[video] Sabo's re-intro

[chief_of_staff]

[Sabo clicks on the device, propping it onto a sizeable rock with a flat, smooth surface. He then takes a few steps backward to wave into the camera. He's smiling, but there are obvious bags under his eyes. He's tired.]

Hello.

[He's so tired, in fact, that he stifles a quiet yawn before continuing.]

I remember this place. Been here before. But -- [He glances around, gesturing casually, before facing the camera again.] For seven months, I was somewhere else. And now, I'm back here. [And not home. Which is a serious problem. Reverie has to have come and gone, and he wasn't there. He has no clue what had happened during it, none at all. And that's terrifying.]

If you know me, great. If not, my name is Sabo.

[He hesitates on what to say next. Thoughts of what had happened to him in Duplicity swirl around in his mind, and his expression reads that he's not too keen on thinking about that. He tugs on the end of a glove, shifting uncomfortably.]

I'll be getting situated here shortly. Let me know if you have a job opening or a place for me to stay for the time being. I'd appreciate it.

[OOC: NSFW warning for certain discussion topics in the tags!]

Comments

[om_nom_namur]

Well, well, if it ain't the Warmonger.

'S been a bit an' a buncha shit's gone down but the takeaway's that everthin's pretty much the same, 'cept some a us inherited ranches. So if y' want a place t' stay an' y' don't mind the smell a animals in the mornin', there's a place in Windgate y' can bunk out in. Won't mind keepin' y' 'round long term if yer good at pushin' paperwork through. Whatcha think?

[chief_of_staff]

As you've named me, yes.

Ranches? [He's certainly not used to caring for animals. Karasu's crows don't really count.] I don't know if I'm up for that kind of thing. Paperwork is certainly something I'm used to doing, though. Been -- a long time since I've been able to just organize and write down important notes and memos for work.

[A really long time.]

[om_nom_namur]

'S in the name, ain't it? Revolutionary Army. Hell of an army if there ain't no war, an' it's a hell of a revolution if there ain't somebody stirrin' the pot, if y' catch what I'm divin' at. Ain't sayin' yer wrong for doin' it, but y' is what y' is.

Wasn't y' sewin' shit or somethin' 'fore? The hell kinda important notes an' memos y' need for that kinda work, other'n maybe some 'maid's measurements?

[chief_of_staff]

Shouldn't be a war here to deal with, I'd hope.

[He doesn't recall that job from being here previously, so he just says nothing for a few seconds. When he speaks, though, his voice is still laced with confusion.]

No? I -- don't remember that at all. I was in a different place the last seven months, and there I was -- [Something he'd never like to admit. Only Ace here knows.] not someone who sewed a thing.

I feel as if I need a vacation here for a short while before I pick up anything serious. Maybe sewing could be a nice little break. [He's seriously considering this now.]

[Video]

[burnt_offering]

[Happy wake up, Sabo. Have a close up of Ace, because he's stupidly excited and his phone is being held way too close because his brother is back.] You came back! Damn, I missed you!

[Video]

[chief_of_staff]

[That just makes him laugh. Honestly, after his time in the city of Duplicity, this technology here doesn't really even faze him anymore. To see his brother's face that up close, though, reminds him of the fact that it took a while for himself to get used to spacing his face from the camera at a decent length.]

I am! I just can't seem to go back home, for some reason. [He really doesn't want to talk about where he's been, though, so he'll try to change the subject.] How have you been?

[Video]

[burnt_offering]

[Ace is usually okay about how he uses the phone, but he's just so excited right now. And he ends up fumbling around for a bit, trying to find a place to lean the phone up against so he can talk without fuss.] Where'd you go, then? [He brought it up, so Ace has to ask.] I'm good, busy but in a fun kinda way.

[Video]

[chief_of_staff]

[Bah.

He should've known Ace would ask. Better to talk about where he'd been in person as opposed to over the device, at least.]

I think it'd be better to talk about this in person. Where do you want to meet up?

[Video]

[burnt_offering]

[Sabo is his brother. Of course he's going to want to know about his life, what's happened, where he's been.

He also notices the way the feel of the conversation shifts. Maybe he should have kept his mouth shut? But then again, if there's something wrong, it's important for Ace to know and be available for Sabo.] You wanna get something to eat again? 'Cause there's a Chinese place that's pretty good. Or we can just meet up at your room. I'm... [Ace pauses.] Kinda living in a couple of places right now. I don't stay in one spot. So I can't just offer for you to come see me.

[Video]

[chief_of_staff]

[Sabo doesn't really have a room here, yet. He'd just arrived again, after all, and his old place was -- well, it wasn't safe. So he'd rather not live there if at all possible.]

I can't really talk about where I've been in public, so a restaurant is out. And I don't really -- [A pause:] have a place of my own here. So -- [He lowers his head and places a gloved hand to his chin as he audibly thinks, a soft hum escaping his lips.] could we just go where you're staying today, then?

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[cool_skeleton]

HELLO AGAIN, I REMEMBER YOU!! WOWIE, IT'S GREAT THAT YOUR BACK!!! TORCHWOOD NEVER HEARD BACK ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION, OR EVEN IF YOU APPLIED AT ALL!!!!

THIS'LL GIVE PEOPLE A LOT OF HOPE FOR OTHERS WHO DISAPPEAR TO REAPPEAR TOO!

Video

[chief_of_staff]

[He's cringing. That yelling -- he remembers it all too well.]

Ah -- please don't yell so loud! [He has to step away from his device so he doesn't go completely deaf. Which means that HE has to yell to be heard.]

I never applied! I left before I had the chance to! [But the fact that they're still looking for employees is a good sign.]

Re: Video

[cool_skeleton]

[He's glad he made an impression!]

OKAY, I WON'T! BECAUSE I HAVEN'T BEEN YELLING AT ALL!!

[It's all a matter of perspective, and from his perspective, his voice is gorgeous.]

THEN I HAVE GOOD NEWS: THE CHANCE IS STILL VERY MUCH THERE!! AND YOU ALSO HAVE THE CHANCE TO VOTE FOR ME IN THE ELECTIONS COMING UP!!!

[chief_of_staff]

[He totally has been and still is yelling, but --

There's no point in arguing over it.]

Elections?

[What elections? He's just arrived again, so he's completely lost on this. But this yelling skeleton probably wouldn't make the best leader here, unless he could find a way to lower his voice some.]

[cool_skeleton]

CORRECTOMUNDO, THE GUARDIAN ELECTIONS! EVERY CITY GETS ONE, AND I'M GOING TO BE FAYREN'S! MAKE SURE YOU VOTE FOR ME WHEN THE TIME COMES!

[At most he knows how to lower his phone volume to suit those prone to headaches, or with sensitive ears, but only by explicit request.]

[Video]

[singinghuntress]

Velcome back Sabo~. If Ace hazn't found you yet, I'm sure he vill shortly.

[Admittedly, she is curious to ask where he's been for seven months...]

[Video]

[chief_of_staff]

[Sabo's expression is similar to that of a deer caught in headlights right now, because he recognizes her from the city. Though -- there's a good chance that this Rip isn't the same one.

This is all confusing, to say the least.]

I've spoken to him already. I'm glad that he's been doing well.

[Which is more than he can say about himself.]

How about you? How have you been?

Re: [Video]

[singinghuntress]

[His reaction kind of makes her pause for a moment.]

Vell good. I know he's going to be thrilled you're back. I'm sure most of us are. Az for me, I've been doing fine! It's been quiet around here lately zo zhere hasn't been too much excitement going on.

[chief_of_staff]

[His guess of this not being the same Rip as the one in Duplicity seems to be on point, considering how she's talking to him. That, and she was here before.]

Glad to hear it. I'm happy to be in a place where it isn't so -- hectic all of the time. [Hectic. He supposes that's a valid word to describe where he was.]

[singinghuntress]

[As far as Rip's aware, she's been here solidly for a year...]

Oh? Vhere vere you zhat it vas so hectic? Anozher vorld or did you go home?

[fierybluebird]

We should start calling you yo-yo.

[video]

[chief_of_staff]

[That gets a small smile from him.]

Hopefully, I'll at least be here for a few months this time.

[video]

[fierybluebird]

Ace has surprisingly stayed a few months, so maybe it's time, eh?

[video]

[chief_of_staff]

I really hope it is.

[At least here, he can see his brother whenever he'd like. Luffy isn't around, though, which is a shame. But anything would be better than being in that awful city again. He sighs.]

I need a vacation.

[video]

[fierybluebird]

[Grin slips a little.]

Things in the Revolution, or...?