02. video, backdated to the 1st

[nikubaka]

[ Kuroh’s been here for a couple months now. He’s kept careful tabs on the network and made a few new friends, learned a few new things. Chief among them: People often ask their fellow Transports a really personal or philosophical question over the tablets for no other reason than to pass the time.

So. To demonstrate his totally admirable social skills--and also due to a recent pang of homesickness--he’s going to prove that he can fit in here. ]

Good afternoon. This is Kuroh Yatogami. [ Well everyone already knows that since this isn’t anonymous, but for the sake of politeness. ] I wonder, how many of you here also had teachers back home who were very important to you? I mean the sort who were just as much your family as your instructors. [ Oh no, he’s starting to look nostalgic. ] Those who taught you everything you know and loved you unconditionally.

For me, that was Ichigen Miwa. [ And with that, his normally quiet voice becomes a lot more emotional and excited. And...he reaches into his jacket pocket. Suddenly in his hand is a peculiar voice recorder. ] The late Colorless King, the wisest and most fair master anyone could ask for, whose inspired words of wisdom guide me to this very day! [ With a small click, Kuroh presses a button, and... ]

Walk casually
Along the path you have chosen
The path to your dreams.
[ Exsilium, you’ve been treated to the soothing, poetic voice of a dead man. Sorry, was Kuroh expressing interest in other people’s teachers earlier? No more. His cheeks are a bit flushed and one can practically see the sparkles in the atmosphere. ] And there you have it! Not a day goes by when I don’t--

[ Oops, and then he bumps the tablet with his free hand, and the feed is cut off. And thank god because he was showing no signs of stopping. ]

[ ooc note: this is before he learns of Certain Castmates’ arrival. Shiro, the fanboy's probably in the apartment. ]

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[ Walks in! Shiro's hungry. ]

Kuro--!

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[ oh is that what he's doing

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mmmmnope, walking right back out. ]

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[ But when he hears the thud of his hand hitting the tablet, he'll give it a little time before he goes back out. ]

...Are you done?

[nikubaka]

[ Wow bro thanks for the support ????

Good thing he doesn't even notice. These fanboy spells are like an altered state of consciousness, really.

But he's knocked back down to reality when he hits his tablet, and he's putting it back on the table when Shiro asks his super rude question. ]

...The feed was interrupted. [ Does he sound a little disappointed? Yeah, Kuro, you did that. ]

[fadedaway]

Oh. Oh well. [ meh

He scoots on over to Kuro's tablet, maybe to peek at it and help him set up the recording again? But oh well. It's done and posted. Too late. He shrugs. ]

I shouldn't have been surprised you still have that with you. [ you're as creepy as always ]

[nikubaka]

[ Yep, it's posted. He's broadcast his issues publicly to hundreds of Transports, be proud of him. Settling down in a chair, he sets the tablet off to the side and peers at the recorder in his hand. ]

Of course I still have it. Even here, I need Ichigen-sama's guidance. [ Pause. ] Especially here. [ He looks over at Shiro, a little bit of a challenge in his eyes...and maybe a little bit of something else. Something less certain. ]

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Especially?

[ He sees that look, but just tilts his head. A thought flashes through his mind, but he... shakes his head. Nevermind. ]

Ah, to get home, right? Oh! If he could tell the future, then why don't we ask him how we should do it?

watch jess be a subtle poet

[nikubaka]

[ Ah, that's....hmm. He peers at Shiro, once again unable to decide if his friend is really being honest with him. ]

We should... [ Decide for ourselves. Stop using this machine as a crutch and move on.

...But not today. Click. ]

Far in the distance
The river's water, once pure
Is now colored red.

[ Oh. Kuroh gives a small gasp and waits for Shiro's customary disgust. ]

give me another, hijikata san

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[ There's a small moment of silence as Shiro thinks about what he just heard, staring blankly at the recorder.

... yeah uh ]

...And?

i'll be here all week

[nikubaka]

It means something is about to happen. [ He stops to peer at the recorder, as if that could give more insight. ]

Something ominous. [ He tilts his head. ] I've never heard this one before.

[ YEAH CUZ YOUR MUN JUST MADE IT UP ON THE SPOT ]

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Huh. [ Sorry bro, he's not as invested as you. ]

Like, a mission or something? [ because red usually = blood. it makes him a little nervous, but these ichigen things, man... ]

[nikubaka]

[ Nobody is as invested as him. ]

It's possible. [ Red also = fire. Buuuut it's always raining in Exsilium...??? ]

At any rate, nothing good.

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[ There's a moment before Shiro finally snickers. ]

Alright. We'll just be careful, then. [ kimo ]

[nikubaka]

[ Wow it sounds like Shiro doesn't believe him :c ] ...Right.

[ Regardless, the recorder is (thankfully) put away, and he collects his tablet. He's probably got some baffled responses on there by now. ]