time. As scared as she was about the other, she wasn't going to attempt to show it.

It was a while before the young woman appeared on the feed, looking rather serious for a girl who just went through the motions. But clearly, she wasn't going to give the other the satisfaction.

She didn't want anyone she knew to know, so she set it to private before speaking, however. It was better they didn't know or get involved.]

I guess this world will bring anyone in.

video;

[endtable]

[ There's a bright contemplative smile on the end of the screen. Junko has her full interest. Nobody admitted to the place being a second chance yet so openly. ]

You know, I don't think anyone knows who is to blame for this yet. It might just be a black hole that's pulling us in to it and popping us out here.

Did you actually die?

video;

[despairunending]

So then you're saying all of this is down to just whoever happened to get pulled here?

[By "all of this" she means the buildings and structures she's vaguely gesturing to. It's clear she doesn't really put much stock in that theory but who knows, she's been proved wrong before.

She finally turns the screen to herself at the other question, allowing a moment to show off her whole body before settling the feed to her face.]

I know, right? You'd never think I got smushed into paste not even all that long ago. Or maybe they just have such good timing they swept me away in the milliseconds between the crusher falling and my beautiful features being smeared into nothing recognisable.

[Her tone is casual all the while, as though there's nothing weird at all about talking about her own death.]

Action, I apologize for the accidental(?) sass

[neighfeni]

[Well, Nephenee had come over to see the pink haired girl on the bench, since she was trying to get out of her shell a bit more and meet more people...and then the green-haired woman in the shirt and jeans kind of stopped when she was just starting to say "Hi" when Junko did...that?

Pardon her, she's very confused right now.]

Uh...honey, if you're wantin' attention, barin' those maybe ain't the best way to do it. 'Specially if ya ain't sure how someone trots...good way to get attention ya really don't want.

[The country girl's done it to her husband plenty. It's just usually those mile-long legs instead.]

But yeah, Ah did. Ya need help?

never apologise for sass, Junko is likely to be a lot worse

[despairunending]

[Confusion is exactly the response Junko was aiming for - or one of, at least. And it's the confusion she latches onto, keeping her actions more deliberate than her words suggest she realises as she brings her hands to her chest.]

Huh? Are you saying people might get offended? I can't help being the size I am, you know.

[But hey, since it might work out to her advantage, maybe there's more to be gained down this route.]

Or are you saying there's a lot of pervs around here?

video

[ubiquitously]

You avoided your death, huh? Um... Congratulations?

Sorry you had to get kidnapped across timespace for that to happen.

video

[despairunending]

Why are you sorry? I'm not. This is way more interesting than any of the other twists I can think of.

Action

[notquitedracula]

[One of the people who happens to wander through is a young man with white hair. He's wearing a long, white coat, a black turtleneck, jeans, and boots that look like they have armor plating. He also appears to have a sword of some kind belted on under the coat. He certainly fits the 'not paying attention' bill, seeing as he's reading what looks to be a very old book as he walks.

Try to trip the stick? Yes/No/Spilled coffee?]

Action

[despairunending]

[Junko's used to seeing some weird and colourful characters, given the school she attended. Even the sword isn't too much of a surprise, though it definitely makes him interesting to her.

Which is probably not good for his health. But that's never stopped her before.

And so she does stretch out, positioning her leg just so he's likely to catch it as he lifts his foot for his next step. If it makes him drop the book all the better, but on the other hand fighters are supposed to have reflexes, right? So he should be fine, right?]

action.

[carrythesin]

[Kirika happened to be in the park strolling around for a day off. She had her book bag with her, she came from school. It wasn't required in Genessia to go back to school, but Kirika enjoyed it. She was reading a book in her stroll, a book about tea blending. A little Japanese girl with some tea craving.

Still, even when Junko extended a leg to try and trip the girl, Kirika unconsciously stepped to the side to avoid it. Her awareness never faltered, and she probably did noticed Junko did it on purpose, probably. Regardless, she kept walking, even if Junko asked a question.

Isn't she the best at social?]

action.

[despairunending]

Nice moves.

[It's a genuine compliment, or at least as close to one as Junko is ever likely to give. That's an agility and awareness worthy of paying attention to, even if the mysterious reader isn't giving very much else away.

Which means she's the perfect candidate to watch, clearly. And Junko's not even that subtle about it, shifting to lie across the bench with her arms resting on the arm of the bench so she can get as good a view as possible.]

[ Video ]

[childsized]

[ Indistinct young woman, have a much more distinct video response from a weird doll. Or a kid in a mask maybe, but either way his expression doesn't change and his mouth doesn't move. ]

The guardian spirits of this place seem to enjoy bringing people here. There have been several per day recently. You aren't the only one who's been brought here after being killed, either.

[ Video ]

[despairunending]

[That is weird, even if it is a mask, and Junko's not sure it's a weird she has much use for. Then again, she has been proved wrong before so why not keep an open mind.]

Guardian spirits, huh? How much do you know about those?

[ audio ]

[deathsought]

You were denied your own death? { Well, there's something he can relate to. She didn't sound too happy about that, either; another feeling he knows all too well. }

I'm sorry. And as difficult as this may be to believe, but you cannot die at all in this world. At least... not permanently.

[ audio ]

[despairunending]

Huh? Why would you be sorry? I'm not. My death sticking would have been the predictable outcome.

[And speaking of death, there's a very heavy note of intrigue in her voice because death not being permanent? That has the potential to be very interesting indeed...]

What, you mean they just bring us right back? Well that'd explain a lot.

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[thorons]

This place can do that sometimes, yes. Even I was pulled away from my own death as well. Getting a second chance is rather thrilling!

And do you mind if I ask just what you will want to do with your second chance?

video;

[despairunending]

I don't mind you asking, no. Even if it is a little early for me to know.

[That's not entirely true but she wasn't asked directly. She was asked if she minded, and the rest just isn't ready to be revealed right now. And it's not a lie that she needs to do some recon before she figures out how to get from where she is to what she wants.]

action; lives out my dream of making junko/ann similar design jokes

[redreigning]

( there is, clearly, only one logical conclusion ren can make out of this situation, and it's expressed through the most deadpan expression one could possibly have with tits in his face. )

Didn't Ann cut you in half?

( how'd the cognitive even get here without a palace? this place is so bizarre. )

the best dreams

[despairunending]

[Junko's got to give it to him, that's the weirdest reaction she's gotten all day. She hasn't expected that she'd wind up the one confused and yet here she is.]

Uhhhhhhhhhhhh...nope! I'm pretty sure I don't even know any Anns and I'm also pretty sure my death was more splat than slice. I mean, getting cut in half sounds like the kind of thing that would stick with you, you know?

[Especially if Junko had any control over how it happened.]

[Video]

[discomilf]

[The first thing that caught Ragyo's attention was the unusual eye for style this girl had. Everything about her seemed to indicate she'd spent a good time as a model. Afterward, she had to arch an eyebrow at the content of the message. Of all the people who had been given a second chance at life, this was the most... deadpan declaration.]

So, what exactly do you hope to accomplish in this place?

[Video]

[despairunending]

Honestly? I hadn't really thought that far yet.

[Well. That's not strictly true. But she hasn't figured out how to get to what she wants yet so it's as good as a right answer.]

Besides. I'm not the type to let hope decide for me. Much better to wait until I know what's already here.

[Video]

[fairysoul]

It would be. One should never waste the second chance given to them.

[Video]

[despairunending]

Right. Especially when they've gone to all this effort to bring me here. Wasting that seems kinda ungrateful.

[Though Genessia may not welcome the way she shows her gratitude.]