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[FLIGHT: 001 ★ video]
( the video feed clicks on to display a very clear shot of the gigantic kogarasumaru team emblem carefully drawn across one of the walls in his room. you know because fuck the opinions of his roommates, he's a god and gods do what they want.
it's accompanied by one hand smacking hard against the emblem on the wall before ikki comes stepping into view. as soon as he's fully on camera, his hand closes into a fist, pointer finger jutted outward and it's aimed right at whatever audience he's got watching this. )
Listen up, listen up all you wretched fools! This is a public service announcement! If you'll check out the wall behind me, you'll see a majestic looking emblem! That's mine! It belongs to me and me alone! It's the great mark of Kogarasumaru! If you encounter anyone wearing this, they belong to me! Same damn rule for places and objects too!
Everything bearing this grand mark belongs to the great and awesome Sky King! THE ONE AND ONLY MINAMI IKKI!
( there's a pause then, followed by a quiet sigh. )
But if you catch one of my worthless underlings running around lost, report 'em back to me and I'll reward you handsomely—
( he taps a finger against his chin, almost pondering. )
—Depending on which one it is. I won't pay you for the beanpole in a hat or the little fatass.
it's accompanied by one hand smacking hard against the emblem on the wall before ikki comes stepping into view. as soon as he's fully on camera, his hand closes into a fist, pointer finger jutted outward and it's aimed right at whatever audience he's got watching this. )
Listen up, listen up all you wretched fools! This is a public service announcement! If you'll check out the wall behind me, you'll see a majestic looking emblem! That's mine! It belongs to me and me alone! It's the great mark of Kogarasumaru! If you encounter anyone wearing this, they belong to me! Same damn rule for places and objects too!
Everything bearing this grand mark belongs to the great and awesome Sky King! THE ONE AND ONLY MINAMI IKKI!
( there's a pause then, followed by a quiet sigh. )
But if you catch one of my worthless underlings running around lost, report 'em back to me and I'll reward you handsomely—
( he taps a finger against his chin, almost pondering. )
—Depending on which one it is. I won't pay you for the beanpole in a hat or the little fatass.
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There's no greater pity than not knowing the great story of Kogarasumaru!
( fucking other-worlders man. they don't know anything.
he pauses, gesturing at her and then at the bed. )
Sit, sit! I'll tell you about our legend!
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[ Kougyoku gets carried away by the atmosphere too easily... She sits on one of the beds and looks at Ikki expectantly. THIS BETTER BE GOOD. ]
Go ahead, Sky King.
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( crossing his arms over his chest because COME ON. how you could not be grateful for this story? )
You've got inline skates in your world, right?
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Okay, okay.
( he grabs the bag he's placed beside the wall to pull out his skates for her. he takes out one of them and moves to sit down beside her so he can show her. )
Inline skates look just like this, but they don't have a motor. They're just shoes with wheels. They're fun, but it's not exactly exciting.
( he runs his finger along the heel of it, finger stilling exactly where the motor is. )
See, there's the motor lodged right in there. What I have here are Air Trecks and they're only like inline skates in appearance.
( she doesn't need for him to completely break it down, so instead he whacks his hand against the wheel to kick off the tiny motor inside of it. the wheel starts spinning rapidly the second it collides with the flat of ikki's palm. )
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So what you have is... [ she flails her hands in excitement! it's different from other inline skates, therefore-- ] you have a metal vessel, too!? Or a magic item...
[ alright, alright. she doesn't know what a motor is, either. our bad. ]
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Like I was saying! These are A-T. Air trecks! The people who wear 'em are Storm Riders. Having them on is like flying and that's what binds us all together. All of us love running, riding, flying. All it takes is a good wind and a ledge—
( he slices through the air with his hand, a sharp curve upwards. )
So, we fight! We fight to trade parts, make better A-Ts and keep flyer higher.
action!! 2/3 LMAO.
That's where we come in.
( his hand flips, turning back to point a finger at his face. )
We, the great Kogarasumaru, beat down all the bastards and cockbites to open up the sky again and even save the regular world while we were at it.
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( fist clench! )
I'd understand if you chose to worship me now!
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kougyoku cuts in and stands up before he says the word "worship". ]
That sounds amazing! That sounds truly amazing!
[ so amazing that she forgot what she was mad about ]
I don't know if I can join your group, but, um. Can I... can I fly too? I don't have any air trecks but... I'd like to try.
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( the answer comes out immediately because if there's anything that ikki believes it's this! everyone's got wings. )
It's decided then! I'll take you in a new member!
( paaause. )
And we'll get you some trecks!
action!! wow this thread got cute quickly
Thank you! Oh, but in a place like this? Do they even have trecks in this world?
action!! /PUNCHESTHEAIR it really did. ;u;
Leave it to me, those assholes who brought us here have got to do at least this much for us!
( hmmmm! )
If I can just get all the proper parts, I can put 'em together.
action!! best roommates already ;o;
action!! you're gonna go down a weird path now, girl! 1/2
God, calm down. It's not a big deal. You said you wanted to fly, right?
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Being the kind and gracious king that I am, I'll even undercharge you. Tell me about where you came from in exchange, alright?
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Alright, but you have to promise not to tell anyone after this. And... you have to promise you won't treat me any differently.
[ she takes her hairpin out again, and the gemstone set in it glows with an eight-pointed star. ]
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( then immediately, his eyes are locked onto her hairpin. )
Whoa—! The hairpin from earlier!
It was doing something weird before, is it magic or something?
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[ And when he does, the hairpin transforms into something like a sword. It's as tall as her! ]
With Metal Vessels, we non-magicians can use one type of magic like this, but you can't get Metal Vessels anywhere. You have to capture a dungeon! Dungeons can be found all over the world, but few make it out alive, you know?
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Wha—Whoaa!! What the fuck!! You captured a dungeon?
( and suddenly your personal space is being completely invaded as he looks her over, picking her hair, her sleeves and poking at her elbows. )
Come on, come ooon! How are you holding that up?
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[ A LOT. ]
U-um, anyway... The imperial court's Magi has recognized me as a King Candidate...
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( no way, no way. he's parting her hair on the side a little as if it would allow him the chance to look right inside of her head. personal space has been utterly destroyed here. )
That sounds awesome! Is the magic in here too? ( he asks just as he taps a finger against her head. that's how it works right? )
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Magic doesn't come from there, silly! [ She turns her sword back into a hairpin. ] I'm not a magician, so this metal vessel is what gives me the power to manipulate water.
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he's silent for the moment that it takes her to voice her confession, looking at her carefully. )
Is that it?
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