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[goneonenight]

[The feed turns on to a pair of large golden eyes. They pull back just far enough to reveal a dark-skinned face framed in black hair--a woman who looks to be in her mid to late twenties. A large bowl--about the size of a mixing bowl--rests on the seat next to her, the tips of a pair of chopsticks barely visible over the rim; she’d wasted no time raiding the fridge after her arrival]

[Frowning, she reaches out to hit a key on the netbook, clearly not yet at ease with her new communication device.]

They could have better explained how to use this... [She mutters, giving the computer a narrow look as she decides whether or not it’s actually working. Finally, she shrugs, figuring she might as well try.]

I assume everyone got the same story upon arrival. I can’t help but wonder at the fact that people with the power to pull us from our homes without warning aren’t capable of winning a war without our help.

[Her voice is even, with a clear sardonic edge that suggests she’s not quite ready to jump in and be a team player just yet. Still, she’s not rushing to judgment just yet, preferring to gauge the attitudes of others presumably in her situation.]

So, tell me--assuming you all cooperate with our [abductors] hosts--how did they convince you to do so?

[pauses]

And on the off chance there’s anyone here from Seireitei or Karakura, I’d appreciate you contacting me.

[Frowns again, and reaches out to tap the screen.]

Shit, this thing isn’t on, is it?

[She sighs and stands up; might as well go out in her cat form and gather information that way, until she can figure out how to work this stupid thing.]

[That decided, she hooks her thumbs into her waistband and draws her pants off in one smooth motion.]

[Luckily for those more squeamish, her shirt hits the tops of her thighs, keeping this PG-13]

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[fourscience]

Do you mean to undress in front of the camera?

[She grins]

If so, please go on!

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[goneonenight]

[Blinks and looks over at the screen]

Ah, so it is on.

[Doesn't sound terribly bothered, but she does reach for her pants.]

And no, not at all. Just a misunderstanding.

[Then blinks again, because does this woman have four eyes?]

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[fourscience]

You could keep going. I would not mind at all.

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[selfloyalty]

You are still recording.

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[goneonenight]

Thanks, I've been told.

[There are rustling sounds as she puts her pants back on]

How long was it on?

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[selfloyalty]

The entire time.

[onemoredeath]

I think you might want to find out how to turn the feed off unless you wish to have a more amorous group of men looking in.

[goneonenight]

Ah, but my pants are back on now, so the show's over. Such as it was.

[onemoredeath]

I still think that there will be dreams of you in the minds of many lonely men tonight.

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[transgressed]

[Whoa, hello.]

Gonna assume you got the memo about your video feed being live.

[But back on task:] As for cooperation, there hasn't been too much of that since I've been here, unless you count the "training session" they wrangled a bunch of people into.

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[goneonenight]

That I did, thanks. I'm all covered back up now.

[Sobers a bit at the information and THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING HER QUESTION honestly it's like people have never seen legs before.]

So everyone's pretty much acted as they see fit? [Frowns] Not the most efficient way to run a war.

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[trickstermentor]

Iyaa, Yoruichi-san! Exhibitionism might not be so kindly looked upon in a place like this, show some decorum!

[His voice appears to be utterly scandalised, but there's genuine delight and relief showing up in his eyes.]

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[goneonenight]

[Well, that's a welcome surprise, even if her voice may not show it]

You seem to be implying I did that on purpose.

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[peaceinchaos]

[ Just gonna not mention that bit about the pants.. ]

That did strike me as a bit odd. These people seem to have an amazing amount of power, I don't see why they would need outsiders like us.

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[goneonenight]

Perhaps we haven't been given the whole picture yet.

[There's no 'perhaps' in her mind, she's sure there's plenty they haven't been told.]

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[sacrificar]

[sup]

They have yet to persuade me.

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[goneonenight]

[The only sign of her surprise at seeing an Espada is a raised eyebrow, but her voice remains even]

And how have our hosts responded to that?

[Are they punishing those who don't play along, or are those who don't want to fight left in peace?]

[bratworth]

[ Not even looking at the screen. ]

The possibility that there is more at stake than just the future of this reality.

[goneonenight]

[Well, that's somewhat cryptic, not to mention vaguely unnerving]

And what would that be?

[Video]

[hornedomen]

[He hastily looked away from the screen.]

Miss, everyone can see you.

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[goneonenight]

[Blinks, a little surprised to see someone so young here.]

It's all right, I've been told already. [Her voice sounds a bit amused] And I'm all covered up, so you can look now.

[square_cubelaw]

Woah! Hey!

You're coming in loud and all too clear.

[goneonenight]

Yes, so you and about 10 other people have told me. My legs are covered now, so everyone's virtue is safe.

[fivetimesover]

[OMG OMG OMG she knows that voice and YES!]

YORUICHI-SAMA!

[goneonenight]

[Well, aside from Urahara, this is the most welcome face she's seen yet]

Hey, kiddo.

[You get an actual warm and genuine smile; it hasn't been all that long since Hueco Mundo for her, and she's been worried about you.]

It's good to see you. When'd you get here?