[ LOCKED TO SUTOKU ALLIANCE ] video; un: rider

[kaientai]

[ it takes ryouma a little bit to get around to this, but eventually(!!) he appears, filming a video from what appears to be... outside a fancy-looking starbucks? well, they're everywhere, after all! even in hell! maybe they're also paying him for the product placement? in any case, it's a nice day, and he's outside with his iced coffee and with sunglasses on you can't tell how tired he might be! coffee and a cigarette is the meal of champions when you have a lot of stress in your life. ]

Hello, everyone! I thought it'd be a good time to welcome in all our newest Alliance Lost Souls!

[ yes, he's waving! ]

I'm Sakamoto Ryouma — but just Ryouma is fine! — and a lot of people around here know I'm a Lieutenant and a main point of contact for any business with the Alliance. If you need anything, you can always come to me, and I'll at least try and help you find what you're looking for.

That being said, you've got plenty of good people around here you can look to also! The rest of you aren't off the hook~!

My newest co-Lieutenant is Matoba Seiji. [ so feel free to bother him now too, haha! ] Emily Dyer will be acting as my second, and if you don't already know where the clinic is, you should familiarise yourself and help out a little!

You can also find your other seniors — Kim Kitsuragi, Yuri Leclerc, Xingqiu, Artemy Burakh, Cloud Strife, and Ydris — if you need anything!

[ enjoy the new responsibility?? this is also live video and not text, so there is a strong possibility that ryouma has butchered several of these names in his accent. the good news is that he also holds up a list of the names written out because he knows himself.

now that that's out of the way, he can move along to some useful information before he wraps this thing up. his coffee's melting, and he's sitting when he probably has three other places he could be... ]

You represent the Sutoku Alliance now, so keep that in mind! We don't really have much of a dress code or anything, but you should still get one of these pins, so people know what crew you're with.

[ he taps the pin on his jacket with the kanji for sutoku. aren't you relieved that the naval uniform isn't standard-issue attire? now everyone knows why he's rated four stars for COOLER HAT on EMBER. ]

We have 'em at Konoha and at plenty of other places, too, so just ask!

We're gonna have a get-together officially soon enough, but this is a good opportunity to get to know each other ahead of time! My advice to all of you is to learn as much as possible about this place and the people who live here, your fellow Lost Souls in the other factions included! Find something that interests you and dig right in! Always be paying attention because it's all in what you know.

[ so go be nosy and get the good gossip!! ]

I'm excited to say there will be a lotta interesting things going on around here soon enough, so I'll be counting on you all to do your best! You have a week to settle in and get comfortable before we'll be putting you to work, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need something in the meantime, got it?

I think that should do it for now. Have fun!

[ ooc: this is an open post for sutoku so FEEL FREE TO THREADJACK TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT! ]

Comments

[fibrillate]

Not particularly, no. Back home I didn't need a weapon, for equal reasons of "not wanting to" and "having other ways".
But that second reason doesn't apply exactly as easily as it used to... so if weapons are actually something that we're expected to need around here?
I think it would be good for me if I learned how to use one.

If I'm honest, though, I don't know the first thing about using an appropriate weapon for myself.

[adversus]

Yeah, I know whatcha mean. My magic is so mute here, that it doesn't seem like I've never had magic in the first place. Did you use magic as well?

You've come to the right place, though. :3 I'll get you all squared away, even if I'm only specialized in two weapons.

We'll have to meet soon, and see what sort of weapons they have to offer, then we can go from there~

[fibrillate]

Ah! Well... it's all biological, really, but there are people who would call it magic, I think. It's probably the easiest way to describe being able to shoot lightning from my hands.

I'll be looking forward to it! I can see that the city seems to be gearing up for something big -- maybe we can run into each other there?

[adversus]

Yeah, sounds like what we would call magic back at home. That's pretty cool, though. Lightning is pretty hard to master back in my world, so it'd be interesting to see your powers in action. Assuming this place hasn't muted your ability to do so.

Absolutely! We'll get as much training as possible... Who knows what's gonna happen here. Best to be prepared, and all.

Oh! Before we do all of that, though, I didn't catch your name. I'm Marie!

[fibrillate]

"Muted" really is a good word for it. It's nowhere near as powerful as it used to be. I'll have to find other ways to be useful if I can't just charge people's generators for free now. Or defend myself, but let's hope we don't have to do much defending...

Oh, I'm so sorry! I got a little caught up in things. My name's Leviathan, but you can call me Levi if you'd like. It's nice to meet you, Marie!

[adversus]

I know how you feel, but I'm sure you'll be able to help people in other ways you probably thought weren't possible! If something comes up, I'll let you know, too <3 We can both finds way to be helpful, i'm sure.

Oh my, what a cutie pie you are, Levi!! It's a pleasure to meet you, dear. I think we'll get along just fine.

(-‿◦☀)

[fibrillate]

Oh my gosh, Marie, you're flattering me. ♥ Thank you... I'm looking forward to seeing you in person soon!

I have green hair and purple eyes, by the way. Usually that makes me distinct, but I don't want to take any chances around here...

[adversus]

Duly noted, my dear. I'm not sure if I'll be hard to spot in the crowd, but I have very long black hair, with red eyes.

I'm about 6'2, with sleeve tattoos! That might make it easier to find me.