[LOCKED TO ENMA] VIDEO UN: 333

[holeful]

[Well, if anyone was still waiting to put a face to the terrible number puzzle that got posted a while ago, here's your chance, but only if you're in Enma. The fact that it's locked to the Enma faction is exactly why Fukuda has deigned to use video, since everyone that works in Kaigo no Bou has seen his weird face before. He's just the office hole-in-head man. And right now he looks pretty banged up. He's clearly been out in the blood rain, but has been somewhat haphazardly wiped off, and is inside now.]

Ah, since Cain said I'm supposed to stay put, I tried to think of other ways I could help, and Captain Shiki said I could try to keep tabs on everyone. So I thought I'd ask everyone if they can tell me what their status is currently? And how things are looking out there.

[He pauses, scratching at his head and revealing some intense bandaging on his arm.]

I know that the blood rain can mess with your head pretty badly, so if you start feeling strange, I think it's okay for you to take a break. Being inside helps a little.

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un: oneflower

[kikuichi]

[Norimune looks quite tired on-screen, despite his smile in an attempt to downplay his outward exhaustion.]

Hello, Fukuda. It's a good task to take up. With how everything is going, having one person keeping tabs is important.

[holeful]

[Fukuda looks pretty bedraggled himself but brightens up a little at seeing Norimune.]

I'm glad you think so, Norimune senpai! Are you doing ok, though? You're the first one to check in, besides Cain I guess.

[He pans the video over to show that Cain is having a snooze next to him.]

[kikuichi]

Oh, Cain's with you? I'm glad to see him well.

[Safe and intact, away from that awful blood rain.]

I'm doing fine, just a little tired. Being outside for too long is just exhausting for this old man.

[He won't bring up what he saw, but talking about the effects is fine for him.]

un: jlfan (text)

[ahost]

[ he wasn't going to answer, however— ]

Is that ... Cain?

[holeful]

[He's surprised Yuuji replied to him, honestly.]

Yes. He's just resting here for a while, after he brought me back here. He's just tired.

Are you okay?

[ahost]

Alive.

[ saying 'he's okay' is pushing it, considering the circumstances. ]

He needs to get back home.

un: vanzieks, voice

[dehallow]

Van Zieks speaking.

[ Which his username already gives away anyway, but he's too old timey to really understand that. ]

After an... incident, I am restricting my rescue missions to shorter bursts. This has proven relatively reliable. Currently I am active in the Tamamo territory as that is where I found temporary shelter.

[holeful]

[Fukuda's probably seen van Zieks in passing, around Kaigo no Bou, but the guy always seems very serious and imposing so he's never spoken to him. That said, something about his voice feels familiar to Fukuda, which is nice.]

Are you saying you got hurt, Mr van Zieks? Make sure you don't push yourself. Are most of the Tamamo Lost Souls taking shelter, from what you've seen?

[dehallow]

It is nothing of concern.

[ Hurt is one thing, the mental breakdown he had for a moment there is worse... ]

There are decent efforts around the territory to keep everybody inside as well as protected on necessary excursions. I am positively impressed by the citizens, for once.

video; un: arianrhod

[sharpestsword]

I'm staying with my friends... partners... professional companions.

[ She pauses for a minute. ]

I'm still alive. Is what I'm saying.

[holeful]

[Maam are you ok? Just very awkward??]

That's good! Are any of the people you're staying with also Enma? I'm trying to account for as many of us as I can.

[sharpestsword]

[ She is beginning to realize there is a conversation she needs to have with them. This is fine. ]

No they're Tamamo. Haven't really run into others of ours. Just helping out where I can.

video | un: andy

[killtime]

Been patrolling with some of the Shutens. Running supplies.

[ She looks tired, but all her limbs are intact, so there's something. ]

The fuck happened to your arm?

[holeful]

Haha, nothing life threatening! It's probably not infected.
[Waving her concern away.]

You seem to be holding up pretty well, miss Andy. [He's just calling people their usernames because he's a nerd.] But don't push yourself too hard!

[killtime]

[ Miss Andy? She quirks a wryly amused smile at that. ]

I'm managing. Haven't died yet anyway. [ A twinge of dryness then: ] You sure you're not going to lose that arm?

VIDEO | un: kittenwhiskersofsparklinglove

[lovebreathing]

[ mitsuri recognizes him from around the office! she's never had the chance to talk with him before, and wishes it weren't while she was covered in blood, all gross and ... exhausted, but here they are. ]

Um... Thank you, for checking on everyone like this. [ it's kind of him, she thinks. especially the reminder to take a break. ] Everything is still the same but at least more people are inside now...

What happened to your arm? I'm glad you seem to be somewhere safe at least!

[holeful]

[To be fair, Fukuda isn't entirely NOT covered in blood right now, and also he has a hole in his head so he isn't really in any position to be judging other people's appearances.]

Mm, it's the least I can do since I've been forced out of the rescue efforts by Cain.
[A soft, slightly pitiful laugh. As for his arm, he holds it up a little.]

I just lost a little bit of it! It's not bleeding much anymore so I think it's ok.

[lovebreathing]

… That’s good! [ she knows that sacrifices have to be made sometimes: many of her comrades have lost entire limbs before, not to mention their lives.

So while “a bit of his arm” is upsetting to hear, the most important thing is that he’s still alive. It seems like this person has been through a lot even before the blood rain, though. ]

Um! If there’s anything that you need, please let me know! I’m still all in one piece, and it doesn’t look like you or your friend should be moving too much.

un: ironjaw

[federates]

[ what's with the hole in this guy's head... he won't ask yet, but it is pretty neat to survive like that. ]

I'm doing fine! [ well, as "fine" as anyone can be doing when there out on consistent rescue missions. ] Shit's exhausting, but duty's duty.

[holeful]

[It helps him think!!]

That's what I was saying! But Cain said I had to sit out anyway. So I guess we're supposed to take breaks if we need them. So don't get too exhausted!

[federates]

It's exhausting, but it's not like I'm on the brink of collapsing.

Enma must really be full of a bunch of idiots if it's worth the warning. [ ... though unclear, perhaps particularly to a stranger, he does mean "idiots" in the more brave, lovable sense of the word. ]

video. un: poison_wing (LATE...)

[wingclip]

Avoiding the worst of it, which seems... only somewhat futile.

But thank you for checking up on the rest of us.

[Just like everyone else she looks exhausted— probably from all the crazed souls she's been dragging out of the rain. She's essentially scrubbed her skin raw to make sure no blood remained, but still.]

If you're in need of help, please let us know.

better late than never!!

[holeful]

People keep asking if I need help, it's making me wonder how I look!
[He laughs a little.]

It seems so far like everyone is just tired. Which is the best we could ask for, I think.

audio; un: spindrift

[disagree]

Business as usual. Aside from rescues, I've been doing reconnaissance whenever I can.

[ a long, tired sigh from her end. ]

...It wasn't easy, so to speak.

[holeful]

Reconnaissance? It must be hard to see much of anything in this weather. I can see how it wouldn't be easy.