A "hot tub."

Is that really what we need?

Is that what is considered to be a prize?

[ Just is going to ... disapprove over here. ]

[ The feed cuts on to reveal a startled-looking Harry. He's seen stone statues move; brutish, nigh unkillable warriors tear men to pieces; and a mythical city beyond imagining, but this hologram business will take some getting used to.

He affects a cool and collected expression. ]

I reckon it's about time I properly introduced myself. The name's Flynn, Harry Flynn. I arrived here around a week ago, and – that's the long and short of it, really. Was it the same for everyone else? With the weird girl and the cryptic message.

[ He diverts his eyes to read something off-screen. ]

Blah, blah, blah... “in order to preserve this world and the one from whence you came, you must flourish within this city.” Sounds a bit threatening, doesn't it?

[ Yeah, he'll let that thought linger. ]

[Rikku's excited. She's also standing in the new home theater of Freya's house]

I have no idea what half of this stuff is or does, but it's awesome.

[She pans the bracelet so Asgard can see the new set-up]

Too bad I can't tinker with it.

Ah! It works! Hi, everyone!

[ on the feed is a rather perky blond who seems to know what she's doing with the bracelet. It's not that difficult, really, but she's only especially good at it since she'd been here for so long (a month and a half, but it felt like an eternity.) 

She's found lounging, all curled up in a big comfy chair in Freya house.. a chair that wasn't there previously. Yawning, she rubbed her eyes. It's pretty clear she just woke up from a nap.. ]

Afuu.. So! How does everyone like 'it', the new stuff in Freya?! You can thank Miki and Legault-sama for that, for having the most creative of all cupcakes!

And if you're not in Freya house, that's okay! Out of the goodness of our hearts, all of you can come over to watch TV and play video games! 

Um... what was I gonna ask again? ... Oh yeah!

[ Moving forward, Miki puts her legs into Indian style and looks rather curiously at the feed. ]

A lot of people here don't know what idols are, and Miki's not sure what she'd be doing if she wasn't an idol! So here's my question! What does everyone do back home? Chess.. or something?

[There's a new face outside Heimdall's Welcome Hall. It's a confused face. It's also a concerned face. But it's also a face that would normally be friendly and open, so it seems to be having an identity crisis at the moment.

Keith Goodman, to whom the face belongs, wonders for a moment if his city, the city of Sternbild, has a patron god. Or gods. Then he discards that idea, since he would have known about anything like that. At the moment, he feels uncertain about things in general, but it would be hard not to be. On his own in a strange place, wearing his suit and gear (none of which works), and toting his helmet under his arm, he hardly feels like Sky High. Which, since he knows he can't manipulate so much as a light breeze, he guesses he isn't. At least for now.

Thinking of "for now", he makes a metal note to find out more about the power he does have. The sooner he's able to figure out his place in all this and start doing something about getting back to Sternbild, the better. After all, there's a manhunt underway for a dangerous NEXT, and his friends and fellow Heroes need him. Keith Goodman, formerly Sky High, wonders just how long it takes to "bring life to the world".

But, confused or not, a little disheartened or not, and duty bound or not, Keith Goodman knows how to follow instructions. He can see that he's arrived at the destination on the map he was given, and he can see that the bracelet device is working properly. If there is one thing he doesn't need instructions for, it's making an introduction. A script would be nice, but he couldn't find anything to write with. Determined to do the best he can, Keith pushes his bangs back out of his eyes, squares his shoulders, and addresses the holographic screen with a smile.]

Hello-- to whoever can see and hear me! I'm Keith. Keith Goodman. I guess it's okay to say that I'm a Hero from Sternbild, since my identity doesn't seem to matter here. I didn't see the point in wearing my helmet anymore. It doesn't work and it's pretty hot in there. so I hope that's all right!

[There's a brief pause, as if Keith were trying to remember his lines.]

Normally, I really like meeting new people, even if it's a surprise. I haven't met anyone yet, but I hope to meet you very soon. I'll do my best to be a good member of the group. I'm sure that with good teamwork, we can do whatever it is that needs to be done!

I know that being brought here must be inconvenient for everyone, so I'll try not to complain. Though I wouldn't mind hearing how others are handling it, of course! I was wondering, though, is there anyone else here who was in the middle of something really important at home? Something you were needed for?

[Realizing he's deviated from his "script", Keith shakes his head as if trying to clear it of worries. He smiles.]

I don't think I've been assigned any quarters yet, but in the meantime, I'm where I'm supposed to be. At least according to the map, I am.

Well, I'd like to say thank you for hearing me out! So, thank you!
[Somehow Keith manages to hold onto his helmet while flipping the screen a salute.]