First Castle [Action] + [Video]

[heartboop]

[ACTION: at The Bay]

[Waking up in a cushy box is one thing that Nora can get over. Having new, shiny things given to her upon waking up from said box is another thing she can get over. But not seeing anyone she recognized is unnerving. Obviously, this isn't Beacon, or Vale, or anywhere. Everyone is too cheerful given all the events that went down.

Now, seeing the hologram of Weiss...that's one thing she can't get over. Even after it finishes its speech, Nora just stares at it skeptically.]

...she's not that tall! [That was the most important part of that whole transmission, according to Nora.] Just...what is even going on?!



[VIDEO]

[Nora is on screen, holding up the pamphlet that was in the pile of stuff from earlier.]

So I got this pamphlet, which is nice and simply to understand, but lacks directions on how to leave. [Tosses it behind her and it drops onto the floor. She'll pick it up later.] But that too-tall-Weiss image says that we can't leave anyway, and that it's safe.

[She's eyeing all the people walking by. After everything that's happened, how could she trust any new place to be safe?]

So far, I guess she's right.

Anyway! If anyone recognizes me, give me a shout! If you don't then...um...well, you don't! [Didn't think that far ahead, oops.] But that can be fixed with a simple hello! And a name. And one favorite food you like!

[There, that should do it! With one small finger salute, Nora turns off the video for now.]

Comments

[Video]

[aurabble]

Too-tall?

[Wait. Nora!]

Nora! Where are you? I'll come pick you up, or Ren will. [He can tell Ren to.] We have a house. And a pool. And it's not safe which is why we have to stick together.

[Video]

[heartboop]

Yeah, she obviously added in some height!

[She's not very surprised, though.]

A pool?! Since when did we ever have a pool?? Ren's here, too?! But...huh??

[She knew it wasn't safe here!!]

I'm at some place where that hologram played. You know it?

[Video]

[aurabble]

How can you tell?

Oh yeah that's probably a lot of information for you to handle at once. We'll explain more of it to you later. I think there are still pancakes left.

You're at the Bay. It's where everyone wakes up. I'll see if Ren's around and we'll come get you.

video;

[firefandance]

I guess that is an... interesting way to make an introduction. But if that is what you want.

[She gives a small bow for a moment.]

I'm Yukiko Amagi and I rather enjoy Tofu, especially in noodles, but I wouldn't say it was my favourite. I don't think I have one.

video;

[heartboop]

What's tofu, exactly?

[It doesn't sound all that familiar.]

I'm Nora Valkyrie! But Nora's just fine! The only favorite food I have is pancakes!

video;

[firefandance]

Tofu is a soft white substance made from mashed soya beans. It's quite nice and can be quite healthy.

[Pancakes did sound delicious she had to admit.]

Pancakes are a good choice for food.

[Video]

[enchantressofore]

[ Well that's... An interesting way to introduce yourself. Adela can't help paying attention to this one, and hey she might as well answered. ]

Uhm... Hello. My name is Adela, and well... I suppose I like seabass, whenever I can afford it.

[Video]

[heartboop]

Wow! Do you fish?? Are fish that expensive here? Seabass isn't all that rare.

I'm Nora, the biggest fan of pancakes you'll ever meet!

[Video]

[enchantressofore]

What? Well, uh, we-- I generally do not fish... I generally purchase from market, with the money I earn... If and when I can.

Just... What do you mean by pancakes though?

[ Video ]

[celestial_wizard]

[ Lucy wouldn't say the place was 100% safe. Maybe 90%. ]

Well, it's safe enough at least... [ For some people. ] Welcome to Genessia. [ She flashes a smile. ]

My name is Lucy - and uh. One favorite food? Yogurt. ... Though I actually haven't had any yogurt in a really long time.

[ Video ]

[heartboop]

Someone says otherwise, but thanks for the welcome anyway! At least there's still some nice people around!

[She tilts her head at the answer and...looks disappointed?]

Yogurt? Just plain yogurt?

[ Video ]

[celestial_wizard]

Well it's not constantly happy rainbows and puppies and nothing bad ever happens, no. But compared to what it -could- be, or what some people have arrived here from, it's relatively peaceful. Genessia and Attleton the most I think. There's troubles in Fayren right now, for example.

But as for the people - sure there are! There are a lot them in my guild, and I know some nice people. But you have to be careful, because there are some people who'll try to trick you all the same.

[ Vlad comes to mind. Although Nora being through what she has been/will be, probably knows that just as well! ]

Hee - well not PLAIN yogurt, no. I like the fruit kinds, with bits of granola. Actually I've been learning and enjoying a lot of spicy recipes lately, since my partner loves spicy stuff.

video;

[redcarnation]

[ Snickering at this disorganized video, but she'll humor Nora with an answer. ]

For Isuke Inukai the best of caviar will do ♥

video;

[heartboop]

[It may be disorganized, but it totally got the job done!]

Blech! Rich people food. [Too expensive, and the portions are too small!]

Are you Isuke Inukai?

video;

[redcarnation]

Of course. It's an awesome name, isn't it? ♥

What's wrong with luxury?

video

[fade_to_black]

Nora?

[heartboop]

[Oh, another familiar face!]

Hey, Blake. You're here, too?

[Definitely feeling that conspiracy theory now.]

video;

[whiteas]

It's not too tall, it's just elevated off the ground because the projector would've gotten wet if it were too close to the Bay waters!

[ WOW NORA. ]

video;

[heartboop]

Sure, Weiss. Sure.

[WOW YOURSELF! This hologram isn't even that close to the water!]

[lockdownmode]

Oh thank god it's you. Please save the house from becoming a pancake village.

[He's seen enough pancakes - and eaten them - to last a lifetime.]

[heartboop]

...just a village? Man, Ren must be losing his touch.

[If she had it her way, it would be a pancake kingdom!]

video; arrives late with starbucks etc

[brasskicking]

[ He shoots the camera a lopsided grin, raising an eyebrow over the rim of his shades. ]

Always been a fan of chili, myself.

[ He recognizes her for sure - it's hard to forget the powerhouse that took down a whole team in one swing. ]

video; better have my frappuccino!

[heartboop]

....Flynt? You're here, too?!

[Can't ever forget someone who blew away the competition with a trumpet.]

Do you make your own chilli?

[Video]

[fallsuccession]

[Nora... She was... back.... but she didn't seem to remember being here before. How much did she know? She was really just considering not saying anything right away, but jokes on her because the video has been running this entire time she'd been thinking to herself. No turning back now....]

Well... Hey, Nora.

[Video]

[heartboop]

[Nora often told stories, including ghost stories, to make things sound more interesting. She never thought she'd be in her own ghost story. Weiss wasn't lying about people being from different places and times.

She doesn't answer at first. Instead, Nora just stares at the screen as she remembers the time when they were all standing in front of Beacon Academy to defend it, to hearing about their loss. She still couldn't believe it, even if she was seeing it. It couldn't be a recording, right?]

...Pyrrha?

[Her voice was small because what if speaking loudly broke this illusion?? Nora looks as if she's about to cry. She thought she was over crying?!]