Ruling 1 [Video]

[yamaxanadu]

[When the video turns on it shows a young woman with green hair and blue eyes, she instantly sighs as if it had taken her several moments to get the netbook to work.]

While I appreciate the explanation that was given to me upon arrival, and the gentle manner in which an introduction was given, it still did not alleviate me of any unease. I still have many questions and a lot of confusion. Perhaps other "transports" here can help fill me in on what exactly is going on? I apologize in asking, since it really should have been the duty of those here in charge to give me a proper understanding, but this seems like a more efficient way of doing it. Anything anyone can tell me will be enough, even if you may not be sure yourself.

[She pauses a moment, it's unclear if she's going to turn off the transmission or not. But not before long she begins to speak again and offers a kind smile.]

And since it would be rude of me to expect those I have just met to offer information without any in return, my name is Shiki Eiki Yamaxanadu, Supreme Judge of Hell. I would say it is a pleasure to be acquainted with everyone, but I'm not sure if I should make such a bold statement yet. Either way I do hope to be able to get to know everyone and that we may work well together in this environment.

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[lovesignmasterspark]

Heh. Shoulda known someone else from Gensokyo was gonna be here soon after me. Didn't think it'd be th' Yama, though.

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[yamaxanadu]

Technically I'm not from Gensokyo Marisa. But it is rather surprising to see someone familiar in such an alien environment.

I hope you've been behaving.

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[lovesignmasterspark]

Y'know what I mean. [She shrugs.]

An' why wouldn't I be?

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[ex_bandai157]

[ ...well then. ]

That's quite the position to hold.

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[yamaxanadu]

I suppose, though even with my title I'm only a minor judge.

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[ex_bandai157]

The Supreme Judge of Hell is only a minor judge?

[matured]

( Wow, what a mouthful of a title. Then again, as the former 'Director of Academy Research, Team Alpha' he really can't say that much. )

Well, just what questions do you have? Perhaps I can be of some help answering them.

Ah, yes. And I'm Hope Estheim, by the way.

[yamaxanadu]

It's a pleasure Hope.

I have many, but I suppose the greatest one is what exactly are we here for, and why do we need a weapon for it? They seem to go through great trouble to offer such a service but do not explain why. It gives a rather cloak and dagger feeling to the whole thing.

[matured]

Mm, the same.

As for your questions, we're here to help with their resistance but there is also the notion that the government we are helping oppose is developing technology similar to what brought us here. It was said if they completed it, they could enter our worlds and remove our resources.

As for the weapons, well, missions can sometimes be dangerous. Apparently our weapons are supposed to overcome our shortcomings and grow with us, but much hasn't been explained in way of just how it all works.

[moralperil]

[SO MUCH FROWNING FROM THIS ANGEL-TYPE HERE.]

Are you some kind of demon?

[yamaxanadu]

Of course not!

[She's a bit insulted.]

I am a Yama, a judge of the dead. I am the one who judges souls and decides on where they will go based on their deeds in life. How much time will ones punishment in Hell should be, or if they are ready to go to heaven, I even decide on who should be reincarnated and as what. Demons are simply workers in Hell that serve out punishment along with Oni.

[moralperil]

You've... totally lost me. I've never heard of an Oni, and as far as I know reincarnation is based on overall soul quality, it's not up to any one person to decide...

But [cheering up] I'm glad you're not a demon!

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[noble_nate]

My name is Nathaniel Howe... Commander of the Grey Wardens in Ferelden, if you want to be fancy about it.

I've been here for about six months, so I can try to answer any questions you may have.

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[yamaxanadu]

A pleasure Nathaniel.

If you could be so kind as to... well, help fill in a bit about this place. I would be grateful if you could. The information given was rather lacking to say the least.

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[noble_nate]

Well, there's quite a lot to know. I believe there are some transports who are working on a welcome guide, which would definitely be of use.

To sum things up, though... we've been conscripted to help fight a war against the United Earth -- something the welcome woman told you about, I'm sure. We've been on a few different missions where we've traveled back in time to achieve various goals. There have been different effects on the present because of our actions, though I've not seen anything significant.

Beyond that, our 'benefactors' have shown several times that they're not as competent or organized as they would like us to believe.

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[bratworth]

Is this 'Hell' the name of a place, or are you actually talking about it in the afterlife sense?

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[yamaxanadu]

I am talking about the afterlife.

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[healplz]

Supreme Judge of Hell? What does such a title entail, if you don't mind?

[ should he be hating you as a demon on sight :|a but she seems so polite... that would be unfortunate. ]

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[yamaxanadu]

My other title is Supreme Judge of Paradise, both of them simply indicate I am a judge of the dead. When someone dies their soul gets taken to Higan for judgement, they have three places to go: Hell, Heaven and another place that basically serves as a waiting room for reincarnation. However, most people are sent to Hell for a short time or are reincarnated in some way. I suppose Judge of the Afterlife would be more fitting, but long ago the system decided to use words that would insight terror. It seems if people think of going to a court in Hell they will try to be better in their lives and there is less a chance for them to have to go there.

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[sacrificar]

Do not expect much from the Initiative.

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[yamaxanadu]

Though I have not allowed myself to expect much yet, I do however expect a proper interdiction at the very least. But that seems even too much to ask.

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[bittertears]

[A judge... oh.]

Quite the surprise, having someone of your standing among us.

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[yamaxanadu]

It does seem rather surprising, it's rather concerning to think they have such ability.

text FOREVER.

[payback]

How do you get a job like that??

[yamaxanadu]

I was appointed by the Ten Kings and promoted to the position.