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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]

Comments

[square_cubelaw]

You're the one who got defensive when I gave you the heads up.

And sure, I have a problem with nudity, let's go with that.

[goneonenight]

You said this thing was broadcasting, I said yes, I've been told and I'm dressed now. It could have ended there, but you were the one who started going on about the children.

[square_cubelaw]

You also had to tell me how many people warned you of this and mock their virtue.

Maybe it's just my world, but web cameras lead to a lot of stupid things ending up online.

[goneonenight]

Online...

[She's heard that term before]

On the internet, you mean?

[square_cubelaw]

Yeah, the benefits and downfalls of having everyone connected to everyone.

Though, I hope these things don't go to a larger network. I still bet the powers that be in this city monitor all transmissions.

[goneonenight]

They do that? Seems like their time and effort could be better spent, considering there's a war.

[square_cubelaw]

Then why does it seem like we're more guinea pigs than soldiers?

[goneonenight]

If that's the case, I can think of a few answers, and none of them reflect well on our hosts.