[Ranka smiles waving her hand slightly as she turns on the video recording.]

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been quiet the past few days but I have someone I really want to introduce you all to.

[She turns the video device towards Alto, and while she's off camera she's speaking in such an upbeat voice.]

This is Alto! He just recently was brought here, and he's one of my friends from where I came from. I hope that he and everyone will get along together.

I know he's really pretty but you shouldn't be fooled, he's very strong!

[He becomes a little indignant at the mention of his unwanted nickname.]

Don't mention that here!

[Ranka starts and looks up at Alto, the camera shaking around as she starts to wave her arms, her hair sticking up on end.]

I didn't mean that in a bad way Alto, but you are really pretty, and that's why the others always called you princess. It's true, that you're really strong though!

[Ranka seems to have brushed past her little blunder as she smiles hopefully at the camera.]

A-anyway! I hope that all my friends really get along with him. He's a good person!

[He sighs audibly and one of his hands disappears off the screen, the viewer can't see it, but he places a hand on Ranka's shoulder to soothe her a little bit. He's not really mad at her for it, it's just a bit of a point of contention with him. Nevermind that.

He turns his attention back to the camera and nods at those who may be watching.]

I'm Alto Saotome. I'm from the Macross Frontier fleet, like Ranka. Uh... pleased to meet you.

[Immediately when the hand goes off screen, her cheeks flush and she looks up at him and then back to the camera, smiling.]

Thanks for listening!

[With a small wave, Ranka shuts off the camera.]

Yo, Asgard! *That usual GRIN AND WAVE as Aoto greets the world as he's out on the town.*

There must be something going around, huh? It just kinda feels like there's all kinds of out of character things going on around here wherever I look! Especially on some of the videos posted. It's kind of hilarious how far this place can push you when it wants to, eh? Pretty good for a big laugh!

In fact, it just makes a guy want to... go on the prowl. Hm hm hm~

*The bracelet feed cuts out there, and a Aoto is clearly not the anti-social type, so his URGE TO HUG is rather minor-- yet he doesn't really seem to care, and if you're outside during this?

You're getting a arm draped over you in a half-hug half-headlock.*

Embrace the change a little, will ya?!

((ooc; can be on either day, really! If you want him stuck to you, just lemme know in the tag! ))

[ The video feed is greeted by Tifa's very happy, chipper, smiling face. She's been very affectionate lately. ] Hello! I've noticed that sometimes there are people around who don't seem very happy with where they are... I'm Tifa, and I live in Freya's house - I thought I would offer something warm to eat for anyone who might want it, although we're provided for on a regular basis while here. I was thinking a midday meal, maybe tomorrow? Outside of the house, but still in the Freya district. Sometimes the gathering is half the fun, hmm?

PRIVATE TO CLOUD & ZACK ;

I'm sorry for my absence, both of you. I don't really know what happened... It's as if I got lost in some fog. Strange, isn't it?

[ oh, good day, asgard. is everyone having fun during the hug fest? hopefully no one is too upset to notice on their bracelets a peculiar view: it would seem two bodies are currently hugging one another. normal, right? well, if one takes a much closer look, then it would be easy to tell that one of them was wearing a dark colored shirt while a considerably shorter person was currently struggling to free themself from the other person's grip who just so happens to be the owner of the bracelet. the identities are currently unknown until one begins to speak, or rather began screaming.]

L-Let go of me!! Hey, are you even listening to me? Miketsukami-kun, I said release me..!! [ but, fine, if that’s the way you’re going to play it she’ll try and act cool... or calm. neither will end up working knowing these two. ] I suppose I can let your sudden clinginess pass since this is normal for you. H-However, you’re far too close you know...

[ an instant answer will not be given by Soushi as he continues to hold onto his master as closely and tightly as he can without harming his petite master. it almost felt as if he was trying to convey some sort of deep emotions towards her, but is unable to do so. with Ririchiyo reprimanding him, it now seems as if he was being his typical clingy servant self. at least, it would seem as so from his lack of words or apology. ]

...Ririchiyo-sama, you are far too kind and considerate of other's emotions. I am at a complete loss of words. It is difficult to determine if I should apologize for my current selfishness or prove my gratitude for your... [ No, he could not say "wasted". ] kindness towards a dog, one such as myself. [ there will be another slight pause as he continues to hold her, but after a few moments more, he finally says: ] The urge to hold you has gone to past, Ririchiyo-sama. I am ready to release you. Thank you very much for allowing it.

H-Hmph, I don’t see why you’re thanking me since I didn’t give the order to begin with. Should I say “You’re welcome”, even if that’s the case? If the urge to hold me has gone past, then I don’t see why you remain clinging onto me the way you are. Could it be that you don’t want to let go for some reason? How bold of you.

Not at all. [ another light pause, just to give room for the sparkles to begin to, well, sparkle. ] I would never dare dream of such a presumptuous thought. Yet the mere idea of being given such a chance to do so, I do admit, it will be a great honor....and a dream come true.

… … … [ give her a moment to let those words sink in before -- ] What kind of dreams do you have exactly?

It's quite simple, Ririchiyo-sama. [ wait, what is this? is Soushi actually going to give her an honest answer!? ] Do you not remember of the time where I made a promise to do everything in my power to not only protect my body, mind, and lifestyle, in order to remain better suited to serve you?

Of course I remember. Do you think that I’d forget those words? Heh, what a foolish thought. [ you can take that as a yes. ]

Dreams are also part of the equation, Ririchiyo-sama. [ in other words, even his dreams are Ririchiyo-sama-centric. ]

As if I’m going to believe an excuse like that-!! That would be implying that you dream o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o [ NOPE SHE CAN’T EVEN SAY IT. ]

That’s precisely what I am trying to convey to you. Even in my dreams, I am constantly protecting you as I believe it my duty as both your SS agent and dog goes beyond simply doing so in this reality, but in every single one. [ HERE COMES THE KICKED PUPPY DOG LOOK! ] Being unable to protect you so....would feel like an absolute failure on my part. If such a case would ever happen, then I....I have no right to be your dog!

[ OH NO SHE CAN’T HANDLE THE KICKED PUPPY EXPRESSION. which is why if she wasn’t clinging to him she would be trying to calm him down. ] No, you don’t have to go that far... No wait, how did we even get to this topic? Anyway, just hurry up and let go of me will you!?

Fufufu. Certainly. [ Soushi will slowly begin to unwrap his arms around his master’s petite form until.... ] …! [ he ….is having a difficult time removing his arms from their place. ] Oh. [ just to be entirely certain of the situation,, he will begin to lightly wiggle from his position. Once he was entirely certain of being unable to remove or even move his arms from her, he will finally announce: ] …Ririchiyo-sama, I would like to be given the chance to apologize to you. [ Even though he really does sound apologetic, he is currently smiling at his master ] It would seem I am unable to do as you wish...

That’s not reassuring at all!! [ with that said, the feed ends with a whack. it seems Ririchiyo has either (1) stolen Soushi’s bracelet or (2) hit his bracelet hand. yeah, the latter seems more likely. who knows~ ]

[ooc: yup, another soushi and ririchiyo silly joint post. ririchiyo is purple and soushi is silver. right now, i am going to head to bed, so i will tag everyone tomorrow. so yeah. everyone is going to be jumped by both characters. xD; ]

Rutting useless. They don't want our help.

[There's the sound of something being angrily tossed. It scatters into many pieces - or perhaps it was a bundle of many small things - some of which may be rolling on the floor.]

I tried to give them color, and they refused. Made a big fuss! Person'd think they liked being all grey and lonely!

[Another sound, this time of....a can of something? being plunked onto a desk.]

It's perfectly safe. S'not like some gorram toxic gŏushĭ I'm using. Give a good effort and they throw it back in your face! Lying, useless sacks of -

[click.]