[locked to sutoku alliance] video, un: levirage

[fibrillate]

Hello, everyone!

[on the screen is a polite-looking person with messy green hair and purple eyes. they give a wave and smile with their whole face from behind their white-rimmed glasses.]

My name is Leviathan Astrape—Levi, if you'd all like—and let me be the first to welcome you to the Sutoku Alliance! What we do here is a little more up in the air than other factions, but I think that just gives us the freedom to be who we are. If you're not sure what to do next, just keep your ear to the ground and get to know as many people as possible! It really can't hurt in the long term, and it's always better to know more than to know less.

[they don't sound stiff as they're saying it, like they have some practice with public presentations like this, but anyone watching the tracking of their eyes could probably tell that they're reading off cue cards.]

And on that note, we have a few names to know. They'll spend some time introducing themselves, I'm sure, but please keep an eye out for Artemy, Kim, Xingqiu, Yuri, Ydris, Marie, and Cloud. [a pleasant smile as they get to the end of the list.] Please also look out for Emily Dyer, especially if you need any kind of medical assistance or you're interested in helping out there. And our lieutenants within the alliance are Matoba Seiji and, of course, the death-defying Sakamoto Ryouma.

[they gesture in front of them with an open palm towards the person behind the camera.]

You're coming in during exciting times, everyone. We just had a bit of a shake-up at the Tanabata festival. The daughter of an important financial magnate has been kidnapped by an enemy of Toraguma, and though we haven't heard any orders from the Daitengu quite yet, I think we all know how things like this play out.

[and bringing both their hands in front of them, at waist level, they smile and give a polite little bow.]

So please, take this time to get to know your fellow alliance members. [they look towards the camera, then glance at their lapel, where they have a pin with the kanji for sutoku. they laugh like they knew they were forgetting something, and look back up towards everyone else.] And don't forget to pick up your official faction pin from most places within our area if you're interested.

[they wave goodbye, then stand there for a couple seconds. without the feed cutting, they walk forward towards the camera and start talking much more casually.]

Was that okay? Getting those names right was harder than I expected, and I even cut out a lot of the last names. I don't know how you did it the first time.

Hehe, y' know, I wondered about that "death defyin'" part on paper, but hearin' ya say it like that makes it sound pretty heroic! And honestly, I'm pretty sure ya did way better with those names, now that I'm thinkin' about it...

[ anyone who isn't new here will recognise the voice that responds to them from behind the camera, especially with that accent. ryouma is pretty sure he botched a couple names last time, mostly for that same reason. he might be able to fake it and cover it when he's speaking his own language, but when it comes to foreign-sounding words all bets are off. ]

So that was perfect! I think ya gotta real knack for this sorta thing!

[ which... hmmm, take that with a grain of salt because this man long predated show business, but still!! judging by his tone, ryouma is very pleased since all his coaching and cheerleading and cue card holding paid off, in his opinion! sure the rest of the faction will agree... right? ]

((this is a mingle post! feel free to threadjack and get to know everyone within the faction. and thank you again to min for contributing ryouma here!))

Comments

Text | un: phantom

[rottencactus]

I see. I was shocked that I was not simply cast out into the barren wastes of this place, a hell among hells, for my detestable nature, but it would seem ...the people here are quite welcoming. I'm relieved...

Mayoi Ayase. I am ...an amateur idol but I have some skills in training and mentoring performers. I am also very good at being quiet and moving through small places undetected. I like to build dioramas.

I would very much like to complete my contract, so, please, I am at your disposal.

text; un: ursamajor

[beariot]

[ ... this guy's an idol?! ]

Hello, Ayase! I'm Professor Ursula Callistis, and while I don't have any real experience performing [ a lie. an outright lie. ] I do at least have experience working with teenagers, so if you just ever want someone you can talk to, I'll try to be around.

[rottencactus]

[Listen. He's very talented as long as you can get him out of the vents.]

Ah, that's very kind of you to offer. Thank you...

What sort of Professor are you, if that is not too bold to ask.

[beariot]

I'm a Professor of Astrology at Luna Nova Academy. Given it's a school for young witches, most of my experience is teaching teenaged girls.

[rottencactus]

[How interesting... There really is all sorts of people here.]

A school for young witches ...that sounds very story book-like, though I suppose I do know of some people who fancy themselves magicians or wizards back home.

Is that the sort of thing one must be gifted with, or can anyone learn your kind of magic?

[beariot]

Everyone has some baseline ability to engage with magic, though some more than others. It's still considered something of a specialized education, so only those truly invested in becoming witches enroll.

un: yuri

[playfoul]

Don't sell yourself short, now. I remember how you captured the crowd with your performance.

[rottencactus]

Ah! You remember me! I'm so sorry for fainting on you before!!

[playfoul]

Mhmm. Mayoi, was it? Your performance was quite unforgettable.

[ Let's just say he didn't expect such a bold performance from such a timid personality. ]

It's fine. Just try not to make a habit of passing out. The streets here aren't the friendliest.

[rottencactus]

Yes ...it is a very meager version of what my unit can do together, but thank you.

[Mayoi will simply perish from any sort of compliments he is given.]

I will ...I will do my best to not burden the alliance. If I stay out of crowds ... I should be fine.

[playfoul]

Well, aren't you just glowing with pride.

[ Have some confidence, pal. ]

Right. You mentioned being good at going unnoticed. Believe it or not, that's a valuable skill right there.

text | un: ruimune

[hyperfix]

Anyone who reads this, please be warned: if you upset Mayoi, I may be so inclined as to seek out revenge. The severity of my vengeance will differ depending on the crime.

Please be kind to him.

1/3

[rottencactus]

[Ruimune...? Who is that... Oh, is that Kamishiro? What is he-]

[rottencactus]

[WHAT????? WHAT IS THIS????? WHAT IS KAMISHIRO SAYING!>?!?!? ]

[rottencactus]

No! Kamishiro-saaaaaaan that isn't necessary!! Please don't say scary words like seeking vengeance... what if someone tries to take you up on it...?

[hyperfix]

Then we'll have a battle of the wits! It'll be quite the spectacle, I'm sure.

[rottencactus]

Oh...

That's better than violence.

un: deku

[fullgauntlet]

It's nice to meet you, Ayase-san. I'm Midoriya Izuku. Every skill can be a useful one here in the Alliance so don't worry if you're feeling overwhelmed.

I have to ask though. I'm curious... What kind of dioramas?

[Because Sutoku is full of weirdos and nerds and he's sure even that skill could be used somewhere.]

[rottencactus]

Ah... thank you. Everyone here has been very kind to me so far... I do not think I deserve it...

Oh, like small scenes. Like the ones that often come in kits, only I like to build mine from scratch. I am very good with my hands and enjoy small detail work quite a lot.

[like so.]

[fullgauntlet]

That's incredible, I can't imagine trying to do something like that myself I'd probably break something trying to glue it together.

Having skills with your hands like that is very useful! I'm sure you'll find ways to help or work with the Alliance no problem.

[rottencactus]

It really isn't that impressive!! I feel ... like it is a palty offer at best, when the people here are up against youkai and the like.

But ...thank you. Your assurances are appreciated, Midoriya-san. I hope that we may work well together.

text; un: kou

[nightcalled]

What's do detestable about you?

[rottencactus]

Are you ... asking for a list...?

[nightcalled]

More just curious why you think that about yourself.

[rottencactus]

It is simply the truth. As much as I am rotting compost and otherwise loathsome, however, I do not want to ah ...cast doubts on my meager attempt of offering my abilities.

I can be useful, I promise.