[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

voice; un: kou

[nightcalled]

We get official pins? That's kinda neat.

[ There's a pause. ]

I'm new to this whole thing; my name is Yamori Kou. I'm not sure what I can actually offer, but I guess we'll find out.

voice; un: mona

[exiguous]

[ Kou will get a friendly voice that isn't Levi's: ]

Welcome to the Alliance, Kou. My name is Mona. I was unsure of my own ability to offer anything of value when I arrived here, but I was able to find my niche fairly quickly. What sort of skill set do you possess?

[nightcalled]

Well, I'm pretty good at thinking on my feet and figuring things out.

[ There's a beat, as if he's deciding how much to share. ]

And I guess I'm half-vampire.

[exiguous]

[ ...?! ]

I'm sorry, half-what now?

[nightcalled]

Half-vampire! It's complicated.

voice \ un: bootyyyshaker9000

[semilethal]

Are you that guy who refused to get a powered mech suit because he didn't see the purpose of it? You're here?

[nightcalled]

Oh, you're the turtle!

[ Read: yes. ]

[semilethal]

It is you. Wonderful.

I am going to try and communicate this as simply as I can. [...donnie what are you saying with that] Learn to take free things.

[nightcalled]

I'll take free things, but only if I need them. [ Or want them, but same difference in this case. ]

What's your name, anyway? I'm Yamori Kou.

[semilethal]

Don.

If you took it and hadn't needed it then you could've sold it, or scrapped it, or even returned it. But now we'll never know. [he wanted it and he's nursing a grudge]

[fibrillate]

Ah, you're Kou? [they at least sound pleased to meet him.]

Nazuna and I have met. She thinks very highly of you. But is she... ah, I don't mean to be impolite. Is she always like this?

[nightcalled]

Oh, you know Nazuna! Great!

[ There's a pause. ]

She hasn't changed much in the time I've known her. [ Basically, yeah. ]

[fibrillate]

Ah, that's good to know. Yes, she and I went out for beer, and by the end of the night I believe she decided we're friends. Or, well, I decided it, and then she... [hm.]

Let me rephrase that. How did she begin your friendship?

[nightcalled]

She invited me back to her cuddle clinic.

[fibrillate]

Was there any sort of... you know. Kissing involved?

voice

[socute]

[ Young kids. Sigh! ]

Everyone's got their own talents, don't sell yourself short. It'll make the rest of us look bad.

[nightcalled]

I honestly don't mean to make anyone look bad. I'm just being honest.

[socute]

Then we'll be counting on you. You can do it! Fight, Kou-kun! Win, Kou-kun!

[nightcalled]

Uh, thanks? I think?

[socute]

...by the way, I'm kinda picking it up from listening in but... are you the middle schooler I heard about? From the vampire chick?

Video | un: Tsukuyomi

[blackabyss]

Welcome to the Sutoku Alliance, Yamori-san. Though it may not be clear what you can offer right off the bat, I assure you that any and all talents are welcomed here, and I have no doubt you will find a niche of your own to fill.

Until then, if there is anything you would like to ask, or need assistance with, feel free to ask those of us who have been here longer. We will do what we can to help you settle.

[nightcalled]

[ Oh, wow. He stares for a moment and then grins at his phone. ]

...I like your look. Are you a youkai, Tsukuyomi?

[ It's the logical conclusion. ]

I appreciate it. Everyone seems pretty encouraging so far!

[blackabyss]

No, I am not. I may look different, but I am as human as you.

[It's not the first time he's been asked, and it won't be the last.]

The least we can do is offer our guidance to those who are newly arrived. It will help make things easier for you to adapt. So if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.

[nightcalled]

Huh. OK. Then how'd you get a bird head? If that's not rude to ask.

[ It might be rude, but he's curious. ]

So far, I'm doing OK! But I appreciate it.

[blackabyss]

It is something that happened when I was a child. It has to do with an ability I have; it just happened to also alter my appearance.

[He doesn't mind talking about it, but he's learned how to give an abridged version.]

However, there are some of the local youkai here who think I am a tengu. I am not disproving their claims, if they ask.