asgardeventide | 001; audio; day 65

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001; audio; day 65

[The transmission is preceded by a brief sigh, a sound halfway between begrudging and resigned. Not the best noise to make while forming a first impression, but he's past caring at the moment.]

Hello. My name is Lelouch vi Britannia, and evidently, I am among Asgard's newest residents. [A brief pause.] If at all possible, an introduction to the city beyond the incredibly spartan letter and explanation offered by the house staff would be appreciated. I've taken the liberty of browsing some of the messages already posted, of course, but that hardly beats the convenience of having it all rephrased yet again for me, doesn't it?

[He may sound faintly self-mocking. Just faintly, though, and it fades in an instant.]

Besides, it seems like I'm going to be staying here for a while.

[Sudden opening of the city gates or not. And... well, it can't hurt to ask, so after a pause, he does.]

The term "Ragnarok" has come to mean a number of things over the centuries. A selfish man thought it would be the dawn of a new era of peace at the expense of personal freedom and expression. Of course, he wasn't looking at it in those terms, but that's what the result would have been.

Tell me, are our actions here meant to preserve this world from a literal twilight of the gods, a figurative one, or something else?

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[A Chinese name, and still no recognition of his. This is starting to get worrisome.]

It's nice to meet you, and yes, I received a map. Why?

Well, it's nice to get an idea of your surroundings. Especially your assigned area since you'll get pretty queasy everywhere else eventually. You have more benefits in your god's area, too! Though... obvious, I meant that the natives in said area like you more.

There's also getting a job tidbit... If you're planning on getting more luxurious items.

... Literally queasy? What sort of benefit is there to keeping us in a confined location?

More like unwelcomed, but it gets on the nerves... It might be different for every individual based on their stamina.

Not sure myself, but I guess gods have relations with each other, people react to that, people had pride in their god, things like that can influence to how things are. Not much of a big deal, you can roam around all you like or sleep outside if you're into that.

... You sound too fancy for that kind of lifestyle though.

[... Based on their stamina. Sigh.]

I'm not sure what you mean by "too fancy," but I get what you're saying overall. Thank you for clarifying.

Sounds like someone needs to work ooouuut! [ She snickers a little. Though she doesn't exactly know, she's going to prod into this anyway.

This guy sure sighs a lot. ]

And it's about how you present yourself.

I work out plenty. Don't make wild assumptions about people.

[Ignore the fact that she's entirely right, it is not relevant.]

Is that all you're going to give me?

Really? Sorry about that. Maybe we can arm wrestle sometime then! [ You are doomed now. ]

Give you what exactly... Kudos? Information? Lists of people to avoid? Compliments? Insults? Huge savings on groceries?!

[Oh. Crap. Time to find some way to "accidentally" sprain his arm hey wait no, he can take her. Right? ... Right?]

Of course, and I'll take information, lists of people to avoid, and huge savings on groceries.

[ Well... She was in the army. Uhm. ]

If you get your powers back, your head explodes. At least that looks like the trend here. Weird people are from Hel. Hmmm, I also haven't seen any police around either...

You should probably avoid Hel, yeah.

And I'm pretty sure if you dazzle the employees at the grocery store, they'll add a couple of things in for you.

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From what I've heard, you probably shouldn't get on a certain vampire's bad side... She seems sweet and all, so there's nothing wrong with approaching and speaking with her, but apparently she has murdered someone for feed? And then was apparently executed for that reason as punishment, I think.

Her name is Diva. Just be wary. I haven't gotten that close to her myself and cannot exactly give you a full report on her tendencies and or behavior. I'll trust that you know how to weave yourself out.

The gods of this realm themselves may act quite shady. You can easily find some threats in their posts a couple of days or so ago... This only pertains to some and not all. Nevertheless, don't butt heads with them too badly. I can't guarantee that you will be safe, but do what you can.

That's all I have... Other than Johan is "creepy". I haven't really made the effort to snoop around meticulously, but I'm sure someone else can fill you in on these cases plus more.

[... Head explosions. Wonderful. So much for wanting his Geass back, even if it had been on a buried level.]

Can you tell me more about the houses and the powers people gain on entry? And [Audible smirk time] dazzle them how, precisely?

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... Diva. I'll remember the name. Do you know what she looks like?

I don't intend to ruffle the gods' feathers too much, at any rate, but I'm not certain I can make any promises. Thank you for the warning, however, and for all that you've told me.

So far it appears that each house gives out two powers and it depends on an individual's personality. I think there was a list somewhere... [ She'll also link him to this and this real quick. She'll assume that he caught the fact everyone comes from a bunch of different worlds, no need to explain that. ]

... I'm sure you'll know how! You must have stolen quite a few girls back home, right? [ Lolol. ]

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Sheee's this one. [ LINK!! Fiddling with this bracelet serves to be quite useful. ]

It's really no problem.

... I see. I suppose that makes sense. [And no, he doesn't feel like sharing which house/power he ended up with.]

I had more important things to do.

[filtered]

I see. Thank you again.

[ It's okay, she doesn't care. ] Heeeey, you sound kind of down!

Down? I was thinking over what you'd told me. I don't know if you've noticed, but it's a lot to absorb.

Heh. So you're that kind of person, huh? [ Oh, Lelouch. ]

What's that supposed to mean?

Naaaah, it's nothing!

Don't think too much about it, Lelouch.

Don't think too much about what?

[ Wat. You don't question things like that, boy! ]

... Just... in general. You might get some wrinkles and gray hair.

[Dammit, you're not supposed to hide things from him why must you be difficult.]

I sincerely doubt it.

[ She isn't hiding anything?? You ask for it, fool. ]

I don't knoooow. I knew someone that thought too much into things, stress hit him like an old lady beating some guy's Cadillac with her heavy purse, and the next thing you know...! Gray streaks plagued his scalp as his forehead looked strained with all these lines.

... Not to mention he always scowled and complained about headaches after that.

... The moment I experience any of those symptoms, you'll be the first to know. How about that?

Yes, I would be greatly honored to be informed of when you figuratively get bulldozed by an old lady's purse.

It brings my heart great warmth.

[ But then there's some silence. ] ... Are you going to explore outside?

I'll leave the task to someone else, thanks, assuming you mean outside the gate. Within the city itself, however, yes. I have only just arrived.

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