01 - video/action for Heimdall

[hydeandseek]

[Kyle hadn't expected a lot from his day other than driving, stopping for a nap, driving some more, getting a drink or three and crash into sleep in whatever rundown motel he'd be able to find along whatever road he'd happen to be on.]

[This place? Far from any of those things. Far from anything he'd ever even heard about. Not to mention the whole greeting process. Powers? Right. Divine purpose? Right. And that skepticism is clearly present in the somewhat resentful glare he's giving all the holographic nonsense, probably making a wonderful first impression to anyone tuning in.]

[What the hell is this, anyway? A science fiction show?]

I'll make it quick. If anyone's got any real information to give me about this delusion of a kidnapping I've found myself in, I'd love to hear it.

And the lions, too. Please tell me those aren't part of the food chain around here.

[It takes him a while to end the thing, but he does it with the same impatient air about him and a low frown. He's convinced no one even heard that, much less saw. Video transmission, that's rich.]
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[Anyone in the Heimdall district is free to stumble into him as he's just trying to make his way to the Welcome Hall, navigating the streets like he's a man on a mission, and ... looking mighty wary of those big felines.]

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[action] OH MAN I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!

[suppressthedark]

[...speaking of those big felines, don't mind this kid trying to fight them off nearby. Looks like someone got a little too close to one.]

Shit!

[Hey, at least he isn't completely mauled. He's got a scratch on his cheek, but considering he's facing down a lion that's nearly miraculous.]

[action] LET THE BITCHING COMMENCE

[hydeandseek]

<sub>[...oh, man. What did he do to deserve this? Seriously, just been trying to find his way to a given location and not only are there lion on the roads, but people actually fighting them.]

[He stops and stares for a moment, then steels himself before getting closer. It's not like he could leave it, even if he's SUPER wary about approaching big natural predators.]</sub>

Hey! Kid!

_{[...he doesn't really have a plan, but.]}

[action] WE SHALL CLEANSE THE WORLD WITH IT!

[suppressthedark]

[Ichigo's attention snaps over to Kyle, forgetting the lion trying to claw his face off for a minute.]

What?!

[KIND OF BUSY OVER HERE?]

[action] AND IT WILL BE OURS

[hydeandseek]

You got a death wish or something?

_{[YEAH HE CAN SEE THAT that doesn't change the fact that you are wrestling a lion. Who do you think is going to win that fight? Seriously?]}

Ever heard of running?!

_{[This said with a tight urgency that means get the hell away from that lion because I'd really prefer not to get any closer but I'd also not want to see you get maimed.]}

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[iseeyou]

It depends if you believe all of this is real or not.

[because he's having a lot of trouble with it.]

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[hydeandseek]

Right now, I'm hoping I'll wake up with nothing worse to worry about than headache.

_{[Also having troubles with it. Form a club?]}

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[iseeyou]

I've been here for a few days already, but that time could be warped. You never know how much time has really passed when in a coma unless you're told, so this could very well be something like that.

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[hydeandseek]

Coma, huh? So you're not buying this whole thing either.

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[democratize]

[sup housemate!

Alibaba's just making his way back to the house. He also might be looking a little nervous

It might have something to do with the steak that's in the grocery bag he's holding] Now stay there kitty...

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[hydeandseek]

_{[That's understandable. Kyle's nervous enough without carrying a chunk of meat, and he looks definitely edgy as a result. He picks up on the nervous look of the kid too but initially dismisses him as one of the crowd, although he can't help a double take when he overhears the 'kitty' thing. Like that's going to help.]}

You okay there, kid?

[democratize]

[looking up at him. Oh hey, when did you get there?] I'm okay! I'm great!

[just clutching that bag a little tighter...]

[hydeandseek]

... you look pretty nervous for 'great'.

_{[Just sensibly pointing this out.]}

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[orphean]

The lions definitely aren't normal. I'm sure I can answer some of your other questions, too.

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[hydeandseek]

That'd be helpful.

So, tell me. This talk about gods. Can't be real, can it?

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[orphean]

Nobody really knows for sure. It seems like it's true for this world, but maybe not for the ones we come from. There's a lot of debate over it from both sides.

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[hydeandseek]

And which side are you on?

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[fullofspirits]

Don't worry, lions aren't usually here.

[ as if that's encouraging at all. ]

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[hydeandseek]

That's reassuring.

_{[It isn't. He picked a good time to show up, didn't he.]}

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[fullofspirits]

I like to make people feel comfortable.

[ and a sincere smile. ]

I'm sure it'll calm down in a week or two! That's how it was last time.

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[hydeandseek]

Hold on. Last time?

_{[A sincere frown. So the lions are a familiar occurence, or..?]}

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[damnidjits]

[Another poor S.O.B. dragged in.]

S'far as I can tell, lions ain't normal around here.

[He continues, a derisive tone to his voice now.]

We've been dragged here to "bring color" to the world. Dunno if you know this yet, but we're also here to fight a war for these pagan gods.

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[hydeandseek]

... looks they let that last part slip.

_{[Which he says with irritation showing. He's still not sure he's buying any of this (especially not this video nonsense), but doubting the whole thing seems a little dangerous with all the lions around.]}

Care to fill me in?

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[damnidjits]

They ain't very forthcoming about details or anythin' important.

Here, I'll send somethin' a friend put together.

[He forwards a link to Kyle. Sam has made things convenient for him when it comes to talking to newcomers. It's nice not having to waste his breathe when everything is already in a convenient spot.]

You got any questions after readin' it, shoot.

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[oxbridgethegap]

[The response you get is also quick, and to the point.]

If you've read the letter you were given, there isn't much any of us could tell you. That you would want to hear, at least.

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[hydeandseek]

_{[Kyle appreciates quick and to the point. He tilts his head back a bit at the information, though, in the regular subconscious defiance or distaste.]}

Not the kind of news I was hoping for.