[locked to dept of the enma] video; un: sannan

[threateningly]

[Sannan is dressed fairly formally, in Western clothes with two swords at his hip, so he looks sort of... official. Which might make this come off as way more passive-aggressive or official than is entirely intended. I mean, it's intended to be passive-aggressive, considering he is how he is, but he'll say the following with an utterly pleasant, head-tipped, eyes somewhat closed smile.]

First, let me introduce myself. My name is Sannan Keisuke, a recent arrival. I have been given the privilege [the way he says privilege tho] of joining the ranks of the Department of the Enma. I'm quite unfamiliar with this sort of technology, so forgive me if I do something incorrectly.

[He shifts slightly.] To the point then. I, and several of my fellow new arrivals, have been experiencing difficulty acquiring information about certain aspects of our duties. It must also be noted that fellow Lost Souls who shall remain nameless, but who report to other factions, have been greeted with information about rules, regulations, leadership, and even dress codes.

One wonders, then, if there are any such requirements for our faction. This is merely a personal inquiry, as I have little desire to pin any one person to responsibility they do not wish to hold. Therefore, if someone with more tenure and experience could see fit to enumerate upon such things for those of us newly arrived, I will gladly facilitate dissemination of such information to fellow newcomers, and alleviate any burden upon those already far busier than myself.

Thank you for your time, and for your efforts which have preceded our arrival. We will all assuredly do our utmost to do honor to the tasks set before us. [Thinking back. To arrival. And sharks.] No matter how interesting they may be.

[And he parts that whole thing with a formal bow.]


[OOC: This is open to all Enma, feel free to threadjack and go wild on the answers!]

Comments

[augelangsyne]

Formality certainly doesn't seem to be something this world has an abundance of.

That's a concern I understand well. There's a considerable difference between simple criminals and rebel insurgents, and disciplining subordinates doesn't quite align, either...

[ She huffs quietly through her nose, then nods in response. ]

Simply 'Nei' is fine. [ There's a small smile. ] I'm honestly accustomed to 'Lady Nei', but I suppose I'll have to re-earn that one here.

[threateningly]

Correct. I was harsh in my dealings before out of necessity, but if a softer touch is warranted I'm all too happy to comply.

[Oh interesting.]

Nei, then. Though understandably I'm now curious about your background, should you be willing to discuss it.

[augelangsyne]

I'm honestly not certain what to expect. One would assume a lighter touch, for basic law enforcement, but for a department in such a state of affairs as this, in hell, caught in a multi-faction conflict... [ She draws a breath, then sighs. ] We will simply have to learn.

[ The question of her background gets a moment of hesitation and a slight tilt of her head. ] I suppose that depends on which parts you're curious about.

[threateningly]

The conflict between factions is what concerns me. It takes only a small spark to start a fire in such conditions, but with moderate hands and heads around, perhaps we at least won't be a cause.

[He makes a quiet, unassuming sound, somewhere between amusement and apology.] I don't intend to pry. I'm simply wondering what your experience is, prior duties or situation--as is relevant to this, and this alone.

[augelangsyne]

Time will tell, I suppose.

[ That answer seems to be enough to get Nei to relax slightly. ] Very well. I held a sufficient enough rank to command squads in combat excursions, as well as to act moderately independent at times in regards to carrying out operations - including the assigning and oversight of officers assigned to me. Encouragement, rewards, punishment, the like.

[threateningly]

[He's not out to get anybody!]

Then I imagine we'll work well together. Or invariably butt heads. [Good-naturedly:] I held a similar position, at least, so I hope that allows us to see each other's point of view.

[augelangsyne]

[ She's just a little wary due to things going more than a little pear-shaped immediately before she ended up here, so she's fine to talk about the technical aspects. Actual ideologies and such...that's more touchy. ]

As long as you can operate reasonably and are capable of listening to your comrades, then we should be fine. You certainly strike me as level-headed enough. [ Which is a roundabout way to say 'for god's sake, please don't be a fucking moron'. ]

[threateningly]

[They can save the deep discussions for when they actually have to work together!]

I'm capable of both. [A smile.] And then some. I won't miss war, I have to say, but I can and will do my utmost here to contribute reasonably and rationally.

[He's a strategist.]