genessia | 1st Flight

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[He's decided that the world must have a sick sense of humor. Why else, out of everyone out there, would this happen to him? Had the whole ocean fiasco not been enough? Disgruntled and wary of the information he's been given, he keeps the venom in his voice at a minimum, opting for a more aloof reaction. He holds the camera in such a way that suggests he's accustomed to being in front of the camera.]

This is too much to be considered a mere hindrance, but I suppose I'll have to accept it for now.

[Accept it, observe and re-adapt. The only comfort he takes is in the (hopeful) fact that it's temporary.]

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Kurama, from the world known as Earth. The odds of any of you realizing what that means are lower than I'd prefer, but I can work my way up once again. You still have idols, don't you? But since we're on the subject, for anyone willing to volunteer the information, what world are you from? Have any of you heard of Tokyo, Japan?

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It's just especially tragic in my case. It almost feels like this should be a vacation for all of my hard work. But I can't even have that... [he splays his fingers over his face, sighing melodramatically.]

[he glances up, throwing his arms to the side. his entire mood seems to shift from one of despondence to being sure of himself. smug, even.]

If you're interested in Tokyo, you should listen to one of my CDs. I have one I wouldn't mind you borrowing, but I ask that you buy them in the future. I know you can't help it, which is why I'm willing to do this for you.

[ Weiss is pretty sure this guy is topping one of her most offensive lists. At least for the day. ]

I'm sure you don't realize it, but you are speaking to the heiress to one of the largest interkingdom companies in my world, capable of filling an entire concert hall for a concert on top of that, and a highly skilled huntress in training. Don't talk to me like I can't afford a CD.

[his eyes widen a fraction in surprise, but he manages to relax and smile in a manner that he probably thinks is appealing.]

My apologies. It was foolish of me to assume otherwise, when clearly, you and I are from similar worlds. Has it been difficult for you to adapt to this place or do you still live relatively close to what you're used to?

I'm very good at adapting, though I'm not living in bad circumstances either.

[ She had a house with her team and they weren't stuck in a tiny apartment anymore, and if the little dog bark off screen is any indication, she wasn't in dire straits. Still, there was a lot to be improved. Something that had come to her attention more than once lately. ]

Even if it isn't exactly up to my standards yet.

It can't be helped. I'm sure you'll have it up to your standards in no time.

[if she could do it, he could too. he'd be all right without a pet though, it just seems it would get in the way.]

You called yourself a huntress? What is it that you hunt?

In Remnant, huntsmen and huntresses are individuals who protect the peace. There are police, but police aren't equipped to handle certain things, like the creatures of Grimm. They're monsters without souls who hunt humans. We have an unprecedented time of peace right now, but we are still confined to four kingdoms on the entire planet, save for a few outlying villages.. many of which are known to disappear overnight without a trace.

[ Of course, there are plenty of other problems like the White Fang, and what Weiss intends to do with her training once it's complete has more to do with her family... but he hardly needs all the details right now. ]

My name is Weiss Schnee, in case you wanted to trade names at any point.

[so she was that kind of huntress. Kurama isn't a 100% what exactly entails, but it's enough to put him a little on edge. he brushes off some invisible lint from his shoulder with his free hand before meeting her eyes again.]

That's terrifying. You probably already know this , but while Tokyo isn't exactly peaceful, we don't have to worry about something like that.

Kurama. I wouldn't call myself normal, I am considered a very famous idol from my world after all, but I have nothing to offer in terms of the fighting skills you possess.

Most worlds don't seem to have problems like that, fortunately.

[ Plenty of other problems, sure, but an entire species out to kill humanity? Most don't seem to at least. Some. Not most. ]

Lucky for you fighting isn't a necessary skill here. Even if you're completely useless on the battlefield there are plenty of good people who are willing to help, Kurama. Frankly I think everyone could use a little more entertainment anyway.

It wouldn't surprise me if it was just the opposite. Different circumstances can lead to any results. As long as my world stays the same, I don't really care what happens on all the others. No offense.

[he seems to cheer up at that, his smile a little less fake.]

Now that's one thing I am good at. Luckily, I can sing and act. I prefer to do the former more, but acting's not without its own rewards.

It will. Even time won't pass back home while you're here, so you have nothing to worry about.

[ Weiss can sing, and she's good at it, but just talking about it doesn't make her smile, let alone one that isn't fake. She's not the most smiley person anyway. ]

Well, you may have to start from the bottom here, but if you have real talent it won't be long before you're back to where you were. Provided you don't go around treating every girl like they're poor enough that you're doing them a favor lending them a CD, anyway.

Not to be the pessimist, but how can you be sure about that?

Personally, I think those without talent have no place in performing. It would be hypocritical of me to not have any talent. [would she give it a rest already?] Of course. I guess it's time for me to look for some talent agencies. [and maybe a place to live but. priorities.]

People come and go and their memories reflect different portions in times than other people from their world, but no one remembers any of the other people from their world missing while they were in it. Occasionally people have been known to leave and come back and on rare occasion they retain their memories and express that they haven't missed anything. Most of the time they just forget everything about this place, as if it never happened, but occasionally things like that do happen so we do have evidence that we don't have to worry about the passage of time while we're here.

Most people who don't have talent but perform still think they have talent regardless of reality. But if you have experienced success in the past I doubt you're one of those people.

So what you're suggesting is this place is stands separate from every other dimension and reality time-wise. It makes my head hurt just thinking about it. Oh well, if there's nothing to worry about, I won't. I could use a vacation anyway.

If you ever want a demonstration, I would be happy to provide one.

Yes, and is entirely capable of creating essentially "clone" cities if you're willing to pay the price. Which is how I've been to Tokyo, despite that it doesn't exist in my world. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but you'll get used to it. It is like a vacation except you still have to work, though, you're right.

If you make it here, I'll hear you eventually anyway.

I'm not sure if it's worth the price. I'll take a look sometime, and see if it compares with my Tokyo. Working kind of defeats the purpose, but it's better than going with the whole I'm-Stuck-Here-And-I-Want-To-Go-Home thing that is a lot more tempting but also a waste of time.

True. I'll have invite you as a personal guest once that happens.

That's a very good attitude to have.

If you do that, I'd appreciate it if you made the invite for two.

An idol can accept even terrible circumstances with grace. [And he's had practice. But he likes this explanation better, it fits his image more.]

[Boyfriend?] Of course, Miss Weiss.

I think of it as an opportunity to improve myself and have new experiences that wouldn't be possible in my world. Even in the event I don't remember it after this, some kind of muscle memory might stick.

[ Indeed. ] I appreciate it.

Of course a warrior would find some practical use in this situation. Unfortunately, I'm afraid there's nothing for me to improve on.

Please, I should be saying that to you.

[ Weiss rolled her eyes at that. She was a person who was always changing and learning, even if she was already capable of many things and she didn't like the idea of there never being anything to improve on. ]

If you've reached the height of your potential as a performer you're looking at failing soon when people don't start seeing anything new. Maybe you should spend your time here looking for something to improve on.

Mutual appreciation, then.

[he coughed into his hand.]

Yeah, maybe. [he didn't seem all that concerned about failing though.] I'm sure I can find some sort of inspiration in this place.

Sure, let's go with that.

I don't think that'll be a problem. Has anyone explained the layout of this place to you?

[ If he's new he probably doesn't know quite a few things. Weiss likes him well enough to offer to help, at least. ]

You know it's incredible, it's like no one's even noticed I'm here. You would think with my status people would be begging to help but I guess that doesn't matter here.

[Sorry, Weiss, he misses the point.]

You need to actually develop your status here before people are willing to help, believe me. Anyway, the city you're in right now if you're still where you started is called Genessia. It has fairly modern technology and is generally peaceful provided its citizens don't start anything. Unfortunately, it occasionally happens, but it is well protected. Genessia's Guardian is a woman by the name of Tepet Ejava and her Deputy Guardian is called Spirit. It's at the center of four other cities: Fayren, Everglade, Attleton, and Nova City.

Fayren has older technology and a harbor, along with typical magical creatures, blacksmiths, a royal family, the works. Its City Guardian is Princess Azula of the Fire Nation and the Deputy Guardian is Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation. As long as you stay in the city, you aren't in danger of getting attacked usually since they do a very good job, but if you go out into the wilderness there are things like dragons, ogres, all sorts of things. Same concept applies to the subarchways there. Incidentally, at the very least you'll meet the Deputy Guardian since he's who my +1 is going to be.

Everglade is slightly more modern, very foggy, and possibly haunted. The City Guardian there is named Yuna and her Deputy is a girl named Rikku.

Attleton is something like a small suburban town. There's a bit of street crime and it's pretty boring except for the Colosseum-- I'm sure you could go watch some fights if you'd like to, since you said you don't do it yourself. The City Guardian election was a mess recently and I think they had ties, so they're a little unprotected at the moment. [ ~~Since the announcement happened after Kurama's intro.. Oh well.~~ ]

Last is Nova City. It has the most advanced technology of each of the cities and therefore has the most booming economy and advanced lifestyle. There are aliens there, too, but I don't think there's anywhere for them to actually have left from so I hesitate to call them that. The City Guardian for Nova City is Satsuki Kiryuin, a very respectable military figure.

[ Weiss is definitely a bit of a know-it-all and definitely makes it a point to have any information she has memorized so she can share... ]

Incidentally, Genessia City itself is the only city that can't produce subarchways, which are paths to copies of the worlds of current residents within this world. All of the other cities can.

[He bites his nail while he processes the information.] You're dating a Prince? No wonder you've got connections. Out all the cities you mentioned, the only one that sounds remotely appealing is Genessia itself. I don't do small towns and as interesting as Nova City probably is, I'd rather not meet a bunch of aliens.

However, if you're ever the one to fight in the Colosseum, I wouldn't mind watching.

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