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佐々木 菖蒲 ▷ Ayame Sasaki ([personal profile] zenoh) wrote in [community profile] genessia2019-01-07 12:23 am

Winter, January 7th - Guardianship

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[ Ayame appears on video clad in her old black armor, with the phone camera fixed toward her and showing a vast and empty chamber behind her. Ayame stands at Nova City's Holodeck, where the sound of her voice makes a subtle echo ]

Good afternoon.

[ She starts, clearing her throat for a moment and looking into the camera and trying to appear more composed. Speeches are hard ]

This last election has seen a very close competition for Nova City's Guardianship position. I have nothing but gratitude for those who voted in support of Gale Reinhardt and myself. I wish to congratulate Ms. Bulla Brief for having so much support, and wish her the best from this day forward. I hope to reward people's faith as a new Guardian of this city. I look forward to working with my fellow Guardians and working for the people of this city.

Now, our Guardian team could use another member. The loss of former Deputy Yang Xiao Long has yet to be mended, so I am here right now on Nova City's Holodeck. Consider this an interview should you be interested in the position. That's all. Thank you.

[ With a gesture of her hand, she makes a fist that shuts the feed off ]
generalgrievous: (Handy)

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[personal profile] generalgrievous 2019-01-07 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
Congratulations on your appointment as Guardian.
generalgrievous: (Reflected)

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[personal profile] generalgrievous 2019-01-07 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[He had attempted to run for Guardian after Weiss had stepped down and failed. He hasn't personally wanted to try again yet, content to protect the city from a deputy position and further concentrate on his Trauma Centre. So he bears her no ill will.]

I, of course, wish to remain on as deputy myself.

[There's always the danger that new Guardians would push him out of the position. He's aware of that.]

Deputies should have some way to protect the city, either defensively, strategically or with fighting prowess. Those should be their primary attributes.
generalgrievous: (Turned)

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[personal profile] generalgrievous 2019-01-08 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
Indeed, all power with no intelligence can result in a worse catastrophe.

The people have chosen you. Let that faith guide you to choose their protectors. If you need an adviser in this matter, I will be here.
orlokbutterfly: (Formal - Rose)

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[personal profile] orlokbutterfly 2019-01-07 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[And there was Gale lounging across Yveltal, who was perched on the rooftop of some tall building in Nova. He is certainly taking things seriously. Of course.]

Aww, you're holdin' deputy interviews without me? But I thought we were partners!

[He's very obviously teasing, especially given that he can't stand interviews, be it to him or him giving it to someone else. If someone is reliable, just hire them, gawd.]
orlokbutterfly: ([Casual] Smirk)

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[personal profile] orlokbutterfly 2019-01-08 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
But paperwork is the best paaart.

[At least he still caught the joke. He quietly chuckled and shook his head.]

Gotta make some kind of fun, otherwise the job becomes an overly serious nightmare. Hell, why do you think I put a minibar in the office?

[Also why all of his Guardian figures are in there and why they're always in different poses every other day.]

So any takers yet?
orlokbutterfly: ([Casual] Hey~)

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[personal profile] orlokbutterfly 2019-01-10 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
[He's making more certain that minibar stays stocked now, too. He does it for you, Ayame.]

So long as he's willing to learn to work with the tech, I can't imagine it'd be much of an issue. We don't need some Fayrenite calling the tech here witchcraft.

[He scoffs.]

But at least your call for deputies got more bites than the last time I called for one. [But that at least worked out since he could hire Faye that way.] Should I swing by and observe, or you just wanna keep me updated later?
orlokbutterfly: ([Uniform] Unimpressed)

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[personal profile] orlokbutterfly 2019-01-11 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, they need remindin' that there is two Guardians here. They need to be ready to answer to both of us at a moment's notice.

[And if they react poorly, then they get a bad mark from Gale. At the mention of Bulla, he purses his lips.]

I kinda figured she'd apply. I got nothin' against her, but I guess that whole incident with Shiga-whatever has me wary. Not that I'm markin' her off for what happened, but she's been bested once before.

[He shakes his head.]

But testin' 'ems gonna be the best approach. When do ya want me to swing by? Now? Later to get a jump on 'em?
formerabyssinian: (Aya: ante up)

[personal profile] formerabyssinian 2019-01-08 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd like to apply.

[He's wearing a green apron, and there are flowers on shelves behind him. Definitely works at a flower shop.]
formerabyssinian: (Aya: "Shion"...)

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[personal profile] formerabyssinian 2019-01-09 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Not only does Aya arrive early, but he does bring his katana, Shion. And a gun, but that's hidden on his ankle. He only uses it in desperate situations. He isn't unfamiliar with Nova City, but it isn't his usual haunts, hence arriving early. Because he left early to find Holodeck.]

[Leaning against the wall, Aya watches the entrances and exits, seeing various people come in and out. He wonders just what this place is capable of. Never having been, he can guess what happens here. No one approaches him, probably more because of his stony face and less because he's holding a katana.]
formerabyssinian: (Aya: ...uh)

[personal profile] formerabyssinian 2019-01-11 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Given that this isn't his first world he's been whisked away to, Aya seems a bit surprised at the portal opening for him. She did say she would open one for him if he didn't know the way there. He steps in, finding himself instantly in another area.]

[He looks around in curiousity.]


You definitely don't make your clothing here.
formerabyssinian: (Aya: "Shion"...)

[personal profile] formerabyssinian 2019-01-14 01:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[He sits, watching the glasses form on Ayame's face. It dawns upon him that he really doesn't know many people that well, if at all, in this world. He's pretty sure he doesn't want everyone to know him any deeper than they need.]

[So he tells her only what he needs to know.]


The same place I learned to arrange and grow flowers. [He looks down at the sword. There are bitter memories associated with it, and none of them happy..]

I've had it for well over a decade now. [He partially draws out the sword, only enough to show the gleam of the metal. It's definitely not in poor condition.] With how peaceful it is most times, there isn't much use for it. [The sword is closed again with a light snap as it goes back into its sheath.] Not that I'm complaining.

Working with a team in this field isn't a new experience. Back home, I'm leading one, and we were in the middle of a mission before I was taken here. We're not part of law enforcement. I've hopped between teams before, so I'm used to working with different personalities as well.
formerabyssinian: (Aya: ante up)

[personal profile] formerabyssinian 2019-01-29 01:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Something like that.

[He steps onto the glowing platform as instructed, and watched as the once bleak looking room turning into Nova City at night. He listens to the objective, starting to walk towards his location. The part about not attracting attention would have been easy to do had he not been holding a sword.]

[He spots a few suspicious people already. glancing at him in a way he knew too well. Even the flower shop he stopped by had a couple of lookouts behind the counter. Now carrying a bouquet of red roses, Aya continued his stroll.]


The simulation is real enough. The florists clearly don't know about their stock. I've spotted seven so far. [He's only travelled three blocks so far, and almost to the end of the fourth.] Make that ten. [Three in an alleyway, probably waiting for orders to attack him while relaying information.]
problemagus: iconmerge @ lj; (As I whisper your new name;)

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[personal profile] problemagus 2019-01-08 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
( Okay. Okay, Ayame. You win. He's... expressing interest in helping his community. For whatever that's worth. )

I wouldn't be opposed to applying if you need the help.

( His voice is as soft and flat as ever. It's not like he's doing anything productive with his life, after all. )
Edited 2019-01-08 19:37 (UTC)
problemagus: iconmerge @ lj; (Go now into the world;)

[personal profile] problemagus 2019-01-08 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
( Look, Ayame. He wouldn't be doing this if he didn't have faith in her leadership, and well, seeing as she won her election, he's feeling a little more inclined.

He doesn't feel the need to send a follow up message. She knows he'll be there. What's more surprising is that when he does arrive, she might notice he's taken the time to iron out his suit!! He never does this. Why does he think she'll care now??? kiritsugulogic.jpg

She'll find him in the front lobby, waiting silently as he always does. )
problemagus: thingamajig; (I am in your future;)

[personal profile] problemagus 2019-01-09 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
( His wait for her was something of a formality. He really wasn't certain how many others would be clamoring for this job, and assumed she might have already been preoccupied with another applicant. There's no hesitation when she asks him to follow, however, and promptly lifts his briefcase from the floor.

He takes a seat once he's actually made it into her office, setting his briefcase on her desk following her question, simply nodding. )


They're in here. ( His contender and calico, he means. ) I suppose you would want to take a look.

( The latch of the case is facing Ayame, giving her the option to inspect them herself if she so chooses. )
problemagus: thingamajig; (I am spoken;)

[personal profile] problemagus 2019-01-09 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
( He watches the way Ayame marvels over the Contender, feeling actually compelled to chuckle as her fingers gingerly sweep over the sleek wood of its handle. )

Standard weaponry, in my world. ( But she did seem to be familiar with them. He muses, considering that their worlds must be similar. ) But I don't think that should be a problem.

( Adapting, he means. )

Using magecraft, I alter the flow of time to enhance the precision and impact. I'm assuming an energy based weapon wouldn't be dissimilar.

( But he'll let her correct him on that. )

But that Contender there, I will confess it only sees use in very... specific cases.

( Such as, idk, mage killing. )
Edited 2019-01-09 19:18 (UTC)
problemagus: glass-sylph @ lj; (I dust away the plaster;)

[personal profile] problemagus 2019-01-10 07:29 am (UTC)(link)
You've got it. ( His expression certainly doesn't reflect this, even if his lips seem to curl as if he were longing for a cigarette, but he does feel a pang of guilt when his words begin to trail off. ) Don't let this alarm you, but I used to work as a mercenary with the specific task of hunting fugitive mages.

( Perhaps he thought she'd think less of him for it, or not. He did enjoy her company, but mercs had never been held in high regard. )

It's something of a policy for other mages ( eg. not him ) to reject most modern technology. Doing so makes them susceptible to attacks from firearms and other machinery. That's where I come in.

( At this point, he actually picks up the Calico to be loaded, leaving his Contender untouched. )

The bullets I use inside that gun are crafted from my origin. ( He'll... spare her the details about powdering his own ribs. ) When fired at another mage, they rewrite that person's magic circuits-- causing them to go haywire and rendering their powers effectively useless. They can even penetrate most magical barriers or other defenses mages would use.

( With the Calico loaded, he carefully holds it against his side, waiting for her instructions. )

I can use regular bullets today, if you insist on seeing it in action.

( Look, he doesn't need to powder any more of his ribs thnx. )
problemagus: torifido; (I'm setting you in motion;)

[personal profile] problemagus 2019-01-13 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
( Oh. She was curious, and in her position, he couldn't blame her. This was, after all, a job interview. He could be upfront with her, explain to her the potency of the powder inside of his bullets. Or, he give off a pained laugh, as if he were telling a wry joke: )

An extraction of magical circuits from my body.

( Yeah, that's what he'll call it. An extraction. Things lost in the name what needed to be done.

He sets aside his calico for a brief moment to focus on the contender, loading the chamber with his normal rounds, before lifting his suit jacket to gently tuck it inside his holster.

Kiritsugu hasn't any experience with augmented reality, but is aware of the concept to an extent, hiding any signs of surprise when the simulation begins, and carefully pours over his options when the menu pops up.

For the first option, in his mind, he's already eliminated it. It would take far too much time for him to arrive, and with the time limit, it wasn't at all viable. In theory, he could enhance the acceleration of his body to make it through the shops, and while could seem impressive, it wasn't exactly his style, nor did he want Ayame to get the impression he was hasty or showing off. Leaving him with: the side-alley. If he were careful, he wouldn't draw attention to himself, giving him the means to eliminate whatever targets he might face along the way with a nominal risk.

He starts by trailing down the second path. )
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fashionably_strong: (chillin)

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[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2019-01-09 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you for the congratulations. I'd like to apply. I want to be able to protect people officially, and if I can't do that as Guardian, then I'm hoping to get a Deputy position in one of the five cities instead.
fashionably_strong: (happy)

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[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2019-01-13 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
At the military school I went to in that other universe, they had an introductory class introducing us to using all of the different kinds of weapons people could choose to specialize in, so I've got a basic grasp of a few weapons, and my brother has been teaching me how to use a sword more recently. At the school I wound up specializing in hand to hand combat, though, with my secondary specialties in negotiation and covert operations.

[Probably a little more well rounded than most would expect a teenager to be, but the girl has good genetics and a lot of drive.]
fashionably_strong: (content)

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[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2019-01-20 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Bulla has brought a sword along, but she doesn't plan on using it that much. She's better at hand to hand combat.

She takes in the setting, curious about what the training scenario might entail. Survival, perhaps?
]

Thanks for setting this up.
myfayevalentine: (Relaxed)

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[personal profile] myfayevalentine 2019-01-13 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
*Faye is just chilling out at home at present, and pleased at how things have worked out, judging by that hint of a smile*

Good job, Ayame. Nova's in even safer hands now. Two sets of.

Lemme know how your little interviews go. Just don't employ any assholes.

*As if Ayame even needs to be told that...*