11th Aura | Video

[aurabble]

[The video opens to Jaune trying to fix the camera, before finally settling his device and the picture down. Wearing his jeans and hoodie, he's sitting crosslegged on his bed which he takes a lot of pride in. Oh, and there's a hole in his wall that looks like something around seven or so feet was violently knocked through it but pay no attention to that.

Jaune takes a sip from what looks like an energy drink before he starts talking. He sounds a bit stilted and awkward, as if he didn't plan any of this.]

In case you don't know me, I'm Jaune Arc. I work for the Nova City Branch of Schnee Company, led by Weiss Schnee her snowiness herself. But today, I'm here to promote a very important non-profit side company called Genessia Scientific Research Foundation, or GSRF for short. If you went to the party, which you should have. [He points at the camera, then takes a sip of his drink which is precariously balanced on his comforter.] Then you probably know a little about it. But if you didn't, then stop watching this video and go to GSRF. Right now. I'm serious, stop watching. We have a lot of great things we offer but we can't do this for free. By donating, you get to attend the best parties. There's lots of neat sh-- things going on there. We have some of the most dedicated scientists working there, and they're really smart and stuff. At least I think they are. Don't you have to go to school for a long time to play with needles and other instruments? So yeah, if you're interested in science, or want to find out more about this place and donate your time, we could always use more interested people.

What else can I say about it-- Uhhh. Oh yeah, I got this useful pamphlet! [He picks up a GSRF informative pamphlet which he never bothered to read, carelessly showing it off and holding it like it's more than a piece of paper.] You can get one of these for free and you could read it to learn more. You could read it with your friends...you could even frame it and have a poster. Or write your grocery list on it. It's incredibly versatile! GSRF pamphlets, offered for free at GSRF. But we offer lots of cooler stuff for people who donate. Like a free tote! Weiss do we get free totes? [He looks over his shoulder.] Oh. She's not around. Anyway, you have the word of Jaune Arc you'll get this super cool free tote that you can use for...anything if you donate 50 redbills to the GSRF Foundation. You could put your drinks in it, or your car keys...you could even just carry it around. Just in case you find a stray cat and want to take it home.

Don't be mean to stray cats.

Go check it out yourselves because like science people always say, learning's an opportunity. This carefully thought out advertisement promoting GSRF was not funded by any company and done voluntarily by myself without being assigned or rewarded for doing it.

Comments

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[shy_mage]

I-Is that the place Arro works?

[Video]

[aurabble]

Maybe? I don't keep track of everyone who works there.

[Video]

[shy_mage]

O-Oh... If... If he doesn't, you should h-hire him!

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[enchantressofore]

Well, Jaune, you have said much about what they offer to people who donate red bills to their cause, but just what is the foundation researching? I feel that would be good to know at the least, as the way you have spoken of it it sounds more like a social affair than anything else.

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[aurabble]

Wow, excuse you, were you not paying attention during the party or did you just come for the food and music?

Actually, forget the party. [Not talking about the party.] GSRF does lots of important stuff such as one second--

[He's typing and trying to research.] Found it! They study the city and stuff as well as the people who end up here. They found out the Bay has some kind of chemical called acetylchlorine whatever. You can find a lot more about what they've been doing here.

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[enchantressofore]

[ She gives the feed a flat look then, one that she hopes communicates just how much hypocrisy she feels Jaune is giving then. It doesn't last before she sighs, trying to relax a bit. ]

Thank you for that.

[ It takes a while for her to get through the giant infodump, mostly because it's hard to process everything at once, but once she does she will reply again. ]

So in short, it is basically for trying to understand more about our surroundings. A worthy cause at the least, and I do not spend red bills on a lot outside of work or what I need... Perhaps I can spare that much for it.

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[aurabble]

You're welcome.

[Does he pick up on her sarcasm? Is he oblivious? Probably more of the latter.]

Not just understand. They're also trying to find solutions to some of the most common problems. If they keep researching, maybe we can decide what happens to us in this place, instead of leaving it up to the spirits or whatever to decide.

[It's harder to make an impromptu speech than it is to talk one-on-one.]

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[enchantressofore]

I can see the value in that, taking control over what happens to all of us here... But what happens when someone does have that control, if they can get it at all?

[ She's taking a bit to think it over, unsure if she likes the sound of it anymore. ]

... I suppose that is for if and when that happens. I am glad the money from the party is going towards something that will help the people here at the least.

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[infinitejustice]

[Athrun can't help but stare. That was...weird.]

I...think you ought to work on your sales pitch.

[Video]

[aurabble]

Hmm. Maybe. It needs something more exciting... I know--

Can I borrow Cassandra?

[infinitejustice]

[Athrun simply stares back into the camera. What?]

...Sorry, but I have no idea what you're talking about.

[aurabble]

You know? Your giant fighting robot...thing.

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[nrgsvr]

Adding a gift shop could help with the funding. Similar to museums.

[ Spinning Jaune's post into something possibly viable.]

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[aurabble]

Yeah. A gift shop with science themed merchandise.

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[nrgsvr]

And cute things related to some of the findings.
Spirit plushies?
I like the idea of totes.

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[aurabble]

Are spirits cute? I've never seen one.

We could do totes, plushies, and phone charms!

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[whiteas]

Absolutely not funded, assigned, and certainly not rewarded. You're right about that at least.

[ What the hell was that? She kind of hates him just a little bit right now. All he talked about was nonsense, and nothing to do with the actual cause and god she hoped that wasn't the impression everyone had gotten from that party. She's actually really mad at Jaune that he doesn't seem to actually know anything about the GSRF based on this right now. She doesn't even turn on the video, instead putting it on voice. ]

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[aurabble]

...Did I say something wrong?

[At least he looks and sounds discouraged and nervous now. If he was being perfectly honest, this whole thing had been an impulsive idea.]

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[whiteas]

Without looking it up, what's the purpose of the GSRF, Jaune?

[ She's sound less pissy if he answers correctly, but if he doesn't she's going to get even more annoyed. She told him this directly before and it doesn't even sound like he knows what it is he's talking about. ]

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[aurabble]

The purpose of GSRF is...to...study...

[He squints his eyes as if deep in thought.]

To study why we're here, what makes some of us stay here longer than others, the spirits and...a way we can actually choose to stay if we want to!

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[its_dad_sanzo]

[At first it's just Mr. Wiggles' face, glowing purple eyes and all, as Koumyou holds his demonic kitty up to the phone. She -- the cat -- is totally one of the monsters from the ruins. Does it get more stray than that?]

Stray cats are great!

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[aurabble]

And you're the prettiest cat of them all!

[Jaune might be spending too much time with his pet dog and Weiss and her dogs in general because there are stars in his eyes and he's using the baby voice he uses whenever he sees a cute canine or feline.]

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[beauty_burns_gold]

[Yang's popping up on the screen a little distracted as she apparently is dressed rather professionally. The image might seem a little familiar to anyone who had visited After Life, being that the blonde's on the job at the bar right now.]

TLDL, Jaune. [Too Long, Didn't Listen] Are you sure you know how to do a speech? All I got out of that was you like cats and we can get a tote for 50 redbills. Are you selling totes now?

[There's a loud crashing noise that makes Yang look up and growl a bit.] One second.

[The camera was apparently propped on a table or the bar counter as the blonde stalks off. Loud smacking sounds could be heard followed by a heavy crunch of someone or something (probably someone) going through a door before the blonde comes back, gauntlets on her arms reverting back into bracelets.]

Alright back.

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[aurabble]

[Wow, Yang, you didn't even bother to listen? Rude.] I'll have you know that I spent extensive time on this speech. And lots of people like cats. And totes. But especially totes with free cats! I'm appealing to what they enjoy--

[Jaune just stares, not really concerned but asking because it's the right thing to do.]

Did you just-- Are they okay?

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[beauty_burns_gold]

All I'm saying, is all I get is cats and totes. Are you giving out totes and cats?

[A beat.]

Can I get Blake in a tote?

[She shrugs at the mention of the other people.]

Yeah, they're fine. [They're drunk and in pain.] Just gotta deal with rowdy idiots at Gale's club. Perks of being a bouncer.